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Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal in Sidney

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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
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2306 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L1X2
  • Place, Mary Winspear Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Sidney Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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
(45 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave and Refrigerator, Work Desk, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Walk in Shower, Rain Shower, Work Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, One Bedroom, Sofabed, Work Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, One Bedroom, Sofabed, Full Kitchen, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, One Bedroom, Sofabed, Work Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 6

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Walk in Shower, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Microwave and Refrigerator, Work Desk, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Sidney

Seaside stay .A stay at this Booktown hotel places you steps from Mary Winspear Centre and within a 5-minute walk of Sidney Museum and Archives. Sidney Skatepark and Sidney Skate Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sidney Museum and Archives - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mary Winspear Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria Distillers - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Port Sidney Marina - 9 min walk - 0.5 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel

Hotel near Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal in Sidney
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness center, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Sidney hotel is smoke free.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1985
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel offers 64 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel to the airport?

Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel is 2.7 mi (5-min drive) away from the Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel on Jan 3, 2026 start from $181.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel.

Does Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel offer free breakfast?

Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel have a pool?

Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel to downtown Sidney?

Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Sidney.

Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First room smelled of smoke They gave us a new room immediately with a note of apology
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

4/10 Poor

pat

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
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

Jeanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL, OSHAWA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
property is probably in need of a good renovation in the next few years
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Anna

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Kathleen

Traveled with family
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

Olivia

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beyond reproach. The staff were friendly and engaged. The breakfast far exceeded expectations. We were so surprised, we had minimal expectations from a Best Western but this felt like a high end hotel. Cannot recommend highly enough. Expectations blown out of the water!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merilyn G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Strongsville

Business traveler
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

Patricia, Surrey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was wonderful they include breakfast and parking. They also have in the main entrance fruit, cookies. Juice and coffee. The staff are so nice can’t do enough for you. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and everything went well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paryas, bothell

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

8/10 Good

Gorman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sherill

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

8/10 Good

Benjamin k

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Kitimat

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

10/10 Excellent

Leeni

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma, Winnipeg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to stores and restaurants. As well as to the Ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025