John Lewis House

I was in Victoria for a quick two-night stay. I unfortunately did not have much time to spend at the John Lewis House, but what little time I had was wonderful. The hosts were helpful, discreet, and all around charming. I was treated to a breakfast fit for a queen, even on the second morning, when I had to eat and leave at an ungodly hour for an early flight back home. The room and bathroom were as clean as any I have ever come upon, and the view from the beach at the end of the street was beautiful. With a fifteen-minute walk to downtown and a bus stop right twenty steps away from the front door, what else can you ask for? I can't think of anything!

My wife and I were married in the parlor of this fine home. Our host Becky and Bob went out of there way to assist us and provided the perfect atmosphere for our special day. The location is perfect for sightseeing in the inner harbor area or close to transportation to any of Vicorias sights. Becky is an excellent cook, and Bob is full of insight of about local restaurants and shops. An excellent value.

My husband and I stayed at four B&B's in the 2 weeks we visited Western Canada. The John Lewis House was our favourite. Bob and Becky are warm and have a great sense of humour. The location is superb and we rented bikes so we could tour the ocean side which is a couple of blocks from the house. Also to head downtown is only a 10 minute walk. The house is a lovely Craftsman style and although the rooms are smaller, the beds are super comfortable and Becky's touch of a bowl of fresh fruit and chocolates each day make it even more special. The bathroom is modern and clean with a lovely spa robe. We appreciated that there was a bath tub to soak away the muscle aches after a long day on foot and bike. This stay is great value and we would recommend to everyone. MQ

Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, das Frühstück herrlich, mit selbstgemachten Sachen. Die Vermieter sind sehr herzlich, geben Hinweise. Das Haus liegt in der Nähe der Küste und gleichzeitig nahe Downtown. Super.

Beautiful, quaint B&B within walking distance of downtown. Lovely owners, very helpful and encouraged us to try the local establishments, which were lovely. Breakfast was excellent and the time flexible. We will definitely return.

The John Lewis House is the best B&B in Victoria. We stayed there for two days. We liked Victoria very much especially thanks to Becky and Bob. They are wonderfull hosts. Every breakfast was a surprise. Very varied and very tasty. The rooms are romantic and cosy. If you are going to visit Victoria choose John Lewis House, you will not regret it.

charming room (little bit small); charming hosts; fantastic breakfast!

We stayed for two nights at this lovely B&B just a few blocks from the Inner Harbor/Downtown area and two blocks in the other direction from the water. The B&B is small, with two lovely & cozy rooms on the second floor. The bathrooms are private, but not en suite (the bathroom doors is off the hallway just adjacent to the bedroom doors). The hosts, Bob and Becky, are lovely people who generously share their warmth and hospitality. The breakfast was large and scrumptious. The B&B is close enough to the ferry terminals (for the Victoria Clipper from Seattle and the ferry from Port Angeles...the ferry from Anacortes lands 30 min. away by car) to walk, if one is in good health and shape and isn't carrying much more than a rolling suitcase. Otherwise, a cab ride probably is in order. We walked easily to the downtown area to enjoy window shopping, a variety of good food, and a few of the sights. Other sites are accessible by public transportation.

Lovely room with complimentary confectionery and fruit. Very welcoming hosts, who were eager to assist and offer local knowledge. Delicious breakfast with home made jams and granola. Great location, quiet street. Would definitely return!

What a fantastic B&B. Becky and Bob really know how to be exceptional hosts and how to do B&B's the right way. Their service was amazing and the breakfasts the Beccy cooked us up each morning was to die for. Bob went out of his way to assist with helping to plan our activities for us, to ensure we really enjoyed ourselves. Great location in Victoria, wonderfully clean and great value. Thanks Beccy and Bob for being such wonderful hosts. Regards Gavin and Jane

We would like to express our deep gratitude for the hospitality of our host Becky & Bob during our stay in the John Lewis Guest House. Even though our stay is only one night, they have tried their very best in helping us in every question or problem we encounter. And the B&B's location is extremely convenient. With such a price, it's just unbeatable! Hope we will meet again. James & Martie

I stayed one night and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The crepes at breakfast were fantastic! James Bay is the perfect location for a Victoria stay, and the value can't be beat!

Our hosts were warm and friendly and we enjoyed their friendship as much as we enjoyed our excellent accommodation. We will be back.

My wife and I stayed 2 nights in May 2012. A good experience from start to finish. Got a prompt reply when I made my reservation, as well as inquiry about any dietary limitations, which I thought was a great idea. Also traded emails about arrival details. When we arrived, we met Becky & Bob. Very cool couple, very down to earth. It was almost like visiting your favorite aunt & uncle that you hadn't met yet. They were happy to chat a little, and gave us info and a bus map & schedule for the places we were going the first day. The house is historic but still has a relaxed feel. Both rooms here are nice, and each has there own bathroom with toilet/shower/sink. This was a big plus, as some places you have to share with other people. Things were clean and neat, and the house was quiet. Neighborhood is quiet as well, and has some very nice looking historic houses. Breakfasts were good, tons of food and a variety of things. Make sure you try Becky's muffin / cupcakes. Homemade, and very good. This was the first B&B we had ever stayed at, and I was leery of someplace that was too hoity toity, frilly or fancy, with proprietors or guests with their noses perpetually up in the air, if you know what I mean. Both my wife and I were thrilled with Becky, Bob, and their house. Made the Victoria trip that much better. We would definitely stay there again, and I highly recommend this place to others.

The John Lewis House B & B was a beautiful residence in a centralized location with the majority of activities within walking distance (beach, downtown, parks, etc.). Becky and Bob were delightful hosts and very welcoming. Breakfast was rather expansive (cereal, yogurt, fruit, muffins, toast, main entree - you get the picture) and always tasty. A nice extra touch was the expectation that any uneaten muffins went with us for later consumption - I enjoyed them for several days after returning home. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Reviewed 28 May 2012 I stayed for just one night while in Victoria on business in late April but would have loved to stay longer. The hosts provided me with a lot pre-arrival advice which was much appreciated. They also made the whole house available for my needs, including a special breakfast to accomodate my schedule. So I had all the best warmth and comforts of home with but with all the nice guest-oriented touches such as a thoughtful goody basket upon arrival and beautiful linens. Nice, peaceful neighbourhood less than a block to the ocean and parks. Easy walk to downtown/Harbour. Lovely home and gardens. Top notch hosts: Bob and Becky are the real highlight - it is people like them that take B&B-ing to a new level.

Great B&B in a great location. Wonderful and helpful hosts, Bob and Becky.

Bob & Becky made our stay at the B&B very pleasant. The quaint, old house, matched with their warm banter exceeded all of my expectations of what staying at a B&B was going to be like. The breakfasts were other-worldly and the muffins in zip locks were not only delicious and a wonderful touch, but also a great lunch-time snack! Thank you B&B for welcoming us into your home and making our stay so warm, inviting, and over-all charming.

Wonderful historic house near downtown in quiet neighbourhood. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs and each has its own bathroom. I rated the room as 4 rather than 5 because the private bath is reached through the hallway, so a bit awkward if you want to pop to bathroom in naked state. However, the bathroom is literally one step from bedroom door. I suggest bringing a dressing gown if you are concerned! Both the bedrooms and bathrooms are top quality. Bed very comfortable. The best part of this B and B are the hosts, Bob and Becky. We mentioned we were vegetarian when we reserved, and without us asking, they produced a list of vegetarian restaurants and even checked to see if they were open on sunday! That's service! Finally, the breakfast was divine: crepes filled with mushrooms, eggs, cream cheese and herbs. Fresh fruit cocktail to start, muffins and toast to fill you up if the crepes were not enough! We will be back, thanks Becky and Bob! Leigh and Vagn

We arrived in Victoria on the ferry from Port Angeles and it only took a couple of minutes to drive to the John Lewis House. We could walk everywhere since the location was so close to the Inner Harbor of Victoria. The hosts had great suggestions for sightseeing and restaurants. Beautiful woodwork in the home. The bedroom was a bit small but nicely decorated and clean. Huge, delicious breakfast with homemade granola, jams, and berry muffins that we had for lunch on our trip to the central part of Vancouver Island. Becky and Bob were very friendly and helpful hosts.

The best thing about The John Lewis House are the hosts, Becky and Bob. They will do their best to help you. The breakfast is great. We felt at home. The room and bathroom is exceedingly clean. We stayed in the pink room and were the only guests at the time. The bathrooms are private but out in the hall so if there would have been more guests it would have been less comfortable, even though each room has its own bathroom. The ceiling over the bathtub is very low so that's not very comfortable. For us, the distance from downtown was a small drawback. we had good weather but if it's raining, the 10-15 minute walk to town might be a problem. But overall it was a good place to stay in.

It's a lovely place in Victoria. Great walking distance to everything. Hosts were great.

Bob & Becky,the Host & Hostess were so accomadating and charming. The room was nicely decorated & the private bath was recently remodeled. "WOW", have a big tommy though, as the breakfast just keeps coming. We would stay here again for sure. Chuck & Addie Miller Clovis, California

John Lewis House is conveniently located near the centre of Victoria. The owners,Becky and Bob,are very helpful and cook a really great breakfast. Rooms and Bathrooms are somewhat small but comfortable enough and clean.This is a nice place for a visit to Victoria.

Becky & Bob were exceptionally helpful, helping us locate an old friend in Victoria and checking on ferries that certainly helped us make the most of our too short stay. The room was delightful spotlessly clean and full of character, as was the rest of the house, and the home cooked breakfast was delicious. Thank you!

Good location. Very good breakfast. Becky and Bob good hosts with a lot of knowledge. Room and bathroom clean and good.

This B&B has two wonderful owners Bob and Becky. We had a warm welcome when we arrived in Victoria. We where with 4 people and booked both rooms. The rooms where nice, clean and cosy. The mattresses where very comfortable, so we had a good night rest. Becky makes nice breakfast with plenty of food for everyone. Bob had some good ideas about the lunch and diner restaurants and about things to do in Victoria. It’s a 10/15 minutes walk to the harbour of Victoria and about 5 minutes walk to the waterside. Overall this is a very nice place where we felt at home right away. I would certainly recommend this place! The owners will make sure you’ll have a pleasant stay.

Unfortunately we should only stay one night at the John Lewis House - all though we wanted to stay longer. If we return to Victoria we will not have any doubt about where to stay!

We stayed mid-july and the weather wasn't too great but the great location (around 15 min walk) made it not too hard to get around. I could've spent all day in the room since it was so comfy. The room we had was clean and the bathroom was renovated and kept nicely. Becky made us breakfast and it was AMAZING! Both Jon and becky were super helpful and made our stay enjoyable and restful. Definitely will go back

We did not spend long at the B&B itself, but the owners were very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The room was clean, well stocked and tastefully decorated. The fruit bowl was a great extra and very appreciated. The wifi signal was strong and the service fast. Breakfast was all homemade and consisted of mueslix, muffins, jelies, jams, rolls and lots of fruit. Everything served was delicious! The only negative part of the review deals with the bathroom and shower. I am not sure what name our room had, but both rooms have bathrooms located outside of their respective bedrooms. The website states that each room has its own bathroom, which is correct, but did not specifically state that they were located outside of the bedrooms. This was problematic because the door handles were loud and squeaky so we were made aware of every trip that our neighbors made to their bathroom during the night. Our bathroom was clean and well stocked, but the tub/shower is located under an eave, meaning that if you are over five feet tall it will be an uncomfortable shower because you have to bend down while showering in order to prevent hitting your head on the slope. Overall we were happy with the B&B, as well as the service, but would prefer a shower with more room.

We were very impressed with the John Lewis house. The breakfast was a highlight! Each day there was a great variety of homemade jams, jellies, granola, yogurt, toast, muffins, and a delicious hot entree. Bob and Becky were wonderful hosts and we really enjoyed our stay!

Great location, excellent home made organic breakfast, walking distance to down town, clean beautiful room with own bathroom, free parking, free wifi and all at a great price. We highly recommend this B&B. It is cosy and comfortable and away from the noise of down town for a good nights sleep. The hosts are lovely and very helpful and welcoming.

My husband and I stayed at John Lewis House for two nights. Becky and Bob were the best hosts- extremely flexible about breakfast times, very helpful on finding locations, recommending sites, providing maps etc. They were very pleasant and we had some lovely conversations. Our breakfasts were amazing - homemade granola, organic fruit, hot servings of waffles or eggs, bacon and sausage, juice, coffee, toast. What more could one want? The B&B is a pleasant 10-15 minute walk from downtown Victoria, and very close to Beacon Hill and the ocean walk/jog path. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

The communications before we arrived helped us with the planning of our visit. When we arrived Becky and Bob took time to fill us in on how to get arround, where to go, and the best way to get to the ferry. They also planned breakfast around our early departure to get in the ferry line. I would go there again.

Becky and Bob are excellent hosts in this small (2 bedroom) b & b within easy walking distance of Victoria's main attractions. Very comfortable, a great breakfast and very good value for money.

We stayed for one night at John Lewis House B&B. There is a warm welcoming atmosphere. Neat, clean rooms with a romantic feeling. The innkeepers Becky & Bob are absolutely fabulous. You can ask them about anything from dining to transportation and what they do not already know, they'll find out for you. Breakfast was a real treat. Haven't had such a breakfast in a long time! I can really recommend a stay at John Lewis House.

We were extremely well looked after by our friendly hosts who helped us make the most of our visit and supplied us with amazing breakfasts!! I would definitely recommend John Lewis House to visitors to Victoria, B.C.

Everything about the John Lewis House was excellent - honestly, from the Inkeepers, to the rooms, beds, decor, location. The breakfasts were really delicious - - choice of dining outside or inside. The B&B is 1.5 blocks from the water. If you are going to Victoria, the John Lewis House is a "must stay".

John Lewis House in Victoria, British Columbia, is a wonderful gem within a 15 minute walk to downtown. It’s close to the Parliament Buildings, waterfront and the Historic Empress Hotel. A beautiful heritage home with two charming rooms to rent. The beds are very comfortable and each room has a private bathroom. Hosts, Bob and Becky are wonderfully accommodating and can make recommendations on places to dine and things to do and see. Breakfast was amazing. Homemade granola, jams and jellies, fruit salad, yogurt, toast and a lovely crepe fortified us for the day of sightseeing. If you’d rather sit on the patio and enjoy a glass of wine this is the place to do it with a pretty garden in the back or a large veranda out front. We would highly recommend John Lewis House and will definitely visit again.

My husband and I traveled to Victoria for our honeymoon and stayed 1 night at the John Lewis House. It was marvelous. Becky and Bob are fantastic hosts. They were flexible in terms of our arrival time and cooked a phenomenal breakfast for us in the morning. The house is charming (if a bit creaky) and is a 15-20 minute walk from the downtown area. It was certainly the romantic get-away that we were hoping for!