PENDRAY INN AND TEA HOUSE, Victoria

The hotel sits in the best-rated area of Victoria, within a 5-minute walk to the Inner Harbour, the Empress Hotel, and Fisherman's Wharf. Whale-watching tours, Hop-on Hop-off bus tours, and Harbour Air seaplane tours all depart from the harbourfront. Shopping, restaurants, and attractions are all reachable on foot. Parking is available on-site for CAD 15 per night, which makes it easy to park the car and explore the area on foot. For airport transfers, the Lucky to Go shuttle runs 5-6 times daily. The location is also within a short walk to the Black Ball Ferry Terminal, making it ideal for visitors arriving from Washington State.

Breakfast is included in the room rate and presented on a tiered tray with seasonal fresh fruit, eggs, local turkey sausages, French toast bites, and house-made scones with Devonshire cream and berry jam. Guests can choose from several set options. Gluten-free alternatives are available with advance notice. The on-site Pendray Tea House also serves high tea (booked separately) in a traditional, romantic ambiance with American and British cuisine. The tea house offers a West Coast and Traditional menu, and is open for breakfast and high tea (Monday to Friday 11:00-15:00, weekends until 16:00). Several restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, including AURA waterfront restaurant, Songhees Seafood & Steam, and Victoria Harbour House.

The hotel offers a variety of massage options (back, foot, full body, hand, head, neck) and access to a sauna and spa/wellness centre, all available for an extra fee. The property also features a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area. For active guests, bicycle rental, walking tours, bike tours, and golf (within 3 km) are available at an additional charge. There is no swimming pool on-site.

The hotel provides free Wi-Fi throughout, daily housekeeping, and luggage storage at no extra cost. Laundry and dry cleaning are available for a fee. The front desk is staffed until 18:00; after hours, check-in is at the adjacent Huntingdon Manor. Safety features include CCTV, key card access, and in-room safes. The property also offers electric vehicle charging stations and secure bicycle storage in the underground garage. Business facilities such as fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet rooms are available for an additional charge. The hotel does not have a dedicated business centre but provides an ATM/cash machine on-site. Concierge service can assist with sightseeing tours and local recommendations.