Environmental Policy

The Magnolia Hotel & Spa is committed to sustainability, incorporating responsible practices into every aspect of its operations.

Mission

Award-winning and boutique in style, The Magnolia Hotel & Spa is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service in a setting of timeless luxury. A locally-owned business, the team supports both Victoria’s vibrant community and Vancouver Island’s tourism industry, with sustainability at the heart of every endeavor.

Building on its long-standing accreditation with Green Key, the hotel achieved Biosphere Certification in March 2024, prestigious recognition awarded to businesses that demonstrate a sustained commitment to sustainable practices and continue to evolve in their efforts.

The Magnolia Hotel & Spa team invites guests to explore the page below to learn how sustainability efforts are being implemented and how these practices enhance the guest experience.

Sustainability Within the Hotel’s Walls

The hotel management and employees are dedicated to minimizing its environmental footprint and operating with sustainability at the forefront.

Responsibly manage the environmental impacts of the business
Reduce energy and water consumption through efficiency and best practices

Installed a new HVAC energy-efficient model, replacing the previous system, and reducing the hotel’s carbon footprint by 76%
Regular reviews of energy use and consumption to determine areas of improvement
Guests are encouraged to support these efforts by re-using their linens and towels

Minimize waste and pollution

Guests and employees have access to house-bottled, filtered water, reducing single use bottled water
Six electric vehicle parking spots have charging stations to encourage electric vehicle travel
Responsibly recycling of Nespresso pods

Comply with all applicable environmental regulations
Responsible disposal of batteries and electronic waste
Environmental factors are always considered in purchasing decisions
The Courtney Room fosters partnerships with local farmers, food and beverage suppliers to ensure its environmental footprint stays as local as possible
The Courtney Room offers metal straws for guests to reduce the use of plastic
Engage guests in reducing their own environmental impact

Guests may decline housekeeping services or choose to re-use linens
Guests at Magnolia Hotel & Spa have an opportunity to discover the surrounding areas on foot or bicycles (offered complimentary at the hotel) by following the hotel’s series of Curated Trail maps
The hotel team is ready to recommend sustainable tourism operators and local eateries

Community Commitments

Building a strong community requires collective effort. Both within the property and beyond, the hotel team actively seeks opportunities to engage staff and foster a sense of connection and spirit throughout the community.

Established tools and guidelines to ensure a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Support charitable causes

Participate regularly in the BC Hospitality Foundation Victoria Golf Tournament
Donate room nights to the following causes and more:

YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Victoria Hospitals Foundation
Yes! Shef Gala by WORTH Association
Annual UNICEF Water for Life Gala
Victoria Hospice – Fashion for Compassion
Canadian Cancer Society Daffi
BC Hospitality Foundation

Support local communities in need through the donation of gently used linens and toiletries to locally based charities
Employees are encouraged to live active, healthy lifestyles

Employees are encouraged to participate in the annual Times Colonist 10K
The hotel plans regular team-building activities within the local community
Employees are encouraged to bike, walk or run to work

For more information about The Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s Environmental Policy and Community Commitments, please contact:

Bill Lewis
General Manager
GM@Magnoliahotel.com