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Wessex Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Two Queen, kitchenette
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1846 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, BC, V0R 1N0
  • Place, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Maple Bay Marina
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for One Queen, kitchenette

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Queen, kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Queen, kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cowichan Bay

With a stay at Wessex Inn By The Sea in Cowichan Bay, you'll be by the ocean, just a 1-minute walk from Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and 6 minutes by foot from Cowichan Wooden Boat Society. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Arthur Vickers Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Maple Bay Marina - 25 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Small Block Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cobblestone Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White Spot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Wessex Inn By The Sea

Hotel in Cowichan Bay with free parking
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
This hotel has 2 floors in 1 building and offers designated smoking areas. Recreational activities include boat tours nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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

  • 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 any questions, 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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1028 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Wissex Inn. We were surprised to see that the room had been recently renovated. The location was also great, with a beautiful ocean view. We highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah, Kamloops

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located steps from the water. A short drive or lovely walk from town. The check in was easy and the room was recently renovated. Water, juice and pop is provided in the lobby for free. The front desk staff greeted us and was very thorough and offerred assistance. I would definitely stay at this motel again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to cook by ourselves. Pretty view around the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jen

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

Excellent stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but clean and well kept. Bit noisy when folks upstairs were stomping around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for visiting Cowichan Bay or Duncan. Quiet, clean, well stocked kitchenette, friendly manager, nice view of the bay from the room and small balcony. We come every year for the Islands Folk Festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sujit Kumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Wessex Inn By The Sea in Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, and I must say it was an exceptional experience. From the moment I arrived, the hospitality was outstanding. The staff, particularly Sahil and Michael, were incredibly welcoming and helpful. I was pleasantly surprised when they upgraded my room to a suite at no additional cost, making my stay even more enjoyable. A special mention goes to the housekeeping lady, a newcomer to Canada from Afghanistan, who went above and beyond in ensuring my comfort during my stay. The level of service at this hotel really stood out when I realized, on my way home, that I had forgotten my wallet in the room. I immediately contacted the hotel, and they confirmed they had found it. Not only did they take the effort to send it back to me via Canada Post, but they also only charged me once I had received it – a gesture of trust and reliability that truly impressed me. Overall, my stay was very pleasant, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the warmth and professionalism shown by the staff. I highly recommend Wessex Inn By The Sea for anyone visiting Cowichan Bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! We wish we were staying longer! All the rooms have sea views, amd are breathtaking views. Walkable to the sea, and harbour area. Michael checked us in, and took very good care if us. We would stay here again and again! Loved it so much, and so did our teens!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

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

One night stay for a family trip

It was a nice relaxing stay. Very clean room. Apprecite having a kitchenette. All family enjoyed it! Awesome little ocean park right across the road. Short drive to Duncan with many businesses.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Edmonton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is older, but very clean and well kept, and the location is great. Staff were very attentive and there to help, not just man the front desk. Highly recommended, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Permarie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chuong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is in good condition, super nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Duncan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accomodating staff ... especially Sahil. Very clean motel ... location is quiet and mere steps to the walkway at Cowichan Bay. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this hotel was absolutely wonderful! The staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and very helpful – always ready to answer any questions and make sure guests feel comfortable. The hotel itself is very cozy, clean, and well-organized. The surrounding area is amazing – beautiful views, peace and quiet, a perfect place to relax. Everything was great, and we’ll definitely come back again. Highly recommended! 🌟
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Inn was an older hotel, but clean. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. There werent any black out curtains,which would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Surrey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super helpful and accommodating. Rooms are clean and nice. Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and comfortable. The front desk staff are excellent and very knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very run down, bad state of disrepair. Tiles on deck not fastened - worn and dirty and just placed on the undersurface, linoleum in kitchen repaired with duct-tape, hair dryer attached with one screw and didn’t work, windows and screen streaked and dirty. Gyproc peeling in bathroom and elsewhere. Outside stairs steep, not maintained and dangerous. Online reviews very misleading. Extremely overpriced. Staff was friendly and room was clean.
Deck tiles
Hairdryer
View out dirty window and screen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025