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Wessex Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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1846 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, BC, V0R 1N0
  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Maple Bay Marina
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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

One Queen, kitchenette

  • 247 sq ft
  • 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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Two Queen, kitchenette

  • 247 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Wessex Inn By The Sea

Cowichan Bay hotel with private balconies
Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this hotel. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Wessex Inn By The Sea has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 900 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and each one has a view of the bay. There is plenty of room for putting your suitcases and a small sitting area with a table and 2 chairs. The staff are very friendly and went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable. They upgraded one room to a kitchenette, moved the second room closer to the first and allowed my daughter to have her dog in a non pet room. It is not a fancy hotel but is comfortable and the staff are terrific. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of cow bay from the windows and patio doors!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for a short overnight while traveling through, the staff called to check on us when we were running late. The area around was quite pretty and the rooms clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are not upscale and the kitchenette is basic in amenities and dishes. However they do have a real four burner stove, a microwave, toaster, coffee maker and hot water kettle. The rooms were clean and spacious. The design of the building is such that all the rooms have a view of the ocean. The rooms were quiet with no road noise. The best part of it all was the staff. They were very attentive, friendly and helpful. It was an excellent budget friendly place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Super friendly services. I am happy with the outcome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil and comfortable stay

We had an absolutely tranquil stay here while on our road trip across the island. Our host (the manager of the inn), met our every need and the amenities of the hotel, though dated, were clean and comfortable. We were even upgraded to an ocean front view, which was lovely to wake up to. We will definitely stay here if we find ourselves in the Cowichan Bay area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will not regret it. All is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Samson

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building may not look much but the staff keeps it clean and comfortable. We stay in Cowichan Bay for the quietness. The Wessex is on the edge of town across the street from the waterfront. We like the unobstructed view of the tranquil Bay view in the morning and the evening. We love taking walks from the nature centre toward town and back. There is an observation tower just across the street. On a clear day, a pair of binoculars would pair well with the tower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple hotel room with kitchenette. Clean and affordable. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Older Motel across the street from the docking lot of Lake Cowichan. Decent view of the water from my room. Just a short walk down the road a plethora of eateries or bring your own food and prepare it in a wonderfully clean kitchenette with a mid-sized refrigerator. Just like anything older you could use some touch-up paint, maybe an extra pillow or two on the bed, and slightly thicker walls. The bathroom was very clean, and the water pressure terrific . All that being said, it is a jewel, especially at the offseason price of $94 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Traveled with group
Proximity to everything was good without being right in the midddle of town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie, Yorkton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A meticulously maintained hotel. A great view of the bay from my balcony. While the rooms are somewhat dated, the beds are very comfortable and the rooms are very clean. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay here!

Terrible! We paid for a kitchenette. We didn’t get a kitchenette. We bought groceries before we arrived and wasn’t able to use them. When we brought it up to the front desk, they wouldn’t refund our fees. Not to mention, the bed was terrible and lumpy, it was noisy because doors had to be slammed to properly latch them, and the windows were single pane, so all noise outside could be heard. DO NOT RECOMMEND!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odette

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and comfortable. The close proximity to the water and restaurants was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Victoria bc

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here for the last 2 years every November as i do a craft market in Duncan. It is a older building rooms are clean and beds are good. Was upgraded this year to a water front room it was very nice. We will be back again this next year
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marusha

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

kurtis

Liked: Staff & service
It's an older hotel, clean building and friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

w

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

kurtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024