Welcome to the Clarion Collection Sea View, a Victoria hotel near the University of Victoria Surrounded by a 500-acre rainforest and marine park, the Clarion Collection Sea View offers a chalet-style hotel with an abundance of modern luxuries. This Victoria hotel boasts unsurpassed panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Haro Strait, the San Juan Islands and majestic snow-capped Mount Baker. The hotel provides easy access to Butchart Gardens, the Royal BC Museum and Craigdarroch Castle. Downtown Victoria and the University of Victoria are both just minutes away. Mount Douglas Park provides a place for visitors to take a leisurely stroll along the shores of Cordova Bay, or enjoy an invigorating hike on one of the park's many trails. Shopping is abundant at the nearby University Heights Shopping Centre, offering a variety of stores and services. Numerous restaurants and cocktail lounges can be found in the surrounding area. Guests are provided many amenities, including free continental breakfast, free coffee and free weekday newspaper. An exercise room and sauna are available on the premises. Business travelers will welcome additional convenience like access to copy and fax services, and meeting rooms capable of accommodating up to 50 people for most events and business functions.