This is my second time in Victoria but I've stayed in 4 different hotels for various reasons on the island and always wanted to stay here!! I was so hesitant because I'm usually not your typical posh preppy person but I felt SO welcome and at home here! I slept the best I've ever slept at any hotel, they had amazing tea and an experience beyond any other, truly warm and wonderful staff and amazing food on the ground level. It's the only hotel that has a darker color makeup towel available right on the vanity extra stars for knowing we aren't all white towel white sheet kind of people! I felt so silly for assuming such a nice hotel would judge. They didn't judge one bit. I have to mention that Megan who was at the front desk at the early morning hours while I was wide awake was my favorite human ever. If you are hesitant for any reason to book here, don't hesitate in the future! I felt like any other guest and it was such a wonderful night. I should have stayed all of my nights here! (I am ww solo traveler) read more

Pendray Inn - Super happy traveler! - Hotels Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We made a reservation before heading to this experience because we didn't want to end up missing out. I am so glad that we did, i has so much fun dressing up a little and drinking tea out of cute little teacups. We had the rainforest tea and it was delicious! I normally hate tea but i was expressively surprised at how good it was i had to buy some to make at home. The little pastries were delicious and filling! I would love dressing up more and bringing girlfriends instead of my fiancé who didn't appreciate the experience as much lol. The tea area was super cute, i loved the decoration and the view of the water. read more

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This is located in an inn with nice views of the harbor and the ferry terminal. (We actually did tea before we caught the ferry back to Seattle) It is a more intimate setting than the larger hotel. (We also had tea there which was lovely). The experience here is not quite as Grand as at the larger hotel but is still very nice, more quiet (no piano or hotel noise), food was attractive and nicely done. Tea choices were varied and well described in menu. There were choices for style of food also. We had luggage which they allowed us to store during the tea. Found out later the FRS Clipper service would have allowed us to check bags 2 hours early which would have been preferable as we had to lug suitcases up several steps at the inn. read more

If your about to walk into the Empress for a delectable afternoon tea go here instead. If your looking for more of a cozy friendly feel than high class of the Empress, go here. The Gatsby Mansion has a much more superior flavour to their afternoon tea experience than at the Empress. Every bite was so indulgent I wanted the flavours to keep coming. Being in this space and havering a fun afternoon is where it's at with course after course before the tea towner even comes out was to die for. There was so much food we had enough to go for snacks later on in the day. The view was beautiful and peaceful overlooking the courtyard and seaside. What else could you ask for from an afternoon tea adventure. read more

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What a beautiful property! I had no idea. Not the easiest to get into, I would imagine but it's like time traveling into the past while enjoying modern amenities. Had the best sleep in a long time, in a plush, cozy bed after a soak in a claw foot tub by an open window. The staff are helpful and friendly and seem genuinely proud of this Inn, as they should be. I'm bringing decorating tips home with me on how to turn a room into a nest. read more

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Although we were one of the first to arrive in the spacious dining area for breakfast ( with plenty of roomy tables with a lovely waterfront view available) my wife and I were dismissively relegated to a cramped, crappy, cutting board sized slab of heaven stuffed in a obscure corner. The Scandinavian waiter was also bluntly rude to my dark skinned, Caribbean spouse when she inquired about a menu item. He WAS however Mr. Chipper with the only other diner present who was a Caucasian woman assigned to lovely waterfront facing station (My wife was raised in a proper English boarding school and has impeccable table manners while this woman snorted when she laughed.) After our meal I immediately informed the hotel manager of this unfortunate experience and was told "she would get back to me" (haven't heard a word.) The hotel's walls are also paper thin and there are no elevators available for disabled veterans such as myself. Be sure to ask for the racist special. read more

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We had afternoon tea @ The Pendray which is located at the Gatsby Manor. A quaint Victorian era time warp. We had the Traditional Afternoon Tea $44 per person; quite expensive for the small amount of sandwiches and tiny scones that disappear with one bite. Each person gets a large teapot of Tea from an extensive Tea menu. The Tea comes first and you get a few minutes to savour the Tea before blueberries Tea infused Cream arrives. Later a 3-tier cake stand arrives with assortment of tiny sandwiches, 2 tiny scones, 2 Macarons, 2Lemon 2 Tartlets, 2 Almond cupcakes, 2Chocolate dipped strawberries and mint infused chocolate mousse on wafer. (These are very, very tiny.) For $44 per person the scones should be larger. The service was ok, nothing special. They don't pour the tea, nor make the experience special. Not worth the price. read more

Our group of 4 had tea at the Pendray Inn. The house/mansion was really pretty but smaller than I expected. The tea was delicious, but the food was just OK. Nothing really wow-ed us, but it was a fun tea experience. We were looking for a cheaper alternative than the Empress, and the Pendray was $44 per person instead of $75 at the Empress. Probably wouldn't return, but it was a fun first time tea experience. read more

We were here for high noon tea. We were HIGHLY disappointed. I gave it 2 stars for the old style charm the hotel had. The teas were standard and were chosen by the staff as oppose to the patron. I'm used to high noon tea being being done right. I wouldn't recommend this place for the tea or the experience. The hotel had an old creepy, vibe. I SWEAR that place had to be haunted. read more

My wife and I loved tea time here, the atmosphere was like tea in the country. Unfortunately there is no dress code, and many others take advantage of that fact. I did not let that affect my review however, because they were able to sit us in a quiet area that was well decorated by ourselves. The staff was extremely professional and presented the teas very well. I detected half a star because they left them steeping, and the tea became bitter, and another half a star because the food on three tier tea tray was not a fresh and light as it could be. Well worth the experience and I would still recommend it to anyone visiting. read more

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We had already checked out of The Empress when we were told that our sea plane was stuck in Seattle due to fog. We had not yet had breakfast, and we had our suitcases with us! We found a place to leave our suitcases and began walking in search of breakfast. That's when we saw this place! I got excited because I had wanted to eat here when we had passed it a few days before, but it looked too expensive. Now, however, we were hungry enough to venture up the stairs to the displayed menu. After a quick look, my husband and I decided that the prices were "not that bad," so we went inside. The hostess greeted us immediately and seated us at a table with a partial view of the harbour. The service was very good and the food tasted heavenly. Of course, I may just have been extra hungry. I have to say that I also liked the other diners here. My husband is White and I am Japanese, and so we are often stared at except in Hawaii, where we are a stereotype. The diners here didn't even notice. In fact, we could hear one table busily planning a trip to Hawaii! I hope they like my hometown as much as I liked theirs! read more

Really enjoyed the afternoon tea here. Great food and friendly staff at a much better price! And they didn't mind that we were in jeans! read more

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The food was excellent. I ordered the Athens Chicken which was a chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese and nuts, wrapped in an outer layer of bacon and covered with a sweet bourbon sauce. It also came with creamy mashed potatoes and some vegetables. My mom ordered the pork tenderloin which looked pretty good too. The portions are decent. The service is great also as our waitress was one of the nicest I've met and took some time to talk with us after dinner. read more

I came here for afternoon tea, and as I walked inside and the rain started falling outside, I felt I was right at home. The place is beautiful and classic looking inside. It was built in 1897 and you can FEEL the history. The tea itself was beautifully set and was delicious...my ONLY complaint about the sandwiches (because they were SO YUMMY...but so SMALL) was that I would have liked one or two more. THE DESSERTS were perfect & the salted caramel macaron made me actually LOVE macarons!! A great afternoon drinking tea, relaxing and watching the rain. read more

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Absolutely stunning! This place was beautiful, as well as the presentation of food. My family got all different types of tea, each one was unique and delicious. The food spread was so much more than just finger sandwiches. The combinations were interesting and they're was a lot of variety! Not to mention that the view of the bay is incredible! read more

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Not my kind of hotel to stay at. It has a lot of the old charms that they advertise, but I think that this is place for a specific group of people. Cute and quant with quilts and doilies. Enjoyable. Good Location Entertaining decor. read more

Stayed at the Pendray for our second time and were not disappointed. The location could not be more convenient (directly across the street from the Black Ball and Clipper terminals) or picturesque. The mansion sits prominently on the harbor and harbor-facing rooms provide sweeping views. The rooms are well-appointed and very comfortable. The best part of the entire experience is always the staff. They go above and beyond to provide the best customer experience. They make all the difference. Looking forward to returning again next summer! read more

Please don't waste your time going here. My family and I were excited to see a Gatsby Mansion- not a tiny old house. The workers at the house also mentioned to us that they're trying to change the name of this place because it's very misleading. My family and I had tea when he got here but it wasn't the tea party we were expecting. The servers were rude and didn't even let my family and I sit at the same table. This place has absolutely nothing to do with The Great Gatsby and we paid over $100 each to go here. We weren't even allowed to explore the house. read more

We had high tea for the first time. We learned that Canadian tea is less formal than British tea. 8 of us came up for New Years. Joanne waited on us. She was delightful sharing fun facts about tea and Canada. It was fun trying different teas. Food was very good. We will return. read more

We had the pleasure of staying and eating at the Gadsby, both of which were excellant. Meghan and D'arcy made our dinning one of the evenings we will remember for a long time. Location of the hotel is very convient to the US ferry and the down town of Victoria. When we come back to Victoria we will stay at the Gadsby. read more

Great people. Funky place. Good...really good... location. There are three hotels on this property. We changed from the mansion to the "newer" 3-story part of the hotel. Price was good. Clean...and really nice folks. Sort of "threadbare class". I like the place and we stayed here twice on one trip...We'd go back. Especially for under $130/night. Food in the restaurant is good and delivered with a smile. A little frantic. But a good breakfast. Never had dinner here. Bad free WIFI, so don't count on it for movies....E-mail okay. read more

poor service, lousy drinks, pretty good food. This might be a good place to stay, but should be avoided for dinner.

If you are looking for history and an elegant time. Skip this place. On a quick excursion from the princess cruises, the bus ride to the Gatsby Mansion was better than the actual destination. After the bus ride, we were dropped off at the Gatsby Mansion. We were seated with another couple at shared table, as the rest of the group shared tables with strangers. After a little awkward conversation, A young a lady brought in the tea and appetizers. Gave us a 5 minute speech on the house, the tea that was served and disappeared. We weren't sure what else would be happening. After a few minutes of tea, my husband went to ask if we could look around. They let us know we could look around downstairs (4 rooms) but upstairs was off limits due to guests staying up there. It makes sense but it was boring and not at all what we expected. They said we could look around at the gardens but since it was around 9pm and dark, not much to see outside. The entire group look disappointed. They don't sell the tea that they serve or any souvenirs. The tea was good, but the overall house looked drab and lacked elegance that was expected. The photos make the home look a lot nicer than it does in real life. Of all the excursions we did on our trip, this was the only disappointment. Definitely better things to do in Victoria. read more

I think this place is more aptly named a bed and breakfast rather than an inn or hotel establishment, but that's just my take on it. The Assistant Manager was pretty rude when he figured out that I only had a debit card to place a reservation, and when I finally booked the Baker suite for a night, they placed me in the Carroway suite, which they claimed was an upgrade. Note, the Victorian furniture looks and feel authentic, but the place is old and run down-the wall fixtures, room amenities, shower head, bathtub all look a bit rusted, old and dubiously clean. The view was awful-neither an ocean or garden view as their website attests to, and the rooms don't look as beautiful as the pictures. When I was unable to connect to their Wifi, the front desk guy explained to me that it was difficult sometimes to get reception. Same problem when I brought my laptop down to the lobby area and tried to pick up a signal. In the morning, the Assistant Manager, whom I confirmed was the same guy who was so inhospitable to me on the phone, asked me how my stay was, I told him I had a pleasant stay. I then asked for the free continental breakfast that went with my room, and when they took simply forever just to bring up a fruit salad (the only thing I ordered), I left without breakfast. There is also no room service for food after 7:30pm, I found and I had to order out to a local Japanese restaurant. The same Assistant manager insisted on taking the information to my debit card to charge any other room fees I may have accrued, even though they already had my aunt's credit card information to pay for the room. During my stay, I walked over to the Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Empress Hotel, and received a far more warm welcome. I think I'll stay there next if and when I ever return to Vancouver Island. The city of Victoria is well worth a visit, but I wouldn't recommend staying at The Gatsby Mansion. Doubly regretful, since I love Fitzgerald and anticipated a thrilling experience on different levels. The Gatsby Mansion (Belleville Park), I found, was not originally named thusly so, and the small brochure detailing the history of the establishment didn't provide a reason why it was named after Fitzy's novel. :( read more

New Menu and New Management for the Gatsby Mansion restaurant is worth another try for locals, and worth a try for visitors. Prices are very reasonable, food and service both excellent at a lunch on the veranda, and dinner in the dining room with friends this month. The white linen tableclothes might scare customers in thinking this dining option is expensive, but it isn't for the inner harbour, and the Victorian period decorations and dining rooms and tea rooms of the Mansion are lovely, with views of the harbours and rose gardens. read more

A Victoria Weekend trip is not complete without some afternoon tea. Initially we had our heart set on Afternoon Tea at The Empress, but they were completely booked. The Gatsby Mansion is just a short walk away along the water. The tea room was very bright with windows all around letting in natural light all around. Our server was very friendly. When we called to make an early reservation she went out of her way to make sure the kitchen would have tea and food ready for us. The tea was top notch and very aromatic, complimenting the food wonderfully. My favorite tea sandwich was the turkey on cranberry bread with some greens. Also the mousse was delicious. White chocolate on top and cranberry at the bottom. We got out of there for about $40, which is a great deal for a tea experience. We'll be back read more

Awesome quaint hotel! Stayed in the Pendray Suite. Service was phenomenal! Super friendly and welcoming, comfortable and spacious room, far more fun experience than any chain hotel. read more

The food was excellent! I ordered the Bison Ribeye. It came with vegetables that were done to perfection! The portions were good size and in fact we had to split a desert because I was so full. We had two waitresses.. Sophia and Meghan. They were amazing as well! The service was good, they were beyond pleasant and very interactive (AND verrrry attractive as well!). We felt like we were waited on hand and foot! The Executive Chef is D'Arcy. While he looks young, he has a lot of experience in the restauarant business. I happened to meet him outside the Gatsby where they had set up a table with complementary afternoon tea and samples from the dessert menu. I chatted for about 10 minutes with D'Arcy and that was why I tried the restaurant to begin with. (I dragged my brother along and we both had a great meal.) D'Arcy has a great personality, is very humble and down to earth and has set up a great menu. His talents really shined through as did Sophia's and Meghan's! read more

At an auction we bought a package for two nights at the Gatsby Mansion. After more than half a dozen calls an email exchange over the last three weeks, we were informed that the owners will not honor the auction certificate. Strongly suggest you do your home work before deciding to stay at a place that does not seem to place value on taking care of their customers. read more

The ambience and character of this majestic old mansion is a delight. Unfortunately our lunch failed to inspire and left us disappointed that the gastronomic experience didn't match its harbour. The soup of the day (tomato - goat cheese and perhaps crab?) was puréed v thick, lacked all depth of flavour. Granted the serving was massive, it's only virtue. We also shared an endive salad along w grilled chicken sandwich. Both looked delightful but again lacked depth of flavour. The fries accompanying the sandwich was the most memorable feature of entire meal. The service was polite but slow. We were left hangin on without attention for over 20 min at one point before the meal arrived. No not a big deal in a franchise restaurant but this place has all the air of delivering old school service. This location and facility has the the potential to be a first class restaurant with a city that thrives on table fare. Too bad it falls so far short. read more