Riverside Inn

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

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Dock
Terrace/patio
Porch
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Restaurant
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
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Explore the area

Map
56 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, v0r2g0
  • Popular LocationCentral Park8 min walk
  • Popular LocationKaatza Station Museum10 min walk
  • Popular LocationCowichan Lake Sports Arena3 min drive
  • AirportGanges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base)73 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a picnic area. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Lake Cowichan inn include Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and Cowichan River Provincial Park.

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 8 min walk
  • Kaatza Station Museum - 10 min walk
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 3 min drive
  • Cowichan River Provincial Park - 17 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • A&W Restaurant - 11 min walk
  • Ed's Coffeehouse - 7 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 4 min walk
  • J & V's Burgers & Pizza - 11 min walk
  • Subway - 9 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn

Riverfront 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)
  • 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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 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 a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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 18 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Inn on 26 May 2024 start from AU$289.06, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Riverside Inn?

The closest beach to Riverside Inn is Port Renfrew Beach (39 km).

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 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.

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. 134 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 269 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

keichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

corey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect start to finish. Best accommodations in town easily.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

alison

This is an older-style hotel. The room was nice with a view of the river, but it was expensive for what you got.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023