South Oak Bay Travel Guide

Victoria

A park with a pathway, trees with autumn leaves, a body of water, and a bridge in the distance.
A coastal town with houses along the shore, a hill with a monument, and autumn-colored trees.
A street with a clock, benches, flowers, and storefronts.
A calm river at sunset with birds on the rocks and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A marina with boats docked, a waterfront building, and rocky shoreline.

Stay near popular South Oak Bay attractions

Oak Bay Marina

8.8/10 (26 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Oak Bay with a trip to Oak Bay Marina. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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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
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
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

£13
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Axe Throwing in Victoria

Axe Throwing in Victoria

£17
per adult
Axe Throwing in Victoria
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Top hotels in South Oak Bay

Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Oak Bay Beach Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1175 Beach Dr Victoria BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £319 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£319
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,116 reviews)
"We had a splendid time. Great place to unwind."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
The price is £306 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£306
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,883 reviews)
"Wife was happy!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Fairmont Empress
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour

3 out of 5
427 Belleville St Victoria BC
The price is £134 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£134
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,558 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful and promptly took care of a bathroom problem. The parking was free and adjacent to the entrance with a drive through canopy to protect from the rain. We appreciated our unsolicited room upgrade, the 15% off coupon for the restaurant, the free filtered water, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street Victoria BC
The price is £200 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£200
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,271 reviews)
"We enjoyed the stay!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St Victoria BC
The price is £186 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£186
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,729 reviews)
"The Hotel is beautiful! The views are amazing and the location convenient to the Clipper and Government Street and other must see sites"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
425 Quebec St Victoria BC
The price is £143 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£143
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,725 reviews)
"Nice staffs, Room is clean"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Where to stay in South Oak Bay

Find the best South Oak Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal 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 serene garden with a pond, a stone lantern, and a wooden bridge.

Esquimalt

Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum and Sooke Salmon Charters while you're in town.

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.

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