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Wessex Inn By The Sea

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A parking area with a wooden fence, a yellow car, and a building with a sign.
A multi-story building with balconies, a lawn with chairs, and a table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a sofa, a window, and a wall mural.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in microwave.
A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a view of a building and hills through a large window, and a curtain.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $99
$86 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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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, Cowichan Wooden Boat Society
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for One Queen Bed, Kitchenette

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

One Queen Bed, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Renovated Ocean View, Two Queen Beds, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a large wall clock, a painting, and a lamp.

Premium Renovated Ocean View, Two Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Premium Renovated Ocean View One Queen

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

View all photos for Premium Renovated Ocean View King Suite

A large bed with a white headboard and two bedside lamps, set against a marble-patterned wall.

Premium Renovated Ocean View King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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 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 - 0.1 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
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 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. 592 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and accommodating, rooms were nice and clean. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the view was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the front desk were awesome, let us have an upgraded room which had a great view of Cowichan Bay. Hotel is in a very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and excellent customer service, would recommend and would love to return one day!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and they accommodated our early check in which we really appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was newly renovated, convenient location in Cowichan bay, staff were great, bery good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful, staff were wonderful, space is clean and quiet. Loved the room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The kitchen was fully equipped and parking was easy. And our view was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Javad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the staff were extremely nice and polite. The location of this motel is interesting as you can either stay in Cowichan, or go to Victoria and Nanaimo daily.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wessex Inn is well located on Cowichan Bay and very affordable compared to other properties. We experienced excellent service and found the remodelled room (with a king bed and kitchen facilities) clean and comfortable. The view of the bay from our balcony was a nice bonus. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable quiet Walkable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, walking distance to marina and restaurants, beautiful room, we were very happy! We'll come again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly great deal. Refurbished rooms are modern and clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated room. Very nice staff. Great location. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely updated with limited parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff has excellent customer service. Location is favourable for me & family.. quite and near the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, basic, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was 1st class ! Friendly,generous,helpful and they spoke English !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main reason is that the mattress was extremely comfortable and we slept very well. The front desk staff so friendly! We will come back to visit again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026