Great mushroom soup and nice staff make this the best place to stop for a bite to eat when you're…read moreventuring out on the malahat highway!

The only thing that kept us there was that spectacular view…read more The front of house staff seemed confused and disorganized. There didn't seem to be any direction from mgmt on who was a server and who was a hostess, they all seemed to do all the jobs, but poorly. No free refill on fountain pop. Rather than offer us another drink from the menu, they gave us a glass of water. Food came out bit by bit. We were told the halibut soup was very popular, but that could be because it kept coming up for hours after eating it :( Next time we want the view, we'll take a picnic basket to the lookout instead.

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.

The staff was so welcoming when we first arrived. Our room and view from the balcony was…read morepicturesque. The restaurant, both for breakfast and dinner was excellent. We loved our food & the servers were so nice. For breakfast we had the avocado toast and the oatmeal, both super tasty. For dinner, we had the short ribs & scallops which we completely finished. he would definitely recommend this place to anybody to stay in the area.

This is the best place to go if you are from Victoria and want to enjoy a nice drive too. Stunning…read moreviews and amazing menu. Very impressed by our server and will be returning soon to take our Frenchie on the patio for brunch!

We've stayed at many B&B's across the U.S. and Canada and this was the cleanest, most comfortable…read moreroom in which we've stayed. Not fancy, but comfortable and relaxing. While it is, post-COVID, technically just a "B" (not serving breakfast at this time), our host was attentive and gracious and offered to provide dishes and flatware to support the charcuterie dinner (Church & State winery created a custom takeout for us with no advanced notice.) we were having on the mini-patio in front of our room overlooking the bay (glassware and corkscrew already provided). As we enjoyed our meal we were treated to visits by humming birds and a young fawn and doe. Walking distance to Butchart Gardens and easy driving to several good dinner spots.

well if you have checked the reviews on trip advisor you will no doubt have second thoughts about…read morestaying in a motel that is regarded as being part of "that 70's show" on T.V. Well, yes the rooms are dated and the furnishing is like gramma's house but the value for what you pay is spectacular. Sure you could stay at the Malahat Mountain Inn with their $200/night charge and get IKEA furnishings and a tub beside a bank of windows that over-look the Finnlandson Arm. But really (and I've stayed there), too close to a noisy highway, have a bath and your rooms' humidity is unbearable and if it's foggy you have NO VIEW and your stuck on the top of a mountain. Deer Lodge is located beside the hamlet of Mill Bay, has a super market, liquer store, subway, A&W, McDonald's, Tim Hortons and other coffee shops and restaurant all located 1 minute drive or 5 min walk. Rooms are huge and equipped with Micro, fridge, fireplace and deck that looks out to the ocean. If you are looking for a place close to Brentwood College for son's/daughters events. Look no further ..this is the place ! We paid $94/night.

We had been guest of Deer Lodge for the last 4 years and I can't say enough of the place, its old…read morebut very clean, the room and suites are roomy and confy and the balcony looks straight at the ocean. As we visit Mill Bay every year for the Brentwood College Regatas, Deer Lodge is the ideal place, waking in the morning and watching the races from the balcony with our first cup of coffee. The prices are competitive and just a 2 minutes walk to town. The owners are very nice and responsive to customer needs. I am not so sure I wanted to write this review as I don't want to give away this gem, but in fairness they deserve all 5 stars and a couple more.

Best of the best. My night flight got canceled and so I ended up getting a 6AM flight the next…read moremorning and did not arrive at the hotel till 8AM, they held my reservation overnight and still let me check in and then granted me a late checkout at 1PM so at least I could get a few hours of sleep, which made the rest of my day possible.

This is a lovely hotel in a perfect location. Right by the water. Beautiful bright flowers decorate…read morethe area. The desk staff was welcoming and helpful. The rooms were clean, comfortable and quiet. We reserved two rooms, and both were great. My only suggestion is a more comfortable chair. I would have given this hotel a 5 star rating except is was a little expensive.

Incredible view, stellar location just a couple blocks from the ferry. The rooms are large and have…read moreeverything you need. The staff we encountered were phenomenal, such nice folks. There were a couple small problems but otherwise a fantastic stay.

We love it here. The staff is fabulous...so friendly and accommodating. They truly strive to make…read moreyou feel like family. The food is also fabulous. There are multiple "little touches" you don't find often that we appreciate every time...the gas fire pits outside steps away from the bar & restaurant where you can enjoy food/drink...the staff will even offer you blankets when it's cold out. Every floor has a convenience bar outside the elevator refreshed throughout the day with snacks & beverages. The rooms offer spacious bathrooms, large jetted tubs, a fridge and gas fireplace. The location is convenient as it's very close to the ferry (easy walk if you don't bring a car), restaurants and main drag. We are already talking about our next visit

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.

Waddling Dog Pub was a solid, friendly place to eat. The portions were generous, the food quality…read morewas good, and the atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. It was exactly the kind of easy pub meal we were hoping for.

This is a clean establishment. Some of the other places, especially across the street haver…read moreterrible reviews, so I was skeptical. Certainly a place I would stay at when back in the area and in need of a place to stay. The rooms are furnished, recently refreshed and the bathroom looks new. The linens seemed clean as one would hope! Breakfast, well, it's a gift with purchase and certainly not anything to write home about. While I understand some of these chain type hotel breakfasts can be the same, most will at least change it up and rotate. Every single day was the same thing. Don't get me wrong, I love me a waffle, but some variety would be appreciated.