Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel

3.0 star property

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Dining Table;Queen sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Dining Table;Queen sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Trail

A stay at Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel places you in the heart of Trail, within a 5-minute walk of Columbia River and Trail Memorial Centre. .This ski hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Charles Bailey Theatre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre.

What's nearby

  • Trail Memorial Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Regional District of Kootenay Boundary - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charles Bailey Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gyro Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tunnel Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peppercorn Steakhouse & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge
Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel offers 57 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Trail hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 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 daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a fitness center.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 57 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage. The ski shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the slopes a breeze.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Columbia Steakhouse & Bar, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-in. Planning an event in Trail? This hotel has 800 square feet (74 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Columbia Steakhouse & Bar - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Columbia Coffee Garden - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Columbia Coffee Garden
  • Columbia Steakhouse & Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (800 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CAD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 687 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our ‘go to’ place to stay in the Trail/Castlegar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jesse

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sigrun A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So far everything is great 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good old hotel with an excellent location in Trail BC
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On a busy highway but the staff were excellent and the steakhouse restaurant was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed being able to go to the garden room for breakfast. I did not like the fact there was not ice on every floor. Having to go to the basement for someone with a walker was not confident. Hence only 4 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paxton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overall stay fir one night, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Les and Maddy

Travelled with partner
The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. Front desk staff was polite and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person at guest services was excellent . Friendly , informed us of everything and even told me I was a member even though I had forgotten . Definitely would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and helpful when i asked about dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C, Stony Plain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We travelled on our motorcycle and this hotel was easy to find and park. We also appreciated the on site restaurant. The food was delicious and the staff was accommodating. We also liked the fact there were several fast food options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were so comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025