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3-star hotels in Salt Spring Island
This shortlist covers the 3-star hotels on Salt Spring Island, from inns and B&Bs in and around Ganges to lakeside resorts and rural cottages. It is for travellers weighing a village base against a quieter stay by the water, using guest ratings and listed facilities.
Staying in Salt Spring Island
Ganges is the island's main village, sitting on the shore of Ganges Harbour with marinas, galleries, shops and the Saturday Market, and it is the hub visitors return to for restaurants and supplies. Beyond it lie smaller communities such as Fulford Harbour, Vesuvius Bay and Fernwood, and parks including Ruckle Provincial Park and Mount Maxwell Provincial Park, with hiking, beaches and viewpoints. Kayaking, cycling and hiking, plus farms, wineries and studios open to the public, are what draw people here. Our site lists 31 properties on the island, with an average guest score of 4.4 out of 5.
These 3-star properties are spread across the island. Harbour House Hotel (0.3 km from the centre), Wisteria Guest House and Hedgerow House B&B (both 0.4 km) and Gallery B&B, whose address names Ganges, sit closest to the village; Salt Spring Inn (0.8 km) and The Cottages on Salt Spring Island (1.9 km) are nearly as near. Cusheon Lake Resort (5.8 km) and Lakeshore on Salt Spring (2.8 km) suit lake swimmers and anglers, while Magnolia Petal (9.4 km) and Quarrystone House B&B (9.8 km) are furthest out. Couples, families and short-break visitors all find a fit, though only a few properties list a restaurant.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Cusheon Lake Resort
171 Natalie Lane, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereGuests rate Cusheon Lake Resort 4.8 out of 5 across 213 reviews, and the setting explains it: a lake with its own private beach, canoes for guests and water sports on the doorstep. Cottages come with kitchens and fireplaces, so self-catering families can settle in for a week, while the playground, picnic area and terrace keep children busy. Pets are allowed. Set 5.8 km from the centre, it suits guests who want lake days rather than town days.
See Cusheon Lake ResortThe Cottages on Salt Spring Island
315 Robinson Road, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCottages here put a kitchen or kitchenette, a fireplace and a patio in every stay, with the lake and canoes just outside and water sports and fishing close at hand. A 4.7 rating from 79 reviews suggests guests like the formula. At 1.9 km from the centre, it is near enough for a quick drive into town yet still feels like a lake retreat. Pets are welcome.
See The Cottages on Salt Spring IslandSalt Spring Inn
132 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFew addresses on the island sit closer to the action: Salt Spring Inn is 0.8 km from the centre, with a restaurant and bar in the building and rooms facing the sea. 391 reviews give it a 4.4 rating. A garden and fireplace add a quieter side, and free parking makes arriving simple. Best for travellers who want to walk out to dinner and not think about driving.
See Salt Spring InnHarbour House Hotel
121 Upper Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereAt 0.3 km from the centre, Harbour House Hotel is the most central address here. It looks out over the sea, has a restaurant and offers room service, with air conditioning, balconies and family rooms among the choices. Bike rental is available for heading further out. 385 reviews give it a 4.1 rating. A practical base for guests who want dining, water and town within a short walk.
See Harbour House HotelLakeshore on Salt Spring
175 Suffolk Road, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCanoes, fishing and a beach nearby define Lakeshore on Salt Spring, where guests also get a garden and a picnic area for slow afternoons. Wedding services are offered, which makes it a candidate for small celebrations. 38 reviews give it a 4.1 rating. It sits 2.8 km from the centre, so a car helps. Suited to couples and small groups who want water and greenery rather than a hotel lobby.
See Lakeshore on Salt SpringBeach House Salt Spring Bed & Breakfast
Isabella Road; 369, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA private beach, a Jacuzzi and a tennis court set Beach House Salt Spring Bed & Breakfast apart from the island's smaller guest houses. A kitchen lets guests cook, and diving and fishing are part of the offer; pets are welcome. At 11.5 km from the centre it is a deliberate away-from-it-all choice, best for guests with a car who plan to spend their days on the shore.
See Beach House Salt Spring Bed & BreakfastGallery B&B
125 Churchill Road V8k 2R3 Ganges Canada Salt Spring Island, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGallery B&B keeps things simple and central: 0.4 km from the centre, air conditioned, with a patio, a fridge, a hairdryer and free parking. Pets are not allowed, and rooms are non-smoking. With no restaurant or bar of its own, it works for guests who plan to eat out in nearby Ganges and use the B&B as a quiet, cool base between outings.
See Gallery B&BWisteria Guest House
224 Park Drive, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Kitchen
Why stay hereWisteria Guest House is 0.3 km from the centre, close enough to leave the car parked. Rooms come with kitchen or kitchenette facilities, and there is a garden, a terrace and a lounge to spread into, plus desks and an iPod dock. Non-smoking throughout, it suits longer stays and guests who prefer preparing some of their own meals in a guest-house setting.
See Wisteria Guest HouseSalt Spring Carriage House B&B
144 Fairway Drive, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereBreakfast is served in the room at Salt Spring Carriage House B&B, which also has a Jacuzzi, a swimming pool and kitchen and kitchenette facilities for guests. A fireplace, balcony and terrace extend the space, and special diets can be catered for. It lies 4.5 km from the centre with a golf course among its listed facilities, and pets are allowed — a fit for couples who want breakfast brought to them.
See Salt Spring Carriage House B&BHedgerow House B&B
Park Drive; 238, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHedgerow House B&B offers breakfast, a spa and a sauna, plus a Jacuzzi, a fireplace and a terrace — unusual depth for a guest house 0.4 km from the centre. A lounge, luggage storage and laundry service make longer stays easier, and special diets are accommodated. Guests who want to be central yet come back to a garden and a sauna rather than a corridor will like it here.
See Hedgerow House B&BArbutus Point Oceanfront B & B
215 Welbury Drive Salt Spring Island British Columbia Canada Salt Spring Island, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereArbutus Point Oceanfront B & B keeps its offer short: breakfast, a concierge, free Wifi and free parking. That is the whole list, and for some travellers it is exactly right — a host who arranges things, a meal in the morning and nothing else to navigate. It lies 4.4 km from the centre. Best for guests who want a pared-back stay and plan their own days outdoors.
See Arbutus Point Oceanfront B & BQuarrystone House B&B
1340 Sunset Drive, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Gymnasium
Why stay hereQuarrystone House B&B carries more range than most island guest houses: breakfast, a restaurant, a gymnasium and a playground all appear on its list. There is also a garden and terrace, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage and wheelchair access. It is 9.8 km from the centre. Families and guests who want to eat on site without driving into town are the obvious fit.
See Quarrystone House B&BMagnolia Petal
2470 N End Rd Salt Spring Island Bc V8k1a9 Salt Spring Island Bc V8k 1A9 Canada, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMagnolia Petal lies on N End Rd, 9.4 km from the centre of Salt Spring Island, and free car parking makes that distance easy to cover. Rooms are non-smoking, with free wifi and room service; a balcony and a garden give guests somewhere to sit outside. For sport there is a tennis court and a golf course, and the property also lists canoe and fishing. It suits guests travelling by car who want a quiet base rather than a central one.
See Magnolia PetalCosy Woodpecker Cottage
321 Starks Road, Salt Spring Island, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCosy Woodpecker Cottage lists only five facilities — free Wifi, free car parking, a garden, a restaurant and a terrace — and that is the appeal: a garden to sit in, a terrace, somewhere on site to eat and nothing to figure out. It is 3.0 km from the centre, so town is a short drive. Well matched to couples or small groups wanting a compact, uncomplicated cottage stay.
See Cosy Woodpecker Cottage
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cusheon Lake Resort | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 5.8 km |
| The Cottages on Salt Spring Island | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 1.9 km |
| Salt Spring Inn | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.8 km |
| Harbour House Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.3 km |
| Lakeshore on Salt Spring | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 2.8 km |
| Beach House Salt Spring Bed & Breakfast | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 11.5 km |
| Gallery B&B | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Wisteria Guest House | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.3 km |
| Salt Spring Carriage House B&B | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.5 km |
| Hedgerow House B&B | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 0.4 km |
| Arbutus Point Oceanfront B & B | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 4.4 km |
| Quarrystone House B&B | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 9.8 km |
| Magnolia Petal | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 9.4 km |
| Cosy Woodpecker Cottage | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 3.0 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Cusheon Lake Resort lists a playground, a swimming pool, a private beach and a cot, and scores 4.8 out of 5 from 213 reviews. The Cottages on Salt Spring Island has kitchens and canoes; Harbour House Hotel has family rooms and a sofa bed; Quarrystone House B&B adds a playground and a restaurant 9.8 km from the centre.
Cusheon Lake Resort · The Cottages on Salt Spring Island · Harbour House Hotel · Quarrystone House B&B
For a walkable base
Harbour House Hotel is 0.3 km from the centre, while Wisteria Guest House, Hedgerow House B&B and Gallery B&B, whose address names Ganges, are all 0.4 km away.
Harbour House Hotel · Wisteria Guest House · Gallery B&B · Hedgerow House B&B
For couples
Hedgerow House B&B, 0.4 km from the centre, lists a jacuzzi, sauna and spa. Beach House Salt Spring B&B lists a jacuzzi and a private beach, and Salt Spring Carriage House B&B pairs a jacuzzi with a fireplace and breakfast in room, 4.5 km out.
Hedgerow House B&B · Beach House Salt Spring Bed & Breakfast · Salt Spring Carriage House B&B
Questions, answered
How do I get to Salt Spring Island?
BC Ferries provides service from Swartz Bay, Crofton and Tsawwassen, and seaplanes connect Ganges Harbour with Vancouver and Victoria. The Swartz Bay and Crofton routes are shorter, while the Tsawwassen route takes longer and is more scenic.
Do I need a car on Salt Spring Island?
A car is helpful, as attractions are spread out, and it makes the distant properties easier: Quarrystone House B&B is 9.8 km from the centre and Magnolia Petal 9.4 km. Public transit and taxis are available, and Ganges is walkable.
Which of these hotels are closest to the centre?
Harbour House Hotel is 0.3 km away, Wisteria Guest House and Hedgerow House B&B are 0.4 km, Gallery B&B, whose address names Ganges, is 0.4 km, and Salt Spring Inn is 0.8 km.
Which hotels have lake or beach access?
Cusheon Lake Resort lists a lake, private beach, swimming pool, canoe and water sports. The Cottages on Salt Spring Island lists a lake, canoe and fishing; Lakeshore on Salt Spring lists beach nearby, canoe and fishing; Beach House Salt Spring B&B lists a private beach.
Can I bring a pet to these hotels?
Cusheon Lake Resort, The Cottages on Salt Spring Island, Beach House Salt Spring B&B and Salt Spring Carriage House B&B all list pets allowed. Pets are not allowed at Gallery B&B, and the other properties do not list pets.
Is there a Harbour House hotel on Salt Spring Island?
Yes. Harbour House Hotel is at 121 Upper Ganges Rd, 0.3 km from the centre, and is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 385 reviews. Its listed facilities include a restaurant, bars, room service, free car parking and free wifi.