Title: Riverside Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Riverside Inn Riverfront inn with a coffee shop and a restaurant ## Photo gallery for Riverside Inn ![Dock - Riverside Inn (Lake Cowichan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19840000/19835400/19835390/df7e9619.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Bathroom - Riverside Inn (Lake Cowichan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19840000/19835400/19835390/143e7b70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Riverside Inn (Lake Cowichan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19840000/19835400/19835390/769c731b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View - Riverside Inn (Lake Cowichan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19840000/19835400/19835390/f052b2c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Porch - Riverside Inn (Lake Cowichan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19840000/19835400/19835390/1e18be71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Central Park, Riverside Inn combines practicality with charm. Travelers appreciate the on-site grocery store, coffee shop, bar, and terrace for unwinding. The billiards table offers entertainment, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Laundry - Air conditioning - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 11 - Dec. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=19835390&PinnedHotelID=19835390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=19835390&PinnedHotelID=19835390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 12 - Dec. 13](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=19835390&PinnedHotelID=19835390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=19835390&PinnedHotelID=19835390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=19835390&PinnedHotelID=19835390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=19835390&PinnedHotelID=19835390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=19835390&PinnedHotelID=19835390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=19835390&PinnedHotelID=19835390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View ![Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19840000/19835400/19835390/f052b2c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - River view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds ![Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19840000/19835400/19835390/26f828e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Renovated in 2017 - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19840000/19835400/19835390/b66d584b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 King Bed 8.6 Excellent 10 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Renovated in 2017 - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19840000/19835400/19835390/b66d584b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Renovated in 2017 - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen ![Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19840000/19835400/19835390/a3fc9485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen 7.4 Good 3 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Kitchen Refrigerator - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLake-Cowichan-Hotels-Riverside-Inn.h19835390.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLake-Cowichan-Hotels-Riverside-Inn.h19835390.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C48.82796%2C-124.05748&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9K3CizYjXvGc1co0KgO4B5PS2rk=) 56 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, v0r2g0 #### What's nearby - Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch \- 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - 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 #### Getting around - Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min walk - ‪Cow Cafe - ‬1 min walk - ‪Jakes @ The Lake - ‬9 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 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 grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Riverside Pub, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self parking - Express check-out, a vending machine, and a billiards/pool table - Coffee/tea in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Extra amenities include: - Heating and ceiling fans - Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers - Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![50-inch Smart TV with digital channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100667900/100667883/28b7220e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### South Shore Motel Lake Cowichan - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 164 reviews CA $118 CA $135 total includes taxes & fees Dec 24 - Dec 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=100667883&PinnedHotelID=100667883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114350000/114344500/114344464/61799ae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages Lake Cowichan - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews CA $89 CA $102 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - 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Laundry - Toys/games 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $129 CA $181 total includes taxes & fees Dec 12 - Dec 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=99927021&PinnedHotelID=99927021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Royal House | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101010000/101009200/101009137/f92e314f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cottage and Castle Chemainus - Free WiFi - Breakfast available 9.4 Exceptional 35 reviews CA $226 CA $260 total includes taxes & fees Dec 12 - Dec 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=101009137&PinnedHotelID=101009137&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### 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 ### 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 - 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. - Thin carpet in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - 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: 4:00 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval ### Pets Pets not 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 - 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Inn? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Riverside Inn? ### What time is check-out at Riverside Inn? ### Where is Riverside Inn located? ## Have a question? 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