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Wessex Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Two Queen, kitchenette | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1846 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, BC, V0R 1N0
  • Place, Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Arthur Vickers Gallery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Queen, kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Queen, kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About this property

Wessex Inn By The Sea

Hotel in Cowichan Bay with free parking
Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this hotel. Housekeeping is available on request.
Wessex Inn By The Sea offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Wessex Inn By The Sea. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the location
  • Steps from Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and 6 minutes on foot from Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
  • Pets welcome for a fee
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cowichan Bay hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Full payment must be made by credit card prior to closing to arrange after-hours check-in. If payment cannot be processed for any reason, after-hours check-ins will not be permitted. Guests arriving after hours must come to front desk the next day, regardless of length of stay, to complete registration.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Wessex Inn By The Sea.

Property is also known as

Wessex Inn
Wessex Inn Sea
Wessex Inn Sea Cowichan Bay
Wessex Sea
Wessex Sea Cowichan Bay
Wessex Inn By The Sea Hotel
Wessex Inn By The Sea Cowichan Bay
Wessex Inn By The Sea Hotel Cowichan Bay

Wessex Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mitchell

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even with some renovations ongoing, the motel was very welcoming. The staff was warm and very helpful, even recommending the best place for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I liked you could see the water from each room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yongzhong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With the sea view, very near to the park and lots of food choice. Front desk boy is kind and friendly. Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

No lighting stairway room & loose side rail stair

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and customer orientated. Right from our arrival they made sure that we had everything that we needed to make our stay comfortable. My husband was very appreciative of the free pop in the fridge in the reception area. The exterior of the property was being repainted during our stay showing pride in ownership. I am a part-time wheelchair user and they were very accomodating in ensuring that we received a room on the main floor - this was done on very short notice as we had a terrible experience with another facility and had to find a suitable place on short notice. There was plenty of space inside the room to store my wheelchair and the rest of our luggage. Their ability to accommodate us was very much appreciated. The room that we stayed in had a small efficiency area which was great as we could bring items from the grocery store back to eat at our leisure. The kitchenette was stocked with everything that we could need. The bedding was clean and fresh and smelled lovely, lots of pillows for the snoring husband :) Rooms were nicely made up by the time that we returned to the motel every afternoon/evening with plenty of fresh towels. Hot water was always available, even if you chose to shower a little later in the morning. Although the property is a bit older, it is well-maintained and is in a lovely location in the quiet little village on the bay. Little shops and the marina were available to explore. Easy access off the highway. Def would stay again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice view. Good restaurants nearby. Cute town. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff member at the desk was very kind and considerate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tasha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a limited frills property undergoing a renovation. We had a renovated room and it's quite nice! It has a small cooktop and enough kitchen supplies to get you by, a balcony with ocean view. It's mid renovated so manage expectations but the staff are super nice and the location is excellent. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room had an ocean view from the balcony, and completely renovated. Beautiful quiet town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to ensure that we had everything we needed and rooms were very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, clean newly renovated rooms, knowledgeable, friendly kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an older facility in dire need of a makeover. That being said, it was clean and the service was outstanding. We were within easy walking distance of the local food establishments, and the village was pleasing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendliness!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities were adequate. Location was ideal. Great ocean view from room. Perks - complimentary bottled water and juice. Friendly people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was very dated but very clean. They are updating all the rooms. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great experience. My whole family are very comfortable. Very clean and accommodating staff. I definitely come back here and recommend to my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Beautiful views from a great hotel

Fantastic experience. Sahil was an amazing host and so accommodating. The room was freshly renovated and perfect for our needs. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

OMOYIBO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and net. Great and excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025