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.

Rooms are spread across the Pendray Inn and adjacent Belleville House. Some suites feature private balconies with harbour views (Pendray Suite, Queen Ann Suite), while others offer garden or city views. All rooms include a private bathroom, flat-screen TV with streaming services, free toiletries, bathrobes, and an electric kettle. Some rooms have only a claw-foot bathtub with a hand-held shower wand, which may be unsuitable for taller or less mobile individuals. Several suites have separate living areas. The property is older, and some rooms may show wear such as stained carpets or peeling wallpaper. There is no elevator, so guests on the upper floors must climb stairs; staff can assist with luggage. The building has a historic feel with period architecture, but some rooms may feel warm due to limited air conditioning - fans are available on request. For a quieter stay, choose a room away from the street or with windows that offer a garden view.

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.