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Wessex Inn By The Sea

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Premium Renovated Ocean View King Suite
Exterior
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in microwave.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a sofa, a window, and a wall mural.
Premium Renovated Ocean View, Two Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1846 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, BC, V0R 1N0
  • Place, Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Arthur Vickers Gallery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, refrigerator, and a small dining table.

One Queen Bed, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a door.

Standard Room, Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Renovated Ocean View, Two Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Premium Renovated Ocean View, Two Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Premium Renovated Ocean View One Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Renovated Ocean View King Suite

Premium Renovated Ocean View King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Wessex Inn By The Sea

Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this hotel. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Wessex Inn By The Sea. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and 6 minutes by foot from Cowichan Wooden Boat Society
  • Pets welcome for a fee
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cowichan Bay hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CAD 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 30.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free 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 Wessex Inn By The Sea.

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1009 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the front desk were awesome, let us have an upgraded room which had a great view of Cowichan Bay. Hotel is in a very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and they accommodated our early check in which we really appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was lovely and very clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, very attentive staff, updated and super clean room, excellent location and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seems like a nice family run business. The walk across the road brings you to Hecate Park where you can sit by the sea and enjoy nature.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped renovated rooms. Short walk to Cow Bay village and shops. Lovely view of the ocean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful room and view! The bed was sooo comfy too which I find rare sometimes unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect. We found it last minute and sure glad we did. Great location, awesome view, friendly and customer focused staff at a great price. I’ll be back and will recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, which was newly renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and location. Nicely kept property with very friendly and attentive staff. I will be happy to stay there on future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaunna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and welcoming. As a small family traveling the hotel very safe and warm to us. Will most definitely be coming back. The kitchenette was a added touch and great add-on to our room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Nice staff Great view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute, spur of the moment trip.. Very competitive rate, excellent staff greeted me like an old friend, beautiful clean room great amenities. I'll 100% be booking here again. 6 out of 5
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service and the location is perfect !!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, friendly staff, clean rooms, nice view of the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful. They are presently renovating some rooms and are doing a great job. It's the only place I'll stay at in the future when I'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated room, extremely clean. Approachable, friendly staff. Hotel backs onto a Heron sanctuary which was interesting to see. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated room. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean ,proprietor made you feel welcome and you could tell proud of the hotel. Great view from the room .very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pretty good stay overall. The room was clean and comfortable, check-in was easy, and the staff were friendly. Parking was simple and felt safe, which was a big plus. The kitchen had what we needed for basic cooking, though a couple extra utensils would have made it even better. Nothing fancy, but it was a solid place to stay and I’d book it again.”
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place exceeded expectations. The staff take great pride and it is spotless and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zvezdelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and easy parking . Very nicely equipped kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was extremely fast and easy. Loved the location, water across the way and Cowichan Bay market. They were in the process of renovating the property but it had no effect on our stay. We booked the King suite, newly renovated, and loved the size and amenities. Full fridge, hot plate, fully supplied kitchen, a living room area with 4 chairs, and small balcony with 2 chairs. I would definitely book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026