Stay at Malahat Bungalows Motel offering 1-2 bedroom cottages with free Wi-Fi, parking, and pet-friendly comfort near Malahat Lookout and provincial parks.
Guests appreciate the clean, well-maintained bungalows set in a peaceful, wooded environment. The motel offers reliable Wi-Fi and ample parking, making it a practical choice for travelers seeking budget-friendly accommodations near scenic attractions.
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Malahat Bungalows Motel offers simple one- and two-bedroom cottages nestled in a wooded area along the Trans-Canada Highway. These unfussy accommodations provide complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking, making them suitable for travelers looking for a quiet, basic stay surrounded by evergreen trees. The smoke-free property welcomes both pets and families, although amenities such as a restaurant, fitness center, and pool are not available on site.
The cottages are noted for their cleanliness and spacious bathrooms, with guests appreciating the comfortable beds and functional layouts. While the setting is somewhat off the beaten path and accessed via a secondary highway loop, its proximity to outdoor attractions like Malahat Lookout and Spectacle Lake Provincial Park adds appeal for nature enthusiasts. The location is convenient for visitors traveling between Victoria and other destinations, with Victoria International Airport about 42 minutes away by car.
Nearby activities include visits to The Butchart Gardens and the Malahat Skywalk, both highly rated for their scenic and botanical offerings, as well as hiking opportunities in Goldstream Provincial Park. Some guests mention that the motel is not modern but emphasize the value and quiet environment it provides compared to pricier options in Victoria. Overall, the property suits visitors seeking straightforward, affordable lodging in a natural setting without extra frills.
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Amazing little cabins quiet and very well set up all together and very clean. Great area little atmosphere very Homelike and area all together worth the trip and a good place to stay.
20 minutes from Victoria cost $135.00 instead of the $300.00 in Victoria. Lovely Japanese couple. Your own little bungalow, super clean and quite very nice. Internet was fast and reliable. Shower was big, hot clean.
It's an "off the beaten track" sort of location. Yes, it's technically beside a highway. But if you are coming from Victoria, you have to go past it, exit 1.5 km away, do a loop and head south, then exit again. Then don't let google fool you....what may look like the entrance to the place is an RV park, same brand. You need to go past that to get to the bungalows. The room itself was decent, clean. The TV is an old model flat screen...so you can't connect your phone to it. You're stuck with old fashioned cable channels...no streaming. Free wifi though...so you can stream on your own devices. Some less than ideal things: The coffee is horrible, tasteless. And for some reason one of the provided coffee cups had debris or maybe a small cocoon at the bottom? Like old stock maybe. So check the cups before putting something in it. The bathroom is ok, lots of hooks for clothes, etc, the shower is a bit old and took a while to get just the right temperature. But hey, it's much cheaper than hotels closer to Victoria. And if you're looking to go to the Skywalk, this is very near!
This place is great. Perfect size for the two of us. When we checked in the gentleman was nice and check in was an easy process. Drove to our bungalow, which was super cute, and got settled in. The bathroom was not a small thing that you had to strategically move around in (good size). The bed was very comfortable and the sheets were nice and clean and felt great as well. There was a fridge with a freezer in the room as well All in all I highly recommend this place.
What a gem of a find. Nestled in the trees with extremely comfortable beds. Worth the drive alone if you are looking for more reasonably priced accommodations. Numerous highway pullouts on the way to and from to enjoy for free too. I booked this last minute not wanting to pay prices around the airport or downtown. Very glad I did.
Super nice couple They are so kind to accept us for last minuite booking The rooms are clean rate 5 ambiance rate 5 super quite and calm Price is fair RECOMENDABLE
We were staying here recently on our cycling trip. Yes, the establishment is not what one would call modern and up to recent trends . Rooms are two sizes for the most part and the smaller ones are small. However ..don't let this keep you away. The rooms are very clean. And yes WiFi is the norm now, but the signal you get is fast and strong. If you want to prepare something little to eat in your room you can do that too. The area is really well taken care of and it's clean and enjoyable. The owners are a delight. Easy to talk to and super helpful. All in all, this is a long way to say we'll definitely come back. And I recommend this establishment to anyone who is travelling through this area.
Awesome little cabins, half the price of everything else in the area. Travelling from the airport to Tofino, and really glad we found this place. Old but clean, perfect for a quick stop after a long travel day.
Set along the Trans-Canada Highway, this down-to-earth collection of cottages amid evergreen trees is 4 km from the Malahat Lookout and the Spectacle Lake Provincial Park.
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