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Wessex Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property

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Premium Renovated Ocean View King Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a sofa, a window, and a wall mural.
Premium Renovated Ocean View, Two Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in microwave.
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $110
$95 nightly
$110 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31

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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.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, refrigerator, and a small dining table.

One Queen Bed, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a door.

Standard Room, Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Renovated Ocean View, Two Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Premium Renovated Ocean View, Two Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Renovated Ocean View One Queen | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Premium Renovated Ocean View One Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Renovated Ocean View King Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Premium Renovated Ocean View King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 21 mi (33.8 km) from Ganges Marina and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre.

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cowichan Wooden Boat Society - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arthur Vickers Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Butchart Gardens - 60 min drive - 20.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zza'S Pizza - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Wessex Inn By The Sea

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 transportation

  • 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

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 available for CAD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CAD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 30.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1014 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was lovely and very clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, very attentive staff, updated and super clean room, excellent location and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect. We found it last minute and sure glad we did. Great location, awesome view, friendly and customer focused staff at a great price. I’ll be back and will recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, which was newly renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and location. Nicely kept property with very friendly and attentive staff. I will be happy to stay there on future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shaunna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and welcoming. As a small family traveling the hotel very safe and warm to us. Will most definitely be coming back. The kitchenette was a added touch and great add-on to our room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Nice staff Great view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service and the location is perfect !!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, friendly staff, clean rooms, nice view of the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute, spur of the moment trip.. Very competitive rate, excellent staff greeted me like an old friend, beautiful clean room great amenities. I'll 100% be booking here again. 6 out of 5
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful. They are presently renovating some rooms and are doing a great job. It's the only place I'll stay at in the future when I'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated room, extremely clean. Approachable, friendly staff. Hotel backs onto a Heron sanctuary which was interesting to see. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean ,proprietor made you feel welcome and you could tell proud of the hotel. Great view from the room .very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place exceeded expectations. The staff take great pride and it is spotless and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pretty good stay overall. The room was clean and comfortable, check-in was easy, and the staff were friendly. Parking was simple and felt safe, which was a big plus. The kitchen had what we needed for basic cooking, though a couple extra utensils would have made it even better. Nothing fancy, but it was a solid place to stay and I’d book it again.”
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zvezdelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and easy parking . Very nicely equipped kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated room. Easy parking, minutes from little stores and restaurants at the bay. Staff offered to carry luggage to second floor. We also were upgraded.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was great, and the staff was amazing! Have an absolutely stay here again, and I would recommend it to others as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the view was wonderful!!! We return once or twice a year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Kacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teri Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated room. Amazing staff. Beautiful ocean view. Reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was put in a newly renovated room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, up to date. Price was def cheap
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & good location. Also good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026