The Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel and Suites is a suite-style hotel on the harbour, close to Old Town and a short walk from the Inner Harbour's main attractions. Its main appeal is space: many suites include separate living areas and kitchen facilities, which is a practical advantage for families, longer stays and anyone who likes to prepare a few of their own meals. Add the waterfront setting, with the sound of boats and floatplanes, and you have a base that feels more like a home by the water than a standard city hotel, at a reasonable mid-range price.
Location and getting around
The hotel's position near the working harbour places it within walking distance of the Inner Harbour causeway, the Fairmont Empress, the Royal BC Museum, Government Street shopping and Old Town's restaurants. Whale-watching and sightseeing boats, the seaplane terminal and harbour ferries are close at hand, so you can step out and be on the water quickly. The walk to Fisherman's Wharf and the Johnson Street Bridge is also manageable. In the evenings, the waterfront has a lively atmosphere in summer, so ask for a quieter room if you prefer calm.
Rooms and facilities
Suites are usually larger than standard hotel rooms, and many have a balcony, a kitchenette and a separate sitting area, which makes them comfortable for several nights. Harbour-view suites cost more but give you the best of the setting, with the movement of boats and aircraft as a backdrop. Facilities such as a pool, gym, laundry and parking vary by hotel and over time, so check when you book what is included and whether any charges apply. Families should confirm bed types and the maximum number of guests for each suite category.
Who it suits
Families, groups, couples staying a week and visitors who want to save on restaurant meals by cooking some of their own. It also suits those who love the harbour atmosphere and want to be near the boats and the seaplanes. Good to know: a working harbour means some noise from boats and aircraft, which many guests enjoy and some find disturbing, so mention your preference when you reserve.
Summer rates are the highest, with better prices in spring and autumn. Pair a stay here with a morning at the Royal BC Museum, an afternoon whale watching and an evening stroll along the waterfront for a classic Victoria visit. For longer trips, use the kitchen to stock up on picnic supplies for a day at The Butchart Gardens or a drive along the coast.
Why stay here
- ✓Waterfront harbour setting
- ✓Suite-style rooms
- ✓Kitchen options in suites
- ✓Walk to Old Town
- ✓Walk to the Inner Harbour
- ✓Near whale-watching docks
- ✓Family and group suites
- ✓Balcony options
Good questions
Does the Victoria Regent have kitchens?+
Many suites have kitchen facilities and separate living areas. Check the suite type when you book.
Is it close to the Inner Harbour attractions?+
Yes. The Inner Harbour, the Royal BC Museum and Old Town are within walking distance.
Is it noisy?+
A working harbour brings some boat and aircraft noise. Ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper.
