Quality Inn Waddling Dog

2.5 star property
Saanichton hotel with bar/lounge

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks - Quality Inn Waddling Dog (Saanichton)
Free daily continental breakfast - Quality Inn Waddling Dog (Saanichton)
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Located in the heart of Saanich, Quality Inn Waddling Dog offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a cozy bar, and an extensive library. Connect to WiFi in public areas or explore local attractions near this charming hotel. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • ATM/banking services
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$133 nightly
The total price is $150
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 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

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About the neighborhood

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2476 Mt. Newton Cross, Saanichton, BC, V8M2B8

What's nearby

  • Marigold Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saanichton Bay Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Newman Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Saanich Peninsula Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Heritage Acres - 1 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 6 min drive
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive
  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 70 min drive
  • Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base) - 96 min drive
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 123 min drive
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 127 min drive
  • Saturna Island, BC (YAJ-Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base) - 129 min drive
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 150 min drive
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 11.4 miles/18.4 km

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

At Quality Inn Waddling Dog, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Butchart Gardens and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free continental breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per night

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Quality Inn Waddling Dog offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Quality Inn Waddling Dog does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Quality Inn Waddling Dog?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Quality Inn Waddling Dog?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Quality Inn Waddling Dog?

You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Quality Inn Waddling Dog?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Elements Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

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Reviews

Quality Inn Waddling Dog Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, wonderful, excellent, and awesome with a solid to large variety of hot and cold options. (87 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant and pub served excellent food with a wide menu choice and reasonably priced options. (12 reviews)
  • The property has a fantastic pet area and is very pet friendly with welcoming staff and quiet environment. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Always like staying here. My family is divided between Sidney and Victoria so location is great! Perfect continental breakfast too.
Kim, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location when leaving early from airport or ferry terminal. Comfortable room, decent food in the pub served quite late, good free bfast.
Gregor, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and large, bed was comfortable and they offered a good breakfast!
sue, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet considering how close the building is to the highway. Very pet friendly, relaxing, great service, great breakfast
R. Milan, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient and close tovthe airport, nice soacious rooms, welcoming, nice bathroom, breakfast was excellent
Rhonda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean room, excellent attention to details. taxi was ordered by your staff and went off without a hitch
RANDAL, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Polite staff, good breakfast options, clean
Irene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Hotel is in a great location for travellers using Victoria airport, unfortunately that means some rooms are very loud due to proximity to the highway. The hotel itself is great - clean, modern, fairly decent breakfast and friendly staff.
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sidney stay

Great hotel. Very comfortable beds and a spacious room. Attached pub/restaurant very goid.
Bruce, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was incredibly friendly and the breakfast room was beautiful. Our room was quiet and cozy. I wish we could have stayed longer
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was superb! Highly recommend!
robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Maureen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and quiet.
Betty, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Safe place
Hassan, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay. For us, the location was perferct and the staff went above and beyond.
Dave, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly welcome from staff at the front desk got our stay off to a wonderful start.
Victoria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

After a long day of traveling., nce place to stay, pub located right next to hotel. Staff very friendly, breakfast had good selections
Ivette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old building, very clean, great breakfast options
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Teri Paige, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room, good service at the pub
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Waddling Dog is a very charming inn. The location is perfect- close to the airport and centrally located between Sidney and Victoria. The inn is clean, staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast provides a variety of hot & cold offerings. Food is very fresh. We would definitely stay at this location again.
Brenda, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great. It had a pub attached with good food. We liked the character of this hotel.
amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to airport, pub attached with great good. Comfy beds
serena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything are good and the staff are very welcoming and warm
Cheryrill, 1-night trip