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South Shore Motel

2.0 star property

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Mini-fridge
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

Explore the area

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266 S Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, V0R 2N0
  • Place, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaatza Station Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Family Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Family Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Lake Cowichan

South Shore Motel places you steps from Centennial Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Lake Cowichan motel include Beaver Creek Rhododendron Park and Saywell Park.
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What's nearby

  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kaatza Station Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Cowichan Municipal Office - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Central Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cow Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪J&V Burgers & Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ed's Coffeehouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk

About this property

South Shore Motel

South Shore Motel offers its guests express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
South Shore Motel offers 11 accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (76 centimetre high)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (91 centimetre wide)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

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

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

South Shore Motel Motel
South Shore Motel Lake Cowichan
South Shore Motel Motel Lake Cowichan

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at South Shore Motel?

South Shore Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at South Shore Motel?

As of 16 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Shore Motel on 17 Mar 2026 start from NZ$171, 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 South Shore Motel?

Yep, South Shore Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at South Shore Motel?

No, South Shore Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at South Shore Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at South Shore Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

South Shore Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 171 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room good location for the lake . Easy contactless check in. Would have gave 5 stars if there was better lighting in parking area. There is one motion activated light but does not light the parking area only the first handicap spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Trail leading from parking lot was great. Lots of Elk .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Roxanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Leo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room but very small. No staff present but easy to access room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENIFER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it there! It was clean, comfortable and very well laid out. Our family of 4 had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine, Saskatoon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our host was very helpful and friendly. It was a very clean and newly renovated room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
The room was newly renovated and very clean. Very quiet location. The one thing that would be nice is to have cable for the tv. Not sure if that is possible in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Al

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The bed and bathroom were ridiculously small, which was not apparent in the promotion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
South Shore Motel was ideal for us for a night stopover on our road trip. Our room was obviously refurbished recently and was smart and spotless. The remote check in would have been smooth if we had been given the correct door code, but this was corrected when I rang them.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room has. V
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, convenient and budget friendly. No air conditioning and only one electrical outlet. Room was on the small side.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option for a short overnight on the way through. Room is very small - (no options to sit inside other than the bed) but clean, modern and quiet with a comfortable bed. Easy check in process. Good restaurants within easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Good one nighter. Clean and newer style. Served its purpose. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahab

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel with newly renovated rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was great! So cute, beds were comfy, place was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Clean, nicely decorated rooms with modern appliances etc. comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reg

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay we had while our young nephew was attending hockey camp at Lake Cowichan Rec centre. We were very grateful for the very early arrival we were gifted as we had to be at the first hockey practice so early in the morning. Thank you! The suite was lovely and perfect for what we needed accommodations for. Nice private bedroom, comfortable pullout bed in the living room area for our nephew. The kitchen facilities and bathroom areas had everything we needed. So nice and quiet, very safe environment, good parking, walkable to the rec centre, very nice renovations and sparkling clean. Thank you for everything. We would certainly return and would highly recommend South Shore Motel to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ground floor Motel room with easy onsite parking. Interior of room small but pleasantly redecorated. Fridge and kettle supplied. Easy walk to town.
Elk eating apples just beyond our room!!
Lake…popular on a hot day
Clever play on words!
Beautiful nearby setting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025