Lake Cowichan Lodge

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Debra

Very helpful and friendly staff. Clean room and linens. Full kitchen was a nice surprise.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Juri

Inside of bldg has not been renovated for 50 years. Horrible smellin hallway - wet dog or mildew. However it was clean and had a nice kitchenette.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

kimberley

Room had not proper items for kitchen.
No glasses no knife dirty cutting board
Aweful frying pan.
Had to purchase cutting board frying pan mixing bowl
Manager very nice
But need supplies updatec

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Lorna

The management hosts are very welcoming and helpful. The kitchenette equipment was missing some basic items , due to guests taking things , ( !? ) , but the management quickly provided some items needed. The suites are large and comfortably furnished, and the beds are too. The Lodge is very quiet and peaceful, and located very conveniently, walking distance to downtown and the Cowichan River ,and very near to the Highway 18 , to access driving Youbou or to Duncan and other destinations up or down island. We have stayed there many times over the years, and always want to go back for another visit. Also, the rates are very affordable ! Thank you, Lake Cowichan Lodge !

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Colton

5 stars
Aside from the bloodstains on the carpet and the 1 mouse we saw under the fridge, The place was pretty clean and felt pretty safe.
The staff were very friendly.
There were no bed bugs or cockroaches I figured there were enough spiders in the corners of the room to take care of all those pests, but did a double check just to be safe.
The shower had great pressure. I mean it better cause it sounded like a bomb going off every time you turned it on. The hot water was great for long showers, never ran cold.
Definitely give it 5 stars and would book again , definitely entertaining like a game of clue. Who did it, with what weapon, and how.... hopfully it was just a bad nosebleed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Ian

Did the trick for a place to stay before the Cowichan Crusher. Helpful and friendly staff. Room was big and reasonably priced.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2026

Teri Paige

Wasn’t terrible, but also wasn’t terrific. Place was in need of a deep clean and some TLC. Okay for the price

Self

4/10

Poor

16 May 2026

Denis

We found dirty dishes in the kitchen; the inside of the kitchen cabinets had not been cleaned; stains on the carpets, dead ants and foul smell in the room. This place has seen better days.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Cameron

Clean, good layout, location and basic needs met.

I will stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Honestly has been completely wonderful stay and staff here are just so so great so nice and easy to deal with and more than accommodating. Highly recommend staying here if in area worth every penny for sure. Been very relaxing and completely comfortable for my children compared to other places have stayed. Family friendly for sure as well as pet friendly as we have dog and seen many others as well. Not a single complaint on our end 👍💯

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Shannon

Friendly staff, comfortable room and close to the trans Canada trail

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2026

Joseph

The room was really dusty, but other than that, it was pretty good quite enjoyed my two nights day would definitely return

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Davin

Friendly, clean, quiet. A short walk to groceries and amenities. 😊

Business_and_leisure

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2025

HEIDI

Would rather not have a room beside noisy boiler but other than that good

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Guillaume

Clean

6/10

Pleasant

09 Dec 2024

Merrilynn

Room was reasonably clean, staff was friendly, area is beautiful, hotel was quiet, bed was not very comfortable.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2024

Linda

Pretty old building and rooms but clean and reasonably priced however the smell of marijuana in the hallway was very overwhelming. Overall no issues for one night stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

Kevin

The lady that is the hotel manager is realy good. Nice and helpful

Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Nov 2024

Liam

Overall quality was low, it seems to be a housing solution for those less fortunate which is fine but the smell and run down nature of the place was a little off putting.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2024

Sandi

Clean and huge separate bedroom . Tv had all the channels and apps . Great place overall

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2023

Dax

Was a great place to stay. Room had everything a man could ask for.

Thank you

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2023

Arlene

Great value

The shower was amazing. The room was huge. The hotel was quiet Very good value

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2023

Irena

We were upgraded to a family suite for some reason and we loved it. Very generous space, fully equipped kitchenette and very clean. Very quiet, comfortable and peaceful. Would stay there again for a longer time- awesome place as a base to explore this beautiful area.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2023

Isaak

The units are suits, each has all you need to prepare food by yourself.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2023

Inderpreet

good stay

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2023

Michael

Carpets are quite dirty. The bed felt like a waterbed that was only half filled! Compared to other hotels though, the price is right.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

The Lake Cowichan Lodge is an older but clean and comfortable hotel. The room I rented consisted of a suite with a separate bedroom and had a kitchenette with a full size fridge and stove. I would recommend the LCL to any price conscious traveller.

Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2023

Marc

Really nice to have a suite with kitchenette and bedroom. Trail to the river and a few shops nearby.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2023

Michael

It was ok. When I spend money, it should be enjoyable. This was not. No hello. Gruff, got a reservation? Have a good stay....nothing. Just a room to sleep in.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

30 Aug 2023

dorothy

Carpet worn and stained, beds old and uncomfortable. Sofa bed was very uncomfortable . Exterior did not feel safe. Hallways smelled like smoke

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2023

Krystal

Nice people

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2023

Masoud

Not bad for the town and surrounding area.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2023

Georgia

Great location. Rooms are tidy and the kitchen is great.
Felt like a remodeled one bedroom apartment

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Comfortable bed, quiet location

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2023

shawn

Old school friendly

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2023

Robert

The property is dated, however it is functional. The beds were a tad lumpy. The smell of wet dog was noticeable in the hallways but not in the room. All that being said it worked out for what we needed.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2023

Laura

The front desk was closed upon arrival at 11'30pm, had to call . Lobby smelt horrible, like dirty wet dog, hallways to room smelt like dog pee, so disgusting. They need to remove the pee soaked carpeting. Also the old green carpets in the room were stained, torn and just overall gave me the ick. Bedroom and restroom were fine.
I think people live full time in the hotel, noise from the room above was loud in
the morning. Wouldn't recommend

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2023

Mandi L

We had a great stay. Hotel was very clean. Little kitchenette so we could make our own breakfast. Large room. The room is dated but very clean. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Let me check in early at no charge!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Jun 2023

Patricia

Very strong dog smell in the lobby and main hallway
The room was clean

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2023

sharanjit

Everything

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2023

Sean

Great last minute booking. Spacious room with a big TV. Perfect place to crash overnight while on the road.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2023

CHANDRA

All good. Thank you

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2023

David

Great spot to stay.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2023

Christopher

Room suited our needs.

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2023

Mar

*

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2023

Kylie

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10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2023

Sherry

The staff were wonderful and super kind. We highly recommend this property!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2023

Yolanda

For an older property, it wasn’t too bad. Could use some updating but it was clean. It had all dishes, pots and pans and silverware available to use except coffee cups. No coffee cups or mugs anywhere.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

18 May 2023

Karen

Property was a disappointment, room was filthy, had to buy own cleaning supplies before we could step foot in it. Bags of dog feces everywhere around the entrance, hallways smelled

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2023

Louise

We booked this last minute and it was perfect for us.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2023

Helen

Our room was simple, had a kitchen, clean linens and bathroom. The common areas and the room floors are a bit worn and tired. Bed is comfortable, nice pillows, everything worked

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2023

Giulio

Clean, friendly service and convenient location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2023

Kristy

Price was excellent and I was very impressed with everything. Checkin was already an early time and we were able to checkin even earlier. Pet friendly was nice. We were surprised by the size of the room. My only suggestion is the blankets were thin and there were no extra blankets in the closets. We did however turn up the heat and were warm through the night.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2023

Ronald

Clean. Large suite.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2023

Leslie

Stay here, it's good.

Stay was great, huge room(s) for the price. Nice to have a kitchen, too!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2023

Ken

I would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2023

William

Really enjoyed the stay it was clean and comfortable as well as affordable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely make this a go to destination when in the area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2023

William

Really enjoyed our stay the room was very comfortable and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Will be making this a go to in future stays around the area.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2023

george

Hotel being used for homeless people.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2023

Janette

There was nothing unique about the property
What I didn't like was the fact the kitchen was dirty
the bathroom mirror was dirty; gum stuck to the carpet.
The faucet in kitchen there was not pressure for the water.
The stove and oven is disgusting.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2023

James

It’s older, but always clean and comfortable.

I always stay there when in the cow, it is an older building but it is always clean and quiet. The desk clerk is always very friendly and helpful. One of the nicer places to stay on the hockey circuit.

Business

2/10

Poor

28 Jan 2023

Jaskaran

I booked a room with lake view which was showing in photo. That disappointed me because i went there to spend good time with my girlfriend with Natuwala view. Also, there was smoking smell everywhere and cold water tap was not working of sink. It was my one of the bad trip through expedia .

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Dec 2022

Edmund

The parking lot was not properly plowed of snow. Icy patches everywhere, my girlfriend slipped and fell just outside the entrance way.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2022

Melissa

Rooms are decently updated and spacious. If the carpet was a different colour (it’s green) and the curtains were changed, it would look better.

Kitchenette with full apartment sized fridge. Room was clean and beds were decently comfortable.

For the price and location, I’d stay again.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2022

narinder

Everything good

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2022

Kathleen

Felt welcomed. Cant beat the price! Clean, easy to find, kitchen.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Nov 2022

peter

The property needs some TLC. The man at front desk is frightening. The room was clean, but when we opened hide a bed Cherios dropped out. The one bedroom suites are really nice to have, especially for families.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2022

jeanette

We had workes check at 1000 pm and because we could not be there front desk would not let them check in even though room was paid for. Would not stay there because of that.

Business

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2022

Eric

Convenient location

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Oct 2022

Diane

I liked the location, close to groceries & trails. I liked the suite. It gave me the ability to make breakfast & evening tea. There were no pots however there was a microwave. The fridge needs to be replaced. There was a t-shirt or blouse behind the dresser in the bedroom, not mine.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2022

Patrick

Full kitchenette

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2022

Todd

Very plain & somewhat dated motel with nice clean bed & sheets at good value. You get what you’ve paid for.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2022

Marie-Eve

Affordable place to stay near lake Cowichan with a kitchen to cook meals.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2022

Kim

An awesome place to stay. Easy online booking and great location. Was expecting a regular single room at the price and ended up with a super clean1 bedroom suite with kitchen facilities. Can't beat it and will be back for sure. Thanks.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2022

mirjana

Nice, clean, spacious, exceeded our expectations!

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

19 Aug 2022

Brandon

I would rather sleep in my car. Room was 32° when we entered and took 6 hours to cool off with the small portable AC unit. Faucet and shower were broken and stayed on at the same time - great if you want to have a bath while getting sprayed in the face by the shower. Bed was rock hard and squeaked every time you moved.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2022

Doug

Was fine

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2022

Scott

The shower head and the tub faucet were running at the same time and the tub filled up with water as I was showering.

The air conditioning unit did very little and the room was very warm.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2022

Aaron

Nice size suite. Wish it did not have carpet and being on the first floor we could only see a fence out the windows.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2022

andy

Very quiet, everyone here is very friendly, and the best part- nice and quiet. Will stay here again.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2022

Hilary

Dumpy hotel. Friendly worker but this hotel is gross. Ants everywhere

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2022

Catherine

Very clean and large rooms, and extremely quiet. The exterior was a little run down.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2022

Terry

Overnight stay on Pacific Marine Circuit

Property seemed rather run down and even though the room/suite was quite large it was let down by a lack of attention to detail eg light bulbs out, dirty fridge, dirty cutlery drawer, missing cutlery, poor quality and burnt pan - comfortable night after thinking we might move but it was a good night’s sleep, quiet and despite the shortcomings we were reasonably comfortable - however we would probably not stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

Comfortable and clean

Comfortable and clean. The suites were generous in size.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2022

Chau

This is a small no-frill but clean walk-up hotel in Lake Cowichan. Our room looks to be newly renovated with new bathroom and clean new furniture.
We had a one bedroom suite which is more like an apartment with a small kitchen and dining table. Huge bathroom very new and clean but sadly the shower did not work well but that could be fixed (hopefully!)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2022

shawn

Great place at a affordable price!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2022

Victor

Quality

Excellent

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2022

Laura

room was great and comfortable. kitchen was stocked well enough to make basic food. we found a few of the dishes were a little dirty when we went to use them though. bathroom was large, i liked the low tub for getting in and out. however it didnt drain very fast so it got a little slippery. bedroom was great. we heard no one else around us or the highway so it was quiet.
we would stay again!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2022

Julian

Great place, pleasantly surprised. Nice room clean, inexpensive. Great neighborhood. Super quiet at night, slept like a baby.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2022

Herman

Jeff at the front desk was great. We were part of a bicycle group with double room occupancy. After my friend took a warm shower, there was no hot water left and my shower was very cold! Not good

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2022

Bruce

We felt everything was just fine, clean, quiet, bed was comfortable, check in was good. Two recommendations screen on window so we can enjoy fresh air in the evening. Water cool after one short shower, maybe hot water tank needs to be turned up prior to guests arriving. Overall, we would stay again and recommend to others.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2022

Elisa

New owners place is quiet one hour from Victoria with a full kitchen and 2. Wdeoims priced right for family vacation in lake cowichan

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

23 May 2022

Art

Got there around 7:30pm. No one was at the front desk. Nothing special in the way of amenities. Staff friendly enough and that was good. Rooms sub standard with deadbolt lock the only form of security. Weird fold out couch bed made in the living area. Bathroom updates made it feel good while there, but the rest of the room was pretty crummy.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2022

Charles

Nice place to stay.

Great place to stay. The room was clean and comfortable. Had a suite with a kitchen. Everything was there though we only stayed one night. Would stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2022

Judy

Bed was comfy. Room clean. Loud neighbours above was the downside.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2022

Patrick

Good location if you have a car, but not a huge walk into the center. Was like a little apartment with a full kitchen and a living room separate from the bedroom, very spacious, good amount of channels on the tv. Building appears a bit old but everything worked perfectly.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2022

Brittany

Good spot for a quick overnight!

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2022

Catherine

Appreciate the full kitchen and comfortably sized living room

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2022

Cynthia

We were pleasantly surprised by this place. The suite is spacious and the location is very convenient. I’ll mention that if you are planning to do your own cooking bring supplies. The kitchen is very under stocked. Maybe it’s a Covid thing as they were very Covid conscious.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2022

Jeff

I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the property. As well, the walls were freshly painted and all the furniture was fairly new and in good condition. From the pictures online I was expecting a somewhat dated and tired property. It was mainly the outdated colour scheme that gave that impression. It was pleasant surprise that everything was well maintained and fresh.

Leisure Partner