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Best Western Inn On The Bay

2.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Microwave, Tower

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Microwave, Tower

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Microwave, Tower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Tower

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Tower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room)

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room)

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Oversized Room, View)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Oversized Room, View)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Oversized Room, View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K5R1

What's nearby

  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tom Thomson Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Harrison Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The European Bakery Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn On The Bay

Eco-certified hotel near Lake Huron
Consider a stay at Best Western Inn On The Bay and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Bishop's Landing, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and an electric car charging station
  • A vegetable garden, free newspapers, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like high-speed internet.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (CAD 1 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; CAD 10 to 15 for adults and CAD 6 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bishop's Landing

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5,600 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (72 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD 113 per stay), plus a deposit of CAD 100 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 15 for adults, and CAD 6 to 10 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet deposit: CAD 100 per night
  • Pet fee: CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD 113 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 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, 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; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

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

Property is also known as

Best Western Bay Owen Sound
Best Western Inn Bay
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BEST WESTERN Inn On The Bay Owen Sound, Ontario
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Inn On The Bay
Owen Sound Best Western
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Best Western Inn On The Bay Hotel Owen Sound

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Inn On The Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Inn On The Bay allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of CAD 100 per night and a fee of CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Inn On The Bay?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Inn On The Bay on May 18, 2025 start from CA $189.99, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Best Western Inn On The Bay?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Inn On The Bay?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Best Western Inn On The Bay?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Inn On The Bay located?

Situated near the bay, this eco-certified hotel is steps from Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre and Lake Huron. Georgian Bay and Gallery de Boer, Fine Art & Jazz are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Best Western Inn On The Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My sister loved her getaway stay here! I’m so glad I could book it for her!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ramanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and pet friendly accommodation. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

King

Was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little pricey for what it is
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for work
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Owen Sound

Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and so was the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
King size bed was super comfy, and the Jacuzzi tub excellent, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
-Rooms are quite dated (not an issue) but I would say that they do need some sprucing up- re-caulking of the bathroom and ceilings in the room. Whirlpool/hottub area is quite small but perfect for a few people. Staff are very friendly and conveniently located!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating for snowmobiling
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

frederick

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
poor overall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Przemyslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for sledder
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Great food in the restaurant. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Wade

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location, lots of nice walking paths. Outside of the building needed some attention lots of cigarette butts outside the front door. We had a very nice trip overall. Inside was clean and well kept. Friendly staff. The food at the restaurant inside was very good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Very pleasant and helpful service. Lovely quiet comfortable riom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property - view is nice - Staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms were nice and quiet. The restaurant Staff were amazing and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the view! Saw a pair of swans each morning, made my day:-)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the bay. Food in dining area was excellent with great views of the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024