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Riverside Inn

2.5 star property

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Balcony
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is S$245
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
56 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, v0r2g0

What's nearby

  • Lake Cowichan Municipal Office - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kaatza Station Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dashwood Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

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

Inn near Central Park
Located close to Kaatza Station Museum and Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, Riverside Inn provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Riverside Pub, offers lunch, dinner, light fare and children's meals. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, a vending machine and coffee/tea in reception
  • ATM/banking services, a billiards/pool table and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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 Riverside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Inn?

As of 26 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Inn on 3 Jul, 2025 start from S$245.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverside Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riverside Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Riverside Inn located?

Located in the heart of Lake Cowichan, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Kaatza Station Museum. Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and Cowichan River Provincial Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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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

10/10 Excellent

Gursheen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing property. Coffeteria, PUB, restaurant all wthin the facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amee

Room was great for the two of us - close to everything, clean and the bed was comfy. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Garry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bands played until midnight on Friday, 1:00 am Saturday. Way too loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Room was small but very clean, comfortable and quiet. They have done a great job of renovating these rooms in an old building! Nice bedding and comfortable bed. High quality toiletries. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kirti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated, safe and quiet property. No staff support after 5pm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

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

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

Lisa

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

6/10 Okay

Carolynne

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

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

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

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, pub and restaurant attached and cafe for breakfast. Staff was really great and room was brill. Would really recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

Oliver

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good bar and pool facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay right downtown at Cowichan Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely redone older hotel nice pub and good food

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake Cowichan is the friendliest place we've ever traveled too! The Hotel is right in the middle of town! Easy access to everything! Our room was small but renovated and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

Clean with good food and awesome pub

Great place to stay in lake Cowichan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - very welcome and looked after us Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023