
The Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel is located on the south end of beautiful Vancouver Island on the far west coast of Canada! Take a relaxing ferry ride from Vancouver, B.C. or Anacortes, Washington and youll be in Sidney-by-the-Sea in just an hour and a half or you can fly into the International Airport which is just 10 minutes away. Our 64 room property is an easy 32 kilometers (20 miles) north of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia and we are just minutes from the Victoria International Airport, the BC Ferry Terminal and the Anacortes Ferry Terminal. Also close by are the Butchart Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, the renowned Mary Winspear Center, amazing whale watching, many organic farms, wineries, outstanding golf courses, great fishing, kayaking and hiking. Were a pet-friendly, non-smoking hotel with ample free parking. We offer free wireless, a daily newspaper, coffee machines in every room along with an exercise room. All rooms are fully air conditioned, beautifully carpeted and have modern furnishings. For your convenience, you can choose from rooms with full kitchens, king or queen beds, or with a separate bedroom. The adjoining Smittys family-style restaurant is open until 3 p.m. daily. Sidney is known for its sophisticated small town charm and as a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the big city. A stroll down Beacon Avenue allows you to take in many shopping and dining opportunities. The Thursday night summer Sidney Market draws locals and visitors from Victoria and the surrounding communities. Whether youre a business or corporate traveler, a family looking for a get-away, a snow bird/long-term stay or you just want a change of pace for a few days - come and stay with us! Green Key Eco-Rating Certified 2019. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019.
Hotel Exterior
Amenities
· 24-hour front desk· AM/FM radio
· Accessible facilities
· Air conditioning
· Air conditioning
· Alarm clock
· All public areas non-smoking
· Business center
· Cable television
· Coffee shop - (In Area)
· Coffee/Tea maker
· Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
· Data port
· Data port
· Desk
· Elevators
· Exercise gym
· Family plan
· Fax service
· Free local calls
· Front desk
· Hair dryer
· Hair dryer
· Hairdryer
· Hearing impaired services
· High speed internet access
· High speed internet connection
· High speed wireless
· Horseback riding
· Ice machine
· Interior corridors
· Ironing board
· Microwave
· Non-smoking rooms (generic)
· Outdoor parking
· Parking
· Pets allowed
· Photocopy center
· Refrigerator
· Restaurant
· Security
· Sofa bed
· Wake-up calls
· Wheel chair access
Room Information
SUITE-1 KING BEDKing bed, Non-smoking, Coffee/Tea maker
SUITE-2 QUEEN BEDS
Queen bed, Non-smoking, Coffee/Tea maker
1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Coffee/Tea maker
SUITE-1 QUEEN BED
Queen bed, Non-smoking, Full kitchen, Coffee/Tea maker
1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Coffee/Tea maker
2 QUEEN BEDS
Queen bed, Non-smoking, Coffee/Tea maker
1 QUEEN BED
Queen bed, Non-smoking, Coffee/Tea maker
1 king bed
TV
2 queen beds
TV
1 king bed
TV
suite 1 king bed
TV
suite 1 queen bed
TV
suite 2 queen beds
TV
Miscellaneous Information
· Canadian Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 4:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is PST
· Opened in 1985
· Renovated in 01/01/2018
· 64 rooms.
· 12 suites.
· 2 floors.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel by 16:00:01 hotel time. Due to seasonal variations, most accurate cancel policy returned upon booking. INTERNATIONAL: Max 3 rooms per reservation. Max 3 persons per room only if a rollaway is available. DOMESTIC: Max 5 rooms per reservation. Max 5 persons per room only if rollaway is available.
Restaurant Information
Smitty's Family RestauranSmitty's Family Restauran, on premises, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Family style restaurant, 6:30am to 3pm for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast served all day! Licensed.
Odyssia Restaurant0.20 kilometer(s) from Odyssia Restaurant, Bar/Lounge, Italian, Open for: dinner, with a great combination of Italian and Greek favorites, and steaks as well.
Sabhai Thai Restaurant0.50 kilometer(s) from Sabhai Thai Restaurant, Bar/Lounge, Thai, Open for: dinner, just the best little Thai food restaurant around! Go early.
Bistro Suisse0.30 kilometer(s) from Bistro Suisse, Bar/Lounge, Swiss, Open for: lunch, dinner, everyone we send to Bistro Suisse returns full and raving about the great food.
Deep Cove Chalet5.00 kilometer(s) from Deep Cove Chalet, Bar/Lounge, International, Open for: dinner, fine dining, reservations required. Amazing location and atmosphere. The Deep Cove Chalet is the place to go for a special occasion, or for any celebration. Extensive
Alexander's Coffee House0.20 kilometer(s) from Alexander's Coffee House, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, another local option for fresh coffee and teas. You can sit outside on a nice day.
Beacon Landing Bar & Gril0.70 kilometer(s) from Beacon Landing Bar & Gril, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, wonderful views of the ocean and great food and drink
Recreation Information
Lake - 13.00 kilometer(s) from Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Drive
Pool - 5.00 kilometer(s) from Panorama Recreation Center, two ice rinks and a pool nearby
Fine dining - 5.00 kilometer(s) from Deep Cove Chalet, Bar/Lounge, International, Open for: dinner, fine dining, reservations required. Amazing location and atmosphere. The Deep Cove Chalet is the place to go for a special occasion, or for any celebration. Extensive
Ocean - 0.70 kilometer(s) from Beacon Landing Bar & Gril, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, wonderful views of the ocean and great food and drink
Sightseeing tours - Sightseeing tours
Gym - Universal gym
Weightlifting - Weight lifting equipment
Area Attractions
- General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport- BC Ferry Terminal-Vancouver
- Sidney
- Booktown,
- Hillside Mall,
- The Bay Centre,
- Broadmead Village,
- Mayfair Shopping Mall,
- Langford,
- Beacon Avenue Shops,
- Philbrooks,
- Classic Transport,
- Triangle RV,
- Superior Collision Repair,
- LGL Environmental,
- Nickel Bros. House Moving,
- Mary Winspear Centre,
- Royal Pacific Maintenance,
- Green Mountain Aviation,
- Advance Yacht Sales,
- VIH Helicopters Ltd.,
- Peninsula Towing,
- Professional Components,
- Terra Remote Sensing,
- AXYS Technologies,
- Terramar Environmental,
- Ramsay Machine Works,
- Arbutus RV & Marine,
- Peden RV Ltd.,
- Butterfly Gardens
14.00 kilometer(s) from Butterfly Gardens
- Commonwealth Pool17 kilometer(s) from Commonwealth Pool
- Cordova Bay Golf Course15 kilometer(s) from Cordova Bay Golf Course
- British Columbia Aviation,3.50 kilometer(s) from British Columbia Aviation, Museum dedicated to the history of BC Aviation.
- Butchart Gardens15.00 kilometer(s) from Butchart Gardens
- Goldstream Provincial Pk35 kilometer(s) from Goldstream Provincial Pk
- Victoria Intl Airport5 kilometer(s) from Victoria Intl Airport
- Church & State Winery,8.00 kilometer(s) from Church & State Winery, local winery featuring tasting, lunch in the summer months on large balcony overlooking the winery
- Save-On Memorial Arena25 kilometer(s) from Save-On Memorial Arena
- Shaw Ocean Discovery Ctr,0.70 kilometer(s) from Shaw Ocean Discovery Ctr, amazing and educational, aquarium style learning centre - all about the Salish Sea.
- BC Ferries5 kilometer(s) from BC Ferries
- Saanichton Fairgrounds13.00 kilometer(s) from Saanichton Fairgrounds
- Washington State Ferries3 kilometer(s) from Washington State Ferries
- Panorama Rec Ctr6 kilometer(s) from Panorama Rec Ctr
- Parliament Buildings30.00 kilometer(s) from Parliament Buildings
- Elk Lake, rowing19.00 kilometer(s) from Elk Lake, rowing
- Royal BC Museum30 kilometer(s) from Royal BC Museum
- Craigdarroch Castle30.00 kilometer(s) from Craigdarroch Castle
