Located near Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel offers a warm welcome with to-go breakfast and a cozy lobby fireplace. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, get moving at the gym, or tackle work projects at the business center. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Port Sidney Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 5 min drive
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 33 min drive
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 76 min drive
Mayne Island, BC (YAV-Miners Bay Seaplane Base) - 81 min drive
Saturna Island, BC (YAJ-Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base) - 86 min drive
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 87 min drive
Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base) - 91 min drive
Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 121 min drive
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 11.9 miles/19.2 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Tim Hortons - 1 min walk
Maple Palace 2.0 - 14 min walk
Dairy Queen - 3 min walk
Five & Dime - 1 min walk
About this property
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel
At Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Guests can enjoy the fitness center or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
64 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children
Children (15 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
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
Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel also has a fitness center.
What's the area around Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel like?
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel is in Booktown, a short 5-minute drive from Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) and 10 minutes' walk from Victoria Distillers.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.2
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised for its quality, variety, and friendly service. (36 reviews)
Parking was free, plentiful, and brightly lit, making it a convenient and safe option. (5 reviews)
The property offers great access to the airport, making it a convenient stop for travelers. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2026
Excellent location very clean. Staff very helpful
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Friendly staff, great breakfast,
Deanna
Deanna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2026
Friendly staff, very clean rooms and building, easy parking and very walkable area.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2026
Good locale near the airport, a grocery just across the street, nice people, decent breakfast.
Hye Sung
Hye Sung, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2025
Clean and quiet rooms really convenient to the airport.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2025
Clean room, friendly staff, great location!
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2026
Good location good room
Shannon
Shannon, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Rick
Rick, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2025
Room and staff were great
Charles W
Charles W, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2025
Clean room, friendly helpful staff, goodies in the lobby, nice breakfast with freshly made gluten free waffles, good location. Would definitely stay there again.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2025
Staff are excellent.
Jason
Jason, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2025
Very friendly and helpful with our late check-in, appreciative with the directions and info, is a good stay over for our family funeral nearby, will be back
Spencer
Spencer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2025
Nice comfortable room in a good location
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 20, 2025
Great location. Breakfast area and food was great
pat
pat, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2025
Breakfast is good, rooms are clean and staff are very friendly and helpful. We had an issue with our TV and they quickly did what they could to fix it. Would definitely stay there again.
Glenda
Glenda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Great staff and excellent locale.
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
This place is fantastic! It’s super close to the national park, and there are tons of yummy places to eat.
Paryas
Paryas, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2025
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👍👍👍.
R.
R., 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2025
Clean/cosy rooms with friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2025
Location close to airport, and very walkable to marina area.
Judy
Judy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
Very clean hotel, staff are very friendly and close to a the groceries and restaurant
HAZEL
HAZEL, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2025
Staff were very accommodating. Food was delicious.
kristine
kristine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Great stay with friendly staff
Sonja
Sonja, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 23, 2026
The heating/fan/AC unit was very noisy and room was musty no matter how often I ran the fan. Only had 1.5 rolls of toilet paper in the bathroom and no backup rolls and had no tissues when I checked into the room. Otherwise, overall an okay place to stay for only 3-4 nights. Bed was okay, small gym but good equipment! More options than many hotel gyms. Staff was kind. Breakfast was ok- glad to have basics and to-go box! Not super ideal but sufficed for the purpose of this trip.
Olivia
Olivia, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Great check in, comfortable room and so convenient to the airport!