Description
Efficiency/Studio - The Hotel was constructed in 1985 and was remodeled in 2015. 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 you will 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. We are a dog pet-friendly, non-smoking hotel with ample free parking. We offer free wireless, a daily newspaper, Keurig 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, large soaker tubs or with a separate bedroom. The adjoining Smittys family-style restaurant is open until 5 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 you are a business or corporate traveler, a family looking for a get-away, a snow bird, long-term staDirections
Direction to the Property from Anacortes Ferry Terminal. - Exit Anacortes Ferry and follow signs for Sidney. Once on the main street which is Beacon Avenue, the Emerald Isle will be on your right side, just past Resthaven Drive to the Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Motor Inn. Direction to the Property from Vancouver. - Drive off of the BC Ferry at Swartz Bay, then take a left off Highway 17 at the second traffic light, Beacon Avenue, into Sidney. The Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Motor Inn is on the left at the first traffic light, Beacon Avenue at 7th. Direction to the Property from Victoria Intl Airport. - Depart airport on only road out. Follow traffic circle directions for Number 17 Pat Bay Highway North-BC Ferries. There are several turns to negotiate within this traffic circle. Merge onto Highway 17, stay in right lane - next traffic light is Beacon Avenue, merge right off highway. The Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Motor Inn is at first light on left, 7th Street, attached to Smittys Restaurant. Approximately six minutes drive from Airport to hotel. Direction to the Property from Victoria. - Take Highway 17 North, then merge right into Sidney on Beacon Avenue. The Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Motor Inn is on the left at the first traffic light - 7th Avenue.Recreation
On-Site Recreation - Sightseeing Tours Tennis Universal Gym Off-Site Recreation - Bicycling Bowling Children s Activities Gambling Golfing Horse Racing Museum/Gallery Viewing Sailing/Boating Shopping Snow Skiing Sports Events Squash Winter SportsSafetyInfo
Room safety and security - primary entrance accessible by interior corridor/atrium property safety and security - alarms continuously monitored electronic room key system emergency lighting fire detectors in hallways fire detectors in public areas fire extinguishers in hallways hardwired smoke detectors meets fire safety code multiple exits for each floor parking area well lit security available 24 hours security guard smoke detectors in hallways smoke detectors in public areas staff trained in issuance of duplicate key well-lit exit signs well-lit parking area s well-lit walkwaysFood & Drink
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