I stayed 2 nights while working in Colwood. Once again I was not disappointed. The lobby, the hallways and my room was 5star maintained. The front desk staff was very efficient. I will return in March for a 3 night trip. "5 STARS" more

This is a newish motor hotel located in a distant suburb right beside the highway. For visitors driving in from the ferry terminal at Swartz Bay, the hotel is easy to spot just before its exit at Royal Oak. There is ample parking around and under the hotel. While it is close to the highway, traffic noise is not a... more

I stayed at the Howard Johnson on Elk Lake Drive recently and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The restaurant was fabulous, exceeded our expectations. Staff were VERY helpful and courteous. They recently received the Hero's of Hospitality Award from Howard Johnson Canada and earned it....What a memorable stay. Rooms were very clean. Outdoor heated pool was convenient. So worth staying here... more

My sister and I stayed in this hotel for three nights. It was mid-week and in the off season. I am fifty years old. In my entire life I have never stayed in any hotel which was a incredibly out of control and noisy. There were people screaming in the halls until well past midnight on all three of the... more

This hotel is great, the restaurant is awesome, and the hotel rooms are beautuiful. There is a great heated pool, facing the south/west, so the sun is shining on the pool all day, until the beautiful sunset over the mountains. There is free parking. I have stayed downtown before, and had to pay $20 for parking, this hotel, is only... more

The staff was extremely helpful and courteous and we were given a great corporate rate as we were having a business meeting in the hotel the next day. The cleanliness was good except for behind the night stands and the pullout couch. Needed some serious vacuuming! It looked like it had never been moved and vacuumed around in 5 years.... more