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Bow River Inn

2.0 star property

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
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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
  • Place, Cochrane Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Calaway Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪41 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
(65 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
(38 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 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: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 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. 447 out of 978 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 978 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 978 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 978 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 978 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

yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price is very affordable compared to Banff and Camore.The location is excellent and transportation is convenient. So clean and stuff so friendly also bed hard enough for people who have back issues . It is definitely a very good choice in the summer tourist season.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

lillian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not worth it

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

💤😚
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very basic older motel. The room was clean and simple. The exterior needs work. The lawn was 8-10 inches high and unmowed, making me hesitant when I drove up. I like independent local places. This one could be much nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good showers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Manpreet

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dale, North Vancouver

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property is REALLY old, reminded me more of a row of barricks housing. Interior of the room also REALLY old and I could not figure out what was on top of the bed? It sure wasn’t a duvet but it wasn’t a bed spread either? All I know is that I did not want it near my skin. The place was just bleek. Considering the room rate, I was sorely disappointed. Buyer beware.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, warm and efficient. Price was excellent too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Very clean room. Only an hour to Banff. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Perfect after a long days driving
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Rosemary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place to stay for a couple of nights as we explored around the area. We knew there was not a breakfast provided which was fine. We planned ahead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Park in front of room, chairs to sit outside and enjoy weather.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un peu cher pour ce genre d'établissement mais ce doit être à cause du Stampede !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Reyansh

Liked: Cleanliness
The washroom lock was not working ! I informed immediately but no action was taken all I was told that Housekeeping will be informed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pretty nice for a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet beautiful scenery friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vernon W

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This a budget motel and met that level. Bed was just ok for comfort. However it was clean and was what we needed. The owners could clean up the grounds to make it more appealing. Grass not mowed, trees and shrubs very overgrown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025