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Holiday Inn Victoria Elk Lake by IHG

4.0 star property

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

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4670 Elk Lake Dr, Victoria, BC, V8Z 5M1
  • Place, Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Camosun College - Interurban Campus
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Victoria
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room With 2 Queen Beds And Pool Access

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds with Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

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Living area

One-Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds-Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Queen Suite with Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom Queen Suite With Pool Access

  • Sleeps 4

King Room with Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Holiday Inn Victoria Elk Lake by IHG

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center. Change of towels is available on request.
Holiday Inn Victoria Elk Lake by IHG offers 71 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Victoria Elk Lake by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Oak Golf Club. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 10 minutes by foot from Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park and a 5-minute drive from The Gardens at HCP
  • Local-area shuttle service available
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Holiday Inn Victoria Elk Lake by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 875 square feet (81 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Victoria Elk Lake by IHG. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Holiday Inn Victoria Elk Lake by IHG was completed in May 2023.

This 4-star Victoria hotel is smoke free.

Holiday Inn Victoria Elk Lake by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 875 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 10 to May 20:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet, per night (maximum CAD 60 per stay), plus a deposit of CAD 60 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: CAD 60 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night (maximum CAD 60 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Hotel Elk
Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria Elk Lake
Howard Johnson Victoria Elk Lake
Howard Johnson Hotel Elk Lake
Howard Johnson Elk Lake
Howard Johnson Hotel Wyndham Victoria Elk Lake
Howard Johnson Hotel Wyndham Elk Lake
Howard Johnson Wyndham Victoria Elk Lake
Howard Johnson Wyndham Elk Lake
Victoria Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Suites Victoria Hotel Victoria
Howard Johnson Hotel Suites Victoria Elk Lake
Howard Johnson Wyndham Elk

Reviews

Holiday Inn Victoria Elk Lake by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 394 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sumnima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy access to pool and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice restaurant on site with specials etc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I feel like I was duped which is never a good feeling for $400 / night. A suite, with too much furniture to pull out the couch bed, no utensils. Small and cramped would be an apt description of the suite rooms at this location. The door at the back didn't lock properly. The back door had access to all the other rooms back door joint patio and pool. The pool always seemed to be being cleaned whenever it was a good time for it to be in use. The room safe was locked when we needed to use it, and the front desk, couldnt help us unlock it right away and asked me to wait until he was ready to help us. Felt kind of like I was staying at a motel, but paying prices for a 2 bedroom penthouse. The patio railings wood is rotting, and i think this is a hazard as it might fall down 1 story if its not upgraded soon. The breakfast and service at the lakes restaurant was excellent, but aside from this, I think the hotel itself, needs an upgrade in clealiness, service, locks, pool, general cleanliness. I wouldn't stay here again or recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Redentor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness is always priority very polite staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only thing I was disappointed with was the pull out couch . The mattress was totally brutal . If you are needing a place that supplies a comfortable pull out this is not a place I would recommend . I always have to sleep on the pullout because my wife can't sleep with me because of my snoring etc.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Somit

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I checked in on Thursday Night around 10:30pm The guy at front desk was very nice & helpful. But my experience with housekeeping was bad ! I put sign for cleaning service on my door & even talk to her to clean but she totally ignored us & I was in that room for 2 nights but no fresh towels & without cleaning. I even went to front desk on Friday morning & told a girl about this but nobody cares. I paid almost $900 for 2 Nights 👎👎👎
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful friendly staff good restaurant attached to hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

L

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was very good with the exception of very false and misleading advertising on Expedia when it came to the pool. The second photo of the facility on Expedia which comes up - even before the pictures of the rooms themselves - shows a large pool with waterslide which is actually not on the property and not part of the hotel. There is a caption below referring to it as “the pool” and describing it. The actual pool is, in fact, a small outdoor pool shown later on in the group of hotel pictures. I changed my booking from a downtown Victoria hotel specifically so my kids could have the use of the pool and waterslide pictured while I completed my triathlon. When I addressed this issue with management, I was told that the picture of the large pool is posted as a “point of interest” only. My phone was flashing red at night until I figured out how to clear 4 messages from it that were still on there from 4 months prior. Other than that, the staff are courteous and responsive, the free breakfast at the restaurant is very good and the room is clean - but if you think you are getting the big pool with waterside with the property, be forewarned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Half trip

We had a nice stay and enjoyed the pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sirak

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

blair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice and well organized. I appreciate the breakfast coupons they gave us at check in. The pool was a good size and warm!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genesh G

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel, But Breakfast Experience Falls Short

The hotel itself is great, but the breakfast arrangement is not ideal. They provide coupons to use at Lakes Restaurant located in the same building. While the food is quite good, the customer service leaves much to be desired. The staff at the restaurant may be overwhelmed by the morning rush of hotel guests and they don’t even pretend to hide their frustration. As a result, you can end up feeling like an unwelcome guest, definitely not the experience you expect from an otherwise excellent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Noelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was very dirty. The floor was unswept. We had a crawling baby and I constantly had to wipe up dust bunnies and dirt.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025