Showcasing Edwardian décor, this B&B in Victoria city centre is just 10 minutes’ walk from Royal British Columbia Museum. Rooms feature a fireplace and barbecue facilities are located on site. Romantic rooms at Marketa’s Bed and Breakfast are furnished with a four poster bed and original artwork. A spa bath is included in select rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the B&B. Breakfast at Marketa’s B&B begins with home-baked scones or muffins, as well as coffee. Other gourmet options follow, including egg dishes, pancakes, Montreal-style bagels or French toast. Guests can enjoy their morning meal in the sunny breakfast room or on the terrace. They can then peruse this heritage home’s private library. Beacon Hill Park, known for its hiking trails and petting zoo, is just 15 minutes’ walk away. Island Adventure Tours offers excursions such as kayaking and whale watching 2.5 km away. Butchart Gardens are about 30 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Victoria, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

American


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Victoria
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    Kelly
    Canada Canada
    Had a wonderful stay lovely staff and owner delicious food and great location .
  • Patricia
    Canada Canada
    This is a beautiful B & B. Very quaint and the staff and the breakfasts were terrific. This facility in James Bay is perfectly situated.
  • Josephine
    Canada Canada
    The breakfast room and the "breakfast" itself was AMAZING. The staff was so nice and friendly and fun to talk to. The location was a hop skip & jump from everything that we wanted. The bed was out of this world- so comfy and so nice!!

Hosted by Marketa

9.7
9.7
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Marketa
Marketa's B&B is located in beautiful Victoria, BC, in historic James Bay. 500 steps from inner harbour this 1912 Edwardian mansion invites you to experinece the old world charm with all the comforts of the new world.
Marketa has been running for 21 years, one of the longest operating Bed & Breakfats in Victoria, BC. She wants to ensure that you havbe a beautiful stay in Victoria.
Marketa's location is walking distance to all the main attractions in Victoria, BC. Fisherman's Wharf, the inner harbour, downtown... you can't beat that!
Languages spoken: Czech,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Marketa's Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • Czech
  • English

House rules

Marketa's Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Bankcard Marketa's Bed and Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Marketa's Bed and Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Marketa's Bed and Breakfast

  • Marketa's Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours
    • Pub crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Cooking class

  • Guests staying at Marketa's Bed and Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • À la carte

  • The nearest beach is just 800 yards from Marketa's Bed and Breakfast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Marketa's Bed and Breakfast is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Marketa's Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Marketa's Bed and Breakfast is 0.8 miles from the centre of Victoria. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Marketa's Bed and Breakfast on this page.

  • Room options at Marketa's Bed and Breakfast include:

    • Double