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Wessex Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property
Hotel in Cowichan Bay with free parking

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 252
AED 290 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

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

One Queen, kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Two Queen, kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1846 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, BC, V0R 1N0

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
  • BC Forest Discovery Centre - 12 min drive - 11.6 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 by the ocean
Wessex Inn By The Sea provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Wessex Inn By The Sea feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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 any questions, 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

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Wessex Inn By The Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Wessex Inn By The Sea?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wessex Inn By The Sea?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wessex Inn By The Sea?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Wessex Inn By The Sea located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, Cowichan Wooden Boat Society, and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Arthur Vickers Gallery and Cowichan Golf and Country Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Wessex Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 854 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 854 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 854 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 854 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 854 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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple hotel room with kitchenette. Clean and affordable. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of cow bay from the windows and patio doors!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Proximity to everything was good without being right in the midddle of town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and comfortable. The close proximity to the water and restaurants was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for a short overnight while traveling through, the staff called to check on us when we were running late. The area around was quite pretty and the rooms clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

kurtis

Liked: Staff & service
It's an older hotel, clean building and friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A meticulously maintained hotel. A great view of the bay from my balcony. While the rooms are somewhat dated, the beds are very comfortable and the rooms are very clean. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Liked: Amenities
Super friendly services. I am happy with the outcome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and each one has a view of the bay. There is plenty of room for putting your suitcases and a small sitting area with a table and 2 chairs. The staff are very friendly and went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable. They upgraded one room to a kitchenette, moved the second room closer to the first and allowed my daughter to have her dog in a non pet room. It is not a fancy hotel but is comfortable and the staff are terrific. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Loud thin walls
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

kurtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are not upscale and the kitchenette is basic in amenities and dishes. However they do have a real four burner stove, a microwave, toaster, coffee maker and hot water kettle. The rooms were clean and spacious. The design of the building is such that all the rooms have a view of the ocean. The rooms were quiet with no road noise. The best part of it all was the staff. They were very attentive, friendly and helpful. It was an excellent budget friendly place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Samson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building may not look much but the staff keeps it clean and comfortable. We stay in Cowichan Bay for the quietness. The Wessex is on the edge of town across the street from the waterfront. We like the unobstructed view of the tranquil Bay view in the morning and the evening. We love taking walks from the nature centre toward town and back. There is an observation tower just across the street. On a clear day, a pair of binoculars would pair well with the tower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here for the last 2 years every November as i do a craft market in Duncan. It is a older building rooms are clean and beds are good. Was upgraded this year to a water front room it was very nice. We will be back again this next year
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful check-in staff! Room is slightly dated, but that's expected for an older building. Wonderful stay, will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

coral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Friendly people. Great location. Easy walk to the marina to see Sea lions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and clean
Great quiet. Off season stay. Great service and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to explore Cowichan Valley
The people were great and the stay was comfortable—and a great location. Building is on the older side, but the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proprietor was very welcoming. Nice view. Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful location and staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024