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Best Western Plus Bowmanville

Property class: 2.5

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A lobby with striped armchairs, a red sofa, a TV mounted on a stone wall, and a vase of flowers on a table.
A hotel reception desk with a computer, a printer, and a keyboard.
A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a landscaped area with plants.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a refrigerator.
A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a red sofa, striped armchairs, and a coffee table.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Explore the area

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160 Liberty Street S, Clarington, ON, L1C 2W4
  • Place, Bowmanville Massage Therapy
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Dave Boyd Memorial Dog Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowmanville Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a large bed, a framed artwork on the wall, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a telephone, a microwave, and a cabinet.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a small desk with a phone, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Bowmanville

At Best Western Plus Bowmanville you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and Lake Ontario. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Clarington hotel include Newcastle Memorial Arena and Canadian Automotive Museum.

What's nearby

  • Visual Arts Centre of Clarington - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bowmanville Massage Therapy - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bowmanville Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dave Boyd Memorial Dog Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Bowmanville Museum - 7 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 17 min drive
  • Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪A&W - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪99 King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harvey's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Bowmanville

Best Western Plus Bowmanville offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

You'll find a business centre on site. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Bowmanville. Self parking is free.

This Clarington hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Bowmanville offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Cable televisions are provided. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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: CAD 40 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: CAD 300.00 per accommodation, 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 fee: CAD 40 per pet, per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Howard Johnson Hotel Bowmanville, Ontario
Best Western Plus Bowmanville Hotel
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Bowmanville Ontario
Howard Johnson Hotel in Bowmanville
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus Bowmanville?

Yep, Best Western Plus Bowmanville has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Bowmanville?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Bowmanville on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$138, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Plus Bowmanville?

The closest beach to Best Western Plus Bowmanville is Lakeview Park Beach (12.5 km).

Does Best Western Plus Bowmanville have a pool?

Best Western Plus Bowmanville has an indoor pool.

Is Best Western Plus Bowmanville family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Best Western Plus Bowmanville is a hit with families.

Does Best Western Plus Bowmanville serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus Bowmanville?

No, Best Western Plus Bowmanville does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus Bowmanville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Best Western Plus Bowmanville Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great parking and staff, across from a nice diner
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to spend a night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, efficient check-in which was great as I came in late at night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, the building was run down and old.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good breakfast. Overpriced, need renovations
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you have better choices, dont come here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
The room and hotel was clean. The staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Need Variety during the week
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good economic stop. The breakfast was solid
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s as expected for a budget hotel. Basic amenities present, friendly staff, clean building and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a great place to stay. It is due for some cosmetic updates throughout though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful. Check in was a breeze. Breakfast was cold and hot. Best part was late evening there was dinner food in the same parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Great stay for one night coming in from the USA. Only downside was that the Keurig wasn’t working in the lobby when I grabbed breakfast. Could improve on that but otherwise average. Would come back again for future stays.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old property but nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, but no working ice machine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific ground floor room as requested. Property could use updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Satff very friendly, clean, comphy beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are kind and helpful. The hotel and room were very clean. But the hotel is old... And hasn't had a major renovation in decades. Maintained but feels a bit worn down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh. Good parking. I would go back if needed to reserve a room again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not use pool not working, friendly staff yes , fair breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Helpful staff, reasonable price, spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025