Magnolia Hotel & Spa Named #2 Hotel in Canada in the 2025 Tripadvisor Best of the Best Awards
Victoria, BC (May 1, 2025): The Magnolia Hotel & Spa has been named the #2 Best Hotel in Canada in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards, an honour that places the Victoria-based hotel among the top 1% of accommodations worldwide, based on guest reviews and ratings.
“This recognition is a reflection of the care and commitment our team brings to the guest experience every day,” says Bill Lewis, General Manager. “We’re incredibly proud of our staff for their commitment and dedication, and of our local ownership that has fostered a culture of excellence.”
Nestled moments from the Inner Harbour, The Magnolia Hotel & Spa was born from the shared vision of two local families with a deep passion for travel. Founded in 1998 by Victoria entrepreneurs Jim Duncan and Anthony Young, the hotel was created to offer guests a welcoming, luxurious experience rooted in their own love of exploring the world. Today, Jim’s daughter, Nicole Roberts, continues to carry this vision forward alongside the Young family.
The hotel features 64 rooms and is known for its focus on service, comfort, and connection to the local community. As a 100% Vancouver Island-owned property, Magnolia Hotel & Spa is proud to be committed to showcasing local artisans, producers and experiences through their thoughtful collection of Curated Trail maps.
In addition to this latest Tripadvisor award, Magnolia Hotel & Spa was recognized in late 2024 with a MICHELIN One Key, a distinction given to hotels offering a stay of notable character and quality. It is also the only Vancouver Island hotel to be named to the Travel + Leisure 500 list for two consecutive years (2023, 2024).
The hotel’s signature restaurant, The Courtney Room, was the first in Victoria to earn a Platinum designation in both the 2024 and 2025 Wine Program Excellence Awards, announced at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Guests can also enjoy Spa Magnolia, a full-service spa offering a carefully curated menu of wellness treatments in a tranquil downtown setting.
About the Travelers’ Choice Awards
Now in its 22nd year, the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards spotlight the highest-rated hotels, destinations, and attractions around the world. Unlike other industry awards that require an entrance fee, editorial bias or surveys, these awards are the result of real-life traveler insights collected over a 12-month period on Tripadvisor. As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers and diners.
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About The Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Just steps from Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour, the Magnolia Hotel & Spa wins over guests with its unbeatable location and service. This boutique property is a MICHELIN 1 Key Hotel (2024), has been named to Travel + Leisure’s T+L500 list (2024), and recognized as a leading hotel in Canada in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards (2024 – #8), Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards (2023 – #7) and TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best (2025 – #2 Best Hotel in Canada). The Magnolia Hotel & Spa is one block from the Inner Harbour and moments from the city’s best restaurants, shops and entertainment – exactly where you want to be during a stay in Victoria. Home to conscious wellness spa, The Spa Magnolia, and The Courtney Room, voted #10 in Air Canada’s Best New Restaurant Awards (2018), Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Regional Nominee (2023) and Platinum Wine Program Excellence Award recipient at the Vancouver International Wine Festival (2025) – the first Victoria restaurant to achieve the distinction.
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