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Starting Point Family House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near University of Victoria

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Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Restaurant
Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Located in Saanich East, this welcoming property offers a comfortable retreat for families and groups. Guests enjoy the outdoor terrace, laundry facilities, and reliable in-room WiFi. The smoke-free reception hall is perfect for socializing or planning the day's adventures.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Desk
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Desk
Located on the ground floor
  • 98 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Desk
Located on the ground floor
  • 11 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4392 Torquay Dr, Victoria, BC, V8N 3L2

What's nearby

  • University of Victoria - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Royal Jubilee Hospital - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Victoria Harbour - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Township Coffee Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Monkey Tree Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Starting Point Family House

Guesthouse near University of Victoria
Starting Point Family House provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Starting Point Family House include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans, limited housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CAD 50.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Starting Point Family House Guesthouse Victoria
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Starting Point Family House V
Starting Point Family House Victoria
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Starting Point Family House Guesthouse Victoria

Frequently asked questions

Is Starting Point Family House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Starting Point Family House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Starting Point Family House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Starting Point Family House?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Starting Point Family House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of CAD 50.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Starting Point Family House located?

Located in Saanich East, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Lambrick Park and Mount Douglas Park. University of Victoria and Cedar Hill Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Starting Point Family House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

PHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

GREAT!I WILL BE BACK NEXT TIME
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

DilipBose, Youbou, BC.

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, clean quiet & comfortable.The location & area is very good. Close to parks & rec centre. Also, there is ample parking. The host is a kind & helpful gentleman, made sure I was comfortable. I have to say, it is one of the best places I've stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortment, parking available, but TV seems no signal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
干净整洁并且房东每天会打扫卫生，是一位很好的人，同时能在旅行中给予很多帮助。
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice price, very clean and free parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a hotel, but private 4 bedroom home. “Shared facilities” including bathroom. Clean and reasonable however
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Mike, Nanaimo

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
In the listing it said the house had A/C. The main living area had A/C (sort of) but the bedrooms did not. The area is was experiencing a heat wave so I booked the room because it listed A/C. Disappointed with that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

M, Courtenay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately the bathroom was not clean. For the price it was a bit of a disappointment
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adequate for our needs and price range

Booking was easy and photos true to facts. Booked at last minute without knowing what we were going to do on the island. Not too far from bus stops and with more research would have been ideal for various landmarks etc. Initial problems contacting owner as I didn't have full internet access and limited language, A phone call from the ferry terminal proved unsuccessful. Fortunately email details were available at the house so we gained entry eventually. Lovely layout, comfortable lounges and nice kitchen area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

eom, SEOUL Korea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were unable to check in due to the owner was arriving too late. we had to find other hotel and we lost too much time for going and back. the bad mood at the early stage of the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

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