Accommodation

2013 GOODLIFE FITNESS VICTORIA MARATHON HOST & PARTNER HOTELS

Note: all 2012 race weekend rates quoted are in Canadian dollars per night, single/double occupancy and exclusive of taxes. Rates will be confirmed by end of March 2012.

Royal Host Hotel - The Fairmont Empress



721 Government St
Victoria, BC
V8W 1W5

Distance to Start
Line: 0.46 km

The Fairmont Empress

Triumph in luxury from start to finish at The Fairmont Empress. Situated overlooking Victoria's spectacular Inner Harbour, this landmark chateau-style resort features 477 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, an elegant casual restaurant, award-winning fine dining room, signature cocktail lounge, indoor pool, fitness centre and luxurious 8,000 sq. foot Willow Stream Spa.

  • Special Rates:
    • Two-Night Package with $25 F&B Credit per night - $229
      • The Fairmont Empress is pleased to offer a special GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon two-night package with a $25 food & beverage credit per night from $229 per night. This includes late check out. Minimum two-night stay required, fully pre-paid, non-refundable.
      • Code: 2UDVMA
    • One Night Stay Offer from $259
      • The Fairmont Empress is pleased to offer a special GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon one night stay offer from $259 per night. 72 hour cancellation.
      • Code: 2UDRVM
  • http://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/promotions/victoriamarathon/
  • Other News:
  • Reservations: 1-800-441-1414
  • Local Calls: 250-384-8111
  • Email: emp.reservation@fairmont.com
  • Dining Reservations: 250-389-2727
  • Spa Reservations: 1-866-854-7444

Partner Hotels


Download the Partner Hotel Map (PDF)



3233 Maple Street
Victoria, BC
V8X 4Y9

Distance to Start
Line: 4.2 km

Accent Inn - Victoria

Central to all of Victoria's most popular attractions, conveniently located across the street from Victoria's largest shopping mall, Mayfair Shopping Centre, on Blanshard Street (Hwy 17). Plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance of the hotel. Only a 5-minute drive to the Parliament Buildings.

  • Special Rates: $84 Single/Double (taxes extra). Late checkout on Sunday, October 13 available - $40 until 4:00pm. Max 4 per room.
  • Reservations: 1-800-663-0298
  • Local calls: 250-475-7500
  • Email: victoria@accentinns.com
  • Reservation Code: 26932


Carlton Plaza Hotel
642 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 1M6

Distance to Start
Line: 1.3 km

Best Western PLUS Carlton Plaza

The Best Western PLUS Carlton Plaza has been welcoming participants in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon for many years. Our friendly staff, free bottled water and great location make us a primary location for out of town athletes.

Come in the night before and relax in our comfortable guest room, work out in our fitness room or stroll to the many near-by restaurants for that pre-event carbo-loading.

Our hotel, ranked among the top 5% of Best Western Hotels worldwide, is conveniently located about a 10-15 minute walk to the start line at Menzies and Kingston. Your accompanying cheer-leaders can enjoy beautiful downtown Victoria while cheering you along at various locations close to the hotel.

  • Special Rates:
    • From $159 for standard rooms
    • From $179 for studio suites
  • Reservations: 1-800-663-7241
  • Local Calls: 250-388-5513
  • Email: 62063@hotel.bestwestern.com
  • Reservation Code: Marathon


740 Burdett Avenue
Victoria, BC
V8W 1B2

Distance to Start
Line: 0.8 km

Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites

Classic comfort in a convenient downtown location. Only 0.8 km to the start line. We offer 177 guestrooms and suites. After the race enjoy our whirlpool, take a swim in the indoor pool or treat yourself to an in-room spa service to relieve those muscles. We have Victoria's only rooftop restaurant and bar - Vista 18 - open daily from 6:30am until midnight or enjoy your favourite beverage in our lobby bar. Complimentary parking, local phone calls and high speed internet access.

  • Special Rates:
    • From $139 for a Standard Room
    • From $189 for a Suite
  • Reservations: 1-800-663-5891 (toll-free)
  • Local Calls: 250-361-5656
  • Email: reservations@chateauvictoria.com
  • Reservation Code: GFVM13


3020 Blanshard Street
Victoria, BC
V8T 5C7

Distance to Start
Line: 3.8 km

Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre

The Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria is a three and a half star rated Hotel. The Hotel is strategically located close to many of Victoria’s major attractions, including Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the Royal BC Museum, and shopping centres. We are a 100% non-smoking hotel. All in-house guests enjoy free Hot Breakfast. We also provide ample free parking. Redd’s Pub offers drink specials and a delicious lunch and dinner menu every day of the week, with large TV screens broadcasting the most important sports events from around the world (hockey, football, soccer, golf, tennis, UFC, basketball and many more).

  • Special Rates: $109 + tax per night. Minimum 2 nights. Single or double occupancy. Includes: Free hot breakfast, free parking.
  • Reservations: 1-866-754-4040
  • Local Calls: 250-382-4400
  • Email: info@comforthotelvictoria.ca
  • Reservation Code: VM13


427 Belleville Street
Victoria, BC
V8V 1X3

Distance to Start
Line: 0.3 km

Days Inn Victoria On The Harbour

Days Inn Victoria on the Harbour is perfectly located on Victoria’s downtown Inner Harbour, walking distance to everything, including Beacon Hill Park and Dallas Road for a warm-up and only seconds from the start line of the race at Menzies and Kingston!

Clean, comfortable guest rooms, complimentary bottled water to quench your thirst, whirlpool to relax in and an onsite restaurant to sooth the hunger, before and after the race!

Harbourview, Pet-friendly, and Kitchenette rooms available.



45 Songhees Road
Victoria, BC
V9A 6T3

Distance to Start
Line: 1.5 km

Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa

Situated on Victoria's breathtaking Inner Harbour, the newly renovated Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort is steps from downtown shopping, restaurants and attractions. This beautiful hotel offers a modern waterfront setting for unsurpassed guest service, exceptional dining, and full resort amenities, including an award-winning Spa, complimentary health club and indoor salt water swimming pool.



345 Quebec Street
Victoria, BC
V8V 1W4

Distance to Start
Line: 0.43 km

Harbour Towers Hotel and Suites - Victoria’s Premier Sports Hotel

Ideally located on Victoria’s Inner Harbour, we are located within 2.5 blocks of the marathon start line. Our hotel offers a variety of spacious room types, pool, hot tub, sauna and fully equipped fitness facility. Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and Business Centre. We are family friendly and walking distance to many popular attractions.



463 Belleville Street
Victoria, BC
V8V 1X3

Distance to Start
Line: 0.3 km

Hotel Grand Pacific

What you want. Where you want it.

The Hotel Grand Pacific is the perfect choice for GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon – located just steps from the start line! Located on Victoria’s inner harbour, the Hotel offers first-class accommodation and services – with a casually elegant restaurant, award winning exclusive private dining room, a café, athletic club featuring a 25-meter pool, and an Asian style day spa.

  • Special Rates: Stay 2 nights for $199.00/night or stay 3 nights for $179.00/night. Double occupancy. 48hr cancellation policy. Rate excludes applicable taxes.
  • Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-663-7550
  • Local Calls: 250-386-0450
  • E-Mail: reserve@hotelgrandpacific.com
  • Reservation Code: 2 Nights – MARA2. 3 nights – MARA3


425 Quebec St.
Victoria, BC
V8V 1W7

Distance to Start
Line: 0.26 km

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

Make yourself at home at the Royal Scot Hotel & Suites! Relax in our indoor pool or take a soak in our hot tub after the race. Only half a block from the start line and one block from the finish, the Royal Scot is the perfect location! Bring the family and stay a few extra days - take in the sights and sounds of our festive downtown harbour. Call us now and ask about our spacious Guest Rooms and Suites!

  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Full kitchens available
  • Flat screen TVs and DVD Players
  • Billiards and Games Room
  • Restaurant
  • Special Rates:
    • $169 Guest Room (King or Queen Bed).
    • $189 Studio Suite (Queen Bed plus sofa bed and full kitchen).
    • $205 One Bedroom Suite (King or Queen plus sofa bed and full kitchen)
  • Reservations: 1-800-663-7515
  • Local Calls: 250-388-5463
  • Email: royalscot@royalscot.com
  • Reservation Code: RUN


308 Catherine Street
Victoria, BC
V9A 3S8

Distance to Start
Line: 2.3 km

Spinnakers Guesthouses

Stay just a few minutes away from the start line in our restored 1884 Heritage House. Elegant rooms with queen size bed, double soaker Jacuzzi tub, fireplace and deck. Great for prepping for the race or to relax after the race!

Looking for something a little bigger? Enjoy our contemporary Garden Suites with similar amenities and kitchenettes or full kitchens, sleeping up to 4 people.

All room rates include a breakfast basket delivered to your room in the morning with fresh baked goodies, fixings for coffee/tea, a selection of juices and a daily newspaper.

All rooms have direct access to patios or gardens; have wireless internet and private parking.

Canada’s oldest Brewpub is only a short stumble away featuring a classy dining room for a full course meal while enjoying harbor views or head upstairs to our taproom for a cold pint of ale.

  • Special Rates:
    • Heritage House: $159/night plus taxes - 2 night minimum required
    • Garden Suites: $199/night plus taxes - 2 night minimum required
  • Reservations: 1-877-838-2739
  • Local Calls: 250-386-2739
  • Email/Web: www.spinnakers.com/guesthouses for pictures and online bookings
  • Reservation Code: Victoria Marathon


623 Courtney Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 1B8

Distance to Start
Line: 0.5 km

Magnolia Hotel & Spa

Training for the big race?

Race and Relax with our Magnolia Marathoner package including 2 night’s luxurious accommodations, breakfast each morning and a 60-minute post race treatment in Spa Magnolia.

  • Special Rates:
    • Rates from $199.00 per night for minimum 2 night stay. Stay a 3rd night and receive a $50 hotel credit towards any in house service.
  • Reservations: 1-877-624-6654
  • Local Calls: 250-381-0999
  • Email: sales@magnoliahotel.com
  • Reservation Code: RUN
  • Reserve Online


1234 Wharf Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 3H9

Distance to Start
Line: 1.0 km

Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites

You've worked hard to prepare for race day and you deserve to treat yourself to the luxury of the Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites. Spacious one and two bedroom suites overlooking Victoria's scenic Inner Harbour. Easy walking distance to all shops, dining and attractions.

  • Special Rates:
    • From $69.75 to $104.50 per person per night.
  • Reservations: 1-800-663-7472
  • Local Calls: 250-386-2211
  • Email: reservations@victoriaregent.com
  • Reservation Code: TBC
    • 1 night  - MAR1
    • 2 nights - MAR2
    • 3 nights - MAR3

Can't find the accommodation you're looking for?
Contact Tourism Victoria at 1-800-663-3883 or online at www.tourismvictoria.com.

Boston Certified