Delta, British Columbia, is actually made up of three separate townships: North Delta, Tsawwassen, and Ladner. Much of Delta is agricultural land as well as territory belonging to Canada's First Nations people. Although it is best known by the locals as "the way to the ferry," visitors do spend time at the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Shoppers also like to visit the boutiques operating out of vintage Victorians. Hotel accommodations tend to be clustered along the ferry route, off Highway 9, and in neighboring communities.
This modest property's claim to fame is its tennis club. Memberships of the Town and County Tennis Club are offered, but hotel guests may book court times and use the pool and fitness room. The Delta Town and Country Inn offers views of British Columbia's mountains from some rooms. Others overlook the pool and tennis club area. Featuring many gabled three-story structures with Victorian-era light fixtures, this property is a mix of the old and the new.
The location, just off Highway 9, makes it an excellent choice for travelers heading for an early morning ferry out of Tsawwassan or for spending the day in downtown Vancouver, a thirty-minute drive. One innovative service is the Fax-A-Lunch program. The on-site restaurant offers catering for office luncheons and parties. Hotel guests in town for business can send a fax to the property, and lunch will be delivered to their offices.
Delta Town and Country Inn
6005 Highway 17 (at Highway 99)
Delta, BC V4K 5B8 Canada
+1-604-964-4404
deltainn.com
Just three miles west of Delta's center, the Best Western King George Inn & Suites is a 71-room low-rise property that caters to families and business travelers. For a modest price guests have use of an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, and high-speed Internet access. Breakfast is included in the rate, served in a cafe-style dining area next to the lobby. The Kalamar Family Restaurant, offering Canadian fare, and the Villa Verdi Italian restaurant are across the street. There are several other eateries within a mile of the hotel, including Red Robin, The Pantry, and the Central City Brewing Company. Discounts are offered to seniors and AAA and CAA members.
Best Western King George Inn & Suites
8033 King George Blvd.
Surrey, BC V3W 5B4 Canada
+1-604-502-9000
bestwesternbc.com
The Beach Grove Motel offers moderate prices and is within walking distance of Boundary Bay Park. Do a bit of birdwatching here or take a stroll along the beach. The Beach Grove Golf Club is only a few blocks away and handy if you want to play a round or two. This property makes a good overnight for the BC Ferries since it is only a ten-minute drive to the terminals.
Shoppers can find bargains at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall as well as an assortment of restaurants, fast food outlets, and grocery chain stores. It is a small property, only 35 rooms on two floors--but those lucky enough to be on that second floor get to overlook the waterfront.
Beach Grove Motel
5921 12th Ave.
Tsawwassen, BC V4L 1C6, Canada
+1-604-943-2632
beachgrovemotel.com
