We had a lovely 2 day stay at this B&B and our hostess couldn't have been more gracious. We stayed…read morein the Newport room which was well-appointed, if a little snug! It was unseasonably warm during our stay and the owner immediately provided us with a fan which solved the problem. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was small but well stocked with everything one could possibly need. Breakfast was served in a lovely dining room with plenty of coffee, a juice and fruit course, an egg or pancake/ French toast option and delicious muffins to go for a mid-morning snack. The sun room upstairs was wonderfully breezy and sunlit. All in all a great stay.

Duncan and all the staff at Oak Bay have been a Godsend during a most difficult time. We had no…read moreidea how long we were going to stay and we needed to switch rooms after the first night as our son decided to go home immediately. We brought extra guests for breakfast and were in and out at all hours. Practically every day we had to evaluate what was happening at the hospital and whether we should stay another night. But Duncan and crew just took it all in stride. They were so gracious and accommodating. It felt more like staying with family then at a B&B. The beds were so firm and comfortable. I can't remember sleeping so soundly away from home. In fact, the first night, I slept so soundly I actually fell out of bed! The breakfast was delicious and filling every morning. Eggs cooked perfectly. It was very nice to have the lounge upstairs to have a place to have a drink in the evening or an early morning cup of tea. I did have to ask for a hair dryer, but that's not a big deal.

The owners ( Jim & Colleen) are dedicated, delightful hosts! stayed here over 53 times in four…read moreyears that my son attended university of Victoria !

We stayed for one night and loved it. It was beautiful, clean, and quiet -- everything we ask for…read more I took the opportunity to do laundry -- it was free and detergent, etc. was supplied. A small thing, but it suggests that the host has considered the guest's needs. Speaking of the host -- she was very helpful and considerate. We had no complaints whatsoever. An enjoyable stay all the way around -- we'll stay here in the future.

Very cool marine village. Large homes that look like houseboats were floating. Enjoyed seeing all…read morethe different styles

I lived aboard my boat in Westbay Marine Village for a little while and loved it. The location is…read morequite amazing, short bike ride/drive/water-taxi ride to downtown and epic view over the city from the RV Park. The bathrooms/laundromat facility is cleaned regularly and never had any real issue on that regard. Also it is a few steps away from awesome Gaby's restaurant (here: https://www.yelp.ca/biz/gabys-seaside-restaurant-victoria) I never stayed in the RV park but I know the area fairly well, the infrastructure appear really good and the view is really hard to beat.

I just got back from Victoria, BC a week ago and I can't stop telling people about this place! It…read morewas welcoming and cozy from the get go, and everyone was so right about the breakfasts! Vanessa, a professional cook and baker, made every meal with her loving care. I'm usually not a breakfast fan, but the homemade apple strudel, granola, scones, and omelets were too much to resist. If you want to feel like you're staying with friends while in Victoria, this is the place to go. Quaint decor, and great hospitality are what you'll find here. We loved their furry/feathered friends, Butler, their cat and two Moroccan Cockatoos, Chucky and Casper! Vanessa and Dean were great about being there when we needed them for info about activities or directions, and also great about not jeopardizing our privacy. We stayed in the lovely Lavender Room for 4 wonderful nights. We really enjoyed having the garden patio at our disposal since the nights were worth sitting out in. We lit some tea lights, and enjoyed some cold beverages by starlight. It is an older house, so there was no A/C and the room could get hot and stuffy during the day, but with the door or window cracked open a bit, and a small fan running, we always got a cool enough ocean breeze at night to keep us happy. There was a TV in the room with cable and a built in DVD player on the side. Down in the entrance in the Harry Potter computer nook we found the internet provided was fast and dependable. Since we are young and wild and had no idea when we would be coming or going at night we were relieved to find that you have your own key code so it wasn't an issue and we didn't disturb the hosts or any other guests. The B&B is within walking distance to many shops, Fisherman's Wharf, and downtown Victoria. Vanessa was an absolute doll and even packed a lunch for us since we had to catch our departing ferry at 6AM and would miss her phenomenal breakfast!! Another fun feature of the bed and breakfast is that they even have a couple friendly spirits in residence. I didn't experience them myself, but I love hearing ghost tales about old buildings. A thousand kudos to this lovely B&B! Our stay was worth every cent and more!

A 6 star establishment, regardless of what my final star rating may say…read more We stayed in the Lavender room (highly recommended) at $150 CA / night, for 3 nights and 3 AMAZING breakfasts was more or less the deal of the century, especially in the heinously expensive city of Victoria. Vanessa and Dale are amazing hosts and run the best B&B I have ever been to. The room was clean, quite, and beautiful, the bed was amazingly comfortable, and having a small TV with cable was a nice feature usually lacking in B&B's. Wireless Internet worked perfectly and was very handy. They also had a guest computer in the main area available for use 24/7. The hotel is in a great location if you don't mind a short (8 min) walk to the inner harbor. Parking was no problem, and it is in a VERY safe neighborhood, which was nice to walk in at any time of the day. Vanessa is an AMAZING chef, her breakfasts were perfectly prepared and seasoned, pray that you get a day where she is making Eggs Benedict, which was some of the best I have ever had. The omelets were incredible, and the home-made granola was a real treat! Have Vanessa hand draw you a map of a fun drive! We went to Sooke, which was not much of a town, but had a nice little beach on a man made breaker that was a good little get-away from the city. I cannot say how wonderful this accommodation made our trip, truly a stellar establishment. Thanks Vanessa!!!!!!

Abigail's Hotel is just so nice! Their extraordinary hospitality began with a phone call we made a…read morefew months before our trip (which was answered by a real and knowledgeable person). I wanted to gut-check our plan to take the ferry from Seattle, use Uber to get to their hotel (and could we please leave our luggage up front since we'd arrive before check in? - to which the answer was, "of course you can!"), and then use Uber all around town. The very pleasant woman I spoke with (those months before arriving) assured me that our plan should work splendidly, and they looked forward to having us. Upon arrival, we were greeted by two of the nicest front desk people, who took our luggage for storage, then found our room had indeed been cleaned as early as possible and was in fact ready for us for early check in immediately! The property itself is reminiscent of a period of taste and attention to detail that seldom exists any more. Our room was beautiful: spacious, with two separate bathroom sinks and a separate jetted tub and walk-in shower, plus a small sitting area and plenty of space! So nicely appointed with everything in its place, and everything working. The entire lobby and library/lounge area was also beautifully appointed, and so homey and inviting. And breakfast - included with the room - was elaborate and scrumptious. Each day features both sweet and savory options; for example, pancakes, or eggs and bacon. My wife and I got one of each and shared them. It was all delectable. And each day's menu, specially prepared and printed for that day, includes a weather forecast for the day - even with temperatures in both Celsius and Fahrenheit! We had such a wonderful stay that we hated to leave. We'd look forward to visiting Victoria again and would definitely choose Abigail's hotel again!!

Our visit to Vancouver Island included 4 nights at this marvelous B&B styled hotel. With a long…read morehistory, the current owners made this into a great place to stay with modern conveniences without losing the old-style touches. The Library was a great quiet location, the room (Opal room) was comfortable, large, and provided greaat views out the many windows of the trees around the building. We particuly enjoyed breakfasts offered. Different each day, the quality was excellent as was fresh brewed coffee. Given the number of guests and limited dining room space for tables, the hotel requested us to pick a timeframe to dine so that the pace for table availabilty and meals were manageable. We chose 8:30A and we arrived each day with 10 minutes of that time. Worked great to get a table without feeling rushed or the food delayed in arriving! And each afternoon the chef put out a nice spread of meats/cheeses sometime, and homemade soup other times. All in all a great experience!

We went there for dinner, service and atmosphere was great beer was amazing and the food (salmon…read moreburger) was delicious. Since we liked it so much we came for lunch one day, the service sucked, food took over 45 mins even though it was half as busy as last time, and got over charged for our meal. Needless to say its a great dinner place, they could definitely work on service or get better staff for the lunch hours

Love this place but the self serve is terrible and completely unnecessary. I wish they would drop…read morethe drama and just run the pub with less seating.

There is no way I will be able to explain how much I love this place. I can honestly say that I…read morehave never stayed any place I have loved as much as this. Where do I start? My husband and I spent four nights here (actually we had only reserved three nights, but I couldn't stand to leave so soon. We were very lucky to be able to book a fourth night in our Persia room). Every morning we were served an amazing four-course vegan breakfast. (Something different and equally amazing every day!) I am a vegan, and the fact that they are happy to accommodate special diets was the first thing that drew me to this place. I actually did a Google search for "vegan bed and breakfast Victoria B.C." and that was how I discovered this gem. Danuisa and Wanja were so wonderful and friendly. One or both of them greeted us every morning with a smile. I don't know how they did everything they did. I swear they were like ninjas...while we ate breakfast our bed was always made, trash was emptied, and everything was tidied. When we left in the evenings, even if for just 20 minutes, we'd come back to a turned-down bed with chocolates and a light on in our room. This was impressive to me! I loved the complimentary Amarone della Valpolicella in the library. Speaking of the library, wow! What a fun place to hang out! I can't think of one negative thing to say about this place. Perhaps that's why I was also unable to find anything less than a five-star review of it while doing my research beforehand. "Exquisite" really is the best word to describe this place. Thank you Danuisa and Wanja for such an enjoyable and memorable stay! I have already told my parents that they have to come here, my Facebook friends that this was my favorite trip I've ever taken, and will continue to highly recommend Villa Marco Polo every chance I get! I can't wait to go back!

The Marco Polo is the most wonderful oasis of peaceful romance in the heart of Victoria's…read morehistorical neighbourhoods. Diana and Alex are wonderful and make you feel right at home the moment you ring the doorbell to check in. Diana is the reason we had such a wonderful time exploring Victoria. Every suggestion she had was the most wonderful, from taking a water taxi to various locations, to restaurant suggestions, to what time of day was the best to visit certain places. Breakfast was elegant and wonderful and each of the 4 courses was served with such class. The coffee was delicious. My favourite thing to do was meander out into the garden after breakfast and read in the quiet morning light with bumble bees collecting pollen peacefully right next to me. We stayed in the Alexandria room, and the double soaker bathtub, the Victorian reading nook, the Persian rugs, and the soft light were among the 100 reasons I want to make this a yearly place to visit.

This is a FANTASTIC B&B! Shelley is an amazing host and is a wealth of information and a pleasure…read moreto visit! The fridge and kitchen were well stocked,the entire quarters were extremely clean. The bed, was one of the best I literally have ever slept in! The views cannot be beat, and the ocean right across the road how can you complain? The view from the house itself is amazing, and Shelley has created an oasis in the back yard! You have access to the BBQ, and beautiful sitting areas out back. It is close to transit, and you can walk to Sidney in under a half hour with paved walking trails all the way. Or you can walk along the ocean, it is rocky though not sandy, so that is something to be aware of. I walked in the ocean, found it easier :) Victoria is a mere 20 minute commute, and some tourist attractions like Butchart Gardens, a little less. We found it close to all we needed, and away from the "hustle" of downtown Victoria.

This was by far the greatest visit I've ever had to Canada. Shelley's property is stunning - the…read moreback yard is like a secret magic garden with gorgeous flowers, trees, birds & butterflies, and the front yard is an astonishingly gorgeous view of Salish Sea. Her suite is so thoughtfully furnished, with perfect little touches throughout - and the bed is quite possibly the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in! I can't wait to come back someday!