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Wessex Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property
Hotel in Cowichan Bay with free parking
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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Beach/ocean view
Two Queen, kitchenette
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Water view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Room options

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

One Queen, kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1846 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, BC, V0R 1N0

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - 6 min walk
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard - 7 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 11 min drive
  • Hand of Man Museum - 16 min drive
  • Maple Bay Marina - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Wessex Inn By The Sea

Hotel by the ocean
Wessex Inn By The Sea provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Wessex Inn By The Sea include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, fridges and microwaves

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

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

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
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 are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Wessex Inn By The Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Wessex Inn By The Sea?

As of 22 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wessex Inn By The Sea on 26 Jan 2025 start from AU$152.39, 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.

How much is parking at Wessex Inn By The Sea?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wessex Inn By The Sea?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wessex Inn By The Sea?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Wessex Inn By The Sea located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, Cowichan Wooden Boat Society and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Arthur Vickers Gallery and Cowichan Golf and Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Wessex Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 832 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Victoria bc

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here for the last 2 years every November as i do a craft market in Duncan. It is a older building rooms are clean and beds are good. Was upgraded this year to a water front room it was very nice. We will be back again this next year
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

kurtis

Liked: Staff & service
It's an older hotel, clean building and friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

w

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

kurtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

pat

Liked: Staff & service
Close to water couple restaurants close by. Would recomend the vine. Parking is tricky
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

justin

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, fresh towels, linens and shower curtain made it better than most air bnbs (as musty is the common theme). Supplies need updating ( 1 water glass in cupboard) and new paint is sorely needed as paint peeling was rampant in bathroom and elsewhere. Its age is showing with old, squeaky Sub flooring and thin carpeting. Beds are OK and while not brand new, ive had worse at 3-4* hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melynda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not a 5 star hotel but the staff are amazing and the view off my balcony of the ocean was beautiful... There is NO WAY you could get a hotel ocean front for this price, anywhere in the world! .. I would have rated it higher but the bathroom wasn't in the best condition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Fenelon Falls

Friendly people. Great location. Easy walk to the marina to see Sea lions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful check-in staff! Room is slightly dated, but that's expected for an older building. Wonderful stay, will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and clean
Great quiet. Off season stay. Great service and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kelly

Travelled with partner
Spent one night. Staff is great! Older place but super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Kitchenette was a bit dingy. Not inviting to use.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JOANNE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proprietor was very welcoming. Nice view. Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, Onion Lake

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for lodging in Victoria for one night and I found the prices quite steep. So I decided to look for a hotel room north of the city. Although this place was about an hour north of Victoria I decided to stay there. The place was very quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Krista

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Motel style with a sliding door and lawn area.Good for the dog.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. I wasn't sure what to expect, but we were impressed. The building may look a little dated, but the beds were high quality and anything you needed, the staff looked after it for you quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Duane

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were good and they are just working with an old building that needs a complete upgrade. But there was a view of the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Raina

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, office stinky, needs renos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ranieri

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024