The Best Family Hotels in Victoria, BC (2026)
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HI, I’M TARA!
As a devoted family traveler, I’ve spent over a decade helping families plan amazing adventures with kids. My goal is to inspire you to create unforgettable memories around the world.
INTRODUCTION
Planning a trip to Victoria, BC? This beautiful harbourfront city is an absolutely wonderful place to explore with kids—from wandering the halls of the Royal BC Museum to spotting seals and colourful homes at Fisherman’s Wharf or simply strolling along the Inner Harbour. There is so much to see and do.
👉 You can read my full guide to the best things to do in Victoria with kids here.
I was born in Victoria, and while I now live in Vancouver, not a year goes by that I don’t visit at least a few times. Over the years, I’ve stayed in a wide range of hotels around the city, and I’ve come to know which ones truly work well for families.
In this guide, I want to share my favourite family-friendly hotels in Victoria to help you find the perfect place to stay.
QUICK PICKS: BEST VICTORIA FAMILY HOTELS
If you’re short on time, these are my top picks—each offering something a little different depending on your travel style and budget.
- Best for larger families: The Victoria Regent Hotel offers spacious waterfront suites with full kitchens and multiple bedrooms—perfect if you need room for everyone to spread out (and that harbour view is a bonus).
- Best luxury: The Fairmont Empress delivers that classic Victoria experience right on the Inner Harbour, with elegant rooms, a beautiful indoor pool, and plenty to make it feel like a special stay.
- Best budget-friendly: The Hotel Zed is a fun, retro-inspired option that kids love, with affordable family rooms and playful extras like an indoor pool with a waterslide, games areas, and plenty of quirky touches.
- Best resort-style stay: The Victoria Ocean Pointe is a great choice if you’re looking for a family resorts in Victoria, with a more traditional resort-style experience than most city hotels.
Save this for your Vancouver Island trip—so you don’t forget where to stay in Victoria.
WHERE TO STAY IN VICTORIA WITH KIDS
One of the great things about Victoria is how small and easy it is to get around. Most hotels are located around the Inner Harbour, where many of the city’s top attractions are found. It’s a very walkable area, making it especially convenient for families.
Note: One exception is Victoria’s family-friendly Hotel Zed. While it’s about an 8-minute drive from the harbour, I’ve included it in the list below because it’s a fun, budget-friendly option that’s especially popular with families.
To help you get your bearings, I’ve plotted my favourite family-friendly attractions in Victoria on the map below (marked with light green stars). This gives you a good sense of where most hotels are located relative to the main sights.
If you want, you can use the map to browse hotels in the area. Just keep in mind that it shows all available options rather than a curated list—although you can use the filters to narrow things down.
In the next section, I’ll share my top picks for the best family-friendly hotels in Victoria in more detail.
BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOTELS IN VICTORIA, BC
1. THE VICTORIA REGENT WATERFRONT
The Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel is one of the best family hotels in Victoria, B.C (and in my opinion, one of the most underrated). The location is fantastic, and the stunning harbour view, with its constant activity, will keep kids mesmerized.
The property offers some very spacious suites (up to 1800 sq.ft.) with full kitchens, floor-to-ceiling windows and large decks. The largest of the units, the 2 bedroom, can sleep up to 6 people and is one of the best family hotel options in Victoria for a large family
Room Tip: Harbour view rooms are well worth the splurge.
Check rates for the Victoria Regent Hotel on Booking.com or Expedia.
2. THE HOTEL ZED
The funky budget friendly Hotel Zed is a ton of fun for families and has suites that can sleep up to 5. It’s a great pick for those looking for unique family accommodations in Victoria, BC.
This colourful property has a pool, a 3-storey waterslide, a ping pong table, video game stations, a vinyl listening station, bikes for loan, and even a retro VW van to shuttle you around.
Although more removed from Victoria’s downtown core, this hotel makes up for this distance in amenities. Between the pool, the waterslide, the on-site restaurant…your kids may not want to leave the property!
Check rates for the Hotel Zed Victoria on Booking.com or Expedia.
3. THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS
You may feel like honoured guests at a castle when staying at the lovely Fairmont Empress Victoria! This Grand-Dame classic Victoria hotel has recently undergone an extensive 60 million dollar renovation that included their lobby, guest rooms, spa, pool and health club.
Like all Fairmont properties, this hotel does an exceptional job of catering to families with babysitting services, special kids’ activities, pint-sized robes, a kids’ menu (including a special Royal Afternoon Tea), and a lovely indoor heated pool. Located right at the base of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the location simply can’t be beat and this property is definitely the best family hotel in Victoria BC in the luxury accommodations category.
Note: I’ve often heard people say that the Empress has “small rooms”. On a recent stay however, we had a renovated “Executive Suite Double Queen” for our family of four (over 500 sq. feet) and it was perfect. It even had a sitting area that included a sofabed (can sleep 5).
Check rates and availability at on the official Fairmont Empress website.
You can also compare rates for the Victoria Fairmont Empress on Booking.com or Expedia.
4. THE OSWEGO BOUTIQUE HOTEL
It you are looking for Victoria family hotel rooms for a large family, The Oswego Hotel is a good choice. Rooms at this conveniently-located property range from roomy studio suites to 2 bedroom penthouse suites.
All have luxury finishes, full gourmet kitchens, free wifi, soaker tubs, use of the fitness room and laundry facilities. Thoughtful touches include nightly turndown service, welcome fruit, and complimentary in room coffee and water.
Check rates for the Oswego Hotel on Booking.com or Expedia.
5. DELTA VICTORIA OCEAN POINTE RESORT
If you are looking for more of a Victoria family resort experience, the Delta Hotels by Marriott Ocean Pointe Resort is a very good choice. It offers modern harbour view rooms, and great amenities including a complimentary health club, indoor swimming pool, and tennis courts.
This property makes a special effort to welcome families traveling with small children with a kids’ check-in desk, evening fireside story time with milk and cookies, a bag of goodies upon check-in, cribs and high chairs, and a children’s menu in the restaurant.
Check rates for the Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort on Booking.com or Expedia.
6. THE MAGNOLIA HOTEL & SPA
If you are looking for luxury family accommodation in Victoria, the award-winning Magnolia Boutique Hotel is a great choice. Located just a block away from Victoria Harbour and many top city attractions, this lovely hotel provides a luxurious experience for traveling families.
Extras include free wifi, Aveda toiletries, in-room Torrefazione coffee, bottled water and plush robes for both parents and kids alike.
The Magnolia is in an excellent location for families visiting Victoria – right near the harbour, Miniature World, The Bug Zoo, and the Royal BC Museum.
Room tip: Request a high floor with a view.
Check rates for the Magnolia Boutique Hotel Victoria on Booking.com or Expedia.
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Your readers should know that the Oak Bay Beach Hotel and Spa no longer allows kids younger than 16 in the pool area. The hotel offers vouchers to a local rec center, but the family swim times at the center look pretty limited.
Hello Jessica,
Thank you so much for updating me on this and I am very sorry if it caused you (and your family) any inconvenience or disappointment. I have just spoken to the hotel and it seems they changed the policy in April. The pools aside, I hope you enjoyed your time in Victoria.
Warm Regards,
Tara