During Christmas time, PEI is covered in lights and snow that you can see for miles. Take a break from the holiday stress, and relax at one of the great hotels and resorts PEI has to offer.
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If you are travelling to the Island this holiday season, here are seven wonderful getaway options for you.
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1. Around the Sea Rotating House
Until April 2024, they offer a Winter Getaway Package for guests booking two or more suites. This package includes unlimited sauna and fire pit access, complimentary hot cocoa, a bottle of wine or beer, and artisanal pizzas from Glasgow Glen Farm. Additionally, guests benefit from flexible check-in and check-out times, making for a unique and cozy winter retreat.
Details
Until April 30, 2024.
130 Lantern Hill Drive, North Rustico
$139/night & up
2. Sweet City Getaway – The Hotel on Pownal
Experience a delightful getaway in downtown Charlottetown with a special package available Fridays and Saturdays until April 30, 2024. This offer includes a one-night stay for four in a room with double beds, a choice between a bottle of wine or Colliding Tides, and a sweet treat basket filled with freshly baked cookies and more. Enjoy two hours at PonyBoat Social Club with Rosé and a candy platter, an optional deluxe continental breakfast served in your room, complimentary parking, and WiFi.
Details
The Hotel on Pownal, 146 Pownal Street, Charlottetown
$279 per night & up
3. Fairways Cottages
Experience a serene winter retreat at Cavendish Beach with a special package offering a luxurious and peaceful stay. This two-night accommodation in a two-story duplex features a private two-person cedar hot tub overlooking L.M. Montgomery’s homestead, an electric fireplace, and a spa jetted tub in the master bedroom. The package includes two artisan-styled frozen pizzas, a bottle of French wine, chocolate truffles, and a $50 voucher for either Island Stone Pub in Kensington or Piper’s Restaurant in New Glasgow. Guests also receive a bundle of firewood, K-cup coffee and hot chocolate, and Cocoa Cash Coupons for hot chocolate at participating vendors. Prices start at $599 plus taxes, varying slightly during the holiday season. Details
7420 Mayfield Rd, Rte 13, Cavendish
$610.00 plus taxes (Dec 19- Jan 1st)
$599 plus taxes (Jan 2nd- March 31st)
4. New Year’s Eve at the Rodd Hotel
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Rodd Charlottetown, with a special package. The evening begins with a reception at 6pm, followed by a sumptuous dinner buffet at 6:30pm featuring a variety of salads, blended rice, whipped potatoes, gourmet vegetables, carved beef, chicken piccata, gluten-free pasta Napoletana, and a dessert table. Enjoy live music from the Dino Dunsford Trio during the dance gala from 8pm to 10pm. The package includes a night’s accommodation and two tickets to the dinner and dance event.
Details
Rodd Charlottetown, 75 Kent Street, Charlottetown
$276 per couple
5. The Holman Grand Room for Romance
Details
The Holman Grand, 123 Grafton Street, Charlottetown
Varies
6. Getaways at Mill River Resort
Take some time and relax at one of PEI’s best resorts.
Experience a winter wonderland with three enticing packages at Mill River Resort. The Ultimate Fun & Frosty 3 Night Stay, priced from $699+HST, offers three nights of standard accommodation, a Family Winter Activity Pass, and a $100 gift card, valid until March 31, 2024. For a shorter stay, the Weekday Winter Getaway includes one night’s stay, an activity pass, and a $50 gift card starting at $259+HST, available until March 31, 2024, with certain blackout dates. The Wonderland Spa Escape Package, valid until January 31, 2024, features one night’s stay, a bottle of wine, and a $100 spa gift card for $285+HST, with upgrade options available.
Details
Mill River Resort, 180 Mill River Resort Road, Woodstock
Varies depending on package
7. New Year’s Celebration Getaway
Credit: Briarcliffe Inn
Ring in the New Year at the beautiful Briarcliffe Inn. Enjoy an early check-in, a special five course meal with wine and champagne. Start the day with a special New Year’s Day Breakfast. If you need more relaxation, you can extend your stay for another day.
Details
Briarcliffe Inn, 274 Salutation Cove Road, Bedeque
$275 per couple
8. Barachois Inn
The Barachois, a five-star country inn in Rustico, offers a blend of heritage and luxury. It features the historic Gallant House and modern MacDonald House, providing a range of accommodations from Victorian rooms to luxurious suites. Guests enjoy superb breakfasts, a welcome basket of local goodies, and a special keepsake. The inn, known for personalized service, includes accessibility options and romantic touches like lanterns and telescopes for evening walks, ensuring a memorable and comfortable stay in a picturesque setting. Details
2193 Church Rd, North Rustico
Varies
9. Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort
Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort, Prince Edward Island’s first Nordic spa, offers a tranquil retreat on the scenic banks of St. Peters Bay. Spread across 18 acres, the resort specializes in stress relief and sensory rejuvenation through its comprehensive spa services. These include thermal baths, essential oil steam rooms, cold water plunges, a Finnish sauna, meditation sessions, and massages. Guests can also indulge in fine dining at the onsite restaurant and enjoy stunning water views from any of the seventeen accommodations.
In December, the resort’s ‘Stay and Give’ rate starts at $299 from Sunday to Thursday, with $10 from each booking donated to The Abegweit Conservation Society, supporting local environmental conservation efforts.
1668 Greenwich Rd, Saint Peters Bay
$299 & up