About Holiday Inn Victoria - Elk Lake, an IHG Hotel
The Holiday Inn Victoria - Elk Lake, an IHG Hotel is located along Highway 17 on the outskirts of Victoria, British Columbia, 17.4 kilometres from Victoria International Airport and 22.1 kilometres from the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.
All rooms at this hotel come with a work desk, a coffee maker, ironing facilities, cable television, air conditioning, a microwave, a mini-fridge, and a hairdryer. Select rooms also have a kitchenette and a separate living area.
Amenities available at this hotel include a guest computer, a fitness centre, a hot tub, free parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi. There is a 40-foot outdoor pool at this hotel, as well.
There is an on-site restaurant at the Holiday Inn Victoria - Elk Lake, an IHG Hotel called The Lakes Grillhouse ‘n Bar. Other nearby dining options include the Olive Grove Restaurant, the Fireside Grill, Med Grill Royal Oak, and The Village Restaurant.
This hotel sits 8.7 kilometres from the Save On Foods Memorial Centre, 10.5 kilometres from the Inner Harbour Causeway, and 10.9 kilometres from The Butchart Gardens.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Large, clean rooms
Many guests have
been impressed by the rooms at this property, saying that they are
large and kept very clean. This ensured that guests had a comfortable
stay at the hotel, as they could relax in their spacious
accommodation after returning for the night.
positive:
Central location
Numerous guests have been content with the location of the hotel. Although the property isn't in downtown Victoria, it is only a 20 minute drive from that area and is also close to Victoria International Airport and the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.
positive:
Nice outdoor pool
Past guests have found the outdoor pool at the property to be quite enjoyable on a hot summer's day. Guests who visited the hotel during the summer months often get a fair amount of use out of the pool.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Doesn't offer free breakfast
Multiple guests have been disappointed by this hotel not offering a free breakfast. While there is a restaurant on-site that does have breakfast, guests would have liked to see something included in the price of their rooms.
negative:
Noise from the traffic
There have been complaints about the noise levels at this hotel. Much of this noise comes from Highway 17, which runs right outside of the property, although there have been mentions of noise coming from neighbouring guest rooms and the air conditioning units, as well.
negative:
A little dated
Guests have reported that this property is a little old and dated. These guests feel as though a renovation could be in order in the near future to improve the overall quality of the accommodations.