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Riverside Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A wooden staircase leading to a dock over a calm river, surrounded by trees and houses.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden paneling on the walls, and two large landscape paintings.
A lakeside building with a dock, surrounded by mountains and trees.
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, and a view of a lake through the sliding glass door.
A covered outdoor area with a stone patio, a wooden pergola, and a view of a river and houses in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

Explore the area

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56 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, v0r2g0
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, and a view of a lake through the sliding glass door.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, wooden paneling on the walls, and artwork depicting nature scenes.

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture of a lake scene.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture of a lake scene.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

A cabin-style room with two beds, wooden walls, a painting of a boat, and a ceiling light.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, kitchenette, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Lake Cowichan

Riverside Inn puts you in the heart of Lake Cowichan, within just a 10-minute stroll of Central Park and Kaatza Station Museum. Highlights at this inn include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Riverside Pub is open for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and noon. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Lake Cowichan inn include Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and Cowichan River Provincial Park.
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What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Cowichan Municipal Office - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ed's Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jakes @ The Lake - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪riverside inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪J&V Burgers & Pizza - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Riverside Inn

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby corner/local shop. 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 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
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1885
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Riverside Inn offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead.

This Lake Cowichan inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: CAD 17.99 to 25.99 for adults and CAD 11.99 to 11.99 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • 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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1885
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 17.99 to 25.99 for adults and CAD 11.99 to 11.99 for children

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot 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

What is the cancellation policy at Riverside Inn?

Riverside Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Inn?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Inn on 30 Sept 2026 start from NZ$247, 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.

Is parking available at Riverside Inn?

Yep, Riverside Inn has a free self car park.

What makes Riverside Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riverside Inn.

Is Riverside Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Riverside Inn is a hit with families.

Does Riverside Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riverside Inn?

No, Riverside Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riverside Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Riverside Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Riverside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 449 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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A very friendly and enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The bed was super comfy after a long day riding our bikes from Nanaimo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent pub restaurant menu and adjacent breakfast cafe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everyone was friendly. What a beautiful spot so close to so much nature. We had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Recently renovated, very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean and the check in at the pub was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Definitely a little noisy above the pub. Otherwise it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff-Ashley, was really sweet. The bed was comfortable. The hot water is on a timer so hard to get a warm shower. The place had very few plug ins that were accessible for phone chargers, etc. The place really needs updated. But Ashley was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, pretty rooms. Reasonable rates.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good place to lay your head for a night. Clean rooms though some stains on carpet and holes in bedding
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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If you’re planing to fish for brown trout in the Cowichan River, the Inn is a fantastic place to stay. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the pub and cafe, pool tables to converse with the locals, and great pillows and bedding. I was truly impressed. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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The Riverside Inn was great and excellent value. It is very much a help yourself sort of place as the reception wasn’t manned when we arrived, but the staff in the pub had been given our room key, which was good. The room is comfortable and equipped with coffee making things. The bed was amazingly comfortable. We ate in the pub and the food was very tasty and the pub staff super friendly and helpful. For a budget priced stay we thought it was great value and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room with King size bed was great, other than being located above the bar/pub. We could hear and feel the bass sounds from the music. Luckily we were tired enough and the music did not go on long into the night. I would not recommend this room during the busy summer nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and no issues. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay over the weekend. The staff went above and beyond to make our “staycation” just what we were looking for. Simple, comfortable, homey hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All staff were great, both at front desk and in the pub. I guess the only thing I might update is that the room we booked was listed as having a kitchenette, but there was no cooktop. I suppose a micorwave sorta counts, but I had brought a steak to cook! ;) Nice balcony overlooking the river. Might get an umbrella out there, or maybe an awning for bit of shade. Otherwise, room 18 was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute and worth the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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This is a charming older hotel with very helpful, friendly staff and a lovely overlook over the river. The room we had was great, updated & spotless. The slight hesitation I have is simply that it is a very old building structurally and had a slightly musty (to me) smell in the lobby/hallway. In addition, I was surprised to learn, only a couple of days before our arrival, that as an old building with a pub on the main floor, there could well be a fait but of sound travel to the rooms above the pub. We were given a room far from the pub and heard very little. Overall a very good experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location by the water. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026