A wonderful refuge for a tech-free getaway! Breakfast was delicious and the quick hike down to the…read morewater was well worth the workout to get back up! Wi-fi is available as well as a community PC and landline for those who need it, but no TV, no phone, no distractions in the quaint, eclectically decorated rooms make for a restful experience. A great place to reconnect with others or yourself - gorgeous views, kind people and a relaxed atmosphere to rejuvenate the spirit.

Amazing place. Amazing people. Nice view of beach and mountains of America. So close to USA that we…read morehave our normal cell service. Owners were helpful and friendly. Gave us great hiking and restaurant ideas. Room is lovely. Breakfast is awesome. Bed is soooo comfy. Loved it. Thanks to Karen and Rick - best hosts ever.

I wanted to like this place but booking through Orbitz led to a disastrous experience. When you…read morecheck into a hotel, you want it to be smooth and easy, but this was quite the opposite. First, the parking and registration is not so easy. If you're carrying luggage, be prepared to wheel it down a windy path toward a the reception door. When we were asked for a travel voucher, to which we presented the Orbitz reservation number; however this was not reflected in any reservation for The Latch Inn. They were also booked with no availability, so we had to find other lodging accommodations. We called to ask for an earlier check in since the Orbitz reservation indicated check in only from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. But at 3:15pm there was no answer at The Latch Inn, so we left a message. At 6:10pm a representative from The Latch Inn called us to ask what the message was because she could not find our reservation. Bad experience with Orbitz and with this situation. I am open to management response.

The Latch Inn has a great ambiance ... but, needs a lot of TLC, a good scrubbing in the corners,…read morecarpets washed (better yet, replaced with dark carpets), paint stripping and a clean top-coat of paint. There were two gentlemen working there - not sure if they were brothers or not, but they were overwhelmed with the breakfast service. While the food was very good, the service was painfully slow - plan for in excess of one hour for breakfast, even if there are only 3-4 other tables. When I think of an Inn, I anticipate a caretaker with a lot of knowledge of the area. The two men working had a huge language barrier thus we stuck with the basic communication. And yes, you will hear your immediate neighbors very clearly.

Clean rooms, lovely views. Great staff. Love the boat transfer to/from butchart gardens ($20…read morep/p). Great store "Spruce" across the street. Nice pub. Arbutis room great food. Rooms comfortable, loved the fire place. Nice hot tub and pool area. Comfortable bed. Would stay again!

Excellent dock support with warm, friendly staff. The resort is lovely and it's near Butchart…read moreGardens. We were pleasantly surprised by the free showers, hot tub and heated pool. Really nice stop. I took one star off for the aging, rickety docks with small cleats. It's time for a dock upgrade. All else was great!

This was our third stay at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel since 2014, and it is truly impressive how…read morewell-maintained the property is. The rooms look just as fresh and modern as they did a decade ago, and the beds are incredibly comfortable. We love staying in this part of Victoria because it is so walkable, with beautiful parks and charming local spots like The Village nearby. It's also a fantastic dog-friendly option, which made it easy to bring our two pups along for my mom's 70th birthday celebration. While the staff was fantastic and the mineral pools--especially the glass-roofed sauna with views of the ocean--remain a highlight, we did run into some frustrations. The AC struggled to get below 69°F in any of the three rooms we booked, leading to some restless nights. We also had the misfortune of being next to a very loud group that made it difficult to enjoy our outdoor space. The front desk was helpful enough to intercede at 10 PM so our son could finally get to sleep, but the thin walls and noise levels were disappointing given the premium rate. Overall, it is a stunning hotel in a perfect location, but the climate control and soundproofing issues were a bit of a letdown for this particular trip. It remains a beautiful spot for a family getaway, but we're hoping for a quieter and cooler experience next time.

Beautiful hotel located in tranquil oak bay, I can't think of a nicer location for a quick weekend…read moregetaway. Rebuilt a few years ago, they kept the original charm of what feels like a fairmont property. There is a lovely pool area with mineral pools and small beach access area. Gym is open 24 hours, there are quite a few options for coffee, cocktails and dining. Our room was spacious with an ocean view, if you open the door you can hear the water running to shore from the balcony. The king size bed was just the right amount of firmness, plush bedding was very comfortable. Small fireplace with wall mounted tv above had a good selection of stations. Big soaker tub with sliding peek a boo doors to the bedroom means you can soak and watch tv or chat with your roomie. Large shower, double sinks and separate toilet area was nice. They have Babor amenity bath and shower products. Nespresso machine with pods and real creamers in fridge, microwave and cooktop for those who want to cook in room. Plush robes and bath salts are a nice touch. Room was $500+, so amenities and comfort were commensurate.

The location is great, it is a walking distance from the harbour and surroundings. The diner is too…read moresmall, we have to wait for a table for our breakfast. Customer Service is fine. The reason I gave them a 2 star is we upgrade to the side of the harbour to have that view, hold and behold it is all trees to view . They should not call it harbour view!!! Another suggestion install air conditioning for summer

On vacations I tend to pack like a queen, such as Beyonce and JLo...I just like having options!…read more This hotel is a very short walk from the FRS Clipper ferry terminal, PROS: -Very close to the Seattle-Victoria FRS Clipper terminal, walk it! -Nice large rooms with balcony, kitchenette, fridge. -Comfy Beds -A very nice indoor hot tub / jacuzzi. -Friendly staff all around. -Breakfast included, with eggs and meats. -Quiet since its not directly in downtown Victoria -Walkable to downtown Victoria and Fisherman's Wharf. CONS: -$685 CAD for two nights seemed rather expensive, but I think June is prime tourist season. -Wish it was a bit closer to downtown Victoria. I might take a peek at other options next time, but highly likely I would stay here again and definitely recommend!

We were staying at the resort and booked dinner ahead because there are no other restaurants closer…read morethan 20 minutes away. We were not disappointed. The small dining room overlooks the water and the food and service were worthy of the description "fine dining". The food was creative and presentation unique. The restaurant is only open Wednesday through Sunday so that is a reason to plan your visit on this days. We were visiting with 2 friends and had cabin 2-3, one the mirror image of the other next door. The cabins are rustic. Isn't that the reason you came. The hot tub worked great. We only did minimal cooking but the facilities were adequate. The view was perfect. the big bed was very comfortable and the well worn recliner chairs were so comfortable you could sleep in them. You visit will not be complete until you walk the incredible trails around the property.

We stayed here for four nights with friends (we were 2 couples) in the Cabin A Glacier Loft. It has…read moreone quiet bedroom on the ground floor and a bright spacious loft up some open stairs. There is a small kitchen that had everything we needed and a cozy livingroom with a beautiful view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. There are Adirondack chairs on the deck and a 4 person hot tub that we enjoyed every day. The picture on the website of this cabin shows different furniture and a pretty fireplace with a mantel. Unfortunately they have a couple worn leather chairs with cracked leather arms and the couch is a hide-a-bed with cushions that were hard to keep in place. They kept working their way out and over the edge of the couch. What I was sad about was they have had to change the fireplace to bring it up to code. Instead of keeping the rustic feel with stone and a pretty mantle, they put up a couple bit shiny pieces of metal and screwed it in. They didn't use long enough screws and it is pulling away from the fireboard behind. It looks like a cheap fix and doesn't fit with the rustic cabin feel. We did enjoy having a fire, however, and they replenished our wood supply, including kindling and paper every day. We were there for a birthday and would have loved to eat at the restaurant there but the menu didn't appeal to us enough to pay the high price of a meal. We loved walking private guest only paths on the property that lead to a beach with a shelter with fireplace and chairs. Another leads over a pretty red bridge that leads to rocks overlooking the wild surf. We were there early May and loved enjoying the flora waking up in the spring. There are a few references to the staff being rude so we decided to tread lightly. Nobody was rude but there was definitely one woman who was curt. The staff in general lacked warmth and were not overly welcoming. But we didn't have any issues that needed addressing. All in all we enjoyed our stay and would go back.

First time visiting Victoria and this was the perfect stay for us. We took the Clipper ferry from…read moreSeattle to Victoria BC and this hotel was literally right across the ferry station. So convenient and check in was a breeze, they were able to give us a room at 11:30am when we arrived vs the normal check in time at 4pm. Customer service was excellent, the restaurant Fathom was nice as well. Clean facilities and daily parking was $34 per night. The hotel is located right next to the Parliament and Government st, everything was within walking distance. You wouldn't really need a car. We would love to stay here again in the future.

A beautiful hotel! The restaurant, Fathom, is great for breakfast and dinner! Great views if you…read moreget a harbor view suite - watch the seaplanes come in to land. Rooms are on the older side but still feel modern and refreshed. Amazing place to stay in Victoria: cheaper than the Fairmont Empress, great service and amenities, and a short walk to Government Street, the main drag.

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!