Holiday House Motel

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of the forest, and a wooden floor.
Executive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Sea View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes
A hotel with a sign reading "Spice Hut" on the exterior, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a variety of flowering plants.
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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540 ESPLANADE, Ladysmith, BC, V9G1A6
  • Place, Ladysmith Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Transfer Beach Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ladysmith Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Business Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Sea View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sea view
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ladysmith

Ladysmith Museum is within a 5-minute walk of Holiday House Motel while other popular sites like Transfer Beach Park are within a 15-minute stroll. This 14-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like balconies, sitting areas, and refrigerators.

What's nearby

  • Ladysmith Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Transfer Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Frank Jameson Community Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ladysmith Little Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ladysmith Marina - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Old Town Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. There's free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace, a picnic area, and a garden.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport Frette Italian sheets and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include balconies or patios, sitting areas, and refrigerators. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (CAD 10 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck 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 elevator
  • 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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

You need to know

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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday House Motel?

Holiday House Motel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday House Motel?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday House Motel on Jul 5, 2026 start from $152, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see around Holiday House Motel?

This motel is located in Ladysmith, just steps from LMS Community Marina and Ladysmith Museum, and within a short walk of Transfer Beach Park. You'll also find Frank Jameson Community Centre and Antiques Post Office Mall less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Holiday House Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Extended parking is available for CAD 10 per day. Wheelchair-accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Holiday House Motel?

Spa services at the motel include massages.

Does Holiday House Motel include a casino?

No, Holiday House Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday House Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Holiday House Motel good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this motel, including a deep soaking bathtub and premium bedding in each guestroom, and some feature sea view.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday House Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday House Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Holiday House Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Holiday House Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Holiday House Motel for a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday House Motel?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Holiday House Motel?

The closest major airport to Holiday House Motel is Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is 5.8 mi away (8 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is located 14.3 mi away (20-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Holiday House Motel?

Yes, every guestroom at Holiday House Motel comes with a balcony/patio and some offer sea views.

Holiday House Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 273 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Katherine

The property was great for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were clean. Staff was very welcoming. Beds werent the comfiest but for the price it was acceptable. Would come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

The hotel was clean and close to amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Amenities
Very nice staff… quit great place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Staff & service
Its and old Motel. In a good location. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Decent hotel

Very clean, nice view from the top floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice older place, clean, very helpful front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joshawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the wonderful stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Maddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were super accommodating and made our stay great. The room was very clean and had a nice patio as well. I'd definitely recommend Holiday House and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Glenn

Basic motel, but nice people, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Staff & service
Loved the location, enjoyed being able to quickly access the beautiful downtown. The perfect spot to rest your head for a night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two night stay

We had a two night stay. Room was clean and roomy, close to restaurants. Owners very friendly and kind. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Location very remote, comfortable area of town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet with comfy beds and pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Bonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and parking easy. A beautiful views and very friendly. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Terri

Liked: Staff & service
It was expensive for the quality of the rooms. The staff was very nice and helpful,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay and would return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Geat sleep

Great water view clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcene

Very clean and convient location. Owners very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellant all the way around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a Sasquatch outside
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025