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Reviews of Arbutus Inn 2 stars

2898 Douglas Street, V8T 4M9 Victoria, Canada

#38 of 44 hotels in Victoria

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Review score

Based on 742 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Great value and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would suggest updating the air-conditioning units. They are extremely loud. We were a little confused that there was no restocking or housekeeping over our multiple nights stay. It would have been nice to get our tea and coffees, milk and sugar restocked even if our beds were not remade.

    Location was great, easy to find our way downtown etc The front foyer was lovely and inviting. The hotel was clean and tidy. Rooms were a great size and comfortable beds. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Great motel.
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have no complaints.

    I was there for a medical surgery. It was nice and quiet. Appreciated that.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Lower Level Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was small

    Clean room, comfortable (firm) beds

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    All in all it was fine. We stayed 2 nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lower Level Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was slightly smaller than other places we have stayed. Our room was on the first floor, which was one floor down from the lobby/ground floor and there is no elevator.

    Check in was quick. The room was very clean. Was just as it appears in the photos.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevators. Space for shower too small.

    Friendly staff. Clean. Comfy and spaced room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Lower Level Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean room, good location and good price. friendly employees

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The quality of the shower pan was atrocious. It squeaked and bent when i stepped on it. I think a more universally understood shower system could have been used. I did not like that no stationary and pen were provided.

    The size of the bathroom and bedroom area was awesome. Everything seemed clean and tidy. I liked that parking was included.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money, clean, nice staff. Bring ear plugs for potentially noisy AC.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only objection is the noisy air conditioning unit I had to keep my room cool for the night. Opening the window lets street noise come in. A quieter AC would have made my room a hard-to-beat option for an unaffordable and conveniently-located one-night stay.

    It is an affordable, clean, well-located, and well-staffed facility.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    This property is very near to the legislative assembly building. The rooms are well maintained and affordable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Considering the budget price it was excellent.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It would be nice if there was a luggage rack to hold our bags. Room was very hot when we arrived. Air conditioner was covered with packing tape to disable it. We had to open a window and drape the heavy curtains over a chair to let air in and cool the room.

    It was quiet, clean and secure and the staff were friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small weird parking lot.

    Everything was very clean and in good repair. Beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    7.0
    Location was good, room was good, but not having someone come in and check garbages/towels wasn't
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If the rentals have been contained to their own lot and the street it would have been a lot better.

    The lot was part of the National car rental so half the time you couldn't find a parking spot as the rentals were all over the lot.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Good stay - would come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Lower Level Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights

    A little surprised they didn't do daily service to the room - just once every 3 days or so. This was ok - just would have liked to have been told what to expect.

    Very clean - seems to have been recently updated. Friendly folks at the front desk. Handy location relative to downtown Victoria.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    7.0
    no thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    parking

    price

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    7.0
    Facility is good and it is a quiet safe place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Front desk staff could be friendlier on check in I had to keep asking of everything was alright as he kept staring at my id and the computer. I gave him my name and he asked if I was glen. It took a really long time for check in

    It was a value for the money as we were only there one night. It has a nice big tub in the room with king bed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    8.0
    Excellant and will return and stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lower Level Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very friendly staff, exceptionally clean and very quiet

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant stay at Arbutus Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lower Level Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was too warm, especially on the first night, even when we turned off the heat. We had to turn on the air conditioning even though it was winter.

    The room and bathroom were clean and well taken care of, and the beds were comfortable with good quality linen. The staff were friendly and allowed us to check in early.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms feel a bit old, and slme of the bath stuff was also old and fragile.

    It was a great option in terms of value: price-location The place is near a bus stop that takes you to the downtown and also to the buchart gardens, and the Ferry terminal. The Staff was amazingly helpful and really nice.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Lower Level Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small stain on sheet

    Other than stain all was good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    9.0
    very affordable, good quality hotel, with excellent professional staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Lower Level Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    check-in earlier than 3pm.

    The staff were polite & helpful. the bed was very comfortable, and the room was clean, and nice bathroom

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Lower Level Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Soundproofing was not good — could hear the TV from the next room over all night

    Clean and comfortable for the price!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    Except of toilet rest was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lower Level Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smeĺl from toilet:s bowl.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    8.0
    Highly recommendable for the price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Saw one bug crawling on the floor as we were about to check out. Everything else was fine!

    Thoroughly cleaned! Everything worked perfectly from the fridge to the air conditioner.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    9.0
    Excellent hotel for visiting Victoria.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lower Level Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of space for opening his her baggage. But we managed that.

    The quietness and the comfort. And the kindness of staff members.

    Stayed in October 2023

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