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Swartz Bay Farm

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A short walk from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, Swartz Bay Farm has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | WiFi (free)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Suite | WiFi (free)

King Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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WiFi (free)

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 209 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Vineyard View

  • Vineyard view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Sidney is home to Swartz Bay Farm. Mary Winspear Centre and Sidney Museum and Archives are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Sidney Centre and Salt Spring Island Cheese. Butchart Gardens and Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop are also worth visiting. Visit our Sidney travel guide
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2070 Lands End Road, North Saanich, Sidney, BC, V8L 3x9

What's nearby

  • Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Canoe Cove Marina
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Horth Hill Regional Park
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Port Sidney Marina
    7 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lands End Cafe
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Maple Palace 2.0
    5 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    5 min drive
  • Charles Dickens Pub
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • Limited housekeeping (for a fee)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM

Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: CAD 15 per stay

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
Long-term renters welcome

Frequently asked questions

Is Swartz Bay Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swartz Bay Farm?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Swartz Bay Farm?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Swartz Bay Farm located?

Situated in Sidney, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Canoe Cove Marina and Gulf Islands National Park Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Swartz Bay Farm Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 188 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved this little gem!

Pretty spot, lovely old house, extremely charming and helpful hosts.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room with large bathroom. Amazing bed plus linen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
really close to the ferry, buses and restos. very quiet. No tv so we had little to do after 9pm except go to bed. the farm around was neat with deers closeby. Buses to go downtown victoria or butchart gardens were very close to the B&B. Would stay there again. Joe the owner was very courteous and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Fred

Liked: Staff & service
The host joe was very friendly and accommodating. Just know however, that you do not get fresh linens each day. When asked they were brought right up. We liked being away from Victoria and very quiet night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Gord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joe is a very good guy:) He was very accommodating to some changes to my plans.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bed was comfortable and bathroom large and roomy however new windows required as unable to open any window - all been painted shut except one which was missing ... no glass! Whole property was run down and needed money spendng on it. Breakfast was poor and breakfast table had dog hairs over it. In the property's favour, it was very close to the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its just a nice place . It could do with a TV in the lounge room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed and pillows are comfortable. Joe (host) is friendly and helpful. Perfect for a stay to be foot passenger to ferries - about 15 minute walk. Nice pub about the same distance away. Continental breakfast in morning. Best tasting blackberry berries growing wild. We really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location for quick access to Swartz Bay Ferry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Netter und günstiger Stop wenn man auf dem Weg vom Festland nach Victoria ist. Im Wesentlichen alles OK. Eine Tasse Kaffee und Muffins gab es morgens gratis, ansonsten muss man alles im PKW mit haben. In Laufweite gibt es eigentlich nichts außer der Fähre. Insofern sehr ruhig bis auf hupende LKW, die auf / oder von der Fähre wollen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay exactly what we needed and staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The overall feeling of the old farmhouse. And the huge room and bathroom. Was so lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Terry&Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second year that we’ve stayed here for several nights each year. This B&B is excellent value in a unique setting. Good location close to town, a marina, and the Swartz Bay ferry terminal. Very clean and comfortable rooms. The host Joe is excellent to deal with. We look forward to future stays at the Farm!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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4/10 Poor

Pierre-Yves

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Je ne recommande pas!

Tres jolie maison, pleine de potentiel mais tres peu entretenue. Le proprio a un chien qui vit dans la cuisine. Il y a des poils partout. La maison est sale et le lit de la chambre 3 est tres inconfortable. Joe est tres gentil et serviable mais ... La maison est tout pres du Ferry ce qui est fort pratique.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a farm location by the ferry terminal, but quiet and with very spacious and comfortable rooms. Great bed, pillows and washroom which made a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you are catching a ferry, so close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A piece of tranquility

My Mom and I stayed at this lovely place and were in awe!.....this was one of the highlights of her stay with me....we had such a beautiful room!!....awesome view and just so many more assets to this place, which we were unable to explore all, due to only staying for 1 day/night. So much beautiful energy to absorb at this BnB....Joe was such a wonderful and kind man who offered services during our stay...his dog Lulu had so much love to share : ) The main reason for our choosing this BnB was the closeness to the ferries and airport....and once we arrived, we then were more excited when we seen the room, as well as to find that there was an awesome restaurant, pretty much right next door!....for me, it felt nice not to have to travel into town for supper : ) I can't say enough about this place....and my Mom just loved it as well as I ..... Next time I will come back for no reason other than to spend more time to enjoy all the amenities this beautiful place has to offer....and to go back to the Stonehouse restaurant that Joe told us about!! Thanks again Joe and Lulu, Val and Helen : )
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was well kept and the host Joe was very friendly and helpful. The Stonehouse Pub down the street was great also, good menu and food was bomb. Would definitely stay there again and would recommend for anyone viewing this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Swartz Bay Farm

Very nice room with King bed and whirlpool tub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Lovely room overlooking the Swaryz Bay ferries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property management was friendly and informative and helpful. The room was appropriate and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner was very friendly. We had problem getting into our room because the cleaning staff put a wrong key on our door. The exterior was a typical farmhouse but the room was newly renovated .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient, comfy stop for ferry travellers

I stayed overnight on my way to a camping trip. Short bus ride to stores & restaurants, easy walk to the ferries. Joe was friendly and helpful, the farm was surprisingly peaceful so close to the ferries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to check in late but the proprietor was very accommodating and responsive. He also anticipated our needs and did everything to make for an enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Farm setting was nice. No kleenex or comfortable chair in room. No little "extras" that would make a return trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019