A stay with Beckons celebrates the luxury of travel – the rare gift of time and immersion in remarkable natural settings. Each lodge offers an authentic connection to its landscape, culture and regional flavours, thoughtfully woven into every experience. Considered design, generous hospitality and carefully curated encounters create stays that feel both elevated and effortless. The result is a meaningful journey shaped by place – one that lingers in the senses and deepens connections to destination, companions and self.
The sights and sounds of Vancouver Island’s wild west coast are welcomed into the 25 luxury canvas guest tents which line the ocean shores and dot the ancient growth forest, a tribute to the pioneering pursuits of the turn-of-the-century prospectors with contemporary comforts and custom furnishings. A stone’s throw away lies Clayoquot Sound, surrounded by coastal landscapes and towering forests where a swag of adventures awaits.
Located on the foreshore of Clayoquot Sound and welcoming magnificent views of its vast oceanic wilderness, The Cookhouse is the hub of dining, drinking and lounging. The restaurant features an open kitchen promising coal-face style theatre and a daily-changing menu of locally sourced sustainable produce. Generous lounging flows to the decks outside, a perfect spot to relax and drink in the views. In the evenings an outdoor fire draws in guests for s’mores and shared stories.
Named for Clayoquot’s vintage tugboat, the SS Ivanhoe, the bar rests at the shore edge where the Bedwell River spills into the Pacific Ocean. The Ivanhoe features floor-to-ceiling glass welcoming in views of the sound as wildlife including bears, eagles, blue herons, otters, and seals go about their business. Inside, guests lounge with handcrafted cocktails in suede armchairs warmed by the fireplace. A menu of canapés and bar snacks complements premium wines, craft beers and small-batch spirits.
The lodge’s hub for dining, lounging and recreation, The Outpost is centrally located near the Bedwell Bridge and comprises The Cookhouse and adjoining dining and games tents, the pick-up point for water sports equipment including kayaks and canoes and the meeting point for guided tours. A fitness centre is also nearby for guest use.
The Healing Grounds Spa is a serene sanctuary perched on the water’s edge where the rainforest meets the rhythmic currents of river and ocean. Rejuvenating treatments feature marine botanicals and glacial clay hand harvested in British Columbia. A sauna provides restorative warmth, while the deep hot tubs are the perfect post-adventure tonic with spectacular views by day and starlit views to the heavens by night.
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge has proudly retained its prestigious Three MICHELIN Keys following its debut in 2024. The highest hotel distinction The MICHELIN Guide has to offer, Three Keys recognises the world’s most extraordinary stays.
Founder Richard Genovese envisioned a place where guests could unwind, reconnect and immerse themselves in the wild. That vision took shape on the shores of Clayoquot Sound, where the 600-acre lodge opened in 2000 as Canada’s premier eco-safari retreat. Today, Richard’s legacy continues with the lodge team’s commitment to safeguarding the extraordinary ecosystem that defines the lodge experience.
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is a natural complement to the Beckons portfolio, joining Australia’s Southern Ocean Lodge, Capella Lodge, Longitude 131°, Silky Oaks Lodge and The Louise within a curated portfolio of extraordinary escapes set in the world’s most compelling landscapes. Internationally, Huka Lodge in New Zealand, alongside Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile, further enrich the expanding Beckons collection.
In an ode to Clayoquot Sound’s bygone era as a goldmining settlement, white-canvas tents are furnished with contemporary interiors to complement locally made textiles and artworks from First Nations artisans to provide an refined retreat. Baillie Lodges signature clean lines, generous appointments, pared back luxury and end-of-the-bed views evoke a personal connection with the Vancouver Island landscape.
The Beckons environmental commitment is best expressed by each lodge’s interaction with its local natural and cultural surroundings.
A stay on single-use plastic is in place across the property, and wherever possible opt for glass and stainless-steel bottles and canvas tote bags. Straws are not used at all. Amenities in guest tents are presented in refillable glass and stainless-steel vessels.
The provision of educational information is fundamental to guest experiences at Clayoquot. Guides share their knowledge to raise awareness around such themes as environmental protection and ecological impact mitigation – crucial in ensuring longevity of the natural world.
Clayoquot’s culinary program uses as many locally produced organic ingredients as possible, all of which are sourced from British Columbia – and always from Clayoquot Sound if available. An extensive kitchen garden and greenhouse produces organic fresh greens, vegetables and herbs.
Since 2001, Clayoquot has worked to help regenerate the declining salmon population by creating new spawning habitat on the property and restoring native stocks to river systems. A keystone species, the lodge is passionate about safeguarding the future of wild salmon.
The Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge team is dedicated and close-knit, attracting hospitality professionals from Canada, Australia and around the world and creating a remote family for guests and staff alike. Renowned for their relaxed and friendly first-name service along with impeccable attention to detail, our people are the secret sauce that keep our friends returning for more.
Sarah Cruse is the General Manager of Clayoquot and also known as the ‘Camp Mom.’ Sarah has nearly 20 years’ experience leading luxury experiential resorts, including a decade at the helm of Peninsula Hotels’ Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California and previously at Dunton Hot Springs in Dolores, Colorado. Sarah’s passion for Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge ensures the lodge continues to be recognised as a world-class travel and adventure destination.
Clayoquot Assistant General Managers Isaac Bengtsson and Julius Keszi together bring a sense of ease, fun and adventure and warm smiles to the team who head up the ‘grown up summer camp’ on Vancouver Island’s wild west shores. Isaac and Julius are both adept at designing itineraries to perfectly suit each guest’s interests and holiday hit-lists, and at making things happen for guests on the ground and in the air at Clayoquot.
Executive Chef Ben Godin has a very well-travelled palette after working in top restaurants in Australia, Europe and throughout Canada. Drawn by the abundance of premium produce in the Pacific Northwest, Ben creates daily changing menus that showcase the finest local and regional ingredients available with many fresh-picked from the onsite kitchen garden.
Small epiphanies were a regular occurrence on this adventure-filled trip. Admittedly, as a guest of Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge I wasn’t exactly roughing it.George Epaminondas Travel + Luxury
How can a place so wild feel so welcoming and luxurious? I grappled with this question every day I was out there, and I loved it.John Vaillant Travel + Leisure
When you’ve travelled halfway around the world to go bear spotting, the stakes are high. But at this five-star wilderness lodge, it’s not even past breakfast before the bears come out to play.Lisa Perkovic Signature Luxury
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is the O.G. (Original Glampster) of luxe retreats.Neal McLennan Western Living Magazine
The luxury adventure camp has always been iconic - and now, it has a fresh look, forest-to-fork fine dining, and a few fresh ways to experience the Pacific Northwest.Julia Eskins Travel + Leisure
Twenty-five Canadian safari tents are studded along the banks of Clayoquot Sound and among towering old growth forest offering private wilderness views and a real privilege of place.
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Healthy, witty and wise best describes the cuisine at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, where small scale, sustainable ingredients and the producers and stories behind them play a leading role.
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The Healing Grounds Spa promises guests a physical and spiritual sanctuary. The secluded spa features two treatment rooms, a waterfront massage tent, a yoga and meditation room, cedar hot tubs and a sauna.
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