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Wessex Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Queen, kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 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 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 Bay Maritime Centre. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Arthur Vickers Gallery and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Cowichan Golf and Country Club.

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
  • Victoria Harbour - 52 min drive - 43.4 miles

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 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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. 512 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled 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

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
I liked you could see the water from each room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yongzhong

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and customer orientated. Right from our arrival they made sure that we had everything that we needed to make our stay comfortable. My husband was very appreciative of the free pop in the fridge in the reception area. The exterior of the property was being repainted during our stay showing pride in ownership. I am a part-time wheelchair user and they were very accomodating in ensuring that we received a room on the main floor - this was done on very short notice as we had a terrible experience with another facility and had to find a suitable place on short notice. There was plenty of space inside the room to store my wheelchair and the rest of our luggage. Their ability to accommodate us was very much appreciated. The room that we stayed in had a small efficiency area which was great as we could bring items from the grocery store back to eat at our leisure. The kitchenette was stocked with everything that we could need. The bedding was clean and fresh and smelled lovely, lots of pillows for the snoring husband :) Rooms were nicely made up by the time that we returned to the motel every afternoon/evening with plenty of fresh towels. Hot water was always available, even if you chose to shower a little later in the morning. Although the property is a bit older, it is well-maintained and is in a lovely location in the quiet little village on the bay. Little shops and the marina were available to explore. Easy access off the highway. Def would stay again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice view. Good restaurants nearby. Cute town. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff member at the desk was very kind and considerate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tasha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a limited frills property undergoing a renovation. We had a renovated room and it's quite nice! It has a small cooktop and enough kitchen supplies to get you by, a balcony with ocean view. It's mid renovated so manage expectations but the staff are super nice and the location is excellent. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room had an ocean view from the balcony, and completely renovated. Beautiful quiet town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to ensure that we had everything we needed and rooms were very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, clean newly renovated rooms, knowledgeable, friendly kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an older facility in dire need of a makeover. That being said, it was clean and the service was outstanding. We were within easy walking distance of the local food establishments, and the village was pleasing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendliness!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities were adequate. Location was ideal. Great ocean view from room. Perks - complimentary bottled water and juice. Friendly people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was very dated but very clean. They are updating all the rooms. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great experience. My whole family are very comfortable. Very clean and accommodating staff. I definitely come back here and recommend to my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful views from a great hotel

Fantastic experience. Sahil was an amazing host and so accommodating. The room was freshly renovated and perfect for our needs. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

OMOYIBO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and net. Great and excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025