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Reviews of Wessex Inn By The Sea

1846 Cowichan Bay Road, V0R 1N0 Cowichan Bay, Canada

#5 of 5 hotels in Cowichan Bay

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Review score

Based on 559 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: 6 September 2025

    8.0
    Perfect for a good value stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC was a little noisy but cooled the room and then turned it off. Nothing to do with the hotel but the town was very quiet and it seems just the one restaurant/pub was open but it was very nice.

    Great staff, lovely welcome and very helpful. Room was everything you need for a short stay.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom definitely needed an upgrade. Taps difficult to use. No hot water. Very worn around tub. No place to put your toiletries . Heard every noise of people above and beside us. We were on ground floor. People walking by outside were very close to our window so we had to close our curtains at all times

    Comfy bed. Clean

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Two Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Newly renovated, new beds, beautifully appointed, with small kitchen, and balcony, across from bay. A very roomy room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    Cool.place by the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy air conditioning unit and really needed it due to heat in room. Has to turn it off to sleep

    Great location across from.water. Great staff at the front desk. Given an upgrade, without.even asking.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Very nice accommodations right across the street from the ocean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights

    there is traffic noise which settles down overnight

    Very kind and helpful staff. Room newly renovated. Bed very comfortable. This room had ocean views.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Great location; comfortable set up.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location. Most eateries are within walking distance. Comfortable beds. AC in room. Enough space to spread out with table and chairs. Coffee maker, refrigerator, stove range. Good insulation from noise. Free soda cans and water bottles.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    7.0
    Cheap and cheerful. Comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Two Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell of cleaning products was a bit overwhelming upon arrival. The room was very clean, but needed to be aired out with open windows for a few minutes…after that it was fine.

    Location was excellent. The communication was very good. Beds were comfy, the decor and finishings are a little dated, but everything worked and was clean. Very quiet. I would stay there again if in the area.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Does the job for a quick stay while you overnight for a ferry
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel itself is very dated, but you can see where the current owners/operators are doing their best to raise the standard. I hope they make this work, they are really giving it a good effort... hats off to them!

    Great staff - working hard to make this place a viable business. Really nice location across the road from the walkway along the harbour - close walk to some restaurants and bars.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Suite w/ Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Please wash the windows.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    9.0
    Great little motel, I would definitely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found the bed to be too hard for my liking

    Easy access, good parking

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    Well-appointed motel with friendly staff, great location, good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night

    The kitchenette could have had more dishes and utensils. Air conditioning was set to 17C when we arrived, so the rooms were cold.

    We had two decent sized rooms beside each other for a family trip. Rooms were clean. One had a kitchenette with a stove, and one just had a microwave. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Nice location and good value for money.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night

    RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM AN OCEAN SIDE PARK. EXCELLENT VIEWS

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    We really enjoyed our stay and the wonderful location across from the beach and park, great walking!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night

    The dishes provided were a bit sparse. One bowl. Very cheap coffee maker. The parking was very tight with our small pickup.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. When he saw that we both walk with canes, he changed our room to the ground floor without us requesting it. He offered free pop and water, 24/7.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    My room was newly renovated and hence the stay was super comfortable. Staff is amazing too.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The manager was so friendly and helpful. He helped us with suggestions for our trip the following day.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Two Queen
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The size of the room was very good, spacious. Walking distance from Cowichan Bay restaurants and downtown. The kind gentleman at the front desk offered ideas of what to do in the area. We could take water and soda from the fridge in the reception area. At the moment there are renovations going on however there was no disturbance from these renovations. Would love to see the end product 😁

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice and clean, price is good compared with other properties.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress is a little uncomfortable

    It is recently decorated and the price is good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Queen
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I'm deeply grateful to Mr. Mike, who kindly offered a lot of help.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    After a long day of traveling, this motel was a great end to the day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at this time.

    Great location - friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really needs the renovations!

    The Inn is very old. It is undergoing renovations so eventually it will be great! The host was very, very nice. We would come back if we come to this area again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    8.0
    Great value for money, lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would prefer if there were no carpets in the room.

    Staff were so friendly, and the town itself was lovely sleepy town. So quiet and refreshing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    8.0
    Great place for a good price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dated, but they are working on upgrading.

    Great location, staff was friendly and there was a sea view.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    Very comfortable and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    9.0
    5/5 - A Perfect Stay by the Bay!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One Queen Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had the most amazing stay at this charming seaside motel in Cowichan Bay! From the moment we arrived, Sahil and Michael went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Their warmth and hospitality really made a difference and added a personal touch you don’t often get these days. The location is absolutely perfect - the motel is right by the beach, so we could literally walk out and enjoy peaceful walks along the shore or just sit and soak in the views. Watching the sunset here was magical - golden skies reflecting off the water, pure tranquility. The rooms were spotless, cozy, and had everything we needed. The views from the room were incredible - waking up to that ocean view was something special. It was also such a thoughtful touch that they provided water bottles and pops in the room. Parking was super convenient too, right next to the room. One of the highlights of our trip was river tubing in Lake Cowichan, which was just a scenic 30-minute drive away. Plus, grocery stores and great local restaurants were just 5- 10 minutes from the motel, so everything we needed was within easy reach. All in all, this place was the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. Huge thanks again to Sahil and Michael - we’ll definitely be back!

    Stayed in June 2025

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