Riverside Inn

2.5 star property
Inn near Central Park in Lake Cowichan

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Dock
Terrace/patio
Porch
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Restaurant
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
56 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, v0r2g0
  • Popular LocationCentral Park8 min walk
  • Popular LocationKaatza Station Museum10 min walk
  • Popular LocationCowichan Lake Sports Arena3 min drive
  • AirportGanges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base)73 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lake Cowichan

Heart of Lake Cowichan.Your stay at this Lake Cowichan inn places you within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Kaatza Station Museum. Cowichan Lake Sports Arena is within 2 miles (3 km) and Cowichan River Provincial Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 8 min walk
  • Kaatza Station Museum - 10 min walk
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 3 min drive
  • Cowichan River Provincial Park - 17 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Riverside Inn

Inn near Central Park in Lake Cowichan
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Riverside Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lake Cowichan inn.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riverside Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.

This Lake Cowichan inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Riverside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 271 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel on the river with pub. try and get a river view room or you face the street
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

keichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

corey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect start to finish. Best accommodations in town easily.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023