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Bow River Inn

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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 the area

Cochrane

With a stay at Bow River Inn in Cochrane, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bow River and Cochrane Arena. .This motel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Calaway Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Cochrane Arena - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • The Links of Glen Eagles - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Calaway Park - 18 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Canada Olympic Park - 26 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • Calgary University Station - 25 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bow River Inn

Motel in Cochrane with free parking
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
This motel offers designated smoking areas.
Featured amenities include express check-out and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 12 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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Bow River Cochrane
Bow River Inn
Bow River Inn Cochrane
Bow River Inn Motel
Bow River Inn Cochrane
Bow River Inn Motel Cochrane

Bow River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 949 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 949 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 949 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 949 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 949 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this little hotel. The bed is very comfortable, clean room, very polite staff. I will come back for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nitika

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

manas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location by the river, alot to walk around, some food places around too
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edgar

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

Good value

The room was clean and comfortable, if a bit worn. Everything was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025