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Reviews of Thriftlodge Saskatoon 2 stars

1825 Idywyld Drive North, S7L 1B6 Saskatoon, Canada

Review score

Based on 192 hotel reviews

5.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.3

  • Comfort

    6.4

  • Location

    7.0

  • Facilities

    5.9

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    5.0
    With the wall in the state it was, could have been thriftier
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was good size hole in the wall by the door as I entered. Didn’t think about again until questioned about by staff. The beds were made, floors cleaned and stocked. Didn’t the cleaning staff notice the gaping hole before hand? Wasn’t a big deal. Said it wasn’t me, they accepted but advised me to inform them in the future. Odd.

    It was near where I was attending the event.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    6.0
    Best beds ever, just not a pretty room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms still need to be fixed properly, bathroom fan and ceiling falling down and the air conditioner basically blowing warm air. Housekeeping needs to clean the floor just as good as they clean the rest of the room. I could not walk around without having shoes on.

    We came for a concert, this was the last room in the city everything was booked! The staff were amazing, they changed my room to a non-smoking without me even asking!!! The bedding has stains but it was clean, and I had the most amazing sleep on that bed until someone's car alarm kept going off right in front of our room first thing in the morning. The area could be sketchy but I never felt unsafe on the property.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lightbulbs were broken. Only 1 garbage can was to be found with no extra garbage bags. There was no TV box in the room and we were told they were going to bring one and did not. Wasn't impressed for a King size suite with what was in the room.

    Nice big bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    we only come here if we’re staying for one night since the rates are so cheap, but you definitely get what you pay for. everything is clean but it’s just the small things, and i find it’s pretty hit or miss. all the staff are amazing though.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    6.0
    Thrifty
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room with Sofa Bed- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdated furniture and bedding, lacking towels

    Fast, friendly , pet friendly accommodation

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All the strangers that were knocking at my door

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    4.0
    Not great !!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Run down compared to 6 years ago !!!

    breakfast!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light fixtures need updating.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    4.0
    Was a cheap room but a little sketchy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed lumpy, ac did not work, room very cramped. One bed right against ac and other side a narrow space to get into bathroom. No plug in by nightstand One plug behind bed did not look safe. Blood spot on comforter.

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location great.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Sofa Bed- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Plumbing was leaking in the bathroom with a pail underneath the sink that I had to empty.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    5.0
    It was a last minute booking for emergency surgery the next day. other than the staff I would give less stars.
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is aged and showing it. the walls are paper thin you can hear everything, conversations, running feet, doors slamming……etc!

    The registration staff was very helpful and nice.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    5.0
    overall was fine for the value but disappointing for maintenance condition of room
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    property has small rooms, very dated and not in the best of maintenance condition, needs upkeep done there was a large truck allowed to park by the hotel taking up 4 stalls so had to park away from the room. the truck should have been told to park away from the doors to the side therefore not blocking the other rooms access to close parking and unloading of luggage etc.

    staff was pleasant room was clean but extremely dated

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sofa Bed- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door to my room looked like it had been broken into previously which caused me to feel unsafe.

    The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2022

    5.0
    will come back but hopefully get a better room
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    someone had smoked in the room oder was strong bathroom fan did not work ceiling tiles were falling apart a lot of noise from other tenants between 1AM&3AM no hand towels or face cloths

    breakfast was ok staff personal were very pleasant

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    5.0
    cold
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sofa Bed- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room itself was very cold , the door didn’t have a proper weather seal on it so it let a lot of cold air in , and the heater gave heat but the fan was broken so it didn’t warm the room at all . their was still old food left in the fridge as well and random garbage around the room. also the plug in sparked like crazy and seemed dangerous to use . the room was so tight for space there was almost no room to get to the bathroom. finding all the left over food and freezing all night was a downer . but you get what you pay for lol we got the room for 61$ .. so if u find a cheap room at this hotel this is what to expect lol have fun

    it was ok

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    6.0
    You get what you pay for.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there are long term stays there - one of the tenants cat was roaming around; we were there on a Saturday and because it’s their homes, they’re not as quiet as in a hotel/motel would be. unfortunately didn’t realize that it was close to the highway.

    the staff were really friendly

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    5.0
    Not so pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sofa Bed- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Towles were stained and dirty. Walls were all marked up dents and damages were not properly repaired. Couch was old smelled like smoke, was really dirty like it had never been cleaned, and was covered in all kinds of stains. Fridge did not work and had a terrible smell. Cops came to the building in the middle of the night. Was noisy all night long. Heat was turned off when we walked into the door room was freezing.

    Staff was extremely friendly and helpfull! Had no problem giving recommendations where to go to eat.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sofa Bed- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    towels had stains on them there’s only one towel half a roll of toilet paper couldn’t find a proper plug

    Front staff were very friendly and polite

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room with Sofa Bed- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    loud neighbours

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    loud neighbours

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    8.0
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Studio with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Location location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They told me to go away. They rented my room out that I booked a month in advance. They said they renovated my room and they sold the hotel and were closing May 1st.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    1.0
    Won’t stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor wasn’t even swept in my room, loud partying next door lots of questionable folk staying at property

    Super sketchy

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    7.0
    As expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    That there soon won't be smoking rooms anymore.

    Smoking room

    Stayed in March 2025

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