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Abbeymoore Manor Bed & Breakfast
Category: Hotels & Travel Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast [Edit]
1470 Rockland AveVictoria, BC V8S 1W2
(250) 370-1470
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 7 am - 10 pm
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
7 reviews for Abbeymoore Manor Bed & Breakfast
7 reviews in English
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Review from Steve T.
8/27/2011
Absolutely amazing attention to detail. First class service. Everything you can possibly think of is done right. From privacy to breakfast to free amenities to snacks to common areas to knowledgeable staff to board game availability to obsessive-compulsive (in a good way) housekeeping staff to... you get the idea. All done right. You can tell they take feedback serisously!
Put simply, I am going to be comparing to Abbeymoore if I hotel or B&B elsewhere. Sucks for the other places, good for Abbeymoore!
A great place to honeymoon if the greater Victoria area is your cup of tea for a honeymoon. If you're the chill type of vacationer, then yes it will. -
Review from Clay Y.
Vancouver, BC
9/7/2010
There is no better place to stay in Victoria than Abbeymoore.
The rooms are the perfect blend of luxury, vintage and comfort and the food is worth the visit all on its own. If you're a hotel person, then get with it and try out a stay in a B&B Inn like this... there's so many included amenities that it makes it difficult to stomach another charge-for-absolutely-everything hotel stay again.
The breakfast room always had cookies, fruit, pop, water, coffee and tea available, there's free Wifi, books, DVDs, games, newspapers and two hosts that will help you out with anything. They sorted out our dinner reservations, got us some insider info on some bookings to boot.
I love this place... it's better than home. -
Review from Debbie R.
8/4/2010
I was sold the second we walked in and were greeted with the aroma of freshly baked cupcakes.
My boyfriend and I spent one night here during a whirlwind trip to the Northwest--I only wish we were able to stay longer, both in Victoria in general and at this B&B in particular. Ian, Anne and Michelle were so welcoming and helpful, giving us a map as soon as we arrived and directions to the restaurant we'd picked out for dinner (it's a pleasant 20-minute stroll through a residential area into town--and was made even more pleasant with the inclusion of the afore-mentioned cupcakes, which we happily grabbed on our way out the door).
The breakfast the next morning was amazing: a cranberry scone, yogurt with all sorts of fruit (dragon fruit! I'd never even heard of dragon fruit before!) and homemade granola, ham and cheese omelette roll-ups with a spicy kick, roasted sweet potatoes, and a delicious, delicious fig and asparagus salad with balsamic vinagrette and feta cheese (I'm now officially on a fig kick for awhile). The whole time, Ian walked around to check on everyone.
We stayed in the Iris Room, which is bright and cheery and has a great deck (and yes, the tub is in the room, which only adds to its quirky charm). We had to check out at 11 a.m. but our ferry to Vancouver wasn't until 7 p.m., so we asked Ian if we could leave our bags there while we explored the city. Not only did he say yes, but he even offered to drop them off at the bus terminal for us! That generous offer allowed us more time to explore gorgeous Victoria.
If you're debating where to stay in Victoria, your search is done. If you need restaurant recommendations, I have some of those as well... -
Review from Aly M.
8/9/2009 11 photos
A good bed and breakfast should obviously have a good bed and a good breakfast. This did both extremely well without being cliche. We booked the Garden Suite which has a living room, kitchen (with cooking stuff!), dining room, private bathroom, and bedroom. It's located under the main floor, so you get your own entrance. This does mean you have to go outside to get to the breakfast area, but no biggie. Lots of privacy. The other rooms are all upstairs and seem nice as well. There is more than one Garden Suite, but only one of each of the other rooms. The bed is cozy with lots of pillows, covers, high quality sheets, and a nice size--it seems a little longer than a regular queen. Oh, and it's so much cleaner than a hotel. It smells fresh! Btw--you get free wireless. A little slow, but still usable.
Breakfast was delicious, and you can eat with people, at a small table, or on the porch. We chose to sit with people and it was nice to compare notes. Ian (co-owner) came around and made sure everyone was getting along nicely.
The house is cozy as well with a fireplace. You get a key to your room and the front door of the place. When we checked in, they let us check in early and our room was available (we notified them ahead of time). We got to find out about attractions, suggestions for food, etc. Even details like when to get to the Butchart Gardens--they also provided us with a blanket and umbrella for it!
For the room, breakfast, free parking, and quiet neighborhood near some attractions (Craigdarroch Castle and Lieutenant Governor's mansion) . . . great deal! You can stay at a cheaper hotel, but there are other charges there you don't have here, and the experience is so nice here. It's like staying with family without any awkward family moments. If/when we return to Victoria, we will stay here.
Oh, and don't forget to check the dining area throughout the day for snacks they make--cookies, bars, etc.--yum! -
Review from Kyle S.
9/18/2011 3 photos
My sweetie and I stayed three nights at the Abbeymoore this summer and highly recommend it. It is a charming B&B in a beautiful old home, impeccably maintained and spotless. What is even more special about it are the innkeepers. Ian is born to the role - welcoming, jovial and ready with all the information or requests you might have for transportation, tickets, restaurants, etc. It's not just about providing good customer service for him; it's that he truly enjoys being helpful in any possible way. Breakfast is prepared by Ann. Can you actually call breakfast "gourmet"? These were delicious, individually prepared, fresh and unique offerings. We were in BC for 9 days eating at fine restaurants each night and we agreed that Ann's two breakfasts fell into our top four meals of the trip. And there are fresh cookies each afternoon!
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Review from Christabel F.
8/30/2009
I really can't believe how great this place is. This was my first B&B experience but I suspect Abbeymoore is a step above other places. I've always avoided staying at B&B's because I prefer to be sort of left alone when traveling. I like to come and go as I please and sometimes I like to simply laze about my hotel room and relax, rather than constantly sight-see. I worried that this would be weird at a B&B to stay in my room and relax but it was completely fine here. It felt like a small hotel but with so much more personality. The room was airy, cozy, comfortable, and clean. The bed was fantastic and I had heavenly sleep. The street and the B&B itself was quiet during the evening. The B&B staff were all incredibly kind and made me and my partner feel really comfortable. We're both kind of shy with new people but we felt well at ease. Both breakfasts were delicious and catered to my vegetarian needs. They had snacks and homemade cookies, as well as water and tea available all the time. This was helpful for me as I'm an avid snacker.
The only bummer was that I didn't get to meet either of the cats including Red The Three-Legged Cat. There's always next time... -
Review from Kelly B.
1/3/2011
My wife and i have stayed here a few times now and it does not get much better than this. The suites range from modern on the lowest level to more European style (i prefer) above and the manor itself is absolutely beautiful. Ive spent many an hour whiling away time with movies, a book, the paper, and generally doing nothing there. Its a brisk walk to downtown (but easily within range) and there are many places to both sight-see and eat at nearby. My wife has a large amount of allergies and the Inn accommodated everything and nothing tasted less than spectacular for breakfast. The staff is friendly, knows where everything is at, keeps menus of local and far flung eateries and will call ahead or run down any bit of information that you need. There's umbrellas at the door for when it rains, and they are happy to make maps for you with destinations all over the island as well as recommend a few based on your 'style'. It feels like family ought to be when you are here - open, lively, and fun. The beds are comfy, and the rooms vary in layout - everything has a unique feel to it.
Treat yourself and stay here. You will come back. Heck, you may even meet some of the same people if you do!
