Victoria, BC – Accommodation

There’s no doubt about it – Victoria is definitely a tourist town with more than 6,500 rooms to rent. From plush places to budget beds and everything in-between (a mix of 1960’s motels, chain spots and plain unvarnished hotels.)

For more accommodation info and reservations, contact Victoria Tourism’s toll-free line, 1-800-663-3883.

Plush Places

Plush places need a flush pocketbook; especially in Victoria, where prices are high for just about everything. Still, there’s that special occasion – a honeymoon, birthday or anniversary – that deserves to be celebrated in style. If you’re Bill Gates, you can afford these places every day. If not, how about once in a lifetime.

Follow the link for some Elegant Island Retreats.

Empress Hotel – a restored 1908 hotel located on Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Its location and views (from the front rooms) are its prime characteristics. It’s well known for its lobby teas – very atmospheric, but astronomically expensive.

The tea lobby is worth a stroll through for a peek into the Palm Court (a room set aside for private functions) with its fantastic stained glass dome. Edward, before he was king of England, danced here. Also off the lobby is the Bengal Room for drinks or lunch. It’s got great views of the Inner Harbour.

Book the Empress Hotel at their web site or Email for reservations at reserve@grc.cophotels.ca or call 250-384-8111, fax 250-381-4334, toll free 1-800-441-1414 from North America.

Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa – located at 45 Songhees Rd., on the far side of the Inner Harbour, over the Johnson St. Bridge. Phone: 250-360-2999.

Toll Free: 1-800-667-4677

Email: ocean_pointe@pinc.com or reservations@oprhote.com

Hotels
Harbour Towers Hotel
345 Quebec St. Tel. 250-385-2405 Fax. 250-385-4453
Email: harbour@pacificcoast.net
The Harbour Towers Hotel has been around for quite some time, but it’s just undergone a complete makeover. It’s conveniently located within walking distance of the Inner Harbour.

Budget Beds

Ocean Island Backpackers

791 Pandora St.

Has a good reputation. Internet connections, computer and fax, free coffee and movies, kitchen, laundry, parking.

Hostelling International-Victoria

516 Yates St.

Dorm style rooms and private rooms with four shared bathrooms, full kitchen facilities, laundry, parking, internet kiosk. Dormitory rates $16.

YWCA

880 Courtenay St.

FOR WOMEN ONLY. Dorms, single and twin rooms, shared bathroom. $20 up. Full use of facilities, including fitness equipment and pool.

Victoria Backpackers Hostel

1608 Quadra St.

Dorm style rooms and private rooms with four shared bathrooms, kitchen facilities, laundry and parking. Dormitory rates $12.

RV Park

Fort Victoria RV Park

340 Island Highway. Phone: 250-479-8112, Fax: 250-479-5806

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Camping

You’ll need a car if you want to get anywhere from these spots.

KOA Victoria West

PO Box 103 Malahat, BC V0R 2L0. Phone 250-478-3332. Fax 250-478-7234

Thetis Lake Campgrounds

1-1938 West Park Lane. Phone 250-478-3845. Fax 250-478-6151

Goldstream Provincial Park

RR 6, 2930 Trans Canada Highway. Voice phone 250-387-4363.

Hiking trails, visitor center. Reservations needed in busy season. Open March-October. For complete details and on-line reservations, see the website.

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