Quality Inn Waddling Dog

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Quality Inn
8.6 (784 reviews)
2476 Mt. Newton Cross Roads , Saanichton , CA
+1 250-652-1146

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Very clean property
Comfortable beds and good sleep quality
Convenient location for airport/ferry/attractions
On-site pub/restaurant and pleasant breakfast/library area
Good breakfast variety and plentiful options
Unique/vintage decor
Cons:
Immediate vicinity near gas stations/fast food/highway and can be noisy
Some suites have very small bathrooms
Isolated issues with breakfast items (e.g., poor sausages)
Minor in-room issues reported (no creamers in room, some found pillows too firm)

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Consistently praised as very clean across many reviews; guests frequently noted impressive cleanliness throughout the property.
Service
8.6
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, kind and helpful; guests mentioned easy check-in, good pre-stay communication and welcoming bartenders.
Location
8.2
Convenient for airport, ferry and attractions like Butchart Gardens and Victoria; several notes that the immediate vicinity (near gas stations/highway) is uninspiring and can be noisy.
Room Quality
8.8
Beds and room comfort praised frequently (comfortable beds, some rooms spacious); a few guests noted small bathrooms in some suites.
Amenities
8.8
Well-regarded on-site pub/restaurant, breakfast buffet, coffee pods in rooms, toiletries and a pleasant library/breakfast area; amenities are a notable positive.
Value for Money
8.5
Several guests called the hotel affordable or good value, especially given included breakfast and proximity to transit/airport.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast widely praised (good variety, excellent/very good by many); pub and restaurant also positively reviewed, though isolated complaints about sausage quality and missing creamers were reported.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall very positive stays noted (e.g., '10 out of 10', 'excellent'); guests enjoyed the atmosphere and comfort with only minor issues (noise, small bathrooms) reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:08

Property Description

Charming Hotel on Vancouver Island

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions: The Quality Inn Waddling Dog in Saanichton offers easy access to local attractions like the Royal London Wax Museum and Butchart Gardens, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the area.

Abundance of Amenities: Enjoy complimentary hot breakfast, free coffee, and pet-friendly accommodations at this hotel. The antique-style furnishings and old English atmosphere add to the charm of the rooms, providing a cozy and inviting stay for guests.

Business-Friendly Services: Business travelers will appreciate access to copy and fax services, as well as meeting facilities for up to 100 people. Whether for work or leisure, this hotel caters to the needs of all guests.

Book your stay at Quality Inn Waddling Dog for a delightful experience on Vancouver Island!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: YVR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 784 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Paul • couple • ca
10
10 out of 10
Pros:

Very warm and welcoming atmosphere inside the hotel as well as out.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • ca
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Walter • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

We liked how it was tastefully updated! And very clean. Beds were comfortable!

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Jessica S. • family_with_children • ca
9
Pros:

The staff were friendly, kind and helpful. The breakfast had a decent amount of variety, and well made/presented.

Cons:

How small the bathrooms were in the suite. Not totally their fault, it was just small.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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JORGE • couple • pe
8
Pros:

Habitación grande, limpia, personal muy amable, ubicación perfecta para nosotros.

Cons:

El desayuno buffet un tanto básico y se repetia igual todos los dias, podrian variar un poquito a diario para los que nos quedamos mas de un dia

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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william • solo_traveller • ca
10
it was perfect for my trip
Pros:

very good

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Janis • family_with_children • ca
8
Pros:

Very clean, very friendly

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Waltraud • family_with_children • at
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Tina • solo_traveller • si
9
Very good stay
Pros:

It was a bit quirky but nice, comfortable and clean

Cons:

The accommodation sits between a gas station, a fast food restaurant, and a highway, so the immediate viccinity is not very inspiring.. but it is close to the airport and the facility itself is good!

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Judy • couple • ca
8
Good location and reasonable price.
Pros:

Convenient location for heading up island the next day. Breakfast was included and was good - the usual kind of included breakfast.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • family_with_children • de
7
Pros:

Es gibt einen angeschlossenen Pub

Cons:

Das Hotel liegt an einer Straßenkreuzung neben 2 Tankstellen

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Noemie • family_with_children • fr
9
Excellent
Pros:

Le charme anglais de l'hôtel et du pub au rez de chaussée est dépaysant ! Les chambres sont très spacieuses et confortables. Le petit déjeuner est également très bien doté et délicieux.

Cons:

Rien du tout

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Erika • couple • ca
9
Affordable, good location, clean & comfortable. Love the bassets
Pros:

Close to airport, unique decor, good breakfast, lots of coffee pods in room, comfortable beds.

Cons:

All good

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • us
10
Easy to find, clean and comfy
Pros:

Loved the vintage feel of the property 😊 Sunset from the pub was beautiful, beds were comfy. Convenient toiletries and a nice breakfast buffet

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Gail • solo_traveller • ca
10
Awesome stay
Pros:

Close to the airport, beds were comfy, the food at the restaurant was yummy and the bartender was so friendly. I traveled solo and felt very welcomed there. Loved the atmosphere in the library area where free breakfast was served. There was a large selection for breakfast and quite good.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • ca
8
It was OK, not much to rave about but quite decent for us and our dog.
Pros:

Simple but decent breakfast. We had a good room, we liked the pub. It was close to Butchart Gardens, good road access for travel.

Cons:

The weather

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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BRADLEY • couple • us
1
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • ca
8
Worked perfectly for a pre airport stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Good value

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee