Esquimalt Travel Guide

Victoria

A serene garden with a pond, a stone lantern, and a wooden bridge.
A park with a wooden bench, lush greenery, and a variety of flowering plants.
A coastal town with houses near the water, a grassy area, and rocky outcrops.

Stay near popular Esquimalt attractions

CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum during your trip to Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
See properties

Things to do

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

£16
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

£175
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

£90
per adult
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission

£171
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

£38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
The Big Zip Experience

The Big Zip Experience

£39
per adult
The Big Zip Experience
See all activities in Victoria

Top hotels in Esquimalt

Rosemead House

Rosemead House

4 out of 5
429 Lampson St Victoria BC
The price is £237 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£237
per night
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Stay at this spa hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria ...
10/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Spectacular! We loved our room. Exceptional service and we also loved the coffee at the end of the hall until 9am. It was lovely to have a lazy coffee in our huge comfy bed!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Rosemead House
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £307 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£307
per night
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,915 reviews)
"Amazing place, incredible location and fantastic staff, highly recommended"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Fairmont Empress
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St Victoria BC
The price is £210 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£210
per night
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Hotel Grand Pacific
Sandman Hotel Victoria

Sandman Hotel Victoria

3 out of 5
2852 Douglas St Victoria BC
The price is £163 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£163
per night
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,048 reviews)
"We stayed for 8 nights and we had a kitchenette with everything in it. We picked up fresh crab and mussels downtown and cooked a feast. Would be better with an oven although. And the room sleeps 5 but the kitchen only had sets of 4 for everything. Also, when they cleaned the room, they would only ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Sandman Hotel Victoria
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave Victoria BC
The price is £216 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£216
per night
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,859 reviews)
"Love this hotel, stay at it every time we stay in Victoria"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street Victoria BC
The price is £223 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£223
per night
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,306 reviews)
"great"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
See all 1,121 properties in Esquimalt
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Esquimalt

Find the best Esquimalt areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Esquimalt
Learn more about Esquimalt
A street lined with traditional buildings, red lanterns, and a sign for Cathay Living.

Downtown Victoria

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.

A marina with boats, a waterfront promenade, and historic buildings.

Inner Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.

A wooden pier with a white tent labeled "Pirate Adventures" and a sailboat docked nearby.

James Bay

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

A historic building with a large dome and multiple towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a large tree.

Saanich East

If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Lochside Regional Trail and Cadboro Bay are top sights worth seeing.

A pebbled beach with driftwood and a calm sea.
Photo by Gemma Goulder
Open Photo by Gemma Goulder

Fairfield

Unique features of Fairfield include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Cook Street Village or Scenic Marine Route while you're exploring the area.

Esquimalt Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip:

Explore a world of travel with Expedia