Our quiet guest house offers a variety of accommodations to suit your needs with 6 guest rooms, 2 studio suites & a garden cottage. We are just a 10-minute walk into Ganges Village where you'll find restaurants, groceries, shopping, the Saturday Market and Tuesday Farmer's Market, kayaking and live music. In the summer months, Ganges boasts a variety of entertainment for all ages. After a day of touring our beautiful island, relax on your patio or in our gardens before you venture off to dinner in town.
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HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English
Location
224 Park Drive, Ganges, British Columbia V8K 2R6 Canada
Wisteria Guest House
203 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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The room was lovely and bright and spacious, the bed extremely comfortable and the bathroom was very clean and had very nice body wash, shampoo and even bath salts. There was fresh brewed coffee in the bright roomy lounge in the morning, perfect to accompany the fresh croissants that we could walk to buy at the nearby bakery. Len was a very welcoming host and gave us ideas on where to eat in the evening.In summary, a perfect oasis for a relaxing and restorative break.I do hope I can go back, when the wisteria are in bloom!Thank you !
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Date of stay: March 2023
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The rooms and beds are very comfortable, and probably our favourite amenity is the lovely common sitting room with large windows looking over the garden. There's comfortable seating to relax and enjoy the complementary tea, coffee and homemade cookies throughout the day, and Steve the cat is the perfect host who makes guests feel right at home. An easy walk to downtown Ganges makes Wisteria one of the best places to stay on the island.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We had an excellent experience at Wisteria Guest House. Warm staff, friendly and helpful. Our suite (studio #2) Has all appliances that allow us to bring lunch or even make tea/coffee.
The bathroom is small and well-decorated, with a heated floor, body wash - shampoo and conditioner dispenser; I brought my hairdryer, but they have it in this unit What I’ve had miss: a Bathroom Handicap Safety Grab Bar.
Breakfast: be prepared for a gourmet breakfast experience in a cozy and curious room. Our table was next to a dollhouse. So cute! Attention: it is not a buffet or continental breakfast.
Well located (10 minutes walking to the Ganges).
We strongly recommend Wisteria Guest House to anyone visiting Salt Spring.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Be prepare for a gourmet breakfast
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We loved everything about our stay at Wisteria! We stayed in room 4, which is located on the front corner of the main building. Right away, we were charmed by the boho furnishings, which were colourful, very clean, and comfortable. The bathroom was perfectly equipped and even had extra touches like makeup pads, q-tips and special bath salts. The room was quiet and provided a good sleep.
Not enough can be said about how delicious the food was!! The owners (Len, Beverly and Kimoko) are very personable and professional. The dinning room was setup so that guests had plenty of social distancing but could also chat. Coffee and tea are available throughout the day.
And a shout-out is also needed for Steve, the cat, who welcomed us at the door almost everyone. He has a great purr and even let me pick him up for a cuddle.
We will book again!!
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We enjoyed our week at Wisteria. Our bed and room was comfortable. Steve the cat was always there to greet us. The common area is a great place to have a cookie or a tea/coffee. We sometimes got food to go and enjoyed our meal in the common area. There is a high likelihood of meeting other guests to exchange notes about SSI. The communication with Wisteria was clear that they prefer self check in with many directions of what is expected of guests. We met Kim at check in and Len a few days later. Coming and going as we pleased was nice. The rooms aren’t sound proof so others’ comings and goings also are heard. All in all, it’s a nice place that we’d return to next time in SSI
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Such a nice quiet place close enough to walk to town for dinner and the Saturday market. We always enjoy seeing Steve the cat enjoyed the fresh baked cookies and tea and coffee. We stayed in the cottage this time and very comfortable bed and nice little kitchen and great outdoor Furniture for sitting on the deck. Lovely gardens. We are already booked in for next year.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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What a beautiful little getaway. A gardeners dream. A safe haven on a sweet little island. If you are looking to stay somewhere for business, visiting or just some personal growth on Salt Spring Island, I would definitely get yourself booked in. The common room is peaceful and shared by everyone. It has coffee and tea 24/7 and the cookies are delicious that are put out every day. Oh, and Steve the cute cat makes you feel very welcome. Wisteria was a nice relaxing home base for my magical experience of reuniting with my now 30 year old son. And will definitely be the place I will stay when I get to return once again. Thank you for opening your lives, home and gardens to us. You are wonderful people!
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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The guesthouse room (#2) was perfect. It was quaint, nicely decorated, extremely quiet and comfortable. The bathroom was small but fresh and clean. One suggestion - the bathroom shelf shouldn't extend the entire length of the wall. It should stop before it reaches the basin. As is, you have to get your head under the shelf so your face is over the sink. It's a tad awkward. Otherwise, great experience. Interestingly, we had no interaction with the operators - never saw them, never talked to them - check in, checkout, everything was handling flawlessly by text. Easy walk to the Ganges downtown.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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If you can stay at Wisteria Guest House when you are in Ganges, you should. Even beginning with the drive in from the main road our experience was nothing short of magical. We were greeted by the most beautiful gardens peppered with little seating areas and Moroccan umbrellas to shade us from the sun. There is a great variety of species planted around the grounds with antiques scattered about. You are greeted by your host who takes you into the Dining hall for check in. As you walk into the main building you will see an eclectic collection of antiques followed by a hallway library leading to the charming dining hall where there are more antiques on display, a comfortable seating area, and mismatched dining tables and chairs. You are assigned a table for the morning breakfast and asked about your food sensitivities and preferences. If you are lucky, Steve the cat will be awake from his afternoon slumber to greet you. He has his own Instagram. Our room was a cute with more antique charm and had a well lit seating area in the garden just outside the door. Breakfast is served at 9am in the dining hall. Our experience has been two courses with incredible amounts of delicious food served plate service style to us and a short greeting and conversation as our lovely hosts come around after the meal. We loved our stay at Wisteria Guest House and hope to come back again.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Such a quaint room with a handmade quilt and lovingly collected antique white glassware. A perfect Saltspring vibe, beautiful gardens, and very kind, hospitable owners. I mean who doesn't want great directions, advice and warm cookies upon check in?
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Date of stay: June 2023
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PRICE RANGE
C$143 - C$186 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
wisteria hotel saltspring island
LOCATION
CanadaBritish ColumbiaSalt Spring IslandGanges
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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Which popular attractions are close to Wisteria Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Salt Spring Island's Saturday Market (1.0 km), Ganges Inner Harbour (1.0 km), and Jill Louise Campbell Fine Art Gallery (0.9 km).
