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Wessex Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Beach/ocean view
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Water view
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1846 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, BC, V0R 1N0
  • Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre
    1 min walk
  • Cowichan Wooden Boat Society
    6 min walk
  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
    6 min walk
  • Duncan, BC (DUQ)
    11 min drive

Room options

View all photos for One Queen, kitchenette

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

One Queen, kitchenette

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Two Queen, kitchenette

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

Two Queen, kitchenette

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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 Bay Maritime Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Maple Bay Marina - 19 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 68 min drive - 77.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

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
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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 825 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 825 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 825 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 825 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 825 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable but a bit worn. Nice view of the bay from our patio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Darwin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Requires an update, though rooms are large and the shower is great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Experience
Friendly service, was given an upgrade. Overall nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly place to stay! Staff is so kind, and welcoming, and the view of the ocean and mountains from my room was beautiful! This was my second stay and I am sure it won’t be my last!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot by the bay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay as we were going between Duncan and Mill Bay - nice to chill here too
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nevan, SURREY

Business traveller
Worked well for my work schedule
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an older property, it is extremely well maintained. And we thought it was a great change to the more modern stays we’ve had. No complaints at all! Flowers in the gardens and hanging baskets really looked great and healthy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Easy to walk everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wessex Inn
Nice location, room very beat up and dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nitin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

robert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was not like the photo's on the website, paint peeling and holes in the wall, floor tiles lifting, room number written on the key with a felt marker, window screen pushed out, air conditioner rattled badly, hair dryer died during use, people smoking on the premises. On the plus side the bed was comfortable and the location is great but for the price I can't recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly! The room was in need of upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and convenient. Easily walkable to shops and restaurants. Lovely balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and owners take good care of the rooms, the facilities and their guests. I have stayed there twice in the last month and I’m sure I’ll stay there again even if I have to go out of my way. It’s good value for money, as well as being very enjoyable and right by the water .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, view was very nice, suite was partially renovated but still lots of repairs is needed. Owners are trying but not worth the price in my experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Nice views of the ocean. A little dated but really clean and they are working on updating. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i like the view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is older and the owners are making updates. It was clean though. The bathroom in our room smelled like mold though. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute inn by the bay
Great little inn. Family of 4 staying in a double queen suite. Was surprised at how clean the room was for an older inn. Was very impressed with the comfort we had there. Staff was great. Location was beautiful. Would have loved to spend more time there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night only. The room was clean and our balcony faces the lake. That was just so beautiful -it made us forget to check whether this facility has any amenities or the fact that the the AC vent filter hasn't been cleaned out for months or how some of the bed lamps don't work. The Indian gentleman checking us in lived on the property and he was very quick to help with our blocked toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very clean and good value, older hotel, but they were doing renos, and upgrades during our stay ( which didn’t impact us in any way) front desk was very kind any helpful, as well as the cleaning staff. The hotel was right across from the ocean, in the middle of cute and quaint little Cowichan bay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024