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Riverside Inn

2.5 star property
Find comfort in this cozy inn’s helpful staff while sipping coffee by the lobby. Relax over poolside fun or explore nearby Kaatza Station Museum.

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Dock
Porch
Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

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

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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

Map
56 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, v0r2g0

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 8 min walk
  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch - 8 min walk
  • Lake Cowichan Municipal Office - 8 min walk
  • Kaatza Station Museum - 10 min walk
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Riverside Inn

Inn near Central Park
Located close to Kaatza Station Museum and Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, Riverside Inn provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, ATM/banking services and a billiards/pool table
  • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is Riverside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Inn?

As of 20 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Inn on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$164.29, 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 Riverside Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Riverside Inn located?

Located in the heart of Lake Cowichan, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Kaatza Station Museum. Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and Cowichan River Provincial Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Riverside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 306 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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Wished cafe was open
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Nicely refurbished rooms, with comfortable beds and modern bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

The room had an awful smell at first but i think it was the bar kitchen. Once the bar closed, it was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Had an amazing one night stay, our room was warm, comfortable and everything we required was available. Enjoyed a wonderful meal in the pub next door, served by a very polite and helpful young man. Would certainly recommend this inn and definitely stay again if we were in this area again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Great location - room was good, cafe and pub were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Great hotel, pub and restaurant attached and cafe for breakfast. Staff was really great and room was brill. Would really recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

The Lady at the front Desk was very nice and welcoming. It was a beautiful area the location of the property on the river was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

The front desk staff were friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Room was good and clean, Beds and pillows lovely. Best of all the friendly service, clear, helpful, no attitude, just wonderful. Good "country style hotel"
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

This property offers easy access to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

It was a nice trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

This is an hotel but well taken care of for its age. It was very clean and the staff were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chun Shing

good location but small washroom.
good location, convenience，mattress too soft, washroom a bit small and water flow slow in bathing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Lake Cowichan is the friendliest place we've ever traveled too! The Hotel is right in the middle of town! Easy access to everything! Our room was small but renovated and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Good bar and pool facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Staff at reception are always extremely friendly and welcoming. My room with a deck overlooking the river was really lovely and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Clean with good food and awesome pub
Great place to stay in lake Cowichan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Krystal

Great place will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

A great place to stay right downtown at Cowichan Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Great staff - very welcome and looked after us Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Extremely convenient stay for our annual tubing trip, complete with their own dock and restaurant to feed us hungry bears after!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Nicely redone older hotel nice pub and good food

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Everything was perfect start to finish. Best accommodations in town easily.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff

nice hotel on the river with pub. try and get a river view room or you face the street
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Becca

Clean, quiet, great parking. Dinning on site. Only downside is the street light was directly In front of our room and sort of gave a glow that made you think it was morning. I’m sure not every room has that issue. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024