10 Best Hotels in Victoria, BC (An Insider’s Guide)
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Vancouver might be the darling – it’s the better-known city in Canada.
But Victoria, the beautiful capital of British Columbia, is equally lovely and gets its fair share of tourism ink too.
You can enjoy oodles of fab activities in Victoria. (Hello whale watching and Butchart Gardens!) And the downtown Inner Harbor – with its yachts, sea planes and small ferries – is one of the most picturesque in the world.
Victoria also has some lovely luxury hotels.
We know. We live in the city – and we’ve checked out the 10 best hotels in Victoria, BC!
We’ve personally bedded down at most of the hotels on our list. For the others, we’ve inspected them as local media.
Where to stay in Victoria, BC: Quick look
- Inn at Laurel Point (4-star) – Cosmopolitan Inner Harbor hotel (see #1)
- Abigail’s Hotel (4-star) – Romantic B&B vibes (see #2)
- Oak Bay Beach Hotel (5-star) – Idyllic seaside getaway (see #3)
- Fairmont Empress (5-star) – Grand 5-star stay right downtown (see #4)
- Oswego Hotel (4-star) – Upscale all-suite accommodations (see #5)
- Magnolia Hotel & Spa (4½-star) – Boutique downtown gem (see #6)
- Fairholme Manor (4-star) – Exquisite bed-and-breakfast (see #7)
- Delta Hotel Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort (4-star) – Upscale waterfront resort (see #8)
- Rosemead House (4-star) – Beautiful new boutique hotel (see #9)
- Parkside Hotel & Spa (3½-star) – All-suite hotel with kitchens (see #10)
Hotel rate guide
Here’s the rough starting nightly rates in CAD (including taxes) for the following hotels in Victoria’s peak summer season (July and August).
- $400 to $500 = $$$
- $500 to $600 = $$$$
- Over $600 = $$$$$
For U.S. visitors, the exchange rate works in your favor, so you’ll pay 25% to 30% less in USD.
1) Inn at Laurel Point (4-star)
For that close-up Inner Harbor experience, we love the Laurel Point Inn.
One of the best luxury hotels in Victoria, BC, it sports a brick and glass look that’s modern and futuristic.
All of its 200 rooms and suites have harbor views.
There are two wings at the inn, the Arthur Erickson Wing and the Laurel Wing.
They’re connected by a large public area which includes the hotel’s restaurant, bar and indoor pool.
Rooms
Accommodations in the Arthur Erickson Wing are more luxurious, Zen-like and filled with light.
The smallest are 400 sq. ft. studios. Suites range from 560 sq. ft to 1,105 sq. ft.
Marble bathrooms have deep soaker tubs, separate glass walk-in showers, L’Occitane bath products and sliding shoji doors.
Colorful Canadian landscapes decorate the walls.
And expansive balconies with glass railings are perfect for soaking up the sunshine, glass of wine or coffee in hand, as you gaze at the sea planes splashing down and taking off.
Laurel Wing guest rooms are more traditional but less expensive.
They’ve recently been refreshed, with updated carpeting and furniture.
Standard Laurel Wing rooms are 300 square feet in size and feature Juliet (standing only) balconies, gray easy chairs and soothing neutral décor. The bed in our room was totally divine.
Inn at Laurel Point
Best Victoria Inner Harbour hotel
- Check availability on Booking.com – 8.7/10 rating
- Check availability on Expedia – 9.4/10 rating
- Cost – $$$ to $$$$
2) Abigail’s Hotel (4-star)
Centrally located – and within walking distance to many of the city’s great restaurants – this romantic adults-only hotel has just 30 rooms.
It nails both the heritage bed-and-breakfast experience and boutique hotel experience, blurring the lines between a B&B and small boutique hotel.
Rooms
There are several room types at Abigail’s Hotel, and each is decorated individually.
But all have bathrobes and fresh flowers.
Rose rooms on the top 3rd floor feature double-sided gas fireplaces between the bathroom and bedroom.
In the Main House, Ruby King rooms (300 sq. ft.) offer claw-foot soaking tubs and king-size beds.
The newest accommodations are eight guest rooms in the Bessborough building.
Kitted out with an electric fireplaces, spa tubs and wet bars, they vary between 350 and 400 sq. ft. in size and can be accessed by an elevator.
We especially like the elegant Emerald rooms in the separate Coach House (where we stayed). They offer king-size beds, marble bathrooms with rain showers, writing tables and electric fireplaces.
The Sapphire rooms (380 sq. ft.) at Abigail’s Hotel are also very desirable.
Located on the 3rd floor of the Main House, they have four-poster king beds, stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings, antique chandeliers and wood-burning fireplaces.
Goodies
Rates include a delicious three-course breakfast. You have a choice of a light, sweet or savory option for the entrée – spinach frittata with chicken apple sausage and fried yams, anyone?
You’re also welcomed with freshly-baked oatmeal, raisin and cranberry cookies.
Complimentary appetizers are served in the lobby in the early evening.
Abigail’s Hotel
Romantic downtown B&B
- Check availability on Booking.com – 9.6/10 rating
- Check availability on Expedia – 9.8/10 rating
- Cost – $$$
3) Oak Bay Beach Hotel (5-star)
Fancy a seaside stay just a few minutes’ drive from downtown? You’ll love the Tudor-inspired Oak Bay Beach Hotel.
Don’t just take our word for it, though. It was recently recognized as the #1 hotel in Western Canada in Conde Nast Traveler‘s 2025 Readers’ Choice awards.
Outdoor pool and beach access
We love the hotel’s heated outdoor mineral pools, set on a rocky outcropping jutting out into the Juan de Fuca Strait.
Watch kayakers paddle by and eagles soar overhead as you sip on a glass of British Columbia Chardonnay from an acclaimed Okanagan Valley winery.
Waiters offer food and drink service.
Step outside the hotel and walk along Beach Drive (one of the most scenic walks in Victoria), and you reach Willows Beach.
Willows Beach is a lovely long curve of sandy beach, perfect for spending a beach day in summer.
If you’re looking for beach resorts in Victoria, the Oak Bay Beach Hotel is your best bet.
Rooms
This luxury boutique resort has 100 rooms and suites – you’ll want to book a room with an ocean view and private balcony or terrace.
Choose from rooms (375 to 500 sq. ft.) to one-bedroom suites (600 to 760 sq. ft.) with kitchens and dining areas. But even the rooms have small galley kitchenettes and fireplaces.
There are also two top floor, two-level penthouses with two bathrooms that sleep four guests each.
Restaurants
The latest addition to the hotel’s dining offerings is FARO, a café-cum-bistro specializing in serving hand-crafted pizzas from a wood stone pizza oven and local BC wines.
We’re addicted to their mushroom, gorgonzola and truffle pizzas. Pair that with their lightly-dressed arugula salad and you’ve got a perfect lunch or casual dinner.
You can sit at the tasting bar inside or on the outdoor patio with heaters and fire pits.
The Snug Pub is an attractive place for fish-and-chips or a burger and brew.
Its outside patio has fabulous sea views. (But it loses the sun and can be cool in the evenings, so bring a warm sweater. Or go for a late lunch instead.)
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Lovely seaside luxury hotel
- Check availability on Booking.com – 9.4/10 rating
- Check availability on Expedia – 9.8/10 rating
- Cost – $$$$$
4) Fairmont Empress (5-star)
With 464 luxurious rooms and suites, the Fairmont Empress Hotel is the most famous hotel in Victoria, BC.
It’s the grande dame of 5-star Victoria hotels!
Opened in 1908 (and totally renovated in 2017), the Empress is one of Canada’s legendary railway hotels.
These historic hotels were built by the Canadian Pacific Railway company to encourage visitors to ride their trains across the country.
If you want to be in the heart of Victoria, then the Empress has the perfect location for you.
It’s right on the waterfront overlooking Victoria’s Inner Harbor. It’s also just steps away from two of the city’s popular attractions, the Royal BC Museum and BC’s Parliament Buildings.
If you’re traveling to Victoria on a float plane from Vancouver or Seattle, it’s super convenient too, as the float planes dock right in front of the Empress Hotel.
(You’ll note we sometimes use the Canadian spelling of “Inner Harbour” – as we’re Canadian. But we sometimes use the U.S. spelling too, in deference to all our American readers who love visiting our city!)
Rooms
The elegant rooms range in size from 230 sq. ft. to 430 sq. ft.
Signature Harbor View rooms have lovely views over Victoria’s Inner Harbor and come with a small sitting area in a nook by the window.
Suites vary in size from 420 sq. ft. to 850 sq. ft. (for the Signature One-Bedroom Harbor View suites) to 1,600 sq. ft. (for the Royal Suite).
And if you go for a Fairmont Gold room or suite, you’ll get to experience the exclusive Fairmont Gold Lounge, which was recently completely renovated in mid-2023.
An expansive outdoor terrace, bistro seating, library nooks and hideaway alcoves make it a very inviting space to enjoy all those Fairmont Gold perks – like complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and evening canapés.
Afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress
Afternoon tea in the Empress’ renovated and elegant Lobby Lounge is legendary.
In the summer months, you can ask for the “Empress Tea to Go” box (with iced tea instead of hot tea) – so you can enjoy a delicious picnic by the sea at one of Victoria’s best beaches or on the Empress lawns.
Willow Stream Spa
The hotel’s on-site spa (Willow Stream Spa) is recognized as a top resort spa in Canada and one of the top 100 spas in North America.
The full-service spa features a steam room, mineral bath, dry cedar sauna and indoor lounges, along with nine treatment rooms.
Fairmont Empress
Victoria’s best 5-star hotel in the heart of downtown
- Check availability on Booking.com – 8.9/10 rating
- Check availability on Expedia – 9.2/10 rating
- Cost – $$$$$
5) Oswego Hotel (4-star)
Sometimes when traveling, you want all the comforts of home.
This is especially true if you’re on a business trip, staying for a while or traveling with kids, right?
Enter the urban-cool Oswego Hotel.
All 80 rooms at this 4-star Victoria hotel are suites with kitchenettes or full kitchens.
You can save a little money by cooking a few meals in – which means you have more to spend on enjoying Victoria’s sights or kicking it up a notch a night or two at some of its high-end restaurants.
The Oswego Hotel is located on a quiet leafy street, just a hop and a skip away from the downtown terminal for the Seattle passenger ferry.
A 5- to 10-minute walk along the Inner Harbour (spelled the Canadian way, this time) lands you in the center of downtown.
It’s spickety clean, well-maintained and offers great views.
Suites
Accommodations range from studios (420 sq. ft. in size) to one-bedroom and two-bedroom units.
Most studios have private patios.
The larger one- and two-bedroom suites all have outdoor patios too. Some patios are even large enough to host gatherings for up to 25 guests.
Contemporary in décor, the suites are dressed in a color palette of ivory and beige.
None of the suites have king-size beds, however (except for the top-floor One-Bedroom Rooftop Suite). They just have queen beds. So if a big bed is a must, this probably isn’t the hotel for you.
Otherwise, the Owego Hotel is one of the best places to stay in Victoria, BC, for both leisure and business travelers.
Bar 500
The hotel’s bistro, Bar 500, serves breakfast as well as drinks and food in the evening.
Its weekly jazz night is very popular.
Oswego Hotel
Upscale hotel, ideal for longer stays
- Check availability on Booking.com – 8.8/10 rating
- Check availability on Expedia – 9.4/10 rating
- Cost – $$$
6) Magnolia Hotel & Spa (4½-star)
We thought the 64-room Magnolia Hotel was great when we stayed here years ago as visitors to Victoria (before moving here). And it’s still raking in the awards!
The hotel was voted the #3 top hotel in Canada in Tripadvisor’s 2023 “Traveler’s Choice Awards.”
It was also named one of the 15 best hotels in Western Canada in the 2023 Conde Nast Traveler “Readers’ Choice Awards.” (The year before, it ranked as the #14 best hotel in Canada in the magazine’s 2022 awards.)
You certainly can’t beat its central location!
It’s located a few steps from Victoria’s pedestrian-friendly shopping avenue (Government Street) and two blocks from the Inner Harbour.
We love that it has free loaner bicycles. Take out a map and explore Victoria by pedal power (the city has lots of bicycle lanes).
Magnolia Hotel rooms
The spacious rooms are serenely decorated in dove-grey and silver hues.
Book a “Diamond” harbour-view room for smashing views and a gas fireplace to cozy up to when temps dip.
Nightly turn-down service and chocolates round out a deluxe stay.
Courtney Room restaurant
Its Courtney Room has been named one of Canada’s best restaurants by Air Canada’s enRoute magazine.
We’ve had dinner here and can attest that the food is indeed excellent! (Just know it’s pricey.)
Spa Magnolia
Adjacent to the hotel, the Spa Magnolia has seven treatment rooms and a private hydrotherapy area.
You can pamper yourself with everything from an invigorating body scrub and massage to an age-defying hydrafacial and pedicure.
Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Best boutique hotel in downtown Victoria
- Check availability on Booking.com – 9.4/10 rating
- Check availability on Expedia – 9.8/10 rating
- Cost – $$$$ to $$$$$
7) Fairholme Manor (4-star)
Fairholme Manor is tucked away in a park-like setting (where deer and squirrels roam) in the Rockland neighborhood.
It’s right beside Government House, where BC’s Lieutenant Governor lives (and occasionally entertains royalty).
And if you love gardens, you’re in for a treat, as the gardens at Government House are one of the most beautiful gardens in Victoria.
The inn has its own claim to fame too – it’s been written up in numerous publications, from The Globe and Mail to Where magazine.
Rated the #1 Victoria B&B inn on Tripadvisor, the 125-year-old Italianate mansion is owned and run by Ross and Sylvia Main. (We’ve met them – a charming couple!) Stay here, and they’ll welcome you warmly.
Fairholme Manor rooms
When it comes to luxury accommodation in Victoria, BC, the Fairholme Manor’s six rooms and suites are some of the most beautiful.
There’s the Olympic Grand Suite on the second floor, with large bay windows, a wood-burning fireplace and private ocean view balcony (complete with a table and chairs for two, shaded by an umbrella).
Light and bright, with all-white décor, it has a king bed, polished wood floors and gilt-framed mirrors.
Or perhaps you’ll stay in the Fairholme Grand Suite, with lofty ceilings, a king-size sleigh bed and a separate spa room with double jetted tub.
But no matter the room, you’ll delight in the antique furniture, Persian rugs and welcome chocolates.
Breakfast
Elaborate breakfasts are served on the porch or inside in the art-filled dining room.
You may start with fresh fruit, French vanilla yogurt and fresh-baked cinnamon scones.
A hot entrée follows – maybe Eggs Benedict, cheese soufflé or fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes with fresh berries, crème fraiche and Canadian back bacon.
Rose petal garnishes from the garden are a lovely touch.
Sylvia is a cookbook author, and her gourmet breakfast and brunch recipes can be found in her bestselling books: Easy Elegance From Fabulous Fairholme: Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch and Fabulous Fairholme Breakfasts and Brunches.
Fairholme Manor
Exquisite B&B in a residential neighborhood
- Check availability on Booking.com – 9.5/10 rating
- Check availability on Expedia – 10/10 rating
- Cost – $$$
8) Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort (4-star)
A little further away from the main downtown area, this Marriott hotel is located right on the waterfront.
It’s just a 15-minute walk (very scenic!) over the Johnson Street Bridge to downtown.
The Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort has 236 rooms and 4 suites.
With a large indoor pool (big enough for laps), fitness center, electric scooter rentals in the lobby and even squash and tennis courts, it feels more like a year-round resort than an urban hotel.
For this reason, it’s one of the best resorts in Victoria, BC.
Songhees Walkway
Joggers and walkers will appreciate the Delta’s location right on the beautiful Songhees Walkway (aka Westsong Walkway or West Bay Walkway).
From the Delta hotel, it’s about a one-hour (return) waterside walk on this scenic pedestrian path to the boats and floating homes of Westbay Marine Village.
Delta Ocean Pointe Resort rooms
Fresh and contemporary in design, the rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows that allow natural light to stream in.
Definitely book a waterview room if you can! You’ll get views of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings (which are lit up at night) and Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
All rooms feature flat-panel TVs, free Wi-Fi and large desks with ergonomic chairs and plug-in panels for charging all your gizmos – making the Delta the ideal city hotel for a business trip.
Restaurant
We’ve eaten a few times at LURE, the resort’s on-site restaurant and lounge.
It offers knock-your-socks-off waterfront views, especially if you sit outside on the outdoor patio (hands down, one of the hottest patios in Victoria).
Chilly weather? No problem.
Firepits and heaters warm the space, and if it rains, there are cool plastic-covered domes that can be set up over each table.
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort
Top waterfront resort
- Check availability on Booking.com – 8.7/10 rating
- Check availability on Expedia – 9.2/10 rating
- Cost – $$$$$
9) Rosemead House (4-star)
New to Victoria’s hotel scene in 2025, Rosemead House is a beautifully restored 1906 Tudor manor turned boutique hotel in the quiet residential neighborhood of Esquimalt, about a 10-minute drive from downtown.
Inside, dark wood paneling, crackling fireplaces, oversized floral arrangements and antiques sourced from movie sets and old manor houses create an elegant old-world feel.
Rooms and suites
Rosemead House has 28 individually designed rooms and suites spread across two buildings:
- Manor House – These rooms are set in the original mansion and ooze character (note, though, there’s no elevator).
- Orchard Building – The Grove Collection of rooms are in the new building and are offered at slightly lower rates.
Vintage touches – think clawfoot tubs and mantle clocks – blend with modern comforts like heated bathroom floors and Japanese smart toilets.
The standout is the 953-square-foot, two-storey Dynasty Suite, with vaulted beam ceilings, chinoiserie cabinets, a carved fireplace and private balcony.
Janevca restaurant
The hotel’s fine dining Janevca restaurant has quickly become one of Victoria’s hottest restaurant reservations, earning finalist status in the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.
Their wood-fired pizzas, juicy steaks and handmade pastas are especially popular!
Perfect for a romantic getaway
Rosemead House is best suited to couples looking for a romantic stay.
Want to explore a bit? Take out complimentary e-bikes and pedal to nearby Macaulay Point Park, with its rugged shoreline and maritime meadows.
Rosemead House
Beautiful new boutique hotel, made for romance
- Check availability on Booking.com – 9.5/10 rating
- Check availability on Expedia – 10/10 rating
- Cost – $$$$
10) Parkside Hotel & Spa (3½-star)
The last on our list of Victoria’s best hotels, is the Parkside Hotel & Spa.
An upscale all-suite hotel with 126 suites, it’s just two blocks from Victoria’s Inner Harbour and also only a short walk to Victoria’s signature Beacon Hill Park.
Swim in the 82-foot indoor lap pool, soak in the hotel hot tub and maybe take out one of the complimentary bikes to explore the bicycle-friendly city.
Also check out the koi pond in the plant-filled lobby.
We regularly pop in to the hotel’s casual café-cum-wine-bar Tre Fantastico for coffee or a light bite on the patio (good espresso, good food and good wine).
As part of its effort to be carbon neutral, the hotel doesn’t have air conditioning.
But you don’t really need A/C in Victoria in summer (unless it’s super hot, which is rare). With the windows open, the ocean breezes should keep you cool.
Clean and modern in décor, the Parkside also happens to be good value for money.
Parkside Hotel suites
The one- and two-bedroom suites range in size from 550 sq. ft to 1,000 sq. ft. (and there are several room types for the one-bedroom suites). The two-bedroom suites feature two bathrooms.
You’ll feel right at home here, as all suites have fireplaces, private balconies, European style washers/dryers and full kitchens with granite countertops.
Long stays
The hotel is ideally suited for longer stays.
No matter whether you plan to whip up complete dinners (using the stove and oven) or just want to order Indian food or lasagna from one of Victoria’s top restaurants, you’ll find the kitchen and dining room very convenient.
Bring your furry four-legged friend too – the Parkside is pet-friendly.
Parkside Hotel & Spa
Great centrally-located, all-suite hotel with kitchens
- Check availability on Expedia – 9.4/10 rating
- Cost – $$$
That’s our list of the best Victoria, BC, hotels!
Have you stayed at any of these places? What’s your favorite bed-and-breakfast or hotel in Victoria?
We welcome comments, and you can share your thoughts or ask questions in the Comments section below.
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Do you have a suite? There will be 3 ladies and we’d each like to have our own room but a living area to connect us?
Hi Shelly,
It will be hard to find a 3-bedroom suite :-).
But if you each book a Fairmont Gold room at the Empress, you can gather and socialize in the Fairmont Gold Lounge.
Or if you stay at the Fairholme Manor (a B&B), you can get together in the common lounge or gardens.
Hope this helps — and enjoy your Victoria visit!