- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds and bedding. Lots of hot water for baths. Friendly courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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4.1 out of 5 Very good
68 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking included
Restaurant
Breakfast Available
Business Services
Bar
Map
56 North Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC
Explore the area
Central Park6 min walk
Kaatza Station Museum10 min walk
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena3 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD)46 min drive
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- River view
- Sleeps 3
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 2Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed
Balcony with river views
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink – Fridge and limited room service
Sleep – Blackout drapes/curtains and linenBathroom – Private bathroom, bathtub or shower and rainfall showerhead
Practical – Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace and phone; rollaway/extra beds available on request
Comfort – Heating, ceiling fan and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityStandard Double Room, Multiple Beds
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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 4
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 4Max children: 3
Room details
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink – Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle and limited room service
Sleep – Blackout drapes/curtains and linenBathroom – Private bathroom, bathtub or shower and rainfall showerhead
Practical – Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace and phone
Comfort – Air conditioning, heating and daily housekeeping
Need to know – No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking, renovated in July 2017
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityStandard Room, 1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
4.7/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- City view
- Sleeps 3
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 2Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed
Views of the city and river
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink – Fridge, coffee/tea maker and limited room service
Sleep – Blackout drapes/curtains and linenBathroom – Private bathroom, bathtub or shower and rainfall showerhead
Practical – Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace and phone; rollaway/extra beds available on request
Comfort – Heating, ceiling fan and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking, renovated in July 2017
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityStandard Room, 1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- River view
- Sleeps 3
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the river
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink – Fridge, coffee/tea maker and limited room service
Sleep – Blackout drapes/curtains and linenBathroom – Private bathroom, bathtub or shower and rainfall showerhead
Practical – Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace and phone; rollaway/extra beds available on request
Comfort – Heating, ceiling fan and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking, renovated in July 2017
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityDeluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 6
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 6Max adults: 6Max children: 5
Room details
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Layout – bedrooms
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink – Kitchen with fridge, coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep – Blackout drapes/curtains and linenBathroom – Private bathroom, bathtub or shower and rainfall showerhead
Practical – Free local calls, queen sofa bed and iron/ironing board
Comfort – Heating, ceiling fan and daily housekeeping
Need to know – No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
About this area
Lake Cowichan
Located in Lake Cowichan, Riverside Inn is in the city centre and on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kaatza Station Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Central Park and Cowichan River Provincial Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
Visit our Lake Cowichan travel guideWhat's nearby
- Central Park - 6 min walk
- Kaatza Station Museum - 10 min walk
- Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 3 min drive
- Cowichan River Provincial Park - 9 min drive
- Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 25 min drive
Getting around
- Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 46 min drive
About this property
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free self parking
Food and drink
- Breakfast available for a fee: CAD 3.00-16.00 for adults and CAD 3.00-16.00 for children
- 1 restaurant
- 1 bar
- Room service available
Things to do
- Billiards/pool table
Family friendly
- Corner/local shop
- Laundry facilities
- Fridge
Conveniences
- ATM/banking services
- Front-desk safe
- Corner/local shop
- No lifts
- Vending machine
Guest services
- Daily housekeeping
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Languages spoken
- English
Business services
- Conference space
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
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- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Ceiling fan
- Heating
- Linens
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Towels
Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
- Fridge
More
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Free local calls
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in between 3 PM and 5 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between CAD 3.00 and CAD 16.00 for adults, and CAD 3.00 and CAD 16.00 for children (approximately)
- 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
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Guest reviews
Overall score and ratings for Riverside Inn
4.1
Very good
68 reviews
4.6
Cleanliness
4.4
Service and Staff
4.0
Amenities
4.4
Property condition
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 nights for the August long weekend as a birthday gift from my fiancé. We arrived a little early for check-in, and the room was ready which was great. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was considered to be a "river view room" which is absolutely was not, it was mainly roof and if you could peak your head around the window you could see a sliver of the water. It wasn't a deal breaker for us, but we do think the room title should be changed as it is misleading. There was a mini-fridge, coffee pot, toiletries, etc., however only 4 coat hangers and no dresser or bedside table drawers which was a difficult to put clothing away, especially if you plan on staying more than one night. The pub downstairs was great - also great staff and amazing food/drinks. Parking was close, no issue there at all. The dock was great for swimming and can just tube down the river right from there. All in all was a great stay and we would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
- Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good. Staff and service at the pub was mediocre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great with a nice place to swim. Restaurant wasn't open when we were there, but looks like a lovely patio.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
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