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Riverside Inn

2.5 star property
Riverside inn with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Dock
Porch
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Bathroom
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

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56 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, v0r2g0
  • Place, Kaatza Station Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Lake Cowichan

Riverside Inn puts you in the heart of Lake Cowichan, within just a 10-minute stroll of Central Park and Kaatza Station Museum. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Riverside Pub is open for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Lake Cowichan inn include Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and Cowichan River Provincial Park.
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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

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Riverside Inn

Riverside inn with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Riverside Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lake Cowichan inn.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riverside Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead.

This Lake Cowichan inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Riverside Pub
  • Serious Coffee Plus

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Riverside Inn?

Riverside Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Inn?

As of 21 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Inn on 23 Dec 2025 start from AU$162.57, 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 parking available at Riverside Inn?

Yep, Riverside Inn has a free self car park.

What makes Riverside Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riverside Inn.

Is Riverside Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Riverside Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riverside Inn?

No, Riverside Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riverside Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riverside Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Riverside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 349 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chun-Chao

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese, Lillooet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and worth the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the water. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old building with renovated rooms. Nice bar with patio and private dock to sit on and tube from.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic! We have been coming each year and will come again! Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved how clean and beautiful the rooms were. The air conditioning and fan kept the room cool on a very hot day. We did try calling the given phone numbers at one point to reach staff but could not. My husband was able to track someone down in the closed restaurant to answer his questions. We also were startled that the restaurant was closed early as there was no sign on the door from the rooms and the staff member who told us was not clear but we understand that the smoke from the fires caused extenuating circumstances in this situation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean, but smelled like someone had previously smoked in the bathroom (not the hotel's fault, but still unfortunate). Lots of restaurants and stores within walking distance, and hotel pub was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jordyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable spot to rejuvenate from the nature all around
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

CHARLES, Haltom City

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sören

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

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Garry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bands played until midnight on Friday, 1:00 am Saturday. Way too loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gursheen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing property. Coffeteria, PUB, restaurant all wthin the facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Mercer Island

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and renovated, nice views
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kirti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated, safe and quiet property. No staff support after 5pm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025