Approximate — near Madeira Park (Sunshine Coast)
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What it feels like to stay here
Five waterfront acres on Lagoon Road in Madeira Park hold Painted Boat, a fractional-ownership resort of 31 spacious villas, every one of them facing the water. The floor plans run to two bedrooms and two-bedroom lofts, so a single villa absorbs a family or two couples travelling together. Interiors fill with natural light and frame serene waterfront outlooks that shift with the tides of Pender Harbour. Shared facilities on the property include an award-winning Spa and Serenity Garden, an outdoor hot tub, a seasonal infinity pool, a well-equipped fitness centre, and the Lagoon Restaurant, which operates March through December. Treatments at the spa draw on the ocean, pairing a restorative hydrotherapy circuit with expert body rituals. The Lagoon sits directly at the water's edge and serves regionally sourced coastal cooking with uninterrupted harbour views, Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Arrival is part of it: from West Vancouver, a 40-minute ferry crossing and a 60-minute drive up the Sunshine Coast highway, or in summer a 20-minute float plane from Vancouver followed by a half-hour drive. Guests describe the setting as quiet and scenic, with the village and hiking trails within reach and the harbour spread out in front of the resort. Local voters have named Painted Boat the Sunshine Coast People's Choice winner for Favourite Accommodation – Resort & Lodge and Favourite Day Spa & Services five years running.
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Amenities & access
Reservations, menus and dining bookings are handled through the resort's own channels, including its reservations line at 604.883.2456. Resort packages bundle villa stays with extras such as a $200 spa voucher and a $100 dining credit at the Lagoon Restaurant. The Ferry Freedom Pass offers up to a $100 ferry fare rebate on a booked stay.
- 31 villas on five acres of waterfront, all with water views.
- Award-winning spa with a Serenity Garden, plus hot tub, seasonal infinity pool and fitness centre.
- The Lagoon Restaurant serves coastal cuisine on the water from March through December.
- Reached by a 40-minute ferry from West Vancouver and an hour's drive along the Sunshine Coast.
Sources: paintedboat.com
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