Best Western Inn On The Bay

2.5 star property

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Pool
A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a desk, and a TV.
An outdoor patio with white umbrellas and tables overlooking a lake.
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, outdoor seating, and a well-lit pathway.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Explore the area

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1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K5R1
  • Place, Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Billy Bishop Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgian College Owen Sound Campus
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Tower, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Ground Floor, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Tower (Larger Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Bay View (Larger Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Bay View (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Owen Sound

At Best Western Inn On The Bay you'll be within steps of popular attractions like Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Bishop's Landing, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Places within a short walk of this Owen Sound hotel include Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre and within a 20-minute walk you'll find Gallery de Boer, Fine Art & Jazz.

What's nearby

  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tom Thomson Art Gallery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Billy Bishop Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The European Bakery Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mudtown Station & Brewery - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn On The Bay

Best Western Inn On The Bay offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5600 square feet (520 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Best Western Inn On The Bay. Free self parking is available.

This Owen Sound hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 5600 sq ft of conference space
  • 520 sq. m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Inn On The Bay offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Owen Sound hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (CAD 1 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; CAD 10 to 15 for adults and CAD 6 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bishop's Landing

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5,600 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (183 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD 113 per stay), plus a deposit of CAD 100 per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 15 for adults and CAD 6 to 10 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: CAD 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet deposit: CAD 100 per night
  • Pet fee: CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD113 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 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, 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Inn On The Bay?

Yep, Best Western Inn On The Bay has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Inn On The Bay?

As of 8 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Inn On The Bay on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$239, 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.

Does Best Western Inn On The Bay serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Inn On The Bay?

No, Best Western Inn On The Bay does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western Inn On The Bay?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Inn On The Bay?

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

Best Western Inn On The Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1009 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, clean, calm, friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn Ria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been a few times, spa area is great. Staff super friendly, restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, Clean Room, Basic Breakfast easy Parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GUO QING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for traveling with dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having breakfast vouchers each morning at Bishop's landing was a wonderful perk!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to relax in the hot tub with a great view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property on the water easy access to the trail system. Staff is very friendly. Nicely appointed restaurant, good selection of meals. Well kept hotel .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Only stayed one night, but room and hotel met all expectations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful site, restaurant service was very slow. Food was okay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean with amazing helpful staff -restaurant is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hot tub and sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property but relatively well taken care of, but it is dated and due for a renovation. Great view of the Georgian Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm , welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were courteous, friendly and helpful. It was a treat having a full-service restaurant inside the hotel. Both the breakfast and dinner menu were great. I am not an eggs & bacon breakfast eater - our table server was cheerful and happy to pass on what I’d really like to eat, and the chef did a superb job. Our room was clean and well maintained, though I did find the pillows a little “lumpy”.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here numerous times and every time the standard is excellent. The staff are great. The room is always immaculate and the dining room has good food. Truly highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Whirlpool and hot tub great get the sun in the afternoon.. dinner at restaurant was good had some premium liquor for cocktails at bar .. only negative was water pressure in shower fine for quick wash but wouldn’t have been for doing hair . Loved our stay would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility was excellent however the reception staff failed to advise us that the restaurant required reservations which put us at a disadvantage as we had to attend an early morning meeting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yaara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, good value for money. The breakfast was also very good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel clean comfy rooms and very good restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in May 2024