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Best Western Inn On The Bay

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this eco-certified Owen Sound hotel

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Gym

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1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K5R1
  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tom Thomson Art Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Microwave)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Microwave)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Refrigerator)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Refrigerator)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Refrigerator)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Tower (Jetted Tub)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Tower (Jetted Tub)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room)

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Refrigerator)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Refrigerator)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Owen Sound

On bay.You'll be steps from Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre and a 5-minute walk from Lake Huron. Also, Georgian Bay is within half a mile (1 km) and Gallery de Boer, Fine Art & Jazz is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tom Thomson Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Harrison Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The European Bakery Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn On The Bay

Enjoy the free parking at this eco-certified Owen Sound hotel
Best Western Inn On The Bay offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5600 square feet (520 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Best Western Inn On The Bay. Free self parking is available.

This Owen Sound hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5600 sq ft of conference space
  • 520 sq m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Inn On The Bay offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Owen Sound hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (CAD 1 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; CAD 10 to 15 for adults and CAD 6 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (72 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD 113 per stay), plus a deposit of CAD 100 per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 15 for adults, and CAD 6 to 10 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet deposit: CAD 100 per night
  • Pet fee: CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD 113 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

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Best Western Inn On The Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1028 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family
Very pleasant and helpful service. Lovely quiet comfortable riom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the view! Saw a pair of swans each morning, made my day:-)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corien, Walkerton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniella

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Great food in the restaurant. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel with friendly staff on the waterfront makes for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Premium Price NO complementary Breakfast!
In the area I picked this place and paid a premium and they still wanted to charge $15.00 for breakfast? Others have breakfast included Not impressed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front door service provided by James
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its beautiful by the water. Is clean. Bed is comfortable. Dining here is great food and very good service. Love the fireplace in front hall. Coffee early in the front hall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

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

8/10 Good

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect—close to the main attractions, restaurants, and beautiful nature spots. My room was clean, spacious, and equipped with all the necessary amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the room had a nice view, which was a pleasant surprise. The staff went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable and were always ready to help with any requests. The check-in and check-out processes were smooth and quick, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. One of the highlights was the breakfast service, which offered a variety of fresh options to start the day. The facilities were well-maintained, and the overall ambiance made it feel like a true getaway. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Owen Sound, whether for business or leisure. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good but out of the way
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property - view is nice - Staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms were nice and quiet. The restaurant Staff were amazing and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful team! Taylor, Jason and Yvon were super helpful when we had to change rooms (hockey tournament kid hallway fun!) had the best stay at a Hotel in a long while. There is a lovely trail right on the waterfront just out front of the Hotel. Great little restaurant on site too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, food was good, staff was friendly. It was nice to walk along the bay and enjoy the peace and quiet of the place. Since I was travelling alone, I really appreciated the extra security that was in place on the third floor. Your room key was required to unlock the hall door leading to the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was close to my work while I’m up in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Hotel and Will Be Back
This is a great Hotel for our 3 night stay. We had a Ground Floor King Room with Sofa Bed. The Hotel accommodated our Non Stairs request. The staff were friendly. The room was spacious and very clean, with a private view to the bay. We would certainly use this Hotel again. The only issues were that the room has no microwave, make heating up an order in meal difficult, unless we walked to the Lobby. There was no complimentary breakfast at the associated restaurant, but there should have been a discount for guests. There was also no prepared coffee or tea in the Lobby other then the morning. Aside, all went well, we were happy. We had no room service during the three days, but we realized after that we had to put out the tag on our door. We were not told about that at check-in. Our garbage was getting full.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed the friendly staff and the fine restaurant on the premises. Truly enjoyed our stay. When we visit Owen Sound we will always stay here. 2 thumbs up!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little out of the way. To be fair, if I had more time to walk around in the daytime I might have liked it more. Room was very clean and quiet. Bed was comfortable as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024