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Best Western Inn On The Bay

Property class: 2.5

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Pool
A restaurant setting with round tables, chairs, and empty wine glasses.
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, outdoor seating, and a well-lit pathway.
An outdoor patio with white umbrellas and tables overlooking a lake.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $158
$134 nightly
$158 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7

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1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K5R1
  • Place, Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Billy Bishop Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgian College Owen Sound Campus
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Tower (Larger Room)

A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, a TV, and a desk with a coffee maker.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Tower (Larger Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Bay View (Larger Room)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Bay View (Larger Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Bay View (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Bay View (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room;with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a bed, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a dark headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Owen Sound

When you stay at Best Western Inn On The Bay in Owen Sound, you'll be near the bay, just steps from Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre and Lake Huron. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Georgian Bay and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Stoney Orchard Park.

What's nearby

  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Community Waterfront Heritage Centre - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Tom Thomson Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Billy Bishop Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mudtown Station & Brewery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The European Bakery Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn On The Bay

Best Western Inn On The Bay offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Owen Sound hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite to eat at Bishop's Landing, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Owen Sound? This hotel has 5600 square feet (520 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.
Bishop's Landing - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (CAD 1 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; CAD 10 to 15 for adults and CAD 6 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bishop's Landing

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5,600 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (72 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD 113 per stay), plus a deposit of CAD 100 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 15 for adults, and CAD 6 to 10 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet deposit: CAD 100 per night
  • Pet fee: CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD 113 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Bay Owen Sound
Best Western Inn Bay
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Best Western Inn On The Bay Hotel Owen Sound
BEST WESTERN Inn On The Bay Owen Sound, Ontario
Best Western Owen Sound
Inn On The Bay
Owen Sound Best Western
Best On The Bay Owen Sound
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Best Western Inn On The Bay Hotel Owen Sound

Best Western Inn On The Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent warm friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location , room is clean ,staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property sitting right next to the lake with accessible roads to downtown, waterfront etc. The hotel staff was very friendly and out stay was easy and pleasant!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice!! Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the room clean. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been a few times, spa area is great. Staff super friendly, restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, clean, calm, friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, Clean Room, Basic Breakfast easy Parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for traveling with dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be nice to have a little store to buy chips, chocolate bars etc. or coffee and cookies in the lobby. We loved the walking trail just outside the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay. We stay for business multiple times a month. This is the best hotel in Owen sound. Staff is wonderful and the restaurant is the best
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having breakfast vouchers each morning at Bishop's landing was a wonderful perk!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, Ben in the restaurant was a great guy who you could have a laugh with. The rest of the staff were great too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to relax in the hot tub with a great view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean with amazing helpful staff -restaurant is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location and the service. The room was clean and spacious when we came. It was honestly one of the best experiences we’ve ever experienced. I highly recommend this hotel and location. The dinner and breakfast were also amazing. Thank you for having us we would love to come again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property on the water easy access to the trail system. Staff is very friendly. Nicely appointed restaurant, good selection of meals. Well kept hotel .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean, the staff were very nice and friendly, the pool is absolutely tiny though so don't plan on taking a long swim in there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here a few times and although the location is beautiful right by the water, my room smelled of smoke.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Only stayed one night, but room and hotel met all expectations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026