AMETHYST INN, Victoria

Amethyst Inn - A Victorian mansion with spa tubs, heritage gardens, and antique furnishings

Built in 1885, this historic Victoria hotel occupies a Victorian mansion in the elegant Rockland district. The three-star Amethyst Inn features rooms with 12-foot ceilings, tall windows, and period antiques including carved mahogany beds. Each accommodation includes private bathrooms, with several rooms offering two-person Ultra Hydrotherapy jacuzzi tubs with chromotherapy lights or classic claw-foot soaking tubs. Guest rooms provide flat-screen TVs, mini-refrigerators, and fireplaces, while select suites feature vaulted ceilings with opening skylights. A shared lounge serves freshly ground coffee and herbal teas, with breakfast served in an elegant dining room using seasonal produce. Located 2 miles northeast of downtown, the property stands 0.5 miles from Craigdarroch Castle and Government House. Fort Street's Antique Row lies within a 10-minute walk, while the Inner Harbour and Royal BC Museum are accessible within a 20-minute walk.

Pros

Free secure parking available on the property

Heritage garden views from select rooms

Soundproof walls throughout guest rooms

Walking distance to Victoria's historic mansions

Cons

1 mile from downtown attractions

No elevator access to upper floors