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Riverside Inn

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

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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
  • Kaatza Station Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Dashwood Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪J & V's Burgers & Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ed's Coffeehouse - ‬7 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 a terrace, laundry facilities, and a convenience store.
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.

Languages

English

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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

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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)

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. 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 Kaatza Station Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Riverside Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

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.

What do couples enjoy most about Riverside Inn?

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.

Does Riverside Inn have connecting rooms?

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.

Riverside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 324 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Carolynne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was cramped and a bit small. Hotel didn't look full but we were given a room overlooking the pub roof - not very inspiring and the pub was a bit loud. No room service for the 3 nights we were there. Renovated decor was
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

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

Great peacful stay

Lovely stay! housekeeping notes : last customers coffee grounds and coffee still in the pot and a stack of used dirty dishes in the cupboard. There is a sign that says to wash your dishes Upon leaving or you get charged $25 but no soap provided to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in hotel, cafe and coffee shop were polite and very friendly. The property was very comfortable and easily accessible. We can’t wait until we can make it back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!!! Sirens through the night with no explanation. We weren’t sure if we should leave .. other than that a wonderful place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wished cafe was open
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had an awful smell at first but i think it was the bar kitchen. Once the bar closed, it was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely refurbished rooms, with comfortable beds and modern bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing one night stay, our room was warm, comfortable and everything we required was available. Enjoyed a wonderful meal in the pub next door, served by a very polite and helpful young man. Would certainly recommend this inn and definitely stay again if we were in this area again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Hazel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
It was not what I was expecting the experience to be
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good and clean, Beds and pillows lovely. Best of all the friendly service, clear, helpful, no attitude, just wonderful. Good "country style hotel"
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tanya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Fyi this is a very noisy location on the corner of what seems like the busiest intersection in town, next to the liquor store and the Tim Hortons guaranteeing late night and early morning traffic outside your windows. Do you like awaking to natural light like me? Well no such luck here as there are 5 bright street lights shining in your windows all night so it's bright as high noon all night. It's very disorienting because the bright light shines all around the curtains so you can't tell if it's day or night. On a more personal note, my husband and I attempted to enjoy a glass of wine during sunset in the unoccupied area of the hotel property patio. This part of the patio is fenced off from the other patio areas, is obviously unused and covered in cobwebs, so imagine our surprise when Julie from Riverside Inn Pub harassed us about breaking your unwritten rules regarding alcohol consumption and ordered us to dump our wine out, and then had the nerve to advise that we purchase new drinks from your bar. The only listed rule states no drinking alcohol in the lobby, (picture of Riverside's own sign included) but Julie repeatedly insisted no open containers were allowed thru the lobby or on the patio, except what was bought from her and acted like we should have known that. Overall horrible experience, rude staff, loud location, difficult to sleep with the noise and light issues, topped off with an emergency vehicle driving by with full sirens at 6am.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lady at the front Desk was very nice and welcoming. It was a beautiful area the location of the property on the river was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Wouldn't stay there again.

The room was small, but clean. Surprisingly there was no drawers to unpack your clothes. There were hangers but that's it. We lived out of our suitcases for 4 days. There was room for a dresser. It's not handicapped accessible. The rooms are upstairs with no elevator. I usually use a cane or walker. My husband and I are 75 and 73, carrying our luggage up a flight of stairs. If you're in a wheelchair, this place isn't for you. Now the good. It was great having a cafe and pub attached. After long days we ate and had cocktails in the evenings. The staff there were attentive and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property offers easy access to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Traveled with group
Great location - room was good, cafe and pub were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024