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Wessex Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

View all photos for One Queen, kitchenette

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

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About the area

Cowichan Bay

With a stay at Wessex Inn By The Sea in Cowichan Bay, you'll be by the ocean, just a 1-minute walk from Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and 6 minutes by foot from Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Arthur Vickers Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cowichan Wooden Boat Society - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arthur Vickers Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 52 min drive - 69.7 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Spot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Wessex Inn By The Sea

Hotel in Cowichan Bay with free parking
Wessex Inn By The Sea offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
This hotel has 2 floors in 1 building and offers designated smoking areas. Recreational activities include boat tours nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 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
Cribs (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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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

Wessex Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 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

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great view of the water across the street. The room was like stepping back in time. Definitely in need of some updates and some painting. There were a few spots of peeling and damaged paint. Overall it was clean and provided an adequate stay although we felt it was overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had the most amazing sleep. Havent slept that good in months. The staff was super friendly and we are looking forward to coming back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view. Room small. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager is extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Michael was a wonderfully helpful and welcoming host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurdeep

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Sahil at the front desk was welcoming, friendly and helpful. We arrived early and he graciously allowed us to check in early and put us in an ocean view suite. The property itself is abit dated but is tidy and clean. Checkin to checkout was easy and seamless. The area itself is beautiful and quiet. I would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was excellent. Ocean view great and kitchen was a bonus. Water and soft drinks offered at the front desk and clean rooms. Rooms a bit dated but they will be remodeling over winter. A few rooms were remodelled and they were great. Location location and price was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could hear the sea lions from our room. We sat in our lawn chairs and looked at the sea and the harbour. We were upgraded. A small thing, but they gave us extra coffee and china plates and cups. Super close to Cowichan Bay and the museum, marina and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property manager is amazing!! He goes above and beyond with everything. An amazing individual!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful location! Great service. It was effortless
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priyanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Willie

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

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