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Wessex Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property

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Overlooking a serene lake, this peaceful retreat offers a tranquil escape amidst nature.
Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a balcony offering a serene view of the water and mountains.
Guests can access their rooms through multiple doors on the ground floor, with a staircase connecting to the upper level featuring balconies.
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a gas stove.
Guests can park their vehicles in the convenient ground-floor parking area.

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

View all photos for One Queen, kitchenette

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Queen, kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Queen, kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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. 417 out of 945 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 945 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 945 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 945 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 945 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marcia

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A pleasant, clean, safe place to stay with a beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia, Canwood

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

borbala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What a view!!! Very kind and friendly staff. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chengxi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little motel, nice front staff, towels/soap/coffee provided are more than sufficient amount. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aleeda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to the waterfront. We enjoyed the view, and the friendliness of area residents. Staff was polite and accommodating. The facilities are dated but it was clean, comfortable and in a quiet neighbourhood Put up a better sign for the after dark arrivals
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ales

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicevsmaller hotel, clean and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odette

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property. They have recently renovated the rooms. It’s very comfortable and clean. The owner is so nice and welcoming. I will definitely keep coming here when I’m in Cowichan for work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

G., Campbell River

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

large rooms

The staff were friendly and amazing. The room/suite was large. The couch was a bit low, but everything else was comfy and clean. Arrive close to 4 because the shops nearby close their doors at 5 and not all the restaurants were open for business. There was a view of the water, but it is across the main road. We'd go again, even though it was a little pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dated, although they are trying to update it! It has alot of potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The managers were so accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely and eager to please. Beds were comfortable and room was clean. If you have sensitivity to scents you may want to ask them not to spray the room freshener prior to your arrival (it was not a bad smell just very strong smelling).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ailysh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older building but very well run. Very clean, rooms in excellent condition. Nice area. One of my favorites.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Total adequate for our needs.. well run and friendly staff.. will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deepak

Traveled with partner
Helpful cheerful staff. Upgraded the room and even provided a wonderful snack.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izuchukwu

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Michael @ the front desk was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The service was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon, Westport

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception (Michael) was exceptional with a warm welcome, and a heartfelt offer to help us if we had any questions. The rooms are somewhat dated but very clean. Bed was comfortable with extra blanket provided. We really appreciated the small kitchenette. Although dated, it had all the appliances, dishes & utensils we needed to have a nice breakfast. This room would be easy to stay in for several days...and the view from the room & balcony was fabulous even in not-so-great weather!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Loud thin walls
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay at Wessex Inn

The staff are friendly and accomodating. The inn is older and room definately showing its age, but it was clean and cozy. I like the price, and it's across from the park and ocean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025