Riverside Inn

2.5 star property
Riverfront inn with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Serves lunch and dinner
Serves lunch and dinner
Porch

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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56 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, v0r2g0
  • Place, Lake Cowichan Municipal Office
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Lake Cowichan

Riverside Inn places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Central Park and Kaatza Station Museum. This 18-room inn welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Cowichan Municipal Office - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kaatza Station Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jakes @ The Lake - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cow Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn

Riverfront inn with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Riverside Inn features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and coffee in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Refrigerators, free local calls, and ceiling fans are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Riverside Pub
  • Serious Coffee Plus

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and cash
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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Riverside Inn Lake Cowichan
Riverside Lake Cowichan
Riverside Inn Inn
Riverside Inn Lake Cowichan
Riverside Inn Inn Lake Cowichan

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Riverside Inn?

Riverside Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Riverside Inn?

This inn is located in Lake Cowichan, just steps from Riverside Park and Lake Cowichan Municipal Office, and within a short walk of Central Park. You'll also find Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch and Beaver Creek Rhododendron Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Riverside Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Riverside Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Riverside Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Riverside Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is Riverside Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront inn include a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Riverside Inn?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Riverside Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Riverside Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge at Riverside Pub.

Will Riverside Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Riverside Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Riverside Inn?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this inn for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Riverside Inn?

The closest major airport to Riverside Inn is Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base), which is 23.3 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is around 17.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Riverside Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at Riverside Inn offer a balcony and may feature river views.