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Hemingways By the Sea Bed and Breakfast Inn

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1028 Bewdley Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia V9A 6S9, Canada
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Hemingways By the Sea Bed and Breakfast Inn
Ranked #23 of 114 Victoria B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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Riverside
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Hemingways by the Sea was a delightful experience. We were treated so warmly and our every need attended to. Ilona knows Vancouver Island very well and was very knowledgeable in helping us plan our travel itinerary. Hemingways was close to everything and very convenient to come and go from. The breakfasts are very good and the room cozy. I will... More

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Valle Gran Rey, Spain
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2011

lovely location with excellent breakfast and interesting anecdotes of the past very delightful stay thank you More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2011

This was our last stay in Canada after à three week holiday. THE warm welcome by Ilona and her caring way of hospitality was warm and wonderfull. Her breakfast was even more surprising! She is a magigan in her kitchen! More

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Ilona Landahl, Owner at Hemingways By the Sea Bed and Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
September 28, 2011

We are super glad we could make your visit to Canada complete. It was a pleasure to have you visit our B&B. Thanks for your most generous comments. Ilona More

California
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011

Ilona was very gracious, warm and friendly. We had a wonderful time at her b&b and Victoria. Her breakfasts were tasty and delicious and She is an excellent cook. We loved to hear the seagulls. Ilona knows Victoria and was very helpful suggesting nice places to visit. We would go back to this warm, cozy Hemingways by the Sea. More

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Hengelo, The Netherlands
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011

We stayed two nights in Ilona's B&B Hemingways by the Sea. We had a luxourious room with a lot of space. Ilona is a very friendly host and gives good advice where to go; a must go is Butchard Garden and a walk into town via the foot path close by the B&B. Finaly, Ilona serves an excellent breakfast. We... More

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Ilona Landahl, Owner at Hemingways By the Sea Bed and Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
September 22, 2011

I am so glad that you feel so good about your stay at my B&B. We try so hard to make our guests happy. It is so exciting when a guest takes time to tell us so. Thanks a million. Ilona More

Saint Helens, Oregon
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2011

This is our second visit to this B&B. We stayed here on our 30th anniversary and now we came back on our 40th anniversary. We had a bottle of wine and card waiting for us in our room What a nice touch!! Ilona is such a charming hostess and we enjoyed her just as much on our second time around.... More

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Ilona Landahl, Owner at Hemingways By the Sea Bed and Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
September 20, 2011

It was great to have you back again. Thanks for the kind remarks. Coming back for a second, third and fourth visit, is the best compliment we can get. See you again, hopefully sooner. Ilona More

Auburn, Washington
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2011

We had a wonderful, restful stay at Hemingways! Ilona is a very gracious and warm hostess and we want to thank her so much for her wonderful breakfasts and excellent ideas of where to visit on Vancouver Island! Her bed and breakfast is a good value, located in a quiet residential neighborhood only about 10 minutes drive to downtown Victoria.... More

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Ilona Landahl, Owner at Hemingways By the Sea Bed and Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
September 13, 2011

Thanks for your kind remarks. I work hard to make sure my guests are well looked after, so when we hear back, we know we are headed in the right direction. Come back soon. Love Ilona More

Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2011

We visited Victoria in July with family and the plan was to visit the Butcharts gardens which took us longer than expected. I had not booked any rooms in Victoria and in desperation, started to call B&B's at 10 pm. All were full or reluctant to accept guests that late. But not Ilona. She accepted us with open arms. It... More

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Ilona Landahl, Owner at Hemingways By the Sea Bed and Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
August 29, 2011

Thanks so much for your kind remarks....it makes me feel special when I get such nice comments. Come again, for a visit. Ilona More

Saskatoon, Canada
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2011
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We read the reviews on Trip Advisor and decided to book Hemingways by the Sea for a 6 night stay. We had rented a car, so traveling to Victoria was not an issue. Hemigways is located in the Esquimalt area and a very short walk to the ocean. Walk one block west and 2 blocks south and you will arrive... More

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Ilona Landahl, Manager at Hemingways By the Sea Bed and Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
August 13, 2011

We are so glad you had such a great time at our bed and breakfast. We look forward to your return so we can pamper you again! Ilona More

York, Maine
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2011

Clean and lovely home, with a warm welcome from the owner/hostess. She was very accommodating about breakfast and helpful planning our visit to beautiful Victoria! We loved the ocean view from our room. Our private bath was across the hall but not a problem. More

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Ilona Landahl, Owner at Hemingways By the Sea Bed and Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
August 13, 2011

It always makes me feel like the hard work is al worth it when I get a review like this. It is wonderful to be appreciated. Thanks, Ilona More

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1028 Bewdley Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia V9A 6S9, Canada
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