The Pendray Inn and Tea House is the romantic, heritage choice on the Inner Harbour, a Victorian-style inn built in 1896 on Belleville Street, about a two-minute walk from the Victoria Clipper terminal and three minutes from the Inner Harbour. It has three floors and no elevator, which is part of its old-house character, and it is certified under the Biosphere programme for environmental and community practices. Breakfast is included every morning, a free local-style breakfast served from 7am to 10am, and the on-site Pendray Tea House serves breakfast and lunch with a view of the garden. A small full-service spa has three treatment rooms offering massage, nail care, facials, a sauna, body scrubs and body wraps, open daily by booking. The inn has ten room types, from standard and classic rooms with a large or extra-large bed to deluxe, executive and premier rooms with harbour views and, in some cases, a balcony and a separate living area, and family rooms for four with two double beds. Rooms have heating, a flat-screen television, blackout curtains, premium bedding, bathrobes, a kettle and a coffee and tea setup, and the inn offers turndown service, champagne service and a lobby fireplace for a cosy feel.
Location and getting around
The inn is at 309 Belleville Street, but check-in is not on site, so guests register at 330 Quebec Street, a detail worth noting before you arrive. The walking times are short: the Clipper terminal two minutes, the Inner Harbour three, Government Street six, Fisherman's Wharf seven and the Royal BC Museum nine.
The Parliament Buildings are on the same stretch of Belleville Street. The inn offers attended, covered parking for a nightly fee, limited in number, and has bicycle rental, bike storage and an e-bike charging point, as well as an electric vehicle charging station and help arranging tours, tickets and sightseeing flights.
Rooms and who it suits
The Pendray suits couples, anniversary trips and travellers who like a historic building with personal service. The harbour-view rooms are the draw, and the premier and deluxe rooms add a balcony, so choose one of those if the view matters. Because there is no elevator and the entrance and stairs are those of a Victorian house, it is not ideal for travellers with limited mobility, who should contact the inn after booking to discuss needs.
Pets are not allowed, and the minimum age to check in is 19, though children are welcome in the family rooms.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 4pm, check-out is at 11am, with late check-out possible for a fee, and a government-issued photo ID and a credit card are required. A deposit is taken on arrival, and the property is non-smoking. A free baby cot is available, though rollaway beds are not. Outdoor balconies and terraces may not suit very young children.
Afternoon tea in the Pendray Tea House is one reason to stay, but check current service times and booking rules for the tea room, since the tea house is described as serving breakfast and lunch. Rates are in the upper-middle range, and the included breakfast softens the cost.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast daily
- ✓Pendray Tea House garden restaurant
- ✓Small spa with three treatment rooms
- ✓Harbour-view rooms with balconies
- ✓Built in 1896 Victorian building
- ✓Attended covered parking
- ✓Bicycle rental and e-bike charging
- ✓Turndown and champagne service
Good questions
Is breakfast included at the Pendray Inn?+
Yes, a free local-style breakfast is served daily from 7am to 10am.
Where do I check in at the Pendray Inn?+
Check-in is not on site at 309 Belleville Street. Guests register at 330 Quebec Street.
Does the Pendray Inn allow pets?+
No, pets are not allowed. The minimum age to check in is 19, though children are welcome in the family rooms.
