Hastings House Country House Hotel

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. Business status: Active.

Hastings House Country House Hotel is a Salt Spring Island wedding venue on an oceanfront estate overlooking Ganges Harbour. The hotel’s official wedding information describes multiple ceremony locations, guest accommodation, customized dining and planning support through its Events team.

The venue is designed for celebrations that can extend beyond the ceremony and reception. Couples can explore elopement, small-wedding and larger reception options, then submit an enquiry with a preferred date and guest count. This profile was last reviewed on August 12, 2026.

Services and specialization

Hastings House explicitly offers weddings and celebrations. Its official wedding page identifies multiple ceremony locations, including an ocean-view arbour, and describes indoor and tented outdoor reception options. The property also has 18 individually appointed guest suites across 22 acres of oceanfront gardens and grounds.

The Events team handles bespoke arrangements and wedding enquiries. Published wedding services include seasonally inspired customized menus by Executive Chef Marcel Kauer. The venue also promotes a wedding-weekend format, with on-site spa treatments and accommodation available for couples and guests. Package-specific inclusions, supplier arrangements and scheduling should be confirmed in writing for the chosen date.

• Multiple ceremony locations, including an ocean-view arbour
• Indoor and tented outdoor reception options
• 18 guest suites on 22 acres of oceanfront grounds
• Customized seasonal menus
• Events-team support for bespoke arrangements
• On-site accommodation and spa services

Wedding formats and capacities

For smaller celebrations, Hastings House publishes an Elopement and Micro Wedding package for up to 20 guests and a Small Weddings package for up to 40 guests. These options make the venue relevant for couples who prefer an intimate gathering rather than a large ballroom event.

For receptions, the glass-enclosed Veranda is listed for intimate indoor receptions of up to 40 guests. Tented outdoor receptions with forest and ocean views can host up to 100 guests, but the official site says a full-property buyout is required for that format. A private reception in the Veranda is available with a reservation of 10 or more guest suites. Confirm whether these figures and booking conditions apply to the planned date and format.

• Elopement and Micro Wedding package: up to 20 guests
• Small Weddings package: up to 40 guests
• Veranda indoor receptions: up to 40 guests
• Tented outdoor receptions: up to 100 guests with a full-property buyout
• Veranda private reception condition: reservation of 10 or more guest suites

Service area and who it may suit

Hastings House is at 160 Upper Ganges Rd on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Its Ganges Harbour setting, guest suites and multi-day wedding framing make it a practical option for couples planning a destination-style celebration on the island.

It may suit couples considering an elopement, micro wedding, small wedding or a larger reception with a full-property buyout. It may also suit groups that want accommodation, dining and ceremony or reception spaces associated with one property. The official material does not set out a universal minimum guest count, date availability or accommodation-block terms, so couples should ask the Events team about the requirements for their preferred plan.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

The documented strength is the range of on-site wedding components: ceremony locations, oceanfront grounds, 18 guest suites, customized menus and both indoor and tented reception formats. The published capacity guidance gives couples a useful starting point when comparing the property with other Salt Spring Island wedding venues.

Several operational details are not published in the material reviewed. The official site does not provide a complete inclusions list for every package, an itemized fee schedule, a standard timeline, an accessibility description for each wedding area, outside-vendor rules or weather-contingency details. These are practical points to confirm, not inferred drawbacks.

• Confirmed: ocean-view ceremony option and oceanfront grounds
• Confirmed: indoor receptions and tented outdoor receptions
• Confirmed: accommodation on the property
• Confirm directly: inclusions, layouts, accessibility, weather plan and vendor policies

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Hastings House publishes package names and guest-size guidance, but couples need a direct, date-specific proposal to understand the cost of an elopement, small wedding, indoor reception or full-property buyout.

Ask for an itemized quote that identifies the venue arrangement, food and beverage, guest suites, staffing, rental or tent requirements, service charges, taxes and any mandatory minimums. Request the deposit, payment schedule and cancellation or postponement terms at the same time so the proposal can be compared on a like-for-like basis.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

Contact and booking

The official wedding page includes a request form asking for a couple’s contact details, event type, guest count, preferred date and message. Hastings House says its Events team will follow up with availability and next steps; it also notes that responses to new enquiries may be delayed during high season.

For bespoke wedding arrangements, the official page directs couples to events@hastingshouse.com. The hotel’s published local phone number is (250) 537-2362. Before making travel, supplier or guest-room commitments, obtain written confirmation of the event date, spaces, guest count, package scope and financial terms.

• Wedding enquiries: events@hastingshouse.com
• Phone: (250) 537-2362
• Address: 160 Upper Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C. Canada V8K 2S2
• Official website: https://www.hastingshouse.com/

What couples should confirm

Begin with the expected guest count and the celebration format, since Hastings House publishes different arrangements for up to 20, up to 40 and up to 100 guests. Ask whether the selected ceremony location and reception space are available together, whether a full-property buyout or a minimum suite reservation applies, and what happens if weather affects an outdoor plan.

Request the written package details before booking. Confirm menu and bar choices, dietary accommodation, what the Events team coordinates, the rules for outside suppliers, timing for access and setup, guest accommodation availability, accessibility, transportation or parking arrangements, insurance needs, payment deadlines and cancellation terms.

• Availability for the preferred date and guest count
• Applicable suite-reservation or buyout conditions
• Package inclusions and all taxes, fees and minimums
• Menu, bar service and dietary options
• Supplier, décor, rental and setup policies
• Outdoor weather contingency and accessibility
• Accommodation, transport, payment and cancellation terms

Continue planning

• Browse the Canada wedding directory
• Read the wedding and bridal guide

Frequently asked questions

Does Hastings House host wedding ceremonies and receptions?

Yes. The official wedding page lists multiple ceremony locations and both indoor and tented outdoor reception options.

What wedding sizes does Hastings House publish?

Its Elopement and Micro Wedding package is for up to 20 guests, its Small Weddings package is for up to 40 guests, and the Veranda can host indoor receptions for up to 40 guests. Tented outdoor receptions can host up to 100 guests with a full-property buyout.

Is accommodation available for wedding guests at Hastings House?

Yes. Hastings House states that it has 18 individually appointed guest suites. Confirm availability and any room-reservation conditions for your wedding date directly with the Events team.

Are Hastings House wedding prices available online?

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Request a date-specific proposal that outlines the applicable package or bespoke arrangement and all associated costs.

How do couples enquire about a wedding at Hastings House?

Use the wedding enquiry form on the official website or contact the Events team at events@hastingshouse.com. The form requests a preferred date and guest count so the team can follow up with availability and next steps.

Sources checked

• Salt Spring Island Wedding Venue │ Hastings House
• The Best of Salt Spring's Hotels │ Hastings House
• Salt Spring Island Events │ Hastings House

Address: 160 Upper Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C. Canada V8K 2S2

Phone: (250) 537-2362

Website: https://www.hastingshouse.com/