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Best Western Inn On The Bay

2.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Pool
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$263
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Explore the area

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1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K5R1
  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room;with Sofabed)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Tower (Larger Room)

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Owen Sound

At Best Western Inn On The Bay you'll be within steps of Lake Huron and Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Highlights at this eco-friendly 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 Georgian Bay 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Harrison Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The European Bakery Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn On The Bay

Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and sauna
Best Western Inn On The Bay offers its guests Access to 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 the eco-certified 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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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

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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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. This property uses a grey water recycling system. 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 4 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Inn On The Bay on 6 July 2025 start from AU$262.63, 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. 536 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angelica

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

frederick

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
poor overall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wade

Liked: Staff & service
.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
-Rooms are quite dated (not an issue) but I would say that they do need some sprucing up- re-caulking of the bathroom and ceilings in the room. Whirlpool/hottub area is quite small but perfect for a few people. Staff are very friendly and conveniently located!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Came up for an Attack game vs Kitchener
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea, North Vancouver

Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for work
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly and informative front desk staff. We didn’t use any of the facilities so can’t comment on that.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Awesome

People were terrific!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating for snowmobiling
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and so was the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

XIAOLAN

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

8/10 Good

Przemyslaw

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for sledder
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
King size bed was super comfy, and the Jacuzzi tub excellent, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location, lots of nice walking paths. Outside of the building needed some attention lots of cigarette butts outside the front door. We had a very nice trip overall. Inside was clean and well kept. Friendly staff. The food at the restaurant inside was very good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Best hotel in Owen Sound

Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025