Prior Castle Inn, Victoria

Prior Castle Inn - A Tudor-style bed & breakfast with English gardens, historic furnishings, and ocean-view balconies

Located in Rockland, an elegant neighborhood known for Craigdarroch Castle, Prior Castle Inn is a 3-star Tudor-style bed & breakfast featuring individually decorated rooms with garden, mountain, or ocean views from private balconies. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, fireplace, and spa bath, with select units offering kitchenettes. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 8 AM to 10 AM on the garden patio. The estate grounds showcase extensive English-style gardens with perennial borders, while the lobby features a fireplace and banquet hall. The property is 6 km from the University of Victoria and 26 km from Victoria International Airport. Guests at Prior Castle Inn can explore nearby landmarks such as Government House (0.5 km) and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (1 km).

Pros

The Tudor-style architecture includes granite rock, stone balustrades, and quarter-sawn white oak detailing.

Individually decorated rooms feature spa baths, fireplaces, and private balconies with scenic views.

Complimentary buffet breakfast is served on the garden patio.

Located near historic landmarks like Craigdarroch Castle and Government House.

Cons

No on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner.

Limited check-in window (2 PM to 6 PM).