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Riverside Inn

2.5 star property
Riverfront inn with restaurant, near Central Park

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Dock
Serves lunch and dinner
Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Porch
Serves lunch and dinner
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
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $92
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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
Refrigerator
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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers 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 cribs (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 onsite 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)

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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
  • Bicycle 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 drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

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, 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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which 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 elevators.
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 to 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 onsite 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

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

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

8/10 Very good

Great place will be back
Krystal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice stay
Artemy, 1-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

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff - very welcome and looked after us Thank you!
Roger, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location to be in the center of the Lake Cowichan . Enjoyed a quick stay and enjoyed a meal in the pub and breakfast in the cafe.
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the room, location and the front lady was the sweetest! Thanks for the stay :)
Shandy-Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff
Maureen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, very comfy bed and so nice and quiet. The front desk check in woman was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

As I have been walking the trail, it was easy to get there and I was really happy to be able to eat something within the hotel facility at the pub.
Matt, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a late check out they were very accommodating I will definitely stay there again
Barb, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had the one bedroom suite! It was clean and nice and quiet
Shelley, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

clean and Comfortable.
Huiyong, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Central. Nice rooms. Comfortable beds
Erin, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

This is an older-style hotel. The room was nice with a view of the river, but it was expensive for what you got.
alison, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, quiet, great parking. Dinning on site. Only downside is the street light was directly In front of our room and sort of gave a glow that made you think it was morning. I’m sure not every room has that issue. Great stay
Becca, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice location and upgrade but room is too small.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient.
jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a few minor issues with the room however the management team was very responsive and over the top in looking after us. Extremely pleased that there still exists customer service like that.
Malcolm, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First of Gerrie, the lady at the front of the hotel, amazing human. Very kind, informative and easy to talk to. Second off, the hotel and rooms, so neat! I absolutely love all the old pictures and the rustic feeling of the whole place. It was literally across the road from the grocery store and Tim hortons, just the perfect place but honestly Gerrie is what made the experience the best. Just such a sweet human <3 I’ll definitely be back.
Shaina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The accommodation was perfectly average. Our room was a little damp when we didn’t leave the heating on during the day (we returned to the property to the carpet on the floors feeling a little wet and the bed quite cold) but it was clean. The bathroom had lots of towels and the bedroom had a functioning smart TV. The duvet was warm so we weren’t cold at night. The property was safe - we needed to swipe our key card to get into the front of the building and then again to get through another door in the lobby. The accommodation is right beside a coffee shop, restaurants and a supermarket so location was a good base to explore the area.
Laura, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

The coffee maker was dirty. There is a particular smell when somebody uses the washroom, even in the corridors. The restaurant was not open for dinner. The rest is ok.
Melissa, 1-night trip

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