ARS 2026 Convention Accommodations
The convention is now over – these pages will remain posted for reference until June 30, 2026.
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Questions? Email ARS2026@marsrhodos.ca
Accommodations for ARS 2026 Spring Convention
Qualicum Beach | Parksville | Cowichan Valley (Duncan) | Victoria
Qualicum Beach
All accommodations are less than 4 km from the QB Civic Centre.
Buena Vista By the Sea: Beach front, quaint (only a few rooms)
buenavistabythesea.com
1-250-752-6661
Reservations at Booking.com (after January 2026):
Casa Grande Inn: Beach Front
Casagrandeinn.com
1-250-752-4400
Crown Mansion Boutique Hotel: Luxury accommodations
crownmansion.com
1-250-752-5776
Qualicum Beach Inn: Ocean views
qualicumbeachinn.com
1-250-752-6914
Sand Pebbles Inn: Beach front
thesandpebbles.ca/en
1-250-752-6974
Seaview Beach Resort: Quaint heritage seaside cottages
seaviewbeachresort.com
1-250-752-6671
Shorewater Resort: Beach front, 2 night minimum
shorewaterresort.com
1-250-347-2992
Parksville
All accommodations are about a 15 min. (or less) drive from the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre.
Bayside Resort: Ocean Front
baysideresortparksville.com
reservations@baysideresortparksville.com
1-250-248-8333
Beach Acres: Forest and beach front cottages can accommodate four people.
beachacresresort.com
reservations@beacharesresort.com
1-800-663-7309
Beach Club: Luxury waterfront hotel
beachclubbc.com
Coast Parksville Hotel
coasthotels.com/coast-parksville-hotel
1-800-716-6199 (reservations)
1-250-248-2334
Hotel Feng (Best Western)
bit.ly/hotelfeng
1-250-248-2232
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel: Beach front
seaedge.com
1-800-667-3382
1-250-248-8377
Tide’s Inn: Beachside
tidesinn.ca
1-250-248-6171
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
tigh-na-mara.com
1-250-248-3244
(Best rates: book directly with Tigh-Na-Mara)
Cowichan Valley (Duncan)
For the pre-convention tours.
Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn
Best Western Duncan
(866) 994-6407
Cowichan Bay Inn on the Water
(866) 994-6407
Victoria
For the pre-convention tours.
Days Inn Victoria on the Harbour
Days Inn
1-800-329-7466
Days Inn on the Harbour, Victoria BC, 25 rooms arriving April 20, 2026 for 3 nights. The rate of $160.59 will remain available until 30 days prior to arrival at which point the block is released and any unreserved rooms will go back to general inventory at regular rates.
This is the booking link to obtain the special rate: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/victoria-british-columbia/days-inn-victoria-on-the-harbour/overview?checkInDate=04/20/2026&checkOutDate=04/23/2026&groupCode=042026VIC
To receive special convention rates when booking, say that you are with the Victoria Rhododendron Society, and quote Block Code 042026VIC.
Cancellation policy: 24 hours prior to arrival for individual reservations guaranteed with a credit card.
Hotel Grand Pacific
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, Canada
Hotel Grand Pacific
Toll Free: 1-800-663-7550
Direct: (250) 386-0450
Email: reserve@hotelgrandpacific.com
$285 CAD — Signature Standard Rooms
Arrival Date Mon April 20, 2026
Departure Date Thursday April 23, 2026
Cut Off date: Friday March 20th, 2026 — 30 days prior to arrival
Please note that the group rate will only be available until the cut-off date noted. Reservation requests received after this date are based on availability at the hotel’s best available rate.
Please contact the hotel directly to make room reservations. Room reservations will be accepted based on availability at time of booking. To qualify for the group rate, you MUST ask for the American Rhodo Society Conference rate, Block Code APR26RHODO
Victoria/City views. All guestrooms are based on availability at the time of booking. Rates are quoted in Canadian dollars, per room/per night, single/double occupancy plus applicable taxes of 17.16%.
PAYMENT: Individual guests are responsible for their own Room & Tax and all Incidental charges — including parking, prior to departure. CANCELLATION POLICY: Room reservations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to arrival without penalty. After that time a one-night room charge will be applied.