Currently staying in a disgusting shit hole. avoid! I am so upset that we have to stay here…read moretonight...the room smells musty, the carpet is absolutely filthy, there are so many things I hate about this room...I could go on and on. I can't wait to check out in the morning. The bottom line is that you do NOT get what is marketed on their website. If I could rate zero stars, I would.

Stayed here for a night. Not unhappy that it was only for 1 night. The place is a bit dated. The…read morefurnishings are a bit worn. Even the view of the Saanich inlet that is the main draw on the promotional material, is kind of meh. Yes, it's a nice view. It's interesting that the soaking tub as depicted on the website and brochures are what is supposed to be the living room, not in the bathroom. But the view also, if you look from the tub or standing next to the large view window, includes some construction material and detritus/garbage below the lodge that you can also see. That took some of the awe out of the view. I could deal with the worn condition of the room and furnishings. The room was clean, the furniture didn't break if you sat on it. The fridge worked. The shower and toilet worked. What was annoying was that you had a really hard time reaching someone if you needed something. There is an "office". I must have been lucky when I checked in. There was a young lady in the office, which was packed with all sorts of papers, cleaning supplies, etc, almost like a hoarder's place. I checked in and got my key to the room. I unpacked and then had a question. So I walked back to the office. No one there. Called the number listed. No answer, it's a cell phone and the voicemail is full or not set up. Same thing when I wanted to check out. Wasn't sure about the check out process. Again, no one there. Tried to call the phone number listed. Got the same result and finally after waiting a while, a human voice. Got some instructions how to check out and left. It was frustrating. I just got the feeling that the owners or managers who ran the place were not very invested actually dealing with the guests or running the place professionally.

Excellent dock support with warm, friendly staff. The resort is lovely and it's near Butchart…read moreGardens. We were pleasantly surprised by the free showers, hot tub and heated pool. Really nice stop. I took one star off for the aging, rickety docks with small cleats. It's time for a dock upgrade. All else was great!

Clean rooms, lovely views. Great staff. Love the boat transfer to/from butchart gardens ($20…read morep/p). Great store "Spruce" across the street. Nice pub. Arbutis room great food. Rooms comfortable, loved the fire place. Nice hot tub and pool area. Comfortable bed. Would stay again!

We made a plan to be here 4 nights on Salt island and started off with a marvelous dinner in the…read moremanor house. With a fantastic view into the harbor we knew the evening would be great. And the staff and food prep did not disappoint! Started out with lobster bisque (with a good amount of lobster) and a dozen snails (chef slipped a couple extra!) in a marvelous garlic butter and Parmesan sprinkled over all. Then for entree we enjoyed a wonderfully prepared Herb Crusted Wild Pacific Red Snapper With Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Basil Pesto. I enjoyed the Pan-Seared Nova Scotia Deep Sea Scallops on a fresh bed of lettuce mix and greens. So definitely a restaurant to try but you'll want to plan staying a night or more given they are on an island off the Vancouver island! Rooms are great also with some placed in cabins with views making you feel like you're in a tree house amongst the pines. Of particular notes, each morning different fresh baked muffins mysteriously appeared outside the suite door . But definitely the breakfast each day was amazing.

What a wonderful place! Beautiful grounds, comfortable and unique rooms, amazing service and food…read more Spent a wonderful weekend, will definitely be back.

This hotel was very clean and modern. The staff was super friendly. We had a large deck with lounge…read morechairs off of our room, which overlooked the harbour and it was so relaxing. The only downside was when we went to make coffee in our room, all that was there was flavoured coffee, which we aren't into. Otherwise everything else was perfect. I would definitely want to stay here again.

On the occasion of our Dad's 90th birthday celebration, Kelly, Maggie and the stellar team at the…read moreHarbour House really went above and beyond to make sure our family and friends had the ideal venue, fabulous food and amazing cake to mark this special day:-) Kudos and thank you Team Harbour House! -Ian & Lindsay Tarasoff

(Delayed posting - this is regarding a trip in February 2022.)…read more While we didn't stay at the inn, four of us went for both a meal, and (on a different day) massages. We have been here before (for the spa - restaurant was closed during COVID, when we were last there), and were thus return customers for the spa, and first-timers for the restaurant. The meal was really good; definitely good value for money (though it wasn't cheap). If you have vegetarians (like my spouse) in the crowd, the "hippie/draft dodging" history of Galiano Island means you have some pretty great options. LOVED the soup! Everyone left full, and happy. As for the massages, we all agreed they were simply TERRIFIC! Notably, Linda (who was my masseuse) gave me the best massage I have received. (I am sufficiently spoiled to have had a few...) Seriously, will plan my next trip around Linda's availability.

We had the opportunity to visit this island over a weekend. The inn is in walking distance from the…read moreferry so no need to bring the car over. You can hire a car from the inn for half or full day. The inn has everything you need to feel at home with the extra beautiful view and complete quiet surroundings. Hot tub, sauna and massages available. Beautiful rose garden to sit in. Plenty of walks and parks.

Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites. July 2026…read more Very nice accommodations clean and well taken care of. A little dated but everything works as it is supposed to. The staff is all wonderful happy to help us with anything we asked for. Location is nice there are many restaurants & pubs nearby. All in all a great place to visit. Sidney Canada is a fun little town as well. The farmers market in the summer on Thursday is a hoot as well...

Wonderful location in Sidney. All the employees were friendly with smiles on their faces. They are…read morebicyclist friendly. They were very helpful with storing our bike boxes for several days before our check in. And when we couldn't find transportation to the airport, the staff actually arranged to take us. Truly above and beyond. This was my first trip to Canada and its experiences and people like this that makes me appreciate this beautiful country. Thanks again Dennis.

It has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and is a great place to slow down and enjoy the area. Between…read morethe waterfront views, comfortable room, convenient location, and genuinely kind staff, we had a very pleasant stay and would definitely recommend it

The location is wonderful. The service is pretty weird…read more The guy at the front desk played loud weird music to the point where it was difficult to carry on a conversation. The appliances are dated. Fridge freezes your drinks. Old electric stove. If location is consideration, it's great spot. If service is important, I'd go to a more mainstream spot.

Lola's was amazing, one of the best meals we have had in some time. The seafood was fresh and…read morelocal and Phillipines inspired flavours were all new to us and fantastic. Vibe is formal but relaxed, views are great. Couldn't recommend Lolas more!

(get ready, this is a long one)…read more After a few very different stays at Bodega, I can honestly say that it's one of my absolute favourite places in the world. In.the.world. The staff not only take an unfathomable amount of pride in their work, but are friendly, professional, and entirely accommodating of just about any reasonable request. One of their star employees, Dave, has always made me feel as though I am not just a guest, but am visiting my second home. And I imagine that I'm not alone when I say that after the first visit and meeting with the owners, Jesse and Chris, that I felt as though I'd gained two new best friends. Talented, whip smart, and cool, they are the perfect proprietors of such a place. Island life can be tricky, teetering between too hippie and too stuffy, but they've found a real balance by being themselves, and the property at Bodega reflects this. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen in each of the seven cabins, this is not what I'd consider roughing it by any stretch of the imagination. A classic log cabin inside and out, the modern touches are what make it cool. Plush leather couches, filament bulb lamps, Pendleton blankets, reclaimed Douglas Fir tables--the could-be twee aspect of cabin life is exonerated by sensible design. There's even a flat screen TV in each cabin with a small library of movies in the main lodge to choose from, but I wouldn't bother--there's so much to see and do at or nearby Bodega Ridge. Spectacular meadows, forests, and wildflowers surrounding the property, Bodega is positioned so that it's almost always bright and sunny. The staggeringly beautiful trails along the ridge offer one of the best views of the gulf islands, and the ocean is close enough to walk to in a matter of minutes. Also, bonus: the weirdly infamous Stoneworld (as seen here: http://www.hellobc.com/british-columbia/blog/january-2011/stoneworld-on-galiano-island.aspx) is a worthy stop on the way to a serious magical forest hike. Free wifi throughout the property, an amazing main lodge that can accommodate up to 70 dinner guests, and wonderfully knowledgeable proprietors who will have a recommendation for just about anything--all a quick boat ride from Vancouver. I don't know that I have the words to describe just how amazing Bodega Ridge is. Bringing the city to the island, staying rustic and real, this place has it all. **of note: Bodega is located about a 40 minute drive, or a few leisurely hours by bike from the ferry. Arrive prepared.