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Riverside Inn

2.5 star property
Riverfront inn with restaurant, near Central Park

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Serves lunch and dinner
Serves lunch and dinner
Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds
Porch
Riverside Inn, near Central Park, offers a charming retreat with a grocery/convenience store and coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the bar or on the terrace and enjoy billiards/pool table while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
56 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, v0r2g0

What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Cowichan Municipal Office - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kaatza Station Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 32 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 58 min drive
  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 73 min drive
  • Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 30.6 miles/49.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cow Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jakes @ The Lake - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ed's Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn

Riverside Inn is a great choice for a stay in Lake Cowichan. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Local/corner shop
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Bike parking

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Riverside Pub – This pub serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Serious Coffee Plus – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Riverside Inn Lake Cowichan
Riverside Lake Cowichan
Riverside Inn Inn
Riverside Inn Lake Cowichan
Riverside Inn Inn Lake Cowichan

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Riverside Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Riverside Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Riverside Inn and nearby?

Riverside Inn has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Riverside Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Riverside Pub.

What's the area around Riverside Inn like?

Riverside Inn is located by the river, a short 8-minute walk from Central Park and 8 minutes' walk from Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch.

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Reviews

Riverside Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were excellent and staff were friendly and welcoming. (4 reviews)
  • The property offers secure parking, including parking for bicycles and convenient parking options. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Love it

Very relaxing comfortable stay with beautiful scenery. The young woman in the bar checked us in and she was very pleasant and efficient. My crab cakes were forgotten on our dinner delivery and she brought them up to us.
Heather, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A comfortable spot to rejuvenate from the nature all around
Faith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was great for the two of us - close to everything, clean and the bed was comfy. Would stay again!
Amee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing property. Coffeteria, PUB, restaurant all wthin the facility.
Gursheen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Generally nice, too long wait to check in, no one at the checkin desk - very nice Irish server from the bar helped out. Insects all over the carpet limited the experience.
Sören, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant stay. Room was small but very clean, comfortable and quiet. They have done a great job of renovating these rooms in an old building! Nice bedding and comfortable bed. High quality toiletries. We would definitely stay here again.
Heather J., 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Bands played until midnight on Friday, 1:00 am Saturday. Way too loud.
Garry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff in hotel, cafe and coffee shop were polite and very friendly. The property was very comfortable and easily accessible. We can’t wait until we can make it back
Neal, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicely refurbished rooms, with comfortable beds and modern bathrooms.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location - room was good, cafe and pub were excellent.
Shelley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicely renovated, safe and quiet property. No staff support after 5pm.
Kirti, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wished cafe was open
Lisa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, pub and restaurant attached and cafe for breakfast. Staff was really great and room was brill. Would really recommend this place.
MARK, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great peacful stay

Lovely stay! housekeeping notes : last customers coffee grounds and coffee still in the pot and a stack of used dirty dishes in the cupboard. There is a sign that says to wash your dishes Upon leaving or you get charged $25 but no soap provided to do so.
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay right downtown at Cowichan Lake.
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing one night stay, our room was warm, comfortable and everything we required was available. Enjoyed a wonderful meal in the pub next door, served by a very polite and helpful young man. Would certainly recommend this inn and definitely stay again if we were in this area again.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place will be back
Krystal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The front desk staff were friendly and efficient.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Lady at the front Desk was very nice and welcoming. It was a beautiful area the location of the property on the river was amazing.
Oliver, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good bar and pool facilities
Owen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicely redone older hotel nice pub and good food

4/10 Fair

Extremely disappointed. Room was noisy right beside major roads. Noise went all night and started up again early in the morning. The photos are false advertising by not showing the fact the room overlooked a roof with an old hotel sign and was right beside noisy roads and a bar. Not the "river side." Old and smelly room with creaky floor and dirty carpet. The bath drain was plugged. We decided to leave a day early but they didn't give us a refund. They don't care about customers. Beware!
Michael, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice stay
Artemy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice trip
Louise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely convenient stay for our annual tubing trip, complete with their own dock and restaurant to feed us hungry bears after!
Monique, 1-night trip