Riverside Inn
Inn in Lake Cowichan
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this inn
Riverfront inn with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this inn has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Riverside Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.
Along with a restaurant, this inn has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Riverside Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.
This Lake Cowichan inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Lake Cowichan
Available Rooms
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
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Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
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Sleeps 2
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Reviews
2.5
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.
2.5
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.
2.0
It was not what I was expecting the experience to be
5.0
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"
1.0
Fyi this is a very noisy location on the corner of what seems like the busiest intersection in town, next to the liquor store and the Tim Hortons guaranteeing late night and early morning traffic outside your windows.
Do you like awaking to natural light like me? Well no such luck here as there are 5 bright street lights shining in your windows all night so it's bright as high noon all night. It's very disorienting because the bright light shines all around the curtains so you can't tell if it's day or night.
On a more personal note, my husband and I attempted to enjoy a glass of wine during sunset in the unoccupied area of the hotel property patio. This part of the patio is fenced off from the other patio areas, is obviously unused and covered in cobwebs, so imagine our surprise when Julie from Riverside Inn Pub harassed us about breaking your unwritten rules regarding alcohol consumption and ordered us to dump our wine out, and then had the nerve to advise that we purchase new drinks from your bar.
The only listed rule states no drinking alcohol in the lobby, (picture of Riverside's own sign included) but Julie repeatedly insisted no open containers were allowed thru the lobby or on the patio, except what was bought from her and acted like we should have known that.
Overall horrible experience, rude staff, loud location, difficult to sleep with the noise and light issues, topped off with an emergency vehicle driving by with full sirens at 6am.
5.0
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"
1.0
Fyi this is a very noisy location on the corner of what seems like the busiest intersection in town, next to the liquor store and the Tim Hortons guaranteeing late night and early morning traffic outside your windows.
Do you like awaking to natural light like me? Well no such luck here as there are 5 bright street lights shining in your windows all night so it's bright as high noon all night. It's very disorienting because the bright light shines all around the curtains so you can't tell if it's day or night.
On a more personal note, my husband and I attempted to enjoy a glass of wine during sunset in the unoccupied area of the hotel property patio. This part of the patio is fenced off from the other patio areas, is obviously unused and covered in cobwebs, so imagine our surprise when Julie from Riverside Inn Pub harassed us about breaking your unwritten rules regarding alcohol consumption and ordered us to dump our wine out, and then had the nerve to advise that we purchase new drinks from your bar.
The only listed rule states no drinking alcohol in the lobby, (picture of Riverside's own sign included) but Julie repeatedly insisted no open containers were allowed thru the lobby or on the patio, except what was bought from her and acted like we should have known that.
Overall horrible experience, rude staff, loud location, difficult to sleep with the noise and light issues, topped off with an emergency vehicle driving by with full sirens at 6am.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
2.0
The room was small, but clean. Surprisingly there was no drawers to unpack your clothes. There were hangers but that's it. We lived out of our suitcases for 4 days. There was room for a dresser. It's not handicapped accessible. The rooms are upstairs with no elevator. I usually use a cane or walker. My husband and I are 75 and 73, carrying our luggage up a flight of stairs. If you're in a wheelchair, this place isn't for you. Now the good. It was great having a cafe and pub attached. After long days we ate and had cocktails in the evenings. The staff there were attentive and friendly.
2.0
The room was small, but clean. Surprisingly there was no drawers to unpack your clothes. There were hangers but that's it. We lived out of our suitcases for 4 days. There was room for a dresser. It's not handicapped accessible. The rooms are upstairs with no elevator. I usually use a cane or walker. My husband and I are 75 and 73, carrying our luggage up a flight of stairs. If you're in a wheelchair, this place isn't for you. Now the good. It was great having a cafe and pub attached. After long days we ate and had cocktails in the evenings. The staff there were attentive and friendly.
2.0
good location, convenience,mattress too soft, washroom a bit small and water flow slow in bathing.
2.0
good location, convenience,mattress too soft, washroom a bit small and water flow slow in bathing.
4.0
This property offers easy access to the river.
4.0
This property offers easy access to the river.
5.0
The front desk staff were friendly and efficient.
5.0
The front desk staff were friendly and efficient.
5.0
Great location - room was good, cafe and pub were excellent.
4.0
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!
4.0
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!
5.0
It was a nice trip
5.0
It was a nice trip
2.0
We were pleased with the early checkin provided, and the condition of our room. However, at 10pm we learned we were placed above the pub. Country music suddenly blasted from 10pm til 1am, it was extremely loud in our room. There is no one at front desk after 5 and no one answers phones (either from room or calling the facility) so nothing we could do but listen to partiers and blasting music til they were done. We aren’t fussy people and don’t expect a lot, but sleep is something we anticipate at a hotel. In case you do decide to stay, don’t bother with the restaurant attached.
2.0
We were pleased with the early checkin provided, and the condition of our room. However, at 10pm we learned we were placed above the pub. Country music suddenly blasted from 10pm til 1am, it was extremely loud in our room. There is no one at front desk after 5 and no one answers phones (either from room or calling the facility) so nothing we could do but listen to partiers and blasting music til they were done. We aren’t fussy people and don’t expect a lot, but sleep is something we anticipate at a hotel. In case you do decide to stay, don’t bother with the restaurant attached.
4.0
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
4.0
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
5.0
Great hotel, pub and restaurant attached and cafe for breakfast.
Staff was really great and room was brill.
Would really recommend this place.
5.0
Great hotel, pub and restaurant attached and cafe for breakfast.
Staff was really great and room was brill.
Would really recommend this place.
5.0
Staff at reception are always extremely friendly and welcoming. My room with a deck overlooking the river was really lovely and very comfortable.
5.0
Staff at reception are always extremely friendly and welcoming. My room with a deck overlooking the river was really lovely and very comfortable.
5.0
This is an hotel but well taken care of for its age. It was very clean and the staff were great.
5.0
This is an hotel but well taken care of for its age. It was very clean and the staff were great.
2.0
The staff was very friendly and the room was cute and clean, but there were a few issues. The a/c didn't seem to work at all (despite following included instructions, it just wouldn't turn on at all). The coffee maker also didn't work, and the lights were very dim (the dimmer was stuck on the lowest setting). The front desk is only staffed from 9-5ish, so by the time we realized these issues, there was nobody to alert. Overall, cute spot and great location though.
2.0
The staff was very friendly and the room was cute and clean, but there were a few issues. The a/c didn't seem to work at all (despite following included instructions, it just wouldn't turn on at all). The coffee maker also didn't work, and the lights were very dim (the dimmer was stuck on the lowest setting). The front desk is only staffed from 9-5ish, so by the time we realized these issues, there was nobody to alert. Overall, cute spot and great location though.
2.5
Good bar and pool facilities
2.5
Good bar and pool facilities
5.0
River view!
Beautiful.
5.0
River view!
Beautiful.
5.0
Convenient.
5.0
Convenient.
FAQs
How much does this inn cost compared to others in Lake Cowichan?
The average price for a rental in Lake Cowichan is $232 per night. This rental is $69 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this inn?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Riverside Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this inn?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Riverside Inn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Riverside Inn?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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