Holiday House Motel

2.0 star property

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View | 2 bedrooms, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Executive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Sea View | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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540 ESPLANADE, Ladysmith, BC, V9G1A6
  • Ladysmith Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Transfer Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ladysmith Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Business Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Sea View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View

  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Holiday House Motel

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Ladysmith Museum
Along with express check-in, this motel has express check-out and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecues, a picnic area and camper van/bus/lorry parking are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday House Motel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath.

This Ladysmith motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at Holiday House Motel, you're just a quick walk from Ladysmith Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include multilingual staff and a terrace
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Ladysmith Museum and 7 minutes on foot from Transfer Beach Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Holiday House Motel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Holiday House Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ladysmith motel.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (CAD 10 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Extended parking fee: CAD 10.00 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

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Holiday House Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 233 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to great dining coffee locations nice room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daman

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Basic motel, but nice people, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

bill

It’s good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older motel. The interior has been updated somewhat. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The check in lady was exceptional. Very pleasant and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Amenities
Very nice staff… quit great place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason, Cold Lake

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It was decent place to stay and the highway wasn’t too loud. Would stay again because of decent price but not my top pick
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nelson

Travelled with partner
The motel was clean but dated, the staff was friendly but seldom there, very casual, like the key is under the mat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Corey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Location very remote, comfortable area of town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice people. Great pub next door. A USB plug would be nice to have in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was good for the most part, just off highway so lots of traffic noise
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

Motel was dated but adequate for my intended purpose. It was noisy as it is right beside the Trans Canada, and the garbage truck made its rounds at 6:00am. There is not much soundproofing, but is walking distance to most amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely family run business, clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly greeting. Allowed an early check in which we greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the wonderful stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean, lots of pillows, coffee maker, A little cold at night, extra blankets supplied Comfy beds, fridge . Overall we liked it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcene

Very clean and convient location. Owners very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

REBECA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely comfortable beds. Very nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old school motel. It was clean and convenient to the airport. Staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025