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Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Sidney with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed) | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Near Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel offers a cozy lobby fireplace and to-go breakfast. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, gym access, and a business center. Previous guests praise the staff's exceptional helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed) | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Booktown, a neighborhood in Sidney, Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel is in a shopping district and by the ocean. Mary Winspear Centre and Sidney Museum and Archives are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Butchart Gardens and Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop. Panorama Recreation Centre and Victoria Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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2306 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L1X2

What's nearby

  • Mary Winspear Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Port Sidney Marina - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sidney Fishing Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Serious Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel

Hotel near Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
Consider a stay at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel and take advantage of free to-go breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 64 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 15 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Emerald
Best Western Emerald Isle
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel Sidney
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Sidney
Emerald Isle Best Western
Plus Emerald Isle Hotel Sidney
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel Hotel
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel Sidney
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel Hotel Sidney

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel located?

Located in Booktown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney Museum and Archives, and Sidney Skatepark. Sidney Skate Park and Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Also convenient to airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel! Comfortable and quiet, delightful staff and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

pat

Great location. Breakfast area and food was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, safe and quiet place to stay. Bus stop and grocery stores are walking distance from the hotel. I definitely recommended this place to stay👍👍👍.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff , good breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating. Food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paryas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is fantastic! It’s super close to the national park, and there are tons of yummy places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent accommodating staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laureana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent locale.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will book again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here before our flight and we were very impressed by the costumer service and the overall ambience of the hotel. Will definitely stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful and friendly. Love the juice and cookies at the lobby and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and even had a taxi waiting for me every morning!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice town with great sights and views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavittar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.The room was spacious and we had free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little dated, but nice and clean. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great spot with safe ground level parking, friendly staff and a lovely breakfast buffet included. A fraction of the price of a downtown Victoria equivalent and convenient to airport and ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sherill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our suite was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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