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Wessex Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property
Cowichan Bay guestrooms with balconies

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Two Queen, kitchenette
Water view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1846 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, BC, V0R 1N0
  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rocky Creek Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Duncan, BC (DUQ)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Queen, kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Queen, kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cowichan Bay

Oceanside stay.You'll be steps from Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Arthur Vickers Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - 6 min walk
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard - 7 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 11 min drive
  • Hand of Man Museum - 16 min drive
  • Maple Bay Marina - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Wessex Inn By The Sea

Cowichan Bay guestrooms with balconies
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cowichan Bay hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Wessex Inn By The Sea offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Full payment must be made by credit card prior to closing to arrange after-hours check-in. If payment cannot be processed for any reason, after-hours check-ins will not be permitted. Guests arriving after hours must come to front desk the next day, regardless of length of stay, to complete registration.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Wessex Inn By The Sea.

Property is also known as

Wessex Inn
Wessex Inn Sea
Wessex Inn Sea Cowichan Bay
Wessex Sea
Wessex Sea Cowichan Bay
Wessex Inn By The Sea Hotel
Wessex Inn By The Sea Cowichan Bay
Wessex Inn By The Sea Hotel Cowichan Bay

Wessex Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 832 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marusha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a quaint cozy motel. The staff and very friendly. They even upgraded our room to a suite for no extra charge.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and clean
Great quiet. Off season stay. Great service and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kelly

Travelled with partner
Spent one night. Staff is great! Older place but super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Kitchenette was a bit dingy. Not inviting to use.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JOANNE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proprietor was very welcoming. Nice view. Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, Onion Lake

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for lodging in Victoria for one night and I found the prices quite steep. So I decided to look for a hotel room north of the city. Although this place was about an hour north of Victoria I decided to stay there. The place was very quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Krista

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Motel style with a sliding door and lawn area.Good for the dog.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. I wasn't sure what to expect, but we were impressed. The building may look a little dated, but the beds were high quality and anything you needed, the staff looked after it for you quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Duane

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were good and they are just working with an old building that needs a complete upgrade. But there was a view of the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Raina

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, office stinky, needs renos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ranieri

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. We were very lucky.The front desk ma n who was very friendly, upgraded us to a room with a balcony over looking the bay. The room was spacious and very clean. Just a short walk to some dinning options. We will stay here again for sure, it's a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
16 seniors were on a 4 day bike trip and about 10 stayed on this property. Mike went way beyond what we would expect. He was so helpful he even stored bikes in his room for the seniors who had rooms on the second floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to explore Cowichan Valley
The people were great and the stay was comfortable—and a great location. Building is on the older side, but the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Garry

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good but the property was run down based upon even a 2 star rating. Spoke to the staff and they understood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable but a bit worn. Nice view of the bay from our patio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Darwin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Requires an update, though rooms are large and the shower is great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Experience
Friendly service, was given an upgrade. Overall nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly place to stay! Staff is so kind, and welcoming, and the view of the ocean and mountains from my room was beautiful! This was my second stay and I am sure it won’t be my last!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024