Description: I grew up on the East Coast and lived on the West for years before moving inland. As a result, whenever I get close to water, I want to linger and absorb the smells and the damp breezes. The Coast Harborside in Victoria gave me ample opportunity to do both.
It sits on the water at the entrance to the Inner Harbor, which faces the main part of Victoria. From our window, we could wee the private marina and the beautiful collection of sailboats. The hotel is also at the end of a lovely walk along the edge of the water that eventually leads to the center of town.
Every morning, before breakfast, we’d walk along this stretch of harbor and were rewarded by seeing stately heron standing in the shallows and otters playing on the dock.
The hotel itself is very nice, with huge rooms and wonderful views. The restaurant was also excellent and we had one of the best meals of our trip here.
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