Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa

Hotels
8.6 (250 reviews)
134 Madrona Drive , Galiano , ca

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Excellent service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Some negative remarks regarding unclean cookware and stained towels.
Service
9.26
Generally positive feedback on service, with some issues due to front desk unavailability.
Location
9.3
Consistently praised for being in a beautiful, accessible location.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms were comfortable but some had issues with cleanliness and maintenance.
Amenities
8.28
Mixed reviews on amenities; some were enjoyable, others needed improvement.
Value for Money
8.74
Decent value, though some guests felt certain aspects were lacking.
Food and Beverage
8.29
Food quality was praised, but breakfast options were limited.
Overall Experience
8.86
Overall positive experience with beautiful surroundings despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:32

Property Description

Luxurious Oceanfront Inn & Spa on Galiano Island

Spa & Outdoor Adventures: Indulge in the full spa with yoga facilities and outdoor equipment rentals for biking and kayaking.

Elegant Rooms: Enjoy modern rooms with a wood burning fireplace, spa bath, and flat screen TV. Free Wi-Fi and a fridge are included for your convenience.

Dining Experience: Delight in wood-fired pizza and seasonal dinner specials on the oceanside patio. Explore the fine dining restaurant with an impressive wine and local beer selection.

Experience the ultimate blend of relaxation and adventure at the Inn and Spa on Galiano Island. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note, a fee will be charged for cancelations or no-shows unless the room can be resold.

Please note that pets are only allowed in pet friendly rooms. Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed and a pet fee of $75 per stay is applicable to all pet friendly rooms.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 250 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Ingrid couple ca
9
Amazing Villas!
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Allison couple ca
8
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple ca
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Bryan couple us
9
Lovely setting, large units
Pros:

We stayed in a 'villa', which was actually just the downstairs of a condo-type building. But it was very nice, and didn't really hear the neighbors. The 'villa' units all face the bay/beach, so it was very pleasant to sit and look at or listen to the ocean sounds (though no screen on the sliding glass door). The unit was very large, with large living-room and kitchen, with separate bedroom. Kitchen was pretty well equipped, though we didn't really do any cooking. Bed was large and comfortable.

Cons:

Breakfast is a basket you pick up the night before or after 9 am; it was plenty of food, but not that appetizing, with only an apple for fruit, a small oats/nuts mix, a bran muffin. We picked up pastries at the bakery down the street the second morning.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Anna couple ca
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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anthony solo_traveller ca
4
Wonderful location, nice facilities, but fix the breakfast.
Pros:

The location on the waterfront is beautiful and ver conveniant to ferries and the bakery. The gardens are very nice, though the room entrances are rough. We gad a number of repairs to be done on checkin ( screen door off, screen on fireplace broken, toilet seat broken) but all of these were repaired kindly and efficiently. The whilrpool tub (outdoor!) was fun, though not huge.

Cons:

The "continental breakfast" supplied was horrible! The muffin would do better as a fishing weight (no flavour but molasses and sooo heavy) the granola was stale - I wouldn't feed it to my horse, even the berry sauce tasted like a cleaning agent. After tasting we returned all of it. Fortunately there is a wonderful bakery just a 5 mjnute walk.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller ca
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Stephen Xiao Fang couple ca
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Roland couple de
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller ca
8
Lovely spot with fully equipped condos on the water.
Pros:

Spacious suite in prime location looking over the water. Full kitchen and bbq. Very comfortable bed.
Staff assisted us when we asked. Nice that he breakfast basket can be picked up the night before.

Cons:

We arrived after 5 and there was an envelope left for us. Unfortunately, the ferry from Victoria gets in later than 5 so I am guessing after 5 check in is not uncommon. (expect the limited front desk hours are a cost saving measure. ). A couple of problems with this - you need to “ request” housecoats, they are not left in the suite as expected. No firewood that night. No breakfast basket for the morning. Had to collect it at 9 from the front desk. I wish we would have known all this before arriving.
Overall this is a lovely spot and we will come again, just before 5!

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Emilie family_with_children ca
9
we had a great and relaxing day
Pros:

view, hydro tub, kitchen amenities, moka coffee, free breakfast package, very friendly staff, privacy, location, hot tub in the common area

Cons:

no automatic refills of moka coffee packages in the villas, no extra trash bags and compostable bags for the kitchen garbage

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Dinner was great. Views.

Cons:

Breakfast was okay. Repetition.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Felicity couple ca
8
Loved the convenience to the ferry, bookstore and cafe!
Cons:

We would have liked to have breakfast in the hotel that was not a basket to be picked up at the front desk. Also, while we understand that in June, you may not want to have either the pizza restaurant or the restaurant open on Mondays or Tuesdays, this was a disadvantage to us.

The limited menu on Sunday with very big portions was not something that was okay for me, but I comment highly the waitperson who found a solution for me - salad and shrimp as the main course. Well done.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Don family_with_children ca
6
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Daniel family_with_children ca
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Diane couple ca
8
Pros:

View was amazing, Breakfast was included and was a great start to the day. The on-site spa was wonderful.

Cons:

The hotel restaurants weren't open when we were there.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
9
Weekend break to the Spa
Pros:

Excellent view, friendly staff and good food.

Cons:

No real gripes

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller ca
8
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Zuzana couple ca
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Janeen couple nz
7
Just a little bit of upkeep would reflect the price better.
Pros:

Good location. Easy to get to.

Cons:

Broken hot tub. Broken shower. Tv not working but fixed by maintenance. Easy stuff to get right. The place is starting to get a little bit tired.

Be prepared ti carry your luggage quite a way.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee