Bow River Inn

2.0 star property

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Surrounded by a serene riverside landscape, this tranquil setting offers a natural escape with a majestic evergreen tree and breathtaking mountain views.
Efficient kitchen with white cabinetry and a microwave, adjacent to a small dining area.
Enjoy cooking and dining in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, coffee maker, toaster, and kettle.
Relax in a well-appointed room with a comfortable bed, sofa, and flat-screen TV.
Simple, single-story building with a flat roof and series of windows and doors.

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3 West Side Drive, Cochrane, AB, T4C 1M1
  • Cochrane Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Calaway Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Bow River Inn

Motel in Cochrane with free parking
This motel features laundry facilities, express check-out, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Bow River Inn offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. 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 daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Bow River Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bow River. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 7 minutes by foot from Bow River and a 3-minute drive from Cochrane Arena
As a guest of Bow River Inn, you'll find laundry facilities and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cochrane motel.

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Bow River Inn.

Property is also known as

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Bow River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 903 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older but quite comfortable. Quite satisfactory and as expected.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hal

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

10/10 Excellent

yeon soo

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price, very quiet, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Clean Room. Helpful staff. Quick Checkin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sreekrishna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Violet

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

6/10 Okay

Rajbir

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been staying at Bow River Inn for winter climbing vacations into the Ghost River, for the last 25 years. It is still a wonderful quiet and clean place to stay. And a great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice to be upgraded to a king room. Thank you😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to get to and the rooms were clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Need bigger bath towels
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is surprisingly nice. Basic, clean and comfortable, I was pleasantly surprised by how well put together it was. A great choice for Cochrane.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price, easy check in. Rooms clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rajbir

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful clean place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Corrine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

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

8/10 Good

Jagdeep Singh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025