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Wessex Inn

1846 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia V0R 1N2, Canada
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Abbotsford, Canada
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I was looking for an inexpensive motel to stay at while I attended a workshop at Providence Farm therapeutic organic garden. The Wessex Inn was spotlessly clean, with very comfortable beds and situated right across the road from the ocean. This is very much a "motel". Bring your own blow dryer, as there was none in the room. I have... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

Has stayed there recently for 3 nights. The inn is under new management and went through extensive renovation. Rooms are clean and well maintained. Had new mattress and new TV. Staffs were very friendly and attentive. It has the great view of the bay and quiet for comfortable stay. Can wait to come back for another stay.

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Seoul, South Korea
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

I stayed here for three nights during summer vacation with my wife.I was assigned to the corner room where had a nice ocean view.That room was a kind of suite style which had two seperate rooms,one with two comfortable queen size beds and lots of space,the other with a couch and kitchen facility incluing a electric oven,a refrigerator.It looked like... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

The cigarette smoke was in the sheets, certainly in the room. Could have been the staff smoking while cleaning because the room is designated "non-smoking." The whole ambience is that of a place to crash while on your biker weekend. Across the street is the Pacific Ocean at one of its best junctions between island and the Universe. Gorgeous during... More

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ProudOwner, Manager at Wessex Inn, responded to this review
18 August 2012

Thank you for your comments and sorry for the inconvinences during your stay. The room was an adjoining room connected with double doors and designed for a family. The day the Motel was full so we had to put you in that room. We changed all sheets and bed spreads newly. If you visit next time, the best room will... More

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Surrey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2012

I stayed here while attending a funeral because it was the only available inn nearby. Was worried initially because of prev reviews here but had an unexpectedly great stay. I got the corner room that had a really nice view and was also quiet. Office seemed new, bright and clean. breakfast wasn't included so I just walked to the bakery... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2012

i just came from my trip to vancouver island. i stayed at this Inn for two nights.it was a very relaxing and pleasant stay. ppl were nice . room was clean. and i loved the nice ocean view and the little walk at the park in the morning. A small restaurant near the place had some joyful meal. one thing... More

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Cowichan Bay, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Stayed here with a friend who was working the summer boat prawning season and I managed to last 6 days in the place but not before toilets backed up, the freezer in the tiny fridge in the kitchette went also taking with it our food. The roof was being redone 4 out of 6 of my days there so a... More

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ProudOwner, Manager at Wessex Inn, responded to this review
9 June 2012

Wessex By The Sea We have replaced the beds,painted and renovated rooms with new carpets and blinds. We take great pride in our Motel and hope to make your stay enjoyable. Sylvia McKenzie,Manager More

Honolulu
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Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

We want to say first of all, the owner (woman) was a very nice lady. We checked in at the last minute deciding that part of our vacation we'd be serendipitous. Sometimes being serendipitous works out and sometimes it doesn't. We drove from Victoria up the coast sightseeing and as sunset neared we found ourselves in Cowichan looking for a... More

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Duncan, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

Apparently fill in staff when we were there. Very peculiar and hyper chatty made me nervous feel unsure about whole situation/not professional at all. We didn't get the room we booked. The light bulb in the stove burst putting glass all thru our take out food so no supper that night (we booked a kitchenette for a REASON) Staff did... More

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Drumheller, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2010

The friend I was traveling with especially wanted to stay at the Wessex as she had stayed there before and even had a special room which she requested. Maybe her standards were different than mine. On arrival, I thought the room seemed a bit shut up smelling. The beds were old, I thought the head of the bed seemed lower... More

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Also Known As:
Wessex Inn Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island
Address: 1846 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia V0R 1N2, Canada
Region: Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver Island > Cowichan Bay
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Ranked #7 of 9 B&Bs / Inns in Cowichan Bay

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