Arbutus Inn

Property class: 3
Hotel within easy reach of Victoria Harbour

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At Arbutus Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Victoria Harbour and Government Street. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Royal Jubilee Hospital are within a short drive. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
The current price is $107
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(106 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a digital clock, and floral-patterned curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(86 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor (only accessible by stairs)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor (only accessible by stairs)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(85 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a digital clock, and floral-patterned curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a floral bedspread, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a marble backsplash.

Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a nightstand with a lamp, and a ceiling light.

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2898 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8T4M9

What's nearby

  • Government Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • MayFair Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galloping Goose Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Chinatown - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 7 min drive
  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 23 min drive
  • Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base) - 122 min drive
  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 162 min drive
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 15.5 miles/24.9 km
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 16.7 miles/26.9 km
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 17.6 miles/28.3 km
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 20.1 miles/32.3 km
  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20.8 miles/33.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cakes Etc - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Arbutus Inn

  • At Arbutus Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Victoria Harbour and Government Street. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Royal Jubilee Hospital are within a short drive. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property does not accept debit, prepaid, or gift cards, or cash for the room deposit.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

    • Children (13 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CAD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Arbutus Inn

Arbutus Inn Victoria

Arbutus Victoria

Arbutus Inn Hotel

Arbutus Hotel Victoria

Arbutus Inn Victoria

Arbutus Inn Hotel Victoria

Frequently asked questions

Does Arbutus Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Arbutus Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Arbutus Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Arbutus Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Arbutus Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge.

Is there an onsite casino at Arbutus Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Elements Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Arbutus Inn like?

Arbutus Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Government Street and 17 minutes' walk from Chinatown. Travelers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.

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Reviews

Arbutus Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Free parking was easily accessible and available for guests. (75 reviews)
  • The hotel is close to various restaurants, including The Spoon, Namaste, and Glo, offering a convenient option for dining. (25 reviews)
  • Internet connection was fast, stable, and working well throughout the stay. (9 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Lots of parking available. Comfortable beds. Staff really helpful and informative.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, nice staff, good location, great place to stay. Would stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, quiet budget stay. Would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Great location at a reasonable price, close to bus routs and breakfast restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great location!
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4/10 Fair

Staff were amazing. Great location for what I want and the price was right. Stayed as I was moving my son into the university of Victoria. I did have an issue with ants in the room, but they accommodated me by moving the room. Only other issue was that the AC was noisy.
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8/10 Very good

The area around kind of seemed sketchy, but we accidentally left the tailgate open and no one messed with our stuff. The hotel was great! Everything was clean. Not terribly far from downtown
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, friendly staff, convenient location
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was quiet, comfortable and clean with helpful staff, good value for money.
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10/10 Exceptional

stayed for 3 nights for a business trip everything was very good the front desk staff were very friendly and gave helpful directions
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff, clean comfortable room
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very nice and the room was clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location and good value for money paid.
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10/10 Exceptional

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful one-night stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and made check-in and check-out quick and easy. The room was quiet, the bed was very comfortable, and everything we needed was provided. Even though we only stayed for one night, we had a great experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional

We spent my daughter’s 18th birthday being tourists in Victoria and had a wonderful stay here, we will be back in the summer. The staff were great.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was lovely and we enjoyed our stay very much. It was clean and the staff were very helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay again.
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8/10 Very good

The staff were very friendly and the Inn was clean and was very close to amenities
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8/10 Very good

Walkable area to restaurants and shops. Free parking.
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and well laid out. Though located near what seemed to be a busy road, it was nice and quiet inside the room. Staff was super friendly and helpful as well. Highly recommend as a central location for visiting Victoria and surrounding areas!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great updated clean room. Front desk staff was kind and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice, big, clean room. Very comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super clean location. Very cozy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely be staying here again. I highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

For a budget friendly option, this is the way to go. Slightly dated, but washrooms were recently renovated and very clean. Staff were very friendly. If you have a car, it’s centrally located.
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8/10 Very good

Nice staff. Cleanroom and good location