The Beacon Inn at Sidney

Absolutely lovely!

Pretty place, Receptionist explained everything, and was friendly. Room was clean and nice styled. Really liked the bath tub) Complimentary juice and wine on top

Good location and parking. Tiny shower. Room full of lovely furniture but not well appointed. Odd breakfast ; got the impression one wasn’t expected to go to the dining room for breakfast. In the hallway there were cereals and milk and juice. In the bedroom were some sort of breakfast bars, a couple muffins, tea & coffee. The only fruit were 2 mandarins. Plates etc were in the bedroom so we sat there for breakfast. Felt like the owners didn’t want to actually meet any of their guests. Definitely not the “ 5 star” B& B vibe anticipated.

Only used it briefly one night before flight

Loved the location and the ambience! The included breakfast needs an upgrade from an old, dry, plastic wrapped muffin, an orange and a small yogurt. Way better to go Next door for amazing scones, or down the street to the 3rd Ave Cafe for a great breakfast.

Friendly staff. Easy check out

The place exceeded our expectations !

Victorian style not for everyone- but well done

It’s a quaint home but overall I didn’t enjoy the breakfast in the room experience. Location is convenient. Place is clean. The portable AC unit is a bit noisy for me personally. Bathroom is large but mainly taken up by big tub. Shower is tight.

Very nice place and everything was great. Will definitely be coming back

Great experience. Homey and clean

Perfect stay, again!

Very pleased with all aspects of this quaint Inn. Many little extras such sherry, snacks, included continental breakfast. Very clean and unique. Great location.

Fantastic Location and excellent facilities. Love it!

Beautiful property

Very nice setting and ambiance. Planes taking off is a minor distraction

What a gem! Beautiful, old fashioned and charming - a break from the normal sleek, ultra-modern hotels. Front desk staff were lovely and we appreciated having breakfast in the room due to an early departure

Great location and friendly staff.

Very nice place. Host was very attentive. I loved the large tub

Good location Comfortable bed with a well-appointed 'old charm' bedroom

The continental breakfast was barely adequate. Cereal provided, but no milk unless you used the mini cartons provided for coffee, and that was only enough for 1 cereal bowl, not 2 Hand soap provided for the sink, but no shower gel It would have been nice if the guest supplies had included a bedtime hot chocolate and biscuit.

Breakfast in the room was OK. A good locally baked muffin and sufficent other items.

No dislikes of any type

Old house, elegant period furnishings, welcome Sherry. Well appointed room, nice stay. Would go back!

The Beacon Inn continues to be our favourite place to stay whenever we visit Sidney & Victoria. It is beautifully decorated with antiques and tasteful Victorian decor. It’s on a quiet street that is close to the main Beacon Ave & the ocean walkway. The light breakfast that is provided in one’s room may also be supplemented by other treats in the lounge. The main level sitting & tea areas are also a bonus & the late afternoon complimentary sherry is a nice treat. The staff have limited hours & are always friendly and helpful. It’s also nice to have the keypad front door lock to come & go at any time.

Location and building very nice.

Breakfast was very poor for the 5 star rating and room seemed cluttered.

Cozy, convenient, well appointed and a great bathtub!

This property would be good for retired guests. It is clean and comfortable, but there is nothing around it that is interesting. There are some cute cafe's nearby and he waterfront is not far, but the area seems to be predominantly retirees.

The property needs a facelift. Somewhat old and dark. Huge tub is a waste of space. The breakfast - don't even bother. Frozen grocery store muffins delivered to your door the night before in a dollar store plastic caddy. Sad when there are so many lovely bakeries and cafes close by. And the cereal dispensers in the hallway are just....odd.

So beautiful and nothing was too much trouble

Great vibe

Very well appointed Nice breakfast box All amenities one could ask for

The inn is beautiful with unique rooms. It is also in a location filled with shops and restaurants and even a beautiful oceanfront boardwalk. The staff is helpful and very accommodating

This is a quaint, Victorian Inn. It's a very comfortable place to stay. The room was clean, beautifully decorated and offered a spacious bathroom, cozy sitting area and comfortable bed. The staff was helpful and friendly. The continental breakfast was delivered the night before, so we could enjoy it before our early morning departure. The location is great for easy walking access around Sidney We would absolutely stay here again!

Quaint and clean.

Stairs a little hard to manage with suitcases. Continental breakfast spread out in different floors.

The room was charming and a good size with a great soaker tub in the ensuite bathroom. Good location for walking to the waterfront, shops, and restaurants. Easy after-hours access and parking in the back.

If you aren't good with stairs, this isn't the place for you. It's a 3 story walk up. We didn't mind this, but some may not be able to manage this (with luggage).

The location is close to everything in Sidney, and the staff was very accommodating when we asked to drop off our luggage. Complementary madelines and coffee in the dining room, sherry in the evening, and a breakfast basket delivered to the room. Highly recommended.

Everything! Brian was exceedingly hospitable - snacks, tea and coffee set up to enjoy all the time, complimentary sherry in the evening. I arrived before check-in time and he let me stash my bag while I explored Sidney. Very comfy bed and room with all the amenities. Nice soaker tub at the end of a hectic day. Delicious breakfast. Just a beautiful place to stay.

Not the fault of the Beacon Inn, but the taxi service could not guarantee an early morning reservation. It all worked out, but a more certain taxi or shuttle would be helpful.

Thank You for A Lovely Holiday

A quaint inn, on a quiet street walkable to the Main Street conveniences

Beacon Inn is very conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Sydney and the wharf. The building is attractive and has character. Room included a fireplace, 4-poster bed and oversized tub. Only suggestion is that the breakfast included be served in the very nice downstairs sitting room rather than in room. Adding a European style coffee machine would be amazing too.

It has a great feel about it and the staff were very courteous and friendly. The location is perfect for walking about to explore the quaint town of Sidney by the Sea.

Good variety

Beautiful small boutique hotel in the heart of the city. Room was large with a comfortable bed, attached bathroom and fireplace. Breakfast was put in a small fridge in my room for the next morning. I found the front desk situation odd though. No one at the desk before 10 am or after 8 pm. Tried calling at 9:30 am to ask how to check out but no one answered. Guests are responsible for making sure the front door was locked when desk person not there, slightly discomforting.

The rooms were rather small and crowded. There was not a table in the room to eat breakfast.

It was lovely. Booked last minute and it was a great choice. So so comfy and the after hours check in and out was painless and quick. We will be back!

Very spacious and elegant rooms, plus in good central location.

We’ve stayed here many times over the years, but really noticed this time that the mattress seems quite worn out & lumpy, plus the pillows were pretty much flat as pancakes - time to upgrade? Unfortunately the ‘breakfast’ is rather sparse too compared to other places like this. Perhaps bring back the hot breakfast you used to have??

The bed was very comfortable and we liked that thy up grade our room to a little bigger room. It was nice and clean. The staff is friendly.

They don't have sun block out curtains. The breakfast was not what was advertised on the internet.

Old world charm. Very clean. Nice included breakfast. Close walk to oceanfront. Appreciated that staff checked in with us to prepare for our late arrival.

Drive from airport included an annoying set of roundabouts. Not the fault of the property but not fun at night for the first time.

Good location, close to downtown Sidney. Everything is within walking distance. Great Chinese restaurant across the street. Our room (Saturna) was a bit cramped and had the most uncomfortable bed.

Met my needs

Nice property. Short walk to dining and waterfront.

Our favourite place in Sidney!

Nice little boutique inn

The property was fine. The experience was terrible.A marital dispute all night in an adjacent room. Uncomfortable. No response from management.

This is our favourite place for a staycation. We come here at least once a year. The rooms are beautiful and the staff excellent. The continental breakfast they deliver to your room is more than we expected.

The only thing we weren’t thrilled about is the small parking lot for guests as we drive a truck

Location is perfect for closeness to waterfront walkways, main street and restaurants. We have been here numerous times. A great little getaway from the city. A lovely chariming little Inn.

Short notice, snowed in at airport. All good there

Breakfast wasn't much more than a bun and the orange juice in the refrigerator wasn't replenished.

Breakfast could have been better

Awesome place Great place

The room

If we can't have a full sit down breakfast, it is wonderful to have it delivered to our room the evening before. Koodoos for that

We thought we were going to be on the main floor (sometimes knee problems), but when we arrived he said 3rd (no elevator) but we were place on 2nd floor and not too bad at all...actually probably nicer to have been up one floor and facing the street instead of parking lot. Bringing a van though the very narrow side driveway was sketchy.

The Beacon is a very nice place to stay and the location is perfect. The only "issues not issues" we had was that the mattress was getting worn drooping in the middle and it was filled with extra bedding on the top to compensate for the dip in the center and unfortunately making the bed high centered and I fell out of the bed twice. The shampoo was watered down, half filled and a bit old I say due to the smell and there is no bar soap. I know what everyone is thinking. Who doesn't bring their own grooming product and you're right but this is one time I forgot thought I could use Beacons. The only other concern we had was the poor lighting at night in the parking area. There simply isn't any. I don't think I would feel safe if I wasn't with my husband.

Extremely clean and quite 💙

Clean, homey, charming.

Could hear neighbors in adjacent room and the housekeeping vacuuming above.

I have been traveling for a month with much of it in Europe. Beacon Inn was the best of the trip and I will be sure to stay again next time I am going to be in Sidney.

Beautifully decorated, extremely clean hotel. They have thought of everything to make your stay perfect. Will definitely return!

Comfortable and convenient.

Lovely suites, well decorated amd comfortable. A lovely glass of sherry and cookies or chocolate for Happy Hour. Conveniently located in Sidney.

Lovely old English style boutique hotel, beautiful foyer, breakfast room and my suite (named Orcas Island) was quaintly decorated and very comfortable. Brian was on the desk for checkin and he was most pleasant. Sidney is a lovely walkable sea-side town with lots of choices for eating and shopping.

We love the location the Inn is walking distance of just about everything in Sidney. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. Breakfast is more than adequate and, you a glass of sherry in the evening.

very clean, nice people.

Nice room.

Location was great! Easy walking distance to Sidney and all it holds from quaint, tasty restaurants , shops and promenade. Inn itself was very clean and we felt very welcomed by a friendly staff person .

had a musty smell. stayed one night only.

Rooms are very nice and the whole place has an old world charm. We were very surprised when a basket of muffins, cheese and yogurt was brought to our room for the following mornings breakfast before we turned in, as well as an invite to have a glass of brandy downstairs. It was very quiet too!

There are stairs so I would recommend anyone with heavy luggage and mobility problems (fortunately I don’t have any!) to reserve a main floor room. Other than that - all good!

Very nice

An excellent Inn with impeccable service. We enjoyed our stay and loved the Sherry at 5:00. An extra lovely touch. Our room was very comfortable and loved the decor. We would certainly enjoy another stay in beautiful Sidney BC

Nice B&B-type inn in an older/historical building. More of a couple's place, I suppose, but I ended up there due to a delayed flight, and it was pleasant. Snacks and coffee and tea were on hand and a light breakfast was also provided.

Well appointed, comfortable and relaxed environment. They go the extra mile for your comfort.

No elevator

What a beautiful facility! I had a lovely stay in this well appointed B&B. They were so kind and accommodating. It’s a no fuss no muss environment providing all the comforts of home. So many added details to make your stay more comfortable. Definitely worth checking this one out.

Staff are welcoming and very friendly. Like staying at Gramma's old home. Loved my room - comfortable, clean and quiet. Come and go like being at home. Main floor is inviting and cozy. Short walk to the ocean and a great walking path along the shore. Very close to the airport and highway to visit the rest of the Island. Sidney is a wonderful, coastal community!

Great location and lovely inn!

Comfortable. Great location just park and walk to shopping and restaurants. Rooms large and bedding good. Maybe new pillows? Continental breakfast a decent starter for the day. Keurig machine great!!