Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel

What Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel does

Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel is an independently owned and operated full-service hotel located at 4277 Stamp Avenue in Port Alberni, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island. It is the largest full-facility hotel in Port Alberni, offering 84 eco-friendly rooms and suites across five configurations (Double Room, Queen Sofa Room, Double Queen Suite, King Business Traveller Suite, and Pet-Friendly Rooms), each equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, complimentary Wi-Fi, and Best Western Pharmacopia toiletries. The property layers an unusually broad amenity set onto the lodging core: two dining venues (Stamps Café serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Pastimes Sports Bar and Grill open Monday through Saturday), an on-site cold beer and wine liquor store, four meeting and event rooms totaling roughly 5,000+ square feet (Barclay Room, Arrowsmith Room, Della Falls Room, Stamps Room) with daily rental rates of $100–$400 and in-house catering, a seasonal outdoor heated pool, indoor hot tub and sauna, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a 24-hour business centre. Security infrastructure includes RFID door locks and SSL-encrypted reservation transmission, while the website and reservation stack are operated by Digital Hospitality under a contract processing arrangement.

The hotel generates revenue across four streams: room revenue (primary, quote-based and not publicly disclosed), food and beverage (Stamps Café, Pastimes Sports Bar & Grill, room service), meeting and event space rental with catering, and on-site liquor store retail. Pricing is largely quote-based for rooms, with only ancillary line items publicly stated — notably the $30 per night per pet fee for pet-friendly rooms. Distribution runs through a hybrid direct/indirect channel mix: the hotel's own website and toll-free reservation line, Best Western International's central reservation system and bestwestern.com booking platform, third-party online travel agencies, and a dedicated Request-for-Proposal form for B2B event bookings.

The customer base is segmented across four personas — leisure and vacation travelers drawn to Port Alberni's outdoor attractions (Sproat Lake, Cathedral Grove, salmon fishing), business and corporate travelers using the business centre and King Business Traveller suite, group events and celebrations (weddings, reunions), and outdoor enthusiasts/anglers. The property operates as a franchisee of Best Western International under the Best Western Plus brand, accessing Best Western Rewards loyalty members and GDS distribution while adhering to brand quality standards. The hotel is privately held, headquartered in Port Alberni, and serves the Vancouver Island and broader Canadian travel market, with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership changes, or restructuring events.

Name

Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel

Legal name

Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel

Website

https://bestwesternbarclay.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel is an independently owned, 84-room Best Western Plus franchise hotel in Port Alberni, British Columbia, serving leisure travelers, business guests, event groups, and outdoor tourists with on-site dining, meeting facilities for up to 200 guests, and ancillary amenities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE), Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Hospitality services
• Event catering
• Meeting facilities
• Lodging amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Alberni

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Room Revenue: The primary revenue driver. Eighty-four tastefully decorated eco-friendly rooms and suites are offered across multiple room types (Double Room, Queen Sofa Room, Double Queen Suite, King Business Traveller, and Pet-Friendly Rooms). Nightly rates are quoted-based and not publicly disclosed; bookings are made via direct phone, hotel website, or Best Western's central reservation system.
2. Food & Beverage: Two on-site dining venues — Stamps Café (serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily) and Pastimes Sports Bar and Grill (open Monday through Saturday). Room service is also available during Stamps Café hours. These outlets drive incremental revenue from in-house guests and local patrons.
3. On-site Liquor Store: The hotel operates an on-site liquor store (cold beer and wine store) open to both hotel guests and the general public, generating ancillary retail revenue.
4. Meeting & Event Space Rental: Four dedicated meeting/event rooms (Barclay Room, Arrowsmith Room, Della Falls Room, Stamps Room) are rented out on a daily basis for corporate meetings, weddings, banquets, and other events, with per-day room rates ranging from $100 to $400. The hotel also provides in-house catering services for these events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel is a full-service 84-room hotel in Port Alberni, BC, offering five room types (Double Room, Queen Sofa Room, Double Queen Suite, King Business Traveller Suite, and Pet-Friendly Rooms) along with on-site dining at Stamps Café and Pastimes Sports Bar and Grill, an on-site liquor store, four meeting and event rooms, recreational facilities (seasonal outdoor pool, indoor hot tub, sauna, fitness centre), and a 24-hour business centre. As the largest full-facility hotel in Port Alberni, it operates as a franchisee under the Best Western Plus brand, providing accommodations, food and beverage, and event hosting for leisure travelers, business travelers, and group events.

Product overview

Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel is a single-property full-service hotel in Port Alberni, BC, offering 84 eco-friendly rooms and suites across five room types (Double Room, Queen Sofa Room, Double Queen Suite, King Business Traveller Suite, and Pet-Friendly Rooms). The property operates as a unified hospitality offering with integrated on-site amenities including two dining venues (Stamps Café and Pastimes Sports Bar and Grill), meeting and event facilities (Barclay Room, Arrowsmith Room, Della Falls Room, Stamps Room), recreational facilities (seasonal outdoor pool, indoor hot tub, sauna, fitness centre), and an on-site liquor store. The hotel is part of the Best Western franchise with Sister Stays connecting to affiliated properties across Vancouver Island and British Columbia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pastimes Sports Bar and Grill: On-site sports bar and grill offering food, cocktails, and big screen TV viewing
• Stamps Café
• On-Site Liquor Store

Products and services

• Double Room Spacious room with two plush double beds, flat-screen TV, en-suite bathroom, complimentary toiletries, and free high-speed Wi-Fi, offered at quote-based nightly rates.
• Queen Sofa Room Room featuring a queen-size bed with signature Best Western pillows and a separate seating area with sofa bed, suitable for couples and small families, with mini-fridge and microwave.
• Double Queen Suite Largest suite accommodation with two queen beds, separate seating area with sofa bed, two 32-inch TVs, mini-fridge, microwave, and easy access to hotel amenities.
• King Business Traveller Suite Suite designed for business travelers with complimentary wireless high-speed internet, king-size bed with luxurious triple-bed sheeting, ample-sized desk, microwave, and mini-fridge.
• Pet-Friendly Rooms Pet-friendly accommodations allowing one pet under 25 lbs per room with an additional fee of $30 per night per pet. Advance booking required by calling the hotel directly.
• The Barclay Room (Event Space) Largest banquet facility at 3,000 square feet with built-in sound system, accommodating 50 to 200 people (Theatre/200, Banquet/160, Classroom/100, U-Shape/40-50), rented at $400 per day for banquets and receptions.
• The Arrowsmith Room (Event Space) 1,500 square foot meeting facility with built-in sound system, wireless and lapel microphones, LCD and screen, accommodating 10 to 120 people, and splittable into two separate meeting spaces. Rented at $300 per day.
• The Della Falls Room (Event Space) Formal boardroom at 530 square feet accommodating up to 16 people in boardroom style with large built-in board-style table, larger chairs, and built-in LCD and screen. Rented at $150 per day.
• The Stamps Room (Event Space) Smaller meeting room ideal for meetings or luncheons for 5 to 25 people, configurable in boardroom, rounds, or theatre style. Rented at $100 per day.
• In-House Catering Services Full-service hotel catering for events, weddings, and corporate functions serving 10 to 200 guests with salads, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts, plus breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.
• Stamps Café On-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with West Coast-inspired dishes and daily features, plus a kid-friendly menu. Open Monday to Saturday 6 am to 9 pm and Sunday 6 am to 2:30 pm; also the source for in-room dining service.
• Pastimes Sports Bar and Grill Sports bar offering feature items, appetizers, cocktails, and big game viewing on big screen TVs. Open Monday through Saturday, 11:30 am to 9:30 pm, with food served until 8 pm.
• Room Service In-room dining service offering snacks, meals, and beverage choices to hotel guests, available during Stamps Café hours.
• On-Site Liquor Store On-site cold beer and wine store offering beverages for sale to both hotel guests and the general public.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84 eco-friendly rooms and suites — the largest full facility hotel in Port Alberni, BC.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Best Western InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel operates as a franchisee of Best Western International. The hotel benefits from the Best Western brand name, the Best Western Rewards loyalty program, the global bestwestern.com booking platform, GDS distribution, and Best Western's marketing campaigns. In return, the hotel adheres to Best Western's brand standards and quality requirements. The website notes that 'each Best Western branded hotel is independently owned and operated.'
• Hotel Feng (Parksville, BC)minorOthersListed as a 'Sister Stay' property under the BW Signature Collection. Part of the Best Western network of related properties across Vancouver Island, allowing cross-promotion of accommodations for travelers exploring the island.
• Anchor Inn & Suites (Campbell River, BC)minorOthersListed as a 'Sister Stay' property. Oceanfront property also within the Best Western network on Vancouver Island. Cross-promoted alongside Hotel Feng and other BC properties for island-wide travel itineraries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Choice Hotels International: Franchisor of competing mid-scale brands (Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Clarion) that operate branded hotels in Port Alberni and across Canada. Comparable as a franchise platform competing for the same mid-scale independent-hotel conversion pipeline.
• Best Western International: The franchisor of Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel and the global brand/CRS/loyalty backbone behind its distribution. Comparable as the broader platform and competitive set the property competes within as one of thousands of branded properties.
• Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: Franchisor of Days Inn and other mid-scale brands with competing properties in Port Alberni and across BC. Comparable as a global franchise platform competing for the same independent owner/franchisee base.

Regional players

• Best Western Plus Inner Harbour (Victoria): Sister Best Western Plus property on Vancouver Island with a larger urban footprint. Comparable brand tier, but serves the Victoria/downtown market rather than Port Alberni directly.
• Somass Hotel & Spa: Locally operated hotel in Port Alberni competing for the same tourism and event demand. Comparable as an independent non-branded alternative in the same geography.
• Pacific Shores Resort & Spa: Resort property on Vancouver Island serving outdoor recreation and leisure travelers. Comparable experiential/amenity-driven offering to Barclay Hotel, but anchored to a different micro-market and price tier.

Direct peers

• Hotel Feng (Parksville, BC): Best Western Sister Stay property on Vancouver Island cross-promoted alongside Barclay Hotel. Comparable mid-scale BC hotel serving the same leisure traveler profile in a neighboring island market.
• Anchor Inn & Suites (Campbell River, BC): Best Western Sister Stay oceanfront property on Vancouver Island cross-promoted with Barclay Hotel. Comparable mid-scale branded hotel serving outdoor recreation and fishing travelers in an adjacent island geography.
• Comfort Inn & Suites Port Alberni: Branded mid-scale competitor operating in Port Alberni under the Choice Hotels system. Direct local competitor for leisure and business travelers in the same small-market geography.
• Days Inn by Wyndham Port Alberni: Mid-scale branded hotel operating in Port Alberni under the Wyndham system. Direct local competitor targeting the same price-sensitive leisure and contractor traveler base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BWPlusBarclayHotelPortAlberni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/best-western-plus-barclay-hotel

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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