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Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Detroit Windsor Tunnel, connected to the convention center in Windsor

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby
Lobby
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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277 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, ON, N9A5K4
  • Place, Adventure Bay Family Water Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Caesars Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Detroit Windsor Tunnel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Windsor, ON (YQG)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, River View (Living Room;Walk-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, River View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, River View (Panoramic View)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, River View (Panoramic View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View (Panoramic View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Corner

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Windsor

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Windsor hotel, you'll find Caesars Casino and Detroit Windsor Tunnel. Adventure Bay Family Water Park and Chrysler Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Adventure Bay Family Water Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Windsor Riverfront - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chrysler Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Caesars Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Detroit Windsor Tunnel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Millender Center Station - 3 min drive
  • Windsor Station - 4 min drive
  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loose Goose Restopub & Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hikari - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Eastwood's Grill and Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bistro at the River - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel

Hotel near Detroit Windsor Tunnel, connected to the convention center in Windsor
Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Windsor hotel is smoke free.

  • 305 guestrooms or units
  • 22 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel offers 305 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Windsor hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CAD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 21 to 21 for adults and CAD 21 to 21 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with 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

  • Pets: CAD 30.00 per accommodation, per day, plus a deposit of CAD 30.00 per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 21 to 21 for adults, and CAD 21 to 21 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: CAD 19.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: CAD 30.00 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 30.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher 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

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view Friendly staff and very clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room did not come with a stocked bar, the shower towels were not in the room. Our water didn't get hot but our other friends who stayed in two separate rooms on different floors had steaming hot water? Overall it was a good experience. The views are great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

VITALI, MAPLE

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Martine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room requires multiple repairs; walls, peeling base of bed, heating system not functional for one day, rusted closet doors, etc. The staff and maintenance crew were kind and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youssef

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, staff is always friendly, this is our second time staying at this hotel. The view from the panoramic room is always beautiful. The hotel could use an update but that doesn’t stop us from staying there. Can’t wait for our next trip out to Windsor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking on a cold day. Staff is great. Keg next door. Was just great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view from the riverfront room. Easy check in experience and the room was very clean. There is a 20$ parking fee added to the bill at check in if you are using the parking garage located behind the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room. Efficient staff and friendly. Comfortable bed and pillows. Great view of the river. My only complaint is that the water pressure from the shower was terrible. Otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean , housekeeping on Saturday day staff very friendly& helpful, caring Staff in restaurant friendly helpful Female bar tender Saturday night so sweet made my granddaughter a very special hot chocolate after the parade
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

VALENTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laryssa

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Fates but clean close to the pool If ever there for a swim meet. Staff very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025