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Best Western Inn On The Bay

2.5 star property

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Pool
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$161
$137 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Tower (Larger Room) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (Larger Room;with Sofabed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Bay View (Larger Room) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Bay View (with Sofabed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Sofabed, Bayview, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Tower, Whirlpool, Fireplace, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-2 King Beds, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Tower, Bayview, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 King Beds, Non-Smoking, Tower, View, Fireplace, Walk in Shower, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

Larger Room With 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access-Non-Smoking-Tower

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Ground Floor, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly Room

  • Sleeps 4

Tower Room With 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Walk In Shower, Refrigerator And High Speed Internet Access-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Tower, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Kitchenette, Boardroom Table, Living Room, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Handicap Room, Tower, Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Sofabed, Refrigerator, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Bayview, Kitchenette, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Owen Sound

When you a 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 (1.3 km) from Tom Thomson Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tom Thomson Art Gallery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Billy Bishop Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Minh's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Family Ties Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The European Bakery Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn On The Bay

Bayside hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
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.
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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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

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Inn On The Bay
Owen Sound Best Western
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Best Western Inn On The Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dogs welcome. Room had a cologne smell to it. Room was near the outside exit so a little loud but that can’t be helped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well appointed. We had a view of the bay and enjoyed a walking trail along the water. The staff were very nice and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

4/10 Poor

Bradley, Toronto

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the rink and water. Hotel was decent. Good breakfast. Clean rooms. Nice hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

K A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel in Owen Sound

We had a pleasant and comfortable stay at this hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the food in the restaurant was very good. The view over the water is quite picturesque as long as you don’t look left towards the rather large industrial plant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Traveled with partner
Our stay was okay. I would suggest updates at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is located on the water with a walking path in front. It’s a short driving distance to restaurants and gas stations. The hotel seemed to have a stale smell, possibly from the hot tub area. We didn’t use the hot tub because the area is very small and it was very crowded.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hasnein

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rev. Paul

Traveled with family
This is a repeated visit. That is a vouch for BW ser.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good not Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bryon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The carpeting in hallway smelled stale. Staff were receptive and accommodating. Location is isolated from downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is one stop shopping! Breakfast was amazing!! The view is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is a warm water jet tub with a hot tub next to it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An enjoyable evening and overnight, very conveniently located and we really appreciated that there was a lovely restaurant on premises. The staff were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025