Holiday Inn Victoria - Elk Lake by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.2 (492 reviews)
4670 Elk Lake , Victoria , ca
+1 250-704-4656

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Good location
Cons:
Traffic noise
Room servicing issues
Inconsistent cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Some complaints about unclean bathrooms and inconsistent room servicing.
Service
9.03
Staff received positive mentions, highlighting friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.57
Conveniently located near attractions and amenities.
Room Quality
7.82
Generally comfortable but some reports of wear and noise issues.
Amenities
8.05
Pool and parking available; some amenities were below expectations.
Value for Money
7.51
Value questioned due to service policy and some reported discomfort.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Positive feedback on the restaurant and breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
8.53
General satisfaction with a few notable issues affecting the overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:43

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just off Highway 17 and a short distance from Victoria city center, Elk Lake Hotel & Suites offers easy access to both urban attractions and natural beauty.

Modern Amenities
Each room is equipped with a 42" flat-screen TV, free high-speed WiFi, a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, and work desk, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Dining and Leisure
Guests can enjoy a variety of meals at The Lakes Restaurant and Bar, relax in the lounge area, or take a dip in the seasonal outdoor heated pool.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Elk Lake Hotel & Suites? Book your stay now and explore the best of Victoria!

Important information:

for "breakfast included rates", it includes breakfast for maximum 2 guests per room from the set menu. Extra fee for additional guests will apply. Kids under 12 eat free. And this property does not accept debit cards at check in. You must provide a valid credit card in order to check-in. Seasonal outdoor pool closed for the season from Oct-May.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, May 10, 2026 until Sat, Oct 10, 2026
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYJ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 492 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 9.03
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 7.82
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 7.51
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 8.53
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Syed • family_with_children • ca
9
Pros:

Nice swimming pool
Good staff

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Chris • family_with_children • ca
7
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Shimeng • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • ca
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Nilesh • extended_group • ca
2
Very bad.
Pros:

No breakfast was available and no transport was available from airport to hotel and back.

Cons:

The facilities shown during the booking were not physically available.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Webb • couple • ca
3
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

Booking was to include breakfast...NO breakfast!

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Chakma • family_with_children • ca
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • au
5
Pros:

bed was good but didn't need a second bed. Would have preferred the extra space.

Cons:

The wifi. Was not able to connect to the wifi at all during my stay. This is a hotel issue as I have been able to connect to other wifi sites with ease.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jocelyn • solo_traveller • ca
10
Love the pool on a hot day
Pros:

The pool was clean and lovely. Pet friendly

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Takako • couple • ca
10
Clean, good sized room, nice pool
Pros:

Clean and easy to access from ferry

Cons:

Breakfast needs improvement

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • ca
8
Staff friendly and efficient. Clean rooms, wonderful restaurant attached,
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Lucinda • couple • ca
6
Good alternative for pet friendly
Pros:

I always like the location and the fact that it’s pet friendly.

Cons:

A little noisy and the room was mediocre for the price.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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A-K Hubner • extended_group • ca
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

The location, not far from downtown Victoria but far enough that it's quiet.

Cons:

We stayed one night, so during that time all was fine.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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shideh • family_with_children • ca
9
Pros:

This place is 5 min walk to Saanich commons wealth pool, location is great if you are there for any event.

Cons:

they can improve coffee maker/ coffee in the room

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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lmlmlm • Family • Austin, Texas
10
Good time
Pros:

Renovations are great! They have done a nice job on the hotel and the staff are very friendly. Good location close to Victoria with lots of solid restaurant choices nearby.

2026-06-20 • via Tripadvisor
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peter • couple • ch
8
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Myron • couple • ca
7
Ok.
Pros:

Location was good for our purposes

Cons:

Thought free breakfast was included given the advertising. No. Another 50. In addition to big rate

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee