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The Cottage and Castle

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Chemainus

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Royal House | Living area
Royal House | Bathroom
Royal House | Private kitchen
Dining
Royal House

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$275
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Explore the area

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9909 Maple street, Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K1
  • Place, Kinsmen Beach Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chemainus Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chemainus Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Room

Design Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Ocean view

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Classic Room

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Garden view

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Royal House | Living area

Royal House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Partial ocean view

About the area

Chemainus

The Cottage and Castle places you steps from Kinsmen Beach Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Chemainus Marina. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This bed & breakfast has free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Chemainus B&B include Chemainus Valley Museum and Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company.
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What's nearby

  • Kinsmen Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chemainus Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chemainus Valley Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chemainus Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crofton Hotel Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Motherhen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Haida Way Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Cottage and Castle

Bed & breakfast in Chemainus
The Cottage and Castle offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Chemainus bed & breakfast.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Cottage and Castle offers 4 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Chemainus bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 25 per person

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 35
Late check-in fee: CAD 35 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 50.0 per stay.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately CAD 25 per person
  • Early check-in fee: CAD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: CAD 35 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM
  • Housekeeping fee: CAD 50 per week; may vary based on length of stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 50.0 per stay

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, debit card or cash deposit 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

The And Castle Chemainus
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The Cottage and Castle Bed & breakfast
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Cottage and Castle serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottage and Castle?

As of 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottage and Castle on 3 Feb 2026 start from AU$274.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cottage and Castle?

No, The Cottage and Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cottage and Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Cottage and Castle?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Cottage and Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't actually stay at the property but I did view it. Ceiling height in bedroom is very low, wouldn't recommend for anyone taller than 6'
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, St Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was great. The provided breakfast was delicious. The decor was really beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the character of this place and the host was friendly and very accommodating with my early departure. The bed was very comfortable and the AC was a relief! I will absolutely stay here again. The garden was gorgeous and added ambiance to the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

elke, victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a true Gem! Christina, our host was very welcoming. The room is charming. The house as well as the garden is unique and well maintained. I would return any time and recommend it to friends and family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The close proximity to the beach and unique house/rooms and backyard we had access to from the 1 room we had
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SHASHA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

charming bed and breakfast in Chemainus.

The place was wonderfully charming,befitting the town itself ,Chemainus, and our contact with her was pleasant and very enjoyable, We would recommend this place highly to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Funky place ! Fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Christina was very kind and welcoming, the rooms had a rustic atmosphere with beautiful modern touch’s appropriately added.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I had a wonderful stay here. Christina is an excellent host. I can't recommend this B&B highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uxia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place so very much! I’m planning to come back with my kid. The house is gorgeous , every single detail (decoration, colours, backyard) is delightful. Christina is kind, helpful, and makes you feel at home. I’ll give this place 10 starts if I could. Thank you Christina!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot, very comfortable and Christina, the host, was very accommodating and gave lots of information about local events and facilities. Even better if there had been a bit more choice of food items for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick. The grounds are nicely landscaped. The room was spacious. Sitting out on the front porch with a morning coffee was relaxing. The bed linens were soft, but the mattress needs to be replaced. It dipped into the middle and we placed pillows between us to keep comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Christina and Miss Bigs Bunny are great hosts....very historic comfy cottage home. Clean and convenient to all things Chemainus. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Friendly host with beautiful cottage close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is so charming with a lovely sitting room and a garden area. Christina made delicious gluten free banana bread for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff member was super nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delaney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot recommend this stay enough! It is so unique and beautiful. Location is perfect, the host is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was incredible. Slept great. Friendly owner, lovely spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was a very nicely kept older character home in a central location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

navjot

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the cottage and castle and had a wonderful experience. The location was convenient, and the room was comfortable. The host (Christina) was friendly and made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was delicious. Overall, it was a great stay, and I would definitely recommend it. --- Feel free to customize it with specific details from your stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024