Bow River Inn

2.0 star property

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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
(37 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 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 location and the helpful staff
  • 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.


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 12 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 12 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. 429 out of 952 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 952 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 952 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 952 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 952 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed.clean good self catering facility and easy parking. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly. Location was great, right beside other hotels. Affordable. Only wish breakfast was included.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, practical, Mustafa is great! Polite, gave me a lot of info about Cochrane, the room has all the amenities I need Great place I will come back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel room was what I would call basic. It was clean and we had a good sleep. Some areas in the bathroom appeared to be missing a new coat of paint. Furniture was basic and old style.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic experience staying here! The rooms were cleaned thoroughly each day, which made a big difference in how comfortable and relaxing the stay felt, especially after a day full of hiking. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and greeted us with a smile. From check-in to check-out, everything was smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for clean, comfortable accommodations with top-notch service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checking in was smooth. Place is clean and comfy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Room comfort
The bed was comfortable. It was quiet. we were even at the end of the motel and it was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our host was helpful, the beds were comfortable and we felt safe in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DANY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Professional staff. Drive up rooms are convienient
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk service was great, friendly, professional. Room was roomy and clean. Coffee available in the room and the office (tea, too) and cold drinks for a toonie. Hair dryer didn't work, but it was fixed. A relaxed, no worry stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel, Saskatoon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean and decent. It is a motel, so it was exactly what you’d expect from one. It’s off the highway, so it’s very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd stay at Bow River Inn. Very friendly staff, very clean rooms and very quiet. Price was great! Overall a good “no frills” option in Cochrane which is exactly what we like :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Close to restaurants, great walking/jogging trails new by.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the river walking path, clean, and quiet. The rooms are older but the bathroom has new fixtures. It was a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
clean rooms, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Farzaneh

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms, and convenient to downtown and the bike path.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella, Red Deer

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