English Inn

Unkept walking areas. Beer cans thrown all around the property. Walking areas that were accessible were knee deep with weeds and moss.Eating area in the morning had mostly broken coffee cups with no handle and coffee cups that appeared to be sugar bowls.Sitting area had bar stools that were badly stained. Would not sit on them for not knowing what it was from.Back entrance way dangerous with a burnt out light. Cannot see steps upon entrance due to darkness.Mentioned this to staff about safety concerns. Nothing was done while we were there.Room was nice though. Very spacious.

The English inn is a beautiful old heritage style building with incredible gardens. Beautiful place for weddings or for a romantic getaway. Rooms lack certain modern amenities like air conditioning but otherwise an exceptional place.

The staff was very friendly - so hospitable!!! Nice little lounge where we played Scrabble (provided by the inn). Room was clean and we had a beautiful private rooftop deck. The only room for improvement in my opinion is a new mattress and pillows would make sleeping more comfortable. Excellent stay!

Choosing the English Inn for our wedding was the right decision. The building and grounds are stunning - any wedding photographer's dream. Each room has it's own special character and the authentic old English feel added a touch of magic to the whole celebration, and gave guests from out of town a real 'Victoria' experience. Heather (GM) was very accommodating and was attentive to details, as were all the staff. We especially liked the flexibility in areas where we found other venues to have ridged rules - like set up and take down time restrictions for example. Heather really made our wedding a no-stress day. All of our guests commented how much they liked this venue and we can't wait to find another reason to go back.

I have held several events at the English Inn over the last few years.It is a most lovely property with fairy-tale heritage ambiance.Heather, their GM is awesome. Always willing to go the extra mile to meet your needs.

Very nice building on the outside in a good location. Our room however could use some renovation. It looks all a bit dated and the room organization is less than optimal. Furthermore, the door can't be bolted from the inside and the refrigerator was broken. The included breakfast was okay, but nothing special.

This hotel has the potential to be great but right now its not - so much so that I don't think the rooms at the top of the hotel should be rented at all.The floor slopes badly so you are continually fighting to stay in the bed, there is no insulation so the room is unbearably hot and no air conditioning other than a standard fan and open windows.The bathroom door didn't shut properly, there was a big crack across the hand basin, and the light in the bathroom was inadequate. There was also mold around the shower / bath.To get to these rooms you need to lug your cases up 4 flights of stairs (the last two being very narrow) as there is no lift.The emergency exit stairs appear rotten and you feel as if you used them you could become the emergency.Breakfast is complimentary and there is an acceptable range of food except you wonder about the hygiene practices of the staff when they put out tongs for the guests to use but then put the croissants on the tray with their bare hands.All in all not somewhere we could recommend unless significant repairs and renovations are made.

Ideal location for a small wedding. Lots of history, charm and character. However, it would be difficult for a larger wedding. Dining area has a lot of pillars and there is no open space for a dance floor (the lobby was used for the party we attended).

We stayed there for our honeymoon! Our 3rd son and his wife are taking a vacation to Victoria this coming summer. We recommended going to the Old English and Anne Hathaway's cottage...I'm devastated it's closed for now. I truly hope you reopen soon!! Wonderful memories we had and we stayed in the Juliet room!! Come back!!!!

If you can imagine a page out of an old English fairy tale, this is it. If you love old world charm, you will love this place. It's true to its roots... don't expect super modern amenities (for its charm it has plenty of amenities, however!), but expect tons of old world charm. The room was clean, and comfortable. The picturesque building is a marvel to look at! And, close to lots of food, and only minutes from the water.