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Axel's take: 8.0/10

A practical, good-value base if you don't need to stay downtown. a no-frills 3-star hotel in Saanich, north of downtown Victoria, scored for what it is.

Red Lion is a no-frills 3-star in Saanich that makes a strong case for spending less outside downtown Victoria. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and helpful staff, while Booking.com also scores cleanliness and service well. Free parking, microwaves and fridges make it practical, and kitchenette rooms are useful for longer stays. We'd choose it for straightforward comfort rather than character.

The trade-off is location: shopping and transit are handy, but harbour sightseeing generally means a drive or bus ride. Guest feedback describes an older property with some compact rooms, so don't expect spacious, polished surroundings throughout. The outdoor pool operates only in summer and is closed for the current season; fitness access is through a nearby gym, not an on-site facility. We'd skip it for a walk-everywhere Victoria getaway.

  • Best for: budget-conscious travelers with a car; longer stays in kitchenette rooms; shopping and transit access

  • Watch out for: outside the downtown sightseeing core; some compact rooms and older interiors; summer-only outdoor pool

  • Location: Near Uptown shopping and the Galloping Goose Trail; use a car or bus for harbour sightseeing.

  • Rooms: Standard rooms have microwaves and fridges; kitchenette options add flexibility, but room sizes vary.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength in recent Expedia feedback, supported by Booking.com's cleanliness rating.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful reception is one of the clearest positives across guest sources.

  • Amenities: Chinese restaurant, sports lounge, guest laundry, seasonal pool and complimentary nearby gym access.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking and Wi-Fi are free; the pool normally opens from late May to early September.

Axel's opinion of Red Lion Inn and Suites, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

About Red Lion Inn and Suites

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 3366 Douglas St, Saanich
  • Amenities: ATM, Computer, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoking areas, Smoke-free property, Heating, Ticket assistance, Non-smoking rooms, Fridge, Family room
  • Check-in from: 15:30:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00:00
  • City page: Hotels in Victoria, British Columbia

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Red Lion Inn and Suites

3-star hotel · 3366 Douglas St, Saanich

Check-in from 15:30:00 · Check-out by 11:00:00

ATM · Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Ticket assistance · Non-smoking rooms · Fridge · Family room

Hotels in Victoria, British Columbia

Axel's take

a no-frills 3-star hotel in Saanich, north of downtown Victoria

8.0/10

A practical, good-value base if you don't need to stay downtown.

Red Lion is a no-frills 3-star in Saanich that makes a strong case for spending less outside downtown Victoria. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and helpful staff, while Booking.com also scores cleanliness and service well. Free parking, microwaves and fridges make it practical, and kitchenette rooms are useful for longer stays. We'd choose it for straightforward comfort rather than character.

The trade-off is location: shopping and transit are handy, but harbour sightseeing generally means a drive or bus ride. Guest feedback describes an older property with some compact rooms, so don't expect spacious, polished surroundings throughout. The outdoor pool operates only in summer and is closed for the current season; fitness access is through a nearby gym, not an on-site facility. We'd skip it for a walk-everywhere Victoria getaway.

Best for

  • budget-conscious travelers with a car
  • longer stays in kitchenette rooms
  • shopping and transit access

Watch out for

  • outside the downtown sightseeing core
  • some compact rooms and older interiors
  • summer-only outdoor pool
Location
Near Uptown shopping and the Galloping Goose Trail; use a car or bus for harbour sightseeing.
Rooms
Standard rooms have microwaves and fridges; kitchenette options add flexibility, but room sizes vary.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength in recent Expedia feedback, supported by Booking.com's cleanliness rating.
Service
Friendly, helpful reception is one of the clearest positives across guest sources.
Amenities
Chinese restaurant, sports lounge, guest laundry, seasonal pool and complimentary nearby gym access.
Fees and surprises
Parking and Wi-Fi are free; the pool normally opens from late May to early September.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

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