Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Extended parking incurs a fee of CAD 10.00 per day.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of CAD 25 per pet, which may vary based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The property is centrally located in Ladysmith, just a 4-minute walk from Ladysmith Museum and a 7-minute walk from Transfer Beach Park. It is also 1.5 miles from Ladysmith Marina and Ladysmith Little Theatre.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Holiday House Motel

What guests think

At Holiday House Motel, travelers describe a clean, older roadside property with friendly owners, comfortable beds, walkable access to downtown and water views, alongside recurring drawbacks like highway noise, dated rooms, and inconsistent heating or air-conditioning.

Many guests praise the welcoming service and consistent room cleanliness. Amenities can be sparse, with occasional gaps like no hairdryer, no ice, or unattended reception, and several reviewers felt the price was high for the quality. Overall, expect a straightforward, clean stay in an older property.

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Facilities

Facilities are simple: on-site parking is available, several rooms have balconies or patios with water views, and multiple guests noted there is no ice machine.

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Bonny

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were clean and parking easy. A beautiful views and very friendly. Would stay again

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Maureen

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It was fine for what we needed, a safe place to sleep, as we were out and about every day. Excellent free parking, owners very accomodating, providing extra coffee, shampoos, toilet paper etc when we asked. I loved having the seaview balcony to sit on with my coffee Pillows were too soft for me, otherwise bed was comfortable. Just a small average fairly priced motel, would probably stay again when Im in town

8

janice

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful view of the harbour. Highway noise but with the sliding doors closed no noise was heard. Nice clean, crisp high thread count cotton sheets and cozy comforter. Had a great sleep. Great location to enjoy all that Ladysmith offers.

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Johanna

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was lovely and bed was very comfy. There's enough highway noise that the balcony wasn't very useable. Also, the listing says there is laundry but there is not - it's just a laundromat down the street that's mostly broken.

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Betty

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Super clean but very dated. Odd that the staff (owners) were away and reception locked up at check in time 4pm. Walking distance to all the shopping and restaurants in Ladysmith. Great water view from the balcony.

6

Nadja

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great toilet paper, kitchen, decently form and comfortable bed. Tons of snow in the parking lot, only space for a few cars. Could hardly park safely and had to do a 10 point turn to get out.

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Carol

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The only drawback was lack of ice machine. But staff brought ice to the room.

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Nicole

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Negative. It’s right next to the trans-Canada. There was no hairdryer. Staff was not available other than for check-in. We were on our own 10 minutes after check-in. No ice available and no staff on phone, reception door locked at 5:00 pm. This room cost almost $200 for a clean bed and room and nothing else. Lady Smith is a lovely little town.

10

Maddie

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

8

Thomas

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean, lots of pillows, coffee maker, A little cold at night, extra blankets supplied Comfy beds, fridge . Overall we liked it

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point, with many reviews calling rooms very clean or spotless. A few guests reported dirty or cluttered areas and noticeable wear.

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Doug

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotlessly clean. Building dated, but location was great for our purpose. Lots of great dining options within an easy walk

10

Elizabeth

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean and close to amenities.

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Bonny

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were clean and parking easy. A beautiful views and very friendly. Would stay again

10

Haley

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a cute place! Very clean. Small A/C made the room temperature bearable, but could've been cooler in this heatwave. Staff were very helpful and welcoming. I would happily stay here again.

10

Alan

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Very friendly staff at desk.

4

Sandra

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property and room were very dirty and run down. The room had a wall air conditioner in the far corner of the second room so it didn’t cool off the whole place. There was clutter outside the room and outside the building. The deck chairs were so dirty we used chairs from inside the room to sit outside.

10

Joseph

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An older motel. The interior has been updated somewhat. Clean.

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PHAM

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible place to stay, dirty, old, noisy, no AC and the manager attitudes suck. Do yourself a favor and sleep in your car

10

Maddie

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

8

Tracy

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a two night stay. Room was clean and roomy, close to restaurants. Owners very friendly and kind. Would stay again.

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Rooms

Rooms are older and basic but generally comfortable, with many mentioning good beds and balconies with ocean or harbour views. Recurring issues include highway noise and inconsistent heating or air-conditioning, and some rooms lack small extras like a hairdryer.

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Marc

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A/C not very good

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Anne

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable bed and good shower. Clean but older unit.

6

douglas

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The owners work very hard to maintain this old property. The rooms are very clean but starting to show the age Very close to shopping and Transfer Beach and restaurants

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janice

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful view of the harbour. Highway noise but with the sliding doors closed no noise was heard. Nice clean, crisp high thread count cotton sheets and cozy comforter. Had a great sleep. Great location to enjoy all that Ladysmith offers.

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Laraine

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were happy with the basics, comfy bed, good shower, and room was clean. It just lacked a few amenities one normally expects i.e. hair dryer, iron, luggage stand. Room just needs a little updating, but it suited our needs and overall, we were satisfied.

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Randy

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Rooms and property are a bit old but taken care of! Room we had could be considered a bit small and would have liked a bigger balcony area with a small table but I knew all that! 2 of us can go Ladysmith for 5 nights and happy with motel! Very clean and our needs were met! I had read previously that some people complained about highway noise? Really! The motel is right beside the highway! Lol. We shut balcony door closed the curtains and turned A/C on! Problem solved! Will gladly stay again!

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Catherine

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception person was very nice. Facility is older and does show some wear. However it was clean and the bed was comfortable.

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Ashley

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pros: The property owners are very kind and they keep the hotel super clean. The cons: The rooms are dated and the hotel is right on the highway so you hear all the noise and unfortunately, it would be hard to sleep if you left the window open.

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Leah

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You can tell it is an older building damaged areas in room and no way to control temperature room was very cold people running it very friendly though

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Carolyn

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely friendly front desk and convenient location for our purposes. VERY noisy overnight traffic. No heat control in room and was very cold. Had to ask to be turned up plus a small plug in heater to get room up to ready temperature.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, accommodating, and helpful, including early check-ins and assistance. Occasional reports note reception not always staffed.

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Brian

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Very nice staff… quit great place to stay.

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Betty

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Super clean but very dated. Odd that the staff (owners) were away and reception locked up at check in time 4pm. Walking distance to all the shopping and restaurants in Ladysmith. Great water view from the balcony.

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Agnes

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean.It was cold though but I accidentally left my ring there and they found it for me and kept it until I could get back to grab it

6

Nicole

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Negative. It’s right next to the trans-Canada. There was no hairdryer. Staff was not available other than for check-in. We were on our own 10 minutes after check-in. No ice available and no staff on phone, reception door locked at 5:00 pm. This room cost almost $200 for a clean bed and room and nothing else. Lady Smith is a lovely little town.

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Jim

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly host …. Very accommodating. We didn’t like our first room and were going to leave.Our friendly host quickly gave us a nicer room. The motel was in a convenient location for our needs. But next time I will spend a bit more money for a quiet nights sleep. Recommend ear plugs because of traffic noise or maybe a fan for white noise. All in all it was clean and comfortable.

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Samuel

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly greeting. Allowed an early check in which we greatly appreciated.

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Maddie

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Janet

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, efficient staff.

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Tracy

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a two night stay. Room was clean and roomy, close to restaurants. Owners very friendly and kind. Would stay again.

10

Rose

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in lady was exceptional. Very pleasant and accommodating

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Location

Location is convenient and walkable to downtown, restaurants, and the waterfront, with several appreciating the views. Being right on the Trans-Canada Highway brings noticeable traffic noise for some.

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Elizabeth

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean and close to amenities.

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janice

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful view of the harbour. Highway noise but with the sliding doors closed no noise was heard. Nice clean, crisp high thread count cotton sheets and cozy comforter. Had a great sleep. Great location to enjoy all that Ladysmith offers.

8

John

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. A bit noisy being right beside the Trans Canada Hwy.

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Erik

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location, enjoyed being able to quickly access the beautiful downtown. The perfect spot to rest your head for a night!

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Agnes

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean.It was cold though but I accidentally left my ring there and they found it for me and kept it until I could get back to grab it

10

Mataya tegan

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and very convenient

8

Sarah

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint little spot right across from the ocean. Staff was absolutely lovely and the neighbourhood is walkable. Nice little coffee shop across the street and a couple pubs within the same block. It’s nothing fancy but it was clean and the beds were comfortable. Would stay again.

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Kirk

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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William

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to downtown Ladysmith

10

Robert

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient. Friendly welcome. Clean. Great location right in town so you can walk around easily. There is road noise but we turned the A/C on fan to cover that. Great motel!

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Dining

No on-site breakfast is provided, but several reviews mention good dining, coffee shops, and pubs within a short walk. Food experiences rely on nearby venues rather than the property.

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Doug

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotlessly clean. Building dated, but location was great for our purpose. Lots of great dining options within an easy walk

8

Rodney

Aug 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and polite manager. Quiet room, despite being near a highway. Excellent water view. A 5-minute walk to the charming downtown area. A very good coffee/breakfast place across the street. The motel is in need of some updating but it is clean and serviceable.

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Sarah

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint little spot right across from the ocean. Staff was absolutely lovely and the neighbourhood is walkable. Nice little coffee shop across the street and a couple pubs within the same block. It’s nothing fancy but it was clean and the beds were comfortable. Would stay again.

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Jenny

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The beautiful ocean view. No contential breakfast. Charge $400 pre authorization 😡

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Glenn

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice people. Great pub next door. A USB plug would be nice to have in the room.

8

Riccardo

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

close to great dining coffee locations nice room

8

Tracy

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a two night stay. Room was clean and roomy, close to restaurants. Owners very friendly and kind. Would stay again.

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