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Riverside Inn

2.5 star property
Riverfront inn with restaurant, near Central Park

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Bar (on property)
Porch
Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
The price is CA $126
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
56 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, v0r2g0

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 8 min walk
  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch - 8 min walk
  • Kaatza Station Museum - 10 min walk
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 3 min drive
  • Mesachie Lake - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 32 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 58 min drive
  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 73 min drive
  • Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 30.6 miles/49.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪J & V's Burgers & Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ed's Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn

Riverside Inn is a great choice for a stay in Lake Cowichan. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Riverside Inn Lake Cowichan
Riverside Lake Cowichan
Riverside Inn Inn
Riverside Inn Lake Cowichan
Riverside Inn Inn Lake Cowichan

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riverside Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Riverside Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riverside Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverside Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Riverside Inn and nearby?
Riverside Inn has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Riverside Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Riverside Inn like?
Riverside Inn is located by the river, a short 4-minute walk from Riverside Park and 8 minutes' walk from Central Park.

Riverside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing one night stay, our room was warm, comfortable and everything we required was available. Enjoyed a wonderful meal in the pub next door, served by a very polite and helpful young man. Would certainly recommend this inn and definitely stay again if we were in this area again.
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

William, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

It was not what I was expecting the experience to be
Hazel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was good and clean, Beds and pillows lovely. Best of all the friendly service, clear, helpful, no attitude, just wonderful. Good "country style hotel"
Jay, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Fyi this is a very noisy location on the corner of what seems like the busiest intersection in town, next to the liquor store and the Tim Hortons guaranteeing late night and early morning traffic outside your windows. Do you like awaking to natural light like me? Well no such luck here as there are 5 bright street lights shining in your windows all night so it's bright as high noon all night. It's very disorienting because the bright light shines all around the curtains so you can't tell if it's day or night. On a more personal note, my husband and I attempted to enjoy a glass of wine during sunset in the unoccupied area of the hotel property patio. This part of the patio is fenced off from the other patio areas, is obviously unused and covered in cobwebs, so imagine our surprise when Julie from Riverside Inn Pub harassed us about breaking your unwritten rules regarding alcohol consumption and ordered us to dump our wine out, and then had the nerve to advise that we purchase new drinks from your bar. The only listed rule states no drinking alcohol in the lobby, (picture of Riverside's own sign included) but Julie repeatedly insisted no open containers were allowed thru the lobby or on the patio, except what was bought from her and acted like we should have known that. Overall horrible experience, rude staff, loud location, difficult to sleep with the noise and light issues, topped off with an emergency vehicle driving by with full sirens at 6am.
Tanya, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Lady at the front Desk was very nice and welcoming. It was a beautiful area the location of the property on the river was amazing.
Oliver, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Wouldn't stay there again.
The room was small, but clean. Surprisingly there was no drawers to unpack your clothes. There were hangers but that's it. We lived out of our suitcases for 4 days. There was room for a dresser. It's not handicapped accessible. The rooms are upstairs with no elevator. I usually use a cane or walker. My husband and I are 75 and 73, carrying our luggage up a flight of stairs. If you're in a wheelchair, this place isn't for you. Now the good. It was great having a cafe and pub attached. After long days we ate and had cocktails in the evenings. The staff there were attentive and friendly.
Linda, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

This property offers easy access to the river.
Janice, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The front desk staff were friendly and efficient.
Lisa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fay, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location - room was good, cafe and pub were excellent.
Shelley, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lake Cowichan is the friendliest place we've ever traveled too! The Hotel is right in the middle of town! Easy access to everything! Our room was small but renovated and clean!
Christine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Ariella, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice trip
Louise, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Janice, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

We were pleased with the early checkin provided, and the condition of our room. However, at 10pm we learned we were placed above the pub. Country music suddenly blasted from 10pm til 1am, it was extremely loud in our room. There is no one at front desk after 5 and no one answers phones (either from room or calling the facility) so nothing we could do but listen to partiers and blasting music til they were done. We aren’t fussy people and don’t expect a lot, but sleep is something we anticipate at a hotel. In case you do decide to stay, don’t bother with the restaurant attached.
Shelley, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean, quiet, great parking. Dinning on site. Only downside is the street light was directly In front of our room and sort of gave a glow that made you think it was morning. I’m sure not every room has that issue. Great stay
Becca, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, pub and restaurant attached and cafe for breakfast. Staff was really great and room was brill. Would really recommend this place.
MARK, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff at reception are always extremely friendly and welcoming. My room with a deck overlooking the river was really lovely and very comfortable.
Erica, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Gregory, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is an hotel but well taken care of for its age. It was very clean and the staff were great.
Susan, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Mary, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review