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Riverside Inn

2.5 star property
Riverfront inn with restaurant, near Central Park

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Riverside Inn, near Central Park, offers a charming retreat with a grocery/convenience store and coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the bar or on the terrace and enjoy billiards/pool table while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $92
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Cowichan Municipal Office - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kaatza Station Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 32 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 58 min drive
  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 73 min drive
  • Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 30.6 miles/49.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cow Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jakes @ The Lake - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ed's Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn

Enjoy your visit to Lake Cowichan with a stay at Riverside Inn. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle parking

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Riverside Pub - This pub serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Serious Coffee Plus - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fee & policy details

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Does Riverside Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Riverside Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Riverside Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Riverside Inn and nearby?

Riverside Inn has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Riverside Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Riverside Pub.

What's the area around Riverside Inn like?

Riverside Inn is located by the river, a short 8-minute walk from Central Park and 8 minutes' walk from Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch.

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Riverside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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River
Pub
Location
Bed
Bathroom
Restaurant
Towns
Kitchen

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were excellent and staff were friendly and welcoming. (4 reviews)
  • The property offers secure parking, including parking for bicycles and convenient parking options. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice old building with renovated rooms. Nice bar with patio and private dock to sit on and tube from.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love it

Very relaxing comfortable stay with beautiful scenery. The young woman in the bar checked us in and she was very pleasant and efficient. My crab cakes were forgotten on our dinner delivery and she brought them up to us.
Heather, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff are very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean, but smelled like someone had previously smoked in the bathroom (not the hotel's fault, but still unfortunate). Lots of restaurants and stores within walking distance, and hotel pub was great!
Alisha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was fantastic! We have been coming each year and will come again! Thank you 😊
Nicola, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A comfortable spot to rejuvenate from the nature all around
Faith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was great for the two of us - close to everything, clean and the bed was comfy. Would stay again!
Amee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing property. Coffeteria, PUB, restaurant all wthin the facility.
Gursheen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and renovated, nice views
Derrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant stay. Room was small but very clean, comfortable and quiet. They have done a great job of renovating these rooms in an old building! Nice bedding and comfortable bed. High quality toiletries. We would definitely stay here again.
Heather J., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the balcony with the comfy chairs overlooking the river. It's the perfect sun trap
Angela, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Generally nice, too long wait to check in, no one at the checkin desk - very nice Irish server from the bar helped out. Insects all over the carpet limited the experience.
Sören, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location - room was good, cafe and pub were excellent.
Shelley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicely refurbished rooms, with comfortable beds and modern bathrooms.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff in hotel, cafe and coffee shop were polite and very friendly. The property was very comfortable and easily accessible. We can’t wait until we can make it back
Neal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved how clean and beautiful the rooms were. The air conditioning and fan kept the room cool on a very hot day. We did try calling the given phone numbers at one point to reach staff but could not. My husband was able to track someone down in the closed restaurant to answer his questions. We also were startled that the restaurant was closed early as there was no sign on the door from the rooms and the staff member who told us was not clear but we understand that the smoke from the fires caused extenuating circumstances in this situation.
Kerry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, pub and restaurant attached and cafe for breakfast. Staff was really great and room was brill. Would really recommend this place.
MARK, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Bands played until midnight on Friday, 1:00 am Saturday. Way too loud.
Garry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wished cafe was open
Lisa, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicely renovated, safe and quiet property. No staff support after 5pm.
Kirti, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay right downtown at Cowichan Lake.
Heather, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place will be back
Krystal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicely redone older hotel nice pub and good food

8/10 Very good

Great peacful stay

Lovely stay! housekeeping notes : last customers coffee grounds and coffee still in the pot and a stack of used dirty dishes in the cupboard. There is a sign that says to wash your dishes Upon leaving or you get charged $25 but no soap provided to do so.
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good bar and pool facilities
Owen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice stay
Artemy, 1-night trip