Sookepoint Ocean Cottage Resort

“The water view!”

Older couple who went right after Memorial Day. We would go back for another relaxing get away from it all vacation. My wife loved the over the water setup. Great - full front wall balcony with big glass sliding panels view which is right over the water (all cottages). Outstanding Vancouver Island … Mais

Older couple who went right after Memorial Day. We would go back for another relaxing get away from it all vacation. My wife loved the over the water setup. Great - full front wall balcony with big glass sliding panels view which is right over the water (all cottages). Outstanding Vancouver Island coastline and Salish Sea views. I would be very happy with either of the "Pacific" (we had) or the "Sound" views. Furniture is set up for water view relaxing. Nice, mature old forest and water view trails in directly adjacent East Sooke Regional Park. Good - Nicely outfitted, clean, upscale, well designed condos and equipped kitchens. Comfortable beds. Washer/drier in unit. Good wifi and cell (verizon) but the location can easily be sold as we are remote/not contactable. Concrete construction so no thru wall noise from adjacent units. Good star views (hoped to see the aurora due to a big CME on the way in, but the associated geomag storm fizzeled out). TBC: Very nature/water away from it all. Development is still in build out, but construction was unobtrusive to our condo and did not affect us at all. The office stocks a few sundries, but for nearly all restaurants/shopping - call it 15 min to a convenience store, 30 mins to Sooke Village (on the other side of Sooke Bay), or 50 mins to Victoria. Do your shopping on the way in. The by the bed outlets are recessed in the wall so you need a strait in plug.

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“Beautiful accommodation for hikers!”

The coastline around Sook is very scenic and natural. It’s a great place for a hiking and solitary living, however the “resort” offers nothing in the way of resort amenities. There are no common areas, no restaurant, bar or water features like pools or hot tubs and is located very remotely involvin… Mais

The coastline around Sook is very scenic and natural. It’s a great place for a hiking and solitary living, however the “resort” offers nothing in the way of resort amenities. There are no common areas, no restaurant, bar or water features like pools or hot tubs and is located very remotely involving a long drive for self catering supplies. It appears to be a work in progress with about half the property under construction, although the suites (which are privately owned) are lovely. The check-in office area is a construction portable. The trails are somewhat challenging but the views and beaches along the way are gorgeous!

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“Great Views, Not a Resort”

My fiancé and I stayed at Sooke Oceanfront Resort for three nights. The views of the Pacific Ocean were stunning, and we appreciated being upgraded to a two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage instead of the one-bedroom unit we originally booked. However, the stay had several inconveniences. We had purc… Mais

My fiancé and I stayed at Sooke Oceanfront Resort for three nights. The views of the Pacific Ocean were stunning, and we appreciated being upgraded to a two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage instead of the one-bedroom unit we originally booked. However, the stay had several inconveniences. We had purchased groceries before arriving, but the kitchen was very minimally stocked and only had salt and pepper for seasoning. We ended up having to go into town just to buy basic items like cooking oil. On our second evening, a power outage occurred due to high winds and rain. While the backup generator allowed us to use the TV, fridge, and microwave, the electric oven could not be used. Considering power outages are not uncommon in this area, it would make much more sense for the units to have gas stoves. We ultimately had to drive into town for food despite bringing groceries to cook. The fireplace in the living area also did not generate any noticeable heat, so it functioned more as a decorative feature than something useful during a cold, stormy evening. It’s also worth noting that the property feels more like a rental complex than a resort. There are no staff on site after 5 PM, and the only amenity available is a small fitness room that closes at 5 PM and requires a separate key. Guests are also required to take out their own garbage before leaving, which felt more like an Airbnb expectation than something you’d typically encounter at a resort. Overall, the ocean views are beautiful and the cottage itself was comfortable, but the lack of amenities and limited support made the experience less convenient than expected. I likely wouldn’t return until the property is more developed and better equipped for situations like power outages.

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“Stunning Pacific views (but it's a live and loud construction site)”

When we booked here, the website did mention prominently that some construction was in progress. We thought, OK, but it can't be that bad. Wow we were wrong. The website vastly underplayed the reality. My wife's first reaction on arrival was, turn around and find someplace else! The building we s… Mais

When we booked here, the website did mention prominently that some construction was in progress. We thought, OK, but it can't be that bad. Wow we were wrong. The website vastly underplayed the reality. My wife's first reaction on arrival was, turn around and find someplace else! The building we stayed in was in the middle of a very active construction site with dozens of hard-hatted workers, hammering and drills, back loaders, lorries, and rock crushers. See photos. Okay - that's the bad news. If you think you can overcome that, then you'll be treated to incredible Pacific Ocean views and wildlife sightings from the comfort of your modern room or suite. We stayed in 15B, a 1 BR Pacific View suite facing west with views of both the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Sooke Bay. Once inside the suite with doors and windows closed, we could barely hear the construction noise and they do stop between 5 pm and 8 am. The floor to ceiling glass sliding doors and balcony provide incredible viewing. Unlike some other units we toured, 15B does NOT have window shades or curtains for these windows, and other units have direct views into the lounge and kitchen. The suite did not have dressing gowns / bathrobes for guests, so bring your own coverup! The suite was well appointed with a full modern kitchen and a huge fridge freezer combo. This is useful, because there aren't any grocery stores within 45 minutes drive. So make sure to pack in your own groceries (there's a Whole Foods in Victoria). From our chairs we could watch sea lions play on the rocks below. Whale sightings are frequent, although we weren't lucky this time. There's a great nature walk down through the rainforest to a sheltered cove; the track is muddy and slippery so hiking boots or wellies are recommended. Unfortunately on the day we hiked it, the crew back at the site was crushing big boulders into little ones and the noise ruined the vibe down in the cove. It's called a "resort" but that's only future-aspirational. Today it's nothing of the kind. There is no restaurant, no spa, no gym, no gift shop, no amenities at all outside of the rooms. Despite the obvious issues, we're glad we stayed on. It is truly a stunning, magnificent natural location. If you can live with the construction chaos when you're out of the cabin, the value for money here is excellent. And now you're properly forewarned.

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