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Riverside Inn

2.5 star property
Inn near Central Park in Lake Cowichan

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

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

Room options

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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)
  • River view
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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

Heart of Lake Cowichan.Your stay at this Lake Cowichan inn places you within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Kaatza Station Museum. Cowichan Lake Sports Arena is within 2 miles (3 km) and Cowichan River Provincial Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch - 6 min walk - 0.3 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

Inn near Central Park in Lake Cowichan
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Riverside Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lake Cowichan inn.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riverside Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.

This Lake Cowichan inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Riverside Inn to the airport?

Riverside Inn is 37 mi (46-min drive) away from the Nanaimo, BC (YCD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riverside Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Riverside Inn.

Does Riverside Inn offer free breakfast?

Riverside Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riverside Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Riverside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riverside Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Riverside Inn have a pool?

Riverside Inn does not have a pool.

Does Riverside Inn have a restaurant?

Riverside Inn is home to Riverside Pub, which features light fare.

Does Riverside Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Riverside Inn to downtown Lake Cowichan?

Riverside Inn is 0.2 mi away from Lake Cowichan.

Riverside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 328 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

CHARLES, Haltom City

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the balcony with the comfy chairs overlooking the river. It's the perfect sun trap
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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