Albion Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn

My husband and I stayed at the Albion as part of our honeymoon, and it was by far my favorite part of our trip. I loved the house; the art and furniture were incredible, and the garden was gorgeous. The food... my God, I've never tasted anything like it! I had figs for the first time here, and they were excellent (along with everything else they served). The hosts were witty and charming, and were happy to answer my multitude of questions about... well, everything! We will most definitely be returning to The Albion. It was the best experience I've ever had out of all the hotels and B&B's I've ever stayed in.

Don and Fernando are wonderful hosts and the charming Victorian building is filled with art and antiques. The rooms are both spacious and gracious and Room 3 had the added bonus of a small kitchenette and a back door to the garden. It was one of the best B&Bs we have ever stayed at and I hope we return someday.

This outstanding B&B boasts an amazing art collection including the artist (Fernando) while Don impresses with beautifully created meals. On the outside the building has been restored with great attention to detail and the garden is second only to Butchard 9-) We are the third party to visit on recommendation by our friends and have not been disappointed. A friendly and feel good place!

Our stay of 4 nights far exceded our expetations. Hosts Don & Fernando went out of their way to make our stay very pleasant. What a sensational breakfast each day. Would definately recommend to stay at Albion Manor when in Victoria BC Bryan & Jenny McLure - Gold Coast Australia

Albion Manor is a wonderful place to stay and we would heartily recommend it. The location is very convenient and within walking ditance of everything, while still being in a neighborhood and very quiet. We stayed in suite 4, the "honeymoon suite" as we were celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. It couldn't have been more perfect. Very quiet room; we never heard anything going on elsewhere in the house nor outside. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious and filling. We'd love to come here again!

The Albion Manor is beautiful inside and out, with interesting artwork by one of the proprietors. The breakfasts were very good. The location is ideal, a very short walk to Fisherman's Wharf and a short walk to the Inner Harbour. There are several good restaurants and a jazz & blues club in the neighborhoood. The room was very clean, nicely decorated and the bathroom very comfortable and updated. A great place to stay in Victoria.

Really charming place, on walking distance from downtown/waterfront. Service is great exept for one thing: This B&B has a focus on serving a really outstanding breakfast. It was really delicious and special the day I ate breakfast at the manor. But the day I had to leave early to catch the ferry, they don't serve breakfast earlier then 8 and the breakfast picknick they gave was really poor: a tiny little roll, an orange and a bucket of yoghurt. Why not try to make a more worthy breakfast for guests leaving? The price of the B&B is high because there special breakfastservice I assume, so when making a breakfast picknick, at least do something like really nice sandwiches with different things on and a home baked muffin. Or just rise an hour earlier to make a cooked breakfast. It was not like I was leaving in the middle of the night.

Had an amazing stay at the Albion Manor Bed and Breakfast. The house was beautiful, the garden amazing, and the staff fantastic. I will highly recommend this B&B to my friends traveling to Victoria!

Outstanding breakfast; food is gorgerous, service is perfect.

From the moment I stepped on the property until I left, the experience was a great one. I felt at home and felt accomodated at every turn. Close to many things in Victoria and a beautiful Bed and Breakfast. You can spend twice the prices at some hotel and have less thean half the experience. The breakfast was excellent to say the least. The owners were wonderful and most pleasant. Take the time to read the reviews on this place and I doubt you find any saying anything but good things. Thank you Don and Fernando for a great experience

This was our 2nd time at Albion Manor. Both stays were excellent. This time we were in room 8, one of the honeymoon suites. It had a giant 4 poster bed with wood canopy fit for a princess! Our hosts Don & Fernando are funny, interesting men that add to the enjoyment of the stay. The gourmet breakfasts are amazing, Don is quite the chef. The yard is beautiful, full of flowers like an English garden. They had added a fish pond with waterfall since our last visit. Our room had a small porch overlooking the pond. The location is great - withing walking distance to the ocean and to downtown Victoria. We were able to walk there from the Clipper too. If you want to give your self a delightful treat, this is the place to stay.

I've stayed in many B&Bs and the Albion Manor tops them all. The decor, rooms and Don's breakfasts are second to none. The house is a charm with Fernando's artwork everywhere. You will feel most welcome at the Albion Manor. And, it's close to the inner harbor and BC Museum. Reasonably priced for all you get!

The hosts are charming. Breakfasts were amazing. The sense of detail in this Victorian B & B is manifest everywhere, inside as well as outside. Overall, one of the best B & B I have been to.

I don't know how many B&Bs I've stayed at, but Albion Manor has got to be the best one yet, and not just in terms of bed and breakfast. The bedroom suite had recently been imported from Florence: absolutely stunning. The breakfasts were all deliciously different from those at any other B&B I've stayed at. And our hosts Fernando and Don were most accommodating. But it's the building and its decor which truly set Albion Manor well above other inns. Fernando is an artist, and his touches were found literally everywhere, from the hallways to the bathrooms and from the sublime to the silly. I would gladly return there any time.

The innkeepers were not very knowledgeable about the ferry service too and from Vancouver Island. This is something they need to improve. There were two breakfast servings and we were in the first. We felt rushed to get out of the breakfast room so that the inkeepers could prepare for the second sitting. We found some of the breakfasts too rich to finish.

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I’m quite puzzled by this review and wonder if the guest is confusing us with some other place that they stayed. I know all of the ferries that come into Victoria intimately. I have made a point of traveling on them so that I know everything about them. I give information to hundreds of guests every year about times, location of the ferry terminals, schedules, where to park, how to get here from the ferry terminal. All in all, I know a lot about the ferries and am happy to pass the information on to all who need it. We’re very sorry that the guest felt rushed at breakfast. We do a 3 course meal at breakfast and want everyone to enjoy it to the full. We have 2 sitting s for breakfast, at 8:00 and at 9:00. Usually people are chomping at the bit, so to speak, to get going in the morning so they can explore the city and its many attractions. It is very rare that we have to hurry people along at breakfast. Obviously that wasn't so in this case and we are very sorry that these guests felt rushed. People have very different tastes, obviously. I’m happy to say that the vast majority of people enjoy the food we serve. Everyday someone asks for a recipe for something and many have encouraged me to write a cookbook. I’m really sorry that these guests didn’t like the food. I just wish they had said something when they were here and we could have done something special for them. Don and Fernando

- Don Halton (Owner)

Great place to stay, in close to the inner harbor of Victoria. Enjoyed the atmosphere and attention to detail.

Don & Fernando are excellent hosts. The rooms are filled with art & antiques. The gourmet breakfasts were scruptious. Had a very pleasant stay. If we return to Victoria this is where we would stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Victoria and Albion Manor made it more special. Breakfast was delicious and expertly prepared.

I'm not sure how another B&B could top this experience but the Albion has convinced me I'm up for the challenge. What a charming, special place. The house and the rooms are all beautiful and eclectic, and the gardens and porch more than inviting. Don and Fernando are fantastic hosts. The breakfasts in the morning are absolutely delicious and it was a nice treat to start off each day meeting people from around the world. Believe all the great reviews - this place really is that fantastic.

Albion is very convenient. We could easily walk to the harbor, but we were still able to keep our car in front of the B & B without paying for parking. The bathroom floor is heated - nice touch.

Everything was great!! I would recommend this B&B to any friend of mine.

For the room quality and size, location and cost the Albion is a best B&B in my opinion. Value based on those desires will be very happy. I travel extensively for business all over the world - this B&B is a great choice for someone on vacation. They even have free wifi and a host computer. The breakfast is world class. Walking distance to the wharf and downtown is a tremendous plus. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit.

Lovely house, comfortable and beautiful room, great food, warm/friendly/knowledgeable hosts. We'll be back!

Our 3 nights at Albion Manor were delightful, and we've already recommended it to friends. The location is perfect, the breakfasts unbelievable, and Fernando and Don were excellent hosts. visitors from Morrison, Colorado

Really wonderful house decorated with many antiques and artistic works from Fernando and other local artists (please forgive my poor English !) ; spacious and comfortable rooms, very well decorated ; exquisite breakfasts (congratulations to chief Don) ; nice garden and very friendly discussions with Fernando. We could speak english, spanish with Fernando and french with the room maid ! Exactly the perfect B&B ouf our dreams !

The Albion is perfectly located on a quiet street. Eclectically beautiful decor and the breakfast was inspired! Would definitely stay again:) Many Thanks to Fernando & Don:)

The Albion Inn was nice and quiet. The carpet in my room was very squooshy, and the hosts were very nice. Even though it is a Victorian building with historical furniture, it has nice modern showers that are hot when you turn them on.

This B & B is very special because - It is on the heritage list - Don and Fernando are great hosts - Breakfast is unforgettable - Our room and ensuite were very beautiful - The decoration in the whole house is done with a lot of love. It is great ! - There is a very nice garden with lots of flowers So, in brief, go there and have a wonderful time !

Hospitality, warmth and caring hosts. Repeat business... I look forward to returning. Thank you!

Staying in Albion manor was an extraordinary experience,which we will never forget.

The Albion has large, artfully decorated rooms, personable hosts, and wonderful breakfasts. Its location is in a quiet, leafy neighborhood which is only a short 5 minute walk from the Victorian waterfront. We stay in B and B's whenever we travel, and would put the Albion at the top of our list.

The Albion Manor was fantastic. Great owners, home, grounds and location. Although it was in a quiet residential neighborhood it was a short walking distance to restaurants, shopping, ferry's, downtown, the waterfront and Parliament. The breakfast was beyond our expectations and the bed was super comfortable. Lovely!!

This was the best accomodation of our recent trip to the US and Canada. The house and rooms are gorgeous, the hosts delightful, and the (breakfast) food - lovely. We'd love to stay here again.

In all our travels we have never stayed in a bed and breakfast. We enjoyed how quiet it was, and the location was perfect for us to walk every where. The gourmet breakfasts were to die for. The rooms were so comfortable compared to a hotel room.There is so much more we could say and all for the best. We will go again. Rupert and Geri.

This B&B is a real gem. Within walking distance of the wharf and great restaurants. The breakfasts are worthy of a 5 star rating. Highly recommend!

Our first time in Victoria was wonderful and the Albion was a big reason why. The Innkeepers were great and the food was outstanding!Location was the key here-we walked everywhere we wanted to go for two days. What a lovely 30th Anniversary.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Albion Manor. Son and Fernando are wonderful hosts: friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. Their location is very convenient to all the sites in central Victoria. The house itself is fascinating and wonderfully maintained. Each room is unique with a character of its own. And the breakfasts are outstanding! The only bad part was that after a breakfast at Albion Manor, dinner at any of the fine restaurants nearby seemed almost a let down - the breakfasts were that good! It is a terrific value and we will certainly be back.

The hosts are very interesting people. Don is a gardener and gourmet cook. Fernando is a gifted artist. The inn is an authentic Victorian, including furnishings. Fernando's work complements the period decor. We enjoyed the breakfasts (a cut above) and the company and conversation with guests and hosts.

Fantastic Victorian house - if you don't like sterile hotel rooms try this! 4 star breakfast! Only a few minutes walk to harbour - plenty of good restaurants within a block or 2.

This place has so much character and charm and the staff are so friendly and helpful. The breakfast... AMAZING! would definetly stay here again.

We really did not want to leave the Albion. Breakfast was magnificent. It was served in the large dining room at a wonderfully set dinning table. Fernando's art and Don's collection from around the world are captivating to look at. Both hosts are very engaging when they aren't working like dogs to make everything look perfect. Don was working on the garden while we were there and it was already fantastic so I can only imagine what it must look like now. Highly recommend a stay at the Albion.

spent 2 days with Fernando and Don in a heritage building in Victoria's James Bay region, close to the ferry terminal. We were able to easily walk there from the Seattle ferry. The house is filled with amazing antiques, and the breakfasts were excellent, with novel dishes. The Inn keepers are very hospitable, and welcoming and make an excellent team.

Fernando and Don are superb hosts. Absolutely loved our stay as we did almost two years ago also. Nan and Bruce Martin Gold Coast, Australia

This establishment is a GEM! The house is quietly located a short walk from the main attractions in a leafy street. Beautifully furnished with ample, comfortable public areas. The claw-foot bath was a delight, only surpassed by the gourmet breakfast! Free internet work station complete with printer. EXCELLENT value for money. Its owners are attentive to detail and service and can be rightly proud of their business.

This is an exceptional place to stay. It is conveniently situated within easy walking distance of Victoria. The house is furnished with a quirky mix of antiques and modern art and there is a beautiful drawing room and another sitting area with computer and printer for the use of guests. Bedrooms are sumptuous. We had a 6 foot bed. lovely bed linen, leather sofa, china lamps and a gorgeous bathroom. Breakfast was a gourmet experience, formally served at a vast dining table with fine china and silver cutlery. Each day a different hot meal was served: first salmon quiche, then eggs Benedict, then sausages with pancakes and maple syrup.This is an absolutely first class Bed and Breakfast and excellent value for money. Puts many hotels to shame! Patricia Rigg

Hosts made us feel very welcome as if we were in our own home. Fantastic and spacious room with comfortable bed. Attention to detail in the home was of the highest quality. Breakfast was delicious. Even when the accommodation was at full capacity, the atmosphere was quiet and restful. Would gladly stay at this B&B again on a return visit and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic B&B experience. Geoff and Maria, Sydney, Australia.

We were blessed with warm, sunny days in Victoria and our two nights at the Albion just added to the overall pleasure of our stay. The house and gardens are delightful. The house is full of whimsical treasures, mixing the elegance of period pieces with the visual delights of some very interesting art (many pieces created by one of the owners). The breakfasts were amazing - a beautifully laid table with all the food being fresh and homemade. Exceptional marmalade!

We stayed at the Albion Manor for 6 nights. The room of our choice was not available for the whole stay, so we stayed in one room for 3 nights and another for 3 nights. It gave us a great perspective. First, communications were excellent. Our inquiries as to how to get to the B & B (3+ hour bus, then ferry, then bus trek from Vancouver airport), what was the best whale watching experience and suggestions for restaurants were all handled perfectly. We had no surprises, which is exactly what you want. Then the B & B itself is true Victorian eclectic. Some might call it fussy. Others might say it's cluttered. We, on the other hand, found the various works of art throughout the house to be perfect for a home of this era. From Fernando's whimsical pieces (do not miss his fat man sitting on a stack of cheeseburgers), to the photos of fake relatives, to the beautiful paintings and prints to the glass and sculpture and furniture, it was all over-the-top Victorian. The food was terrific. My favorite was the ricotta stuffed lemon pancakes. All dishes delighted us. On our final day we needed to leave before breakfast and Don very graciously made us "to go" bags with yogurt, fruit, juice, blueberry scone (with Fernando's Orange marmalade spread on it) and a caramel candy treat. Great coffee, wonderful tea. Lovely place settings. Really, really nice. Don is the cook and Fernando is the server. As to the rooms: first we stayed in room 4 which was a large room with a small kitchenette. Very comfortable and beautifully decorated. The 2nd 3 nights was in room 8. When we return I will want that room for sure. It was very tastefully decorated, comfortable, with a shower and a double jacuzzi tub, plus, we were the first guests to enjoy the new waterfall and garden just below the private porch for room 8. I could have sat on that porch for hours. Many guests we spoke with were repeats. No wonder about that: it truly is an exceptional experience. Thanks guys!

The Albion met our expectations. A nice place. Only complaint is that coffee is served at 7:30 AM and some guests are early risers. How about a Keurig coffee pot being available?

It was a delightful place to stay and Don was a charming host and we certainly enjoyed the incredible breakfasts.

The ambiance and furnishings/art work were a delight.

I was blessed to spend two delightful evenings and breakfasts at Albion Manor. Fernando and Don went out fo their way to assure we were well taken care. They recommended great restaurants, museums, activities and sights in Victoria. The rooms are delightful and breakast is outstanding. I highly recommend and plan for a future visit.

We thoroughly enjoyed our first stay at Albion Manor. The house and garden was beautiful. The owners were on vacation but we would not of known the difference, Jessica and Marilyn were great. Breakfasts were delicious and something we looked forward to. We will definitely recommend to all of our family and friends. Maybe someday we will return as they treated us like family.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Albion Manor, the house is really interesting and our room was great. The owners were on holiday at the time, but those looking after the place were wonderful and the breakfasts were fantastic! Definitely the best we've had anywhere! The location is handy for the harbour areas, we would definitely stay there again.

Extremely quiet, comfortable and unique with lots of antiques and artwork. The breakfasts were to die for!

Probably the best B&B we have ever stayed in (Canada and Europe). The hosts (Don and Fernando) excelled themselves in service, delightful taste in both food and decor, and being so thoroughly entertaining and knowledgeable. Can't think of anywhere I would rather stay. Flora & Charles

We enjoyed our stay in a room of well and artistically maintained.

My husband and my parents visited Victoria in March of 2011. We had a wonderful stay at Albion. The breakfasts were gorgeous and the house was beautiful. It was a fantastic experience and the only complaint would be not having a coffee station for first thing in the morning (but the coffee served at breakfast was wonderful!) and the garden construction in progress (that being said, it was off season, and didn't affect our stay since we had rooms with the porch facing the opposite direction). We stayed in rooms 6&7 which were their least expensive and they were very comfortable with lots of room to relax. The artwork at the house was unique and added a charm to the house that I enjoyed much more than a typical victorian style house. The B&B is very walkable to the port/restaurants in town and yet had a true neighbourhood feel. Wonderful! We will definitely plan on staying again!

As a solo traveller, I was very satisfied with my stay at the Albion. The hosts were friendly but not obtrusive. Breakfasts were substantial and above my expectations. Great location. Very quiet, yet centrally located.

One of the highlights of our trip to Victoria was the superb hospitality and the graciousness of our hosts Don and Fernando. We felt safe and welcome in their very unique home. They went above and beyond to make our daily excursions interesting. We enjoyed the many gourmet breakfasts that Don so kindly made and admired art that Fernando shared with us. We would definitely stay again when returning to Victoria and recommend it to family and friends. Colleen and Chandy

Don - Fernando, Thank you for another fine visit. To the public - if you like the look of the photos, this place will be better than that. Comfortable beds and the best breakfast I have ever had (including international travel). I have a beautiful home full of antiques and I love visiting this place.

Only a short walk from the harbour and nearby attractions. Don and Fernando were great hosts, and the breakfasts were outstanding - perhaps the best food we had in Victoria, and we had some terrific food.

Ferando and Don have transformed the old home into a beautiful place to stay - the inclusion of antique furniture and art in both the bedrooms, lounge, library and dining room. The breakfast settings were very formal and the variation from day to day was exceptional. Highly recommended.

Warm and comfortable. Felt very at home. Food was excellent. Peaceful and quiet! Beds were very comfortable!

Everywhere you looked there was something to catch your eye! either art work, antiques or books. Very cozy house, and the rooms were more than adequate. There was always a nook or cranny to curl up in. Give them the extra half a star!!

The B&B is indulgently filled with compelling art and furnished with gorgeous period furniture. The attention to detail is obvious, and everything is sparkling clean! The ample bathroom was fabulous with the double claw-foot tub and shower. The breakfast is the BEST! Delicious - fruit 'compotes', hot homemade scones and a main dish - soufle', frittata, eggs 'benedict'! We look forward to our next visit!

Lovely, cozy, and inviting. Don and Fernando were welcoming hosts. I cannot wait to have another opportunity to stay in the Albion Manor.

Room was tidy and clean - lots of light claw foot tub was great - with enough hot water to fill!! the house was well kept - decor was really cool breakfast was amazing

We had such a lovely time at Albion Mannor Don and Fernando were particularly friendly and the work they have done to restore and emulate the late Victorian Era were wonderfuly combined with all the conveniences of home. Their attention to detail was wonderful from tea and coffee in the rooms to books for perusing. Thank you for a wonderful time.

This was a very comfortable and relaxing B and B. Both Don and Fernando were very hospitable and Fernando provided a wonderful breakfast. The room was very nice and the house is walking distance from downtown. We look forward to staying there again!

By far the best B&B I've stayed in to date. I read from other reviews that breakfast was good but the food was superb! high-end restaurant quality and Don and Fernando were very good hosts. highly recommended

Spectacularly furnished and decorated house and rooms, very quiet street but only 10 minute walk to the Parliament building & downtown. Great breakfast, kind hosts, nice garden with apple & plum trees. What else could you ask?

Our room was very comfortable and the breakfast was fantastic! Enjoyed discussing travel plans with the other guests from England, Canada & the U.S. Convenient location to downtown Victoria.

The room was excellent, landlords were kind and polite, artifacts throughout the manor were very pleasing to look at. If only we could have had the traditional English breakfast...

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‘Damned with faint praise.’ Is that the expression? What a good idea though, a traditional English breakfast: sausages, bacon, fried eggs, fried tomatoes, fried mushroom, beans, toast, coffee. Or tea probably. As hearty as you can imagine. Those English sure know how to do it. I should know- my grandparents were from Lancashire. I’ll talk this over with Fernando and maybe we’ll change the way we.... Hey, wait a minute! We’re not in England! We’re in Canada. In Victoria, home of some of the most exciting cuisine on the continent. Why would we serve a traditional English breakfast? Why would the guest expect a traditional English breakfast in an Inn in Victoria BC run by a Canadian and a Spaniard? (Spanish peaches is one of our breakfast items.) Can’t say, but on reflection I don’t think we’ll change. We’ll stick to the cheese soufflés, the salmon frittatas and the lemon ricotta pancakes, fresh fruit, stewed fruit, blueberry almond scones, Grannie Halton’s special occasion bread (maybe the recipe comes from Lancashire) and of course real Spanish Coffee. And English Tea as well. I know it’s not traditional English cuisine, but what the heck. All of our other guests seem to be quite gastronomically satisfied. Come to think of it though, maybe there’s a marketing idea here: I think I’ll write a cookbook and sell it in England.

- Don Halton (innkeeper)

We had the best stay at this bed and breakfast that we could have ever hoped for. The house is historic, built in the mid-1880's and beautfully maintained. The rooms are elegant and spotless, with lovely touches such as a small balcony outside of one and gorgeous flower gardens in view from virtually every room. The breakfast is superb, elegantly presented and thoughtfully served while keeping fresh brewed tea and coffee hot in guests' cups. We had individually baked cheese souffles that were scrumptious and fruit servings each morning that were both nutritious and imaginative... and delicious. Cookies and hot drinks, sherry and port are available 24/7 in art-filled rooms. The hosts are warm, personable, interesting, and extremely helpful people. We were made to feel at home immediately and very well taken care of. We only wished we could have taken this B&B on the road with us and have stayed in it every night of our trip. We'll be back there at our first opportunity!

My husband, his sister and brother-in-law just stayed here for 8 days. Everything either met or in most instances exceeded our expectations. Both Don and Fernando did everything to make our stay enjoyable. The breakfasts were amazing both in taste and in appearance. The beds were heavenly. We all commented on how well we slept each morning.

I HIGHLY recommend the Albion Manor. My wife and I were there on our honeymoon and we loved it! Don and Fernando were wonderful hosts and we (ok, really I) couldn't help but think about the next day's breakfast right after eating breakfast because it was so delicious! The location is excellent, just a short walk to the Inner Harbour. We stayed in room 4 and it was wonderfully decorated and very enjoyable. Don and Fernando never hesitated to ensure that everything on our trip was absolutely perfect. Getting to enjoy F's artwork was an added bonus to our stay. We will be back here next time we are in Victoria.

We stayed there for two nights. Hospitality was exceptional and were treated to a breakfast each morning that was well beyond expectation. The space provided in our room was spacious and clean and opened to the courtyard.