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Wessex Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property
Hotel in Cowichan Bay with free parking
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Beach/ocean view
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Water view
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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 Bay Maritime Centre
    6 min walk
  • Arthur Vickers Gallery
    9 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cowichan Bay

Wessex Inn By The Sea places you steps from Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and within a 10-minute stroll of Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Cowichan Bay hotel you'll find Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dog House Restaurant & Take Out - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Wessex Inn By The Sea

Hotel in Cowichan Bay with free parking
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

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

  • 1 building
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Wessex Inn By The Sea offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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 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: 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 not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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 aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wessex Inn By The Sea?

Wessex Inn By The Sea offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Wessex Inn By The Sea?

As of 6 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wessex Inn By The Sea on 11 Nov 2024 start from NZ$178.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Wessex Inn By The Sea?

Yep, Wessex Inn By The Sea has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wessex Inn By The Sea?

No, Wessex Inn By The Sea does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wessex Inn By The Sea?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Wessex Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 823 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 823 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 823 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 823 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 823 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liu chun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is very good except the air conditioner is a bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

luciana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dirty surroundings, hot water dripping all time, by coming/ arriving the key didn’t work
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location but while clean, the building is very old and worn. Thin walls - could hear every word of neighbours conversation. For tfe price and location a solid 8/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gunter, North Vancouver

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms but very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brent

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff,great view and nice room made for a great time. Thanks especially to Harshit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorraina

Liked: Staff & service
Nice place but thin walls. Could hear neighbors talking clearly. Bed not so comfy. Got put at the back so no view. Slider door did not slide. Good for a one nighter.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The caretaker was absolutely amazing. So friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

La Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Condition
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we arrived there was no one to check us in, once in the room it smelt like something was being covered up…. The head board was falling apart, the sink too. It was clean. But we had a lady smoking right outside of our room and the ac was pulling the smell into our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt

Travelled with family
Cowichan bay is a favorite location for us. We've stayed at the Wessex on two occasions, both times for multiple nights. The location is great and the views are fantastic. The rooms are very dated and some of them are badly in need of renovations. If you get one of the better rooms on the second floor facing the ocean you'll have a good stay, if you get a ground floor room towards the back you'll probably want your money back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

I like the location in summer very quiet The other end of Cowichan bay is very busy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wessex Inn is located right across from the waterfront and within easy walking access to the town center. The hotel is older, but we stayed in a newly renovated room, which was tastefully done. The service was impeccable. The receptionist was welcoming and cheerful, and actually moved his car so that we could access one of the outdoor plugs to charge our PHEV. We will return to this hotel when we are next in Cowichan Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cooper

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christoffel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, functional room with view in a nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pass bystander
Although, we were there for over night only. The staff was diligent and helpful to accommodate us. The room was clean, the linen and the towels were all clean, as well. The view from the balcony was simply outstanding. It paid off the drive to this beautiful beach town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024