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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar

2.5 star property
Hotel near Kootenay Gallery in Castlegar

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Room amenity
Lobby
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, BC, V1N2Y2
  • Kootenay Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Doukhobor Discovery Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Selkirk College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor (Shower Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Shower Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

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

About the area

Castlegar

City center stay.You'll find Kootenay Gallery and Doukhobor Discovery Centre within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. CPR Station Museum and Selkirk College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kootenay Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Doukhobor Discovery Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Castlegar Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Selkirk College - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Red Mountain Resort - 38 min drive - 43.2 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cuisine of India - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Duck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪grateful table - ‬4 min drive

About this property

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar

Hotel near Kootenay Gallery in Castlegar
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2497 square feet (232 square meters) and includes a conference center. A library, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Castlegar hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2497 sq ft of conference space
  • 232 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1981
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of CAD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • 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 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per stay
  • Breakage deposit: CAD 200 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.

  • Pet deposit: CAD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 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 JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 15 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.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Fireside Castlegar
Fireside Inn Hotel Castlegar
Surestay By Best Castlegar
Fireside Inn Hotel Conference Centre
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar Hotel
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar Castlegar
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar Hotel Castlegar

Reviews

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 900 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay every year.Staff is friendly and helpful Free breakfast a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchenette was so small
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lianne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christ

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

No Elevator
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good. My only comment is that the water flow in the shower could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

K

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had previously stayed across the street and I am so glad I tried Sure stay on my way home. It has been updated and goes extra step on the free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Torrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No elevator - if you have mobility issues be sure to request a ground floor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laurence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip to interior

Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good with several choices. Bathtub should have a grab bar for safety reasons
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ladislav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast at this spot is terrible!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very pleasant staff, nice quiet spacious room and good choices at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful rooms that are extremely clean and newly renovated. The price is extremely inexpensive for the value that you get. Highly recommend it. Will come back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was ample and varied. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Wesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Toilet kept breaking, shower worked poorly, housekeeping didn’t come.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025