Following a decade-long, meticulous propertywide renovation and restoration project, the Rosemead House on Vancouver Island in British Columbia fully reopened in early October as a boutique hotel with a restaurant, spa, and on-site event spaces for gatherings. The property is an Edwardian-style estate located in the Saxe Point neighborhood of Esquimalt, just west of downtown Victoria. Originally built in 1906 as a private residence, the home was designed by Samuel Maclure, a well-known Canadian architect. Rosemead House is now managed by real-estate company Aragon Properties based in Vancouver.
“Rosemead House is a celebration of storytelling, place, heritage, and the [antique] collections that fill each room,” says Lenny Moy, owner of Aragon Properties, in a prepared statement. “We set out to create an experience that feels like entering the pages of a well-traveled novel: immersive, refined, and truly without compare in British Columbia.”
The property features 28 guest rooms, with 13 extended-stay suites expected to be added later this year, as well as 2,500 square feet of meeting and event space. Throughout the entire house are hand-selected antiques sourced from estate auctions across the United Kingdom. The on-site restaurant, Janevca Kitchen & Lounge, serves up dishes with regionally sourced ingredients—notable menu items include British Columbia oysters, Acquerello risotto, and smoked fish croquettes, among others. Janevca accommodates groups in its two private dining spaces: The Granite Room for up to 12 attendees and The Savoy Room for up to 48.
“From the moment guests arrive, our goal is to offer something unexpected—something personal,” says Uwe Walter, general manager of Rosemead House. “We want each stay to feel like an unfolding story, rooted in hospitality, character, and curiosity. There is no place quite like Rosemead House, and we’re thrilled to welcome the world to experience it.”
