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 Estuary Nature Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
Maple Bay Marina - 19 min drive - 15.2 km
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.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Freezer
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
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 any questions, 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
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Wessex Inn Sea
Wessex Inn Sea Cowichan Bay
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Wessex Inn By The Sea Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 857 reviews
10 - Excellent
362
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 857 reviews
8 - Good
310
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 857 reviews
6 - Okay
116
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 857 reviews
4 - Poor
49
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 857 reviews
2 - Terrible
20
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
5 Jan 2025
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.
Marusha
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
pat
13 Dec 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Close to water couple restaurants close by. Would recomend the vine. Parking is tricky
Clean, fresh towels, linens and shower curtain made it better than most air bnbs (as musty is the common theme). Supplies need updating ( 1 water glass in cupboard) and new paint is sorely needed as paint peeling was rampant in bathroom and elsewhere. Its age is showing with old, squeaky Sub flooring and thin carpeting. Beds are OK and while not brand new, ive had worse at 3-4* hotels.
justin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Beverley
Travelled with family
1 Nov 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location, needs major renovations
Pictures are not what u get. Location beautiful, parking a challenge, and not all rooms are renovated my room was so outdated, taps not working correctly, peeling paint in multiple area, shower area w cracks no extra blankets, windows and balcony in direct view of next building
The best part of my stay was the facility manager, he couldnt have been nicer
Definitely not a 5 star hotel but the staff are amazing and the view off my balcony of the ocean was beautiful... There is NO WAY you could get a hotel ocean front for this price, anywhere in the world! .. I would have rated it higher but the bathroom wasn't in the best condition.
Melynda
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra, Fenelon Falls
25 Oct 2024
Friendly people. Great location. Easy walk to the marina to see Sea lions.
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,
Jenny
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Krista
Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
18 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Motel style with a sliding door and lawn area.Good for the dog.
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.
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.
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.