Best Hotels in Canada 2026: Two B.C. Stays Make the Top 10
Best Hotels in Canada 2026 revealed by Condé Nast Traveller. Two Victoria B.C. hotels made the top 10, and 13 of Western Canada's top 15 are in B.C.
RUKAIYA KADIWAL 
Best Hotels in Canada 2026 include two luxury stays in Victoria, B.C. Condé Nast Traveller revealed the winners this week. The results come from the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026.
Almost 800,000 votes were cast this year. Two B.C. hotels landed in the national top 10. The official results are available on the Condé Nast Traveller website.
Oak Bay Beach Hotel Takes Third Among the Best Hotels in Canada 2026
The Oak Bay Beach Hotel placed third in the country. It sits along the shores of Victoria’s Oak Bay. The property blends old world charm with a modern style.
Guests can enjoy relaxing spa days and oceanfront views. Fine food and cloud like beds add to the stay. Condé Nast Traveller noted that Canada’s luxury hotels make cozy bases in winter, with roaring fires and snowy towns nearby.
Magnolia Hotel and Spa Also Ranks Among the Best Hotels in Canada 2026
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa came in at number seven. It is a boutique hotel known for quiet luxury. Its spa, restaurant and cocktail lounge have all earned praise.
The kitchen focuses on Pacific Northwest cuisine. Vancouver Island ingredients take centre stage. The hotel is also steps from the Inner Harbour, the Legislature and the city’s shopping and dining districts.
Victoria also took the title of the world’s best small city in the same awards. It beat several exotic destinations to claim the top spot.
Best Hotels in Western Canada Are Dominated by B.C.
B.C. hotels swept the best hotels in Western Canada list. Thirteen of the top 15 are in the province. Here is how the ranking looks:
- 1. Rosewood Hotel Georgia
- 2. The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
- 3. Fairmont Empress
- 4. The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
- 6. The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
- 7. Oak Bay Beach Hotel
- 8. Wedgewood Hotel and Spa
- 9. The Josie Hotel, Autograph Collection
- 11. Fairmont Pacific Rim
- 12. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
- 13. Opus Vancouver
- 14. Loden Hotel
- 15. Granville Island Hotel
This is the 39th annual Condé Nast Traveller ranking. For more on the hotel industry, read the latest hospitality news from HCP.
