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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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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Free daily continental breakfast
Pool
Free daily continental breakfast
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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tomorrow

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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
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
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
(43 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Victoria Butterfly Gardens - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Port Sidney Marina - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Butchart Gardens - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Elk Lake - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪RnR Diner - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Spinnakers On The Fly - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

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, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

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

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

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Quality Inn Waddling Dog Saanichton
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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 at Quality Inn Waddling Dog?

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 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Panorama Recreation Centre and within 6 mi (10 km) of British Columbia Aviation Museum and Iroquois Park. Mary Winspear Centre and Victoria Butterfly Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Quality Inn Waddling Dog Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint inn, friendly staff, good value.
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

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Wijesooriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great ambience, staff is friendly, good breakfast that rotates and at a very convenient place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 5 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

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó el hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and close tovthe airport, nice soacious rooms, welcoming, nice bathroom, breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to several areas I wanted to see
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff, good breakfast options, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and large, bed was comfortable and they offered a good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Very clean rooms, friendly staff, and an excellent pub on the premises. We had fish and chips there for dinner this evening and it was delicious and very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great! We ate excellent food at Pub on premises.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome from staff at the front desk got our stay off to a wonderful start.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Waddling Dog. Loads of character and old English charm. Great onsite pub. Lovely breakfast available in the library. Conveniently located close to ferries, Butchart Gardens, and (my favourite) the Saanich Fair!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but well maintained and quaint
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel in a convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are updated and beds are very comfortable. Breakfast was very good. The building itself being Tudor style looks very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Etta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cozy older hotel that was clean, quiet and comfortable. The wing back chairs were a treat to sit in, as most hotels have uncomfortable cheap seating in the room if there is any at all. I felt the price was a bit much, but it was close to Buchart Gardens where we were headed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saira

This was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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