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Best Western PLUS Chemainus Inn

9.2 | Excellent | #3 out of 4 hotels in Chemainus
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Highly praised Chemainus hotel with indoor pool, kitchenette suites and free hot breakfast

Pros
  • Free amenities: Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, parking, local calls
  • Many guests described their rooms as very clean, spacious and well maintained
  • Many reviewers praised the food at the free breakfast
  • The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly service
  • Several guests found the location convenient for exploring the area by car
  • A few reviewers thought that the in-suite kitchens were well equipped
  • Guests enjoyed harbour views from some rooms
Cons
  • No on-site restaurant
Freebies
Free Wi-Fi
Free Breakfast
Free Parking
Editor's Review
Updated Apr 13, 2015
Overview
This property is adjacent to the Mount Brenton Golf Course (2-minute walk from the club house) and is about a 15-minute walk from the waterfront. With the Trans-Canada Highway 2 minutes away by car, this hotel is well located for guests who are looking to explore Vancouver Island by car.

This hotel is 100% smoke-free and all rooms and suites include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, an iron and ironing board, blackout curtains and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with two queen beds.

Suites at this property provide more spacious accommodations and are configured with separate kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms. The kitchens are equipped with a fridge, stove top, sink, microwave cookware and dinnerware, while the living rooms include a sofabed. Suites are furnished with one king bed and one double bed or one queen bed. Select suites also include a private balcony.

Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted for an additional fee of $20 per pet, per night with a $50 per week maximum.

A free hot breakfast is served daily from 7 am to 10 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.

Other on-site amenities include an indoor saltwater pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, in-room massage service, guest laundry facilities, ice/vending machines, free newspapers, a business centre and guest copy/fax service.

Boutique shopping, restaurants, the Chemainus Valley Museum and the Chemainus Theatre (performing arts venue) are all located within an 11-minute walk. The Kuper Island ferry is 4 minutes away by car, while Nanaimo is about an 18-minute drive away. Museums and downtown attractions in Victoria are about 63 minutes away by car, while the Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is a 72-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by a front desk agent on April 13, 2015: All rooms come with microwaves and mini-fridges and suites with kitchenettes include stove tops but no ovens
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The Good
Many guests described overall pleasant experiences at this property, among the reviews used for this analysis, and guests seemed most impressed with the quality of the rooms.

Many reviewers described their rooms as clean, well maintained, well appointed and spacious. A few guests found their rooms to be generally comfortable and their in-suite kitchens to be well equipped.

Many guests praised the food at the free breakfast and some reviewers thought that ample variety was offered and that the breakfast was better than average hotel free breakfasts. One guest thought that the food was "outstanding".

The staff were frequently complimented and guests described the front desk agents as friendly.

Some reviewers thought that the location provided convenient access to the highways for exploring Victoria and/or Nanaimo by car, while several guests found the hotel situated within a short drive of the town area (shopping and performing arts theatre).
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The Bad
There were no common concerns or complaints found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. There were a few concerns mentioned by guests, but these concerns seemed to result from isolated experiences.

Some guests may want to note that this hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
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Sources
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.7 out of 5, with 100% of 27 guests recommending the property.

TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #1 out of 2 properties in Chemainus, with an average score of 4.5 out of 5, from 91 reviews.


Editor's Analysis by Tammy B.
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Guest Reviews
Rated by Guests
9.2 / out of 10
"Excellent"
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3 / out of 4
hotels in Chemainus

The average guest rating for Best Western PLUS Chemainus Inn is 9.2 out of 10 based on 1272 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks Best Western PLUS Chemainus Inn at #3 out of 4 hotels in Chemainus.

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9573 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC