Family-owned boutique hotel in Victoria named the best in Canada this year

As a year-round destination, B.C. is home to some truly spectacular stays, whether it’s a luxury resort or a treehouse Airbnb tucked away in the forest. The Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards recognize the very best hotels and resorts in Canada, and the list is officially out for 2025.

While Toronto and Montreal earned multiple top spots in the list of top 10 stays, it’s a charming, family-owned spot on Vancouver Island that takes first place this year, earning a near-perfect score of 98.67 out of 100. Situated just steps from Victoria’s scenic inner harbour, Magnolia Hotel & Spa is a boutique hotel born from a shared vision of two local families passionate about travel.

Rooms feature cloud-like beds with deluxe duvets and feather pillows, turndown treats before bed, marble bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows, all to create an inviting ambiance that draws guests in. Amenities are accompanied by thoughtful, personalized service to make your stay one for the books.

Recognized by MICHELIN, Travel + Leisure, CNT, and TripAdvisor, the Magnolia is truly top-notch, with every detail intentionally designed to create a memorable trip for each and every visitor.

Its restaurant, The Courtney Room, won Restaurant of the Year and Best Sommelier/Wine Program at the 2024 YAM Best Restaurant Awards, curating a menu inspired by the island’s vast forests and shorelines.

Ready to pop over to Victoria for a spell? Consider booking your stay at the Magnolia online.

Here are the top 10 best hotels in Canada, according to the CNT’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards:

1.  The Magnolia Hotel & Spa — Victoria, B.C.
2. Fairmont Royal York — Toronto, Ont.
3. The Drake Hotel — Toronto, Ont.
4. Auberge Saint-Antoine — Quebec City, Q.C.
5. The St Regis — Toronto, Ont.
6. Honeyrose Hotel — Montreal, Q.C.
7. Pan Pacific Vancouver — Vancouver, B.C.
8. Hotel Nelligan — Montreal, Q.C.
9. 1 Hotel Toronto — Toronto, Ont.
10. Hotel William Gray — Montreal, Q.C.

Looking for another memorable visit on the island? The Wickaninnish Inn came in third on the list of the best hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada. We say that’s plenty reason to treat yourself to a stay this upcoming season, if you can snag a spot.

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