Quality Inn Waddling Dog

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Saanichton hotel

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Free daily continental breakfast
Pool
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2476 Mt. Newton Cross, Saanichton, BC, V8M2B8
  • Place, Butchart Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Saanichton

In Saanichton .At this Saanichton hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Panorama Recreation Centre and 6 miles (10 km) of British Columbia Aviation Museum. Iroquois Park and Mary Winspear Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Saanichton Bay Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Victoria Butterfly Gardens - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Butchart Gardens - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Elk Lake - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Quality Inn Waddling Dog

Enjoy the free parking at this Saanichton hotel
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Quality Inn Waddling Dog also features a library, coffee/tea in a common area, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This Saanichton hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Library
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Quality Inn Waddling Dog offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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: CAD 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Quality Inn Waddling Dog Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 704 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1020 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

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was superb! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Irene, San Francisco

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

10/10 Excellent

Stefani

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

YOU WANT TO STAY HERE!!!

OMG this place is the REAL DEAL! You have to stay here when you come to Victoria!! The place is super clean, great food offered in the morning, close to dining options and a gas station. The dog motif was top notch as was all of the staff. Upon checking in, the gentleman at counter explained the pub connected to the restaurant and how part was family friendly! We were given adjoining rooms per our request. Rooms were so clean and bright, great bathrooms and wonderful beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and kind. Highly recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Golda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. It had a pub attached with good food. We liked the character of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While on vacation with another couple we shared a room at the Waddling Dog. The Inn was easy to find, the beds were very comfortable and we all slept very well. The Inn was very quiet and the breakfast was very good. Next time we decide to visit the Butchert Gardens, I will book our rooms at the Waddling Dog again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms better than expected
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t like waiting for an hour over check in time to get our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to airport, pub attached with great good. Comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. No smells. Very good breakfast. Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the family ownership vibe. Feels like our second home. Super quiet…even when rooms are full.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra, Gilbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and large room. Breakfast was good—not a lot of choices but good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Olena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanmay, Surrey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

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

happy to stay at the Dog

Hotel is charming - nothing super fancy - but clean, friendly and easy to access with very friendly staff. Breakfast was good, pub is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel and would recommend to anyone coming to this end of the island. Although 30 minutes from Victoria, it’s well worth it. Staff were friendly, breakfast was great, rooms were updated but still kept the original hotel charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Fantastic!

10/10! Quaint, clean, above average breakfast, all good! Book it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

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