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Quality Inn Waddling Dog

2.5 star property
Hotel in Saanichton with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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The Quality Inn Waddling Dog in central Saanich offers continental breakfast, a cozy bar, and an extensive library. Travelers appreciate the helpful staff, convenient location, and WiFi in public areas, making it easy to plan nearby adventures.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2476 Mt. Newton Cross, Saanichton, BC, V8M2B8

What's nearby

  • Marigold Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Saanichton Bay Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newman Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Saanich Peninsula Hospital - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Heritage Acres - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Spot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪RnR Diner - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn Waddling Dog

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a library, and a bar at Quality Inn Waddling Dog. Free WiFi in public areas and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Quality Inn Waddling Dog feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Waddling Dog
Quality Inn Waddling Dog Saanichton
Quality Waddling Dog
Quality Waddling Dog Saanichton
Waddling Dog
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Quality Inn Waddling Dog Hotel Saanichton

Frequently asked questions

Is Quality Inn Waddling Dog pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Waddling Dog?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Quality Inn Waddling Dog?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quality Inn Waddling Dog located?

Situated in Saanichton, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Saanich Peninsula Hospital and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Panorama Recreation Centre. Mary Winspear Centre and Victoria Butterfly Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Quality Inn Waddling Dog Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, staff were great, great place to stay while on a work trip
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed close to airport convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joydeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Was a well kept, clean, spacious very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always delightful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very personable staff, small hotel, would use it again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, awesome staff, conveniently located, love the pub. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the staff are always friendly and the rooms and nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very homey feel-across from seaside walking path-friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Breakfast was ok Room was excellent clean and spacious Staff was professional and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cayce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. Staff was helpful and polite. The continental breakfast was awesome. Large variety of items, and a nice, cozy atmosphere. Room was clean and stocked with everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and well kept hotel, clean and quiet. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old inn located close to Butchart Gardens and the ferry to Vancouver. Loved dinners at the friendly pub downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary breakfast was good. Adjoining pub was reasonably priced snd meals were big
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Always like staying here. My family is divided between Sidney and Victoria so location is great! Perfect continental breakfast too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint inn, friendly staff, good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Returning guest, love the location and ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient location between Sidney and Victoria. Comfortable room, pleasant staff, and the food in tge pub was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Waddling Dog is a very well maintained facility and it was a pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique accommodation with a great breakfast in a lovely library setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean with a great pub in the same building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and polite. Room was clean and bright. Only negative I felt was the bed, I found the bed uncomfortable. The pub in the hotel has great food with great service as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stay. Close to airport. Quiet. Friendly staff. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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