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Bow River Inn

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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3 West Side Drive, Cochrane, AB, T4C 1M1
  • Place, Bow River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cochrane Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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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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 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Heartland Boulevard Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Bow River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Heartland Boulevard Garden - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cochrane Arena - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Stampede Park - 38 min drive - 52.9 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
  • ‪Phil's Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Property Registration Number 0002072

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. 457 out of 994 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 994 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 994 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 994 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 994 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

Helgard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to a king size bed which was great, and the staff were all friendly and helpful. The rates were reasonable. There were restaurants within walking distance Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious and clean. Motel was quiet. Will definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy, clean, friendly staff. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marena

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

MS

Big room, clean and staff was great. Friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine older motel, but in good upkeep except our bathroom door looked like it had been kicked in once and kind of just put back together
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable rooms. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sized room with super comfortable beds, and very quiet. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

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

10/10 Excellent

A. Delphine

Travelled with partner
Has been remodeled and was very clean and had a nice setup. Would return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be nice to have a breakfast for the price you pay. Even a quick grab and go breakfast would be better than nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ethel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are dated, a little brighter paint and some pictures on the wall would make it appear more comfy. However, the room was very clean, with a microwave and fridge, good size TV, tub enclosure was new and the shower itself was really good. Bed was very clean and very comfortable. I only gave a 4 rating because its an older motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colette

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated. Able to park motorcycles in front of our room. No breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Arlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Spruce Grove

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was big and clean, it looked recently renovated. One bizarre thing was there is nothing on the walls of the room, not a single piece of art. It made the room echo a little, not a big deal but noticeable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The prices are outrageous.Rooms like these are normally in the 200 range.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven J

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

8/10 Good

kaminee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Selina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in/check-out. Large rooms, seems to be recently upgraded. Some minor things-tv was really difficult to use and get going, there was a smoke detector removed from the ceiling and the wires were still hanging, the AC made the room very damp after running for awhile. Bed was comfortable, room seemed clean. Wouldn't have sat on or used the couch but I think that's just personal opinion - hotel couches gross me out. Parking was easy and available, easy to get to the Inn. Quiet area. Very small check in office with minimal drinks available for purchase. Price was ok, but I feel most places in the area are overpriced. It was a cheaper option for us attending a wedding in Canmore.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We came on a holiday weekend and all the hotels were sold out, overpriced or both. This one looks like a motor inn from 75 years ago on the outside, but the room was well updated, quiet, clean and comfortable with good bed and new fixtures and TV
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice, quiet, clean and friendly staff. Location also perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

A. Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Stephen, Edmonton

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