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9.0/10Excellent279 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.0/10 9.0
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition9.2/10 9.2
Amenities8.6/10 8.6
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About South Shore Motel
The South Shore Motel in Lake Cowichan offers convenient access to local attractions. Within a 5-minute walk, you'll find Centennial Park and the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Beaver Creek Rhododendron Park and the Kaatza Station Museum are also a short distance away.
The motel provides 11 guestrooms equipped with smart TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower and complimentary toiletries. Ceiling fans and on-request housekeeping add to your comfort. Free self-parking is available onsite. Nearby airports include Nanaimo (YCD), Maple Bay (YAQ), and Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA).
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With a stay at South Shore Motel in Lake Cowichan, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Centennial Park and Beaver Creek Rhododendron Park. This motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Cowichan Visitor Centre.
Stay in one of 11 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
4:00 PM
Check-in until
Anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
16
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
No front desk
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Important information
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. \nGuests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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Minimal age
16
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Optional fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Centennial Park
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Beaver Creek Rhododendron Park
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Saywell Park
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Lake Cowichan Visitor Centre
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Kaatza Station Museum
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Parkstone Park
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Cowichan Lake
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Ts'uubaa-asatx Square
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Forest Workers Memorial Park
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Ohtaki Park
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Lake Cowichan Municipal Office
1 km / 0.6 mi
Riverside Park
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Sahtlam Park
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 11
- hotel
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Minimum check-in age: 16
Upon availability
Room types
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SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: SUI.QN
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SUITE Accessible-Queen Size BedSUITE • Accessible-Queen Size BedSUI.H6-QN
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- Accessible-Queen Size Bed
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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SUITE Accessible-Queen Size Bed
Room photos
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- Accessible-Queen Size Bed
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: SUI.H6-QN
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE QUEEN BED
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DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE QUEEN BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.DX-QN
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about South Shore Motel
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James
Super clean and fresh, comfortable bed, big shower, basic kitchen amenities all there, easy parking. Use “google maps “ because not super visible if looking for name. Deer and Roosevelt elk in side yard the bonus.
Valerie
Obviously an older motel that has recently been refurbished. Our room was on the lower level at the back of the building. It was clean but smelled musty and of stale smoke.
Adam
Great room, great price, would return!
William
Good for a one night stopover
Jamieson
Close to everything. Extremely quiet.
William
Lovely decor with everything you would need including kettle and great fan.
Kelly
It was good.
Yvonne
Ceiling fan needs cleaning. Very cute place.
Angie
Booked for a suite with a kitchen and a couch got a bed in the bathroom. This management cannot be trusted.
Angie
Booked a room with kitchen and sofa got just a bed and bathroom. Fighting to get reimbursed. South Shore motel is blaming Expedia and Expedia is blaming South Shore Motel.
Shelley
A great place to stay.
JENIFER
GREAT communication, location, and comfy clean room...and we saw the Elk this time :)
HSING-NING
It’s clean and the location is nice!
Abigail
Cute boutique resort. We stayed in room 10, and while it was nice, it felt like we were in a muggy, damp basement. Light by the stairs shined through the blinds and could hear people go up and down the stairs. Friends stayed in a suite on the upper floor and didn’t have the same issue, id go back but stay in different unit.
Ruth
there is no staff there so you are on your own - but that is ok - it is a very small place - old but totally updated inside
no extra emenities at all on the outside (ice etc)
the stairs to the top floor are not the best but if you are fit, they work!!
Booking was great with Expedia but the hotel itself says you need to fill out a form and give 2 pieces if ID? which is not true!!
for the money it was worth it
no extra emenities at all on the outside (ice etc)
the stairs to the top floor are not the best but if you are fit, they work!!
Booking was great with Expedia but the hotel itself says you need to fill out a form and give 2 pieces if ID? which is not true!!
for the money it was worth it
tim
Suite was perfect, all the basics you need but with that little extra touch of quality
Saska
This motel exceeded all my expectations. Clean, spacious, and it feels homey. It's like a mini one bedroom apartment.
Nicola
Very clean rooms. The bed was very comfortable. Easy to walk to get food and drinks.
Laurie
The 2 units that we rented for the weekend were bright, clean and equipped with everything we needed. One of the owners was also around periodically, checking in to see if there was anything else required.
The only thing I can add…. a mirror on the back of the bedroom door in the suite would be a great addition, three women getting ready and only the bathroom had a mirror. Will definitely stay again.
The only thing I can add…. a mirror on the back of the bedroom door in the suite would be a great addition, three women getting ready and only the bathroom had a mirror. Will definitely stay again.
Kerry
Lovley Lottle Motel. Very Clean and great location. 100% recommended
Elena
Straightforward instructions and convenient location
Corey
Nothing to complain about. Nice place. We didn't spend much time in the room - just arrive-sleep-leave
melissa
easy to park
easy to access with room code sent ahead of time
responsive to messages as i arrived late at night
so quiet
slept so well! super comfortable and recently updated
cute and perfect for my last sleep before the west coast trail!
easy to access with room code sent ahead of time
responsive to messages as i arrived late at night
so quiet
slept so well! super comfortable and recently updated
cute and perfect for my last sleep before the west coast trail!
ashley
Rooms face the forest which was very quiet. There were rosevelt elk on the driveway which was a lovely surprise. The room did smell a bit musty and it was quite small, especially the bathroom where the door barely swings by the toilet. It felt safe, quiet, and fairly clean.
Gary
Newly renovated motel very chic little one bedroom units. Very close to Lake Cowichan commercial area. We were a cycling group and we all enjoyed our stay here very much. Only reason did not rate the staff is this is a self check in property with no staff.
YU YU
easy and secure parking and near to national park
Stacey
Perfect little motel. Quiet and very clean.
Donald
Our room was small but newly renovated and well appointed. Recommend.
Nadine
Beautifully arranged and renovated 1 bedroom suite. Very clean, quiet, close to forest with abundant wildlife. Check in easy.
Kitchen sufficiently equipped. Microwave but no stove.
We had a lovely stay.
Kitchen sufficiently equipped. Microwave but no stove.
We had a lovely stay.
Beth
Easy parking and cozy space to spend the night.
John
We had a great stay! Our room was very clean and everything looked brand new. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Joyce
The rooms were good and the price was reasonable. Having to speak to someone on the phone is not the greatest when you are a senior. We were lucky that we were able to get assistance from another client so that we could get registered and receive a code to get into the room. If he had not been there we would have had to find another motel.
Hugh
Prompt check in. Convenient parking. Quit. Clean. Good. Coffee. Netflix.
Ashley
Everything good
Mya
Easy check in, very clean, comfortable and nicely updated. Situated in a peaceful and quiet forest setting. Near downtown amenities, recreation hall and sportsplex. Highly recommend!!
Robert
The room was spotless, newly renovated. Quiet and restful
Joel
Nice and clean room good location for the lake . Easy contactless check in. Would have gave 5 stars if there was better lighting in parking area. There is one motion activated light but does not light the parking area only the first handicap spot.
Patricia
Trail leading from parking lot was great. Lots of Elk .
Jessica
Everything was great!
Leo
Clean room but very small. No staff present but easy to access room.
JENIFER
We loved it there! It was clean, comfortable and very well laid out. Our family of 4 had a great time!
Blaine
Our host was very helpful and friendly. It was a very clean and newly renovated room.
Valerie
The room was newly renovated and very clean. Very quiet location. The one thing that would be nice is to have cable for the tv. Not sure if that is possible in the area.
Al
The bed and bathroom were ridiculously small, which was not apparent in the promotion.
Nigel
South Shore Motel was ideal for us for a night stopover on our road trip. Our room was obviously refurbished recently and was smart and spotless. The remote check in would have been smooth if we had been given the correct door code, but this was corrected when I rang them.
Devin
The room has. V
Gary
Room was clean, convenient and budget friendly. No air conditioning and only one electrical outlet. Room was on the small side.
Lyle
Good option for a short overnight on the way through. Room is very small - (no options to sit inside other than the bed) but clean, modern and quiet with a comfortable bed. Easy check in process. Good restaurants within easy walking distance.
Denis
Good one nighter. Clean and newer style. Served its purpose. Thanks
Shahab
Great little hotel with newly renovated rooms.
Shelley
This place was great! So cute, beds were comfy, place was clean!
Helen
Clean, nicely decorated rooms with modern appliances etc. comfortable.
Reg
What a great stay we had while our young nephew was attending hockey camp at Lake Cowichan Rec centre. We were very grateful for the very early arrival we were gifted as we had to be at the first hockey practice so early in the morning. Thank you! The suite was lovely and perfect for what we needed accommodations for. Nice private bedroom, comfortable pullout bed in the living room area for our nephew. The kitchen facilities and bathroom areas had everything we needed. So nice and quiet, very safe environment, good parking, walkable to the rec centre, very nice renovations and sparkling clean. Thank you for everything. We would certainly return and would highly recommend South Shore Motel to others.
Barbara
Ground floor Motel room with easy onsite parking. Interior of room small but pleasantly redecorated. Fridge and kettle supplied. Easy walk to town.
alice
Room smelled like cigarette smoke and towels smelled
Only had coffee for one morning and we booked two nights
It was a very small room. Wasn’t offered any compensation for smokey room
Only had coffee for one morning and we booked two nights
It was a very small room. Wasn’t offered any compensation for smokey room
Heidi
Clean and fresh looking, beds and bedding very comfortable. Love the self check in
Tambra
Very convenient. Easy check in.
kelly
Nice safe place to stay. The separate bedroom was nice.
Lena
Very nice little hotel was very comfortable and quiet location. will definitely be back
Joseph
Everything clean
Leah
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Vernel
GREAT ACCOMODATIONS
Rodney
Great spot!
Karen
It was newly renovated and very nice. The bed was comfortable and was on a beautiful property not right on a road.
Christine
Owners checked us in as we didn’t get an email with instructions
Melissa
The property was recently renovated and it is very nice! It suited the 3 of us well. The only issue was we smelled mold as soon as we opened the door. It seemed to be coming from the bedroom area. We also would have preferred a fridge versus a wine chiller. But this place was amazing! We loved how roomy, clean and quiet it was.
Barry
We really enjoyed our staff. You can tell the owner has put a ton of pride into cleanliness and small touches.
Verified traveler
Clean and comfortable. Even though it was self check in, owner responded quickly to inquiries. Family suite was great, though friends who booked the single room found it a bit cramped.
Michelle L.
I almost don't want to give it a rating because I lived how quiet it was, but it's lovely. It's been lovingly renovated and a short walk to everything. I've already booked another booking!
Geoffrey
South Shore Mitel- try it; you will love it!
For an unmanned office the check in was simple with clear instructions.
The room was comfortable, clean, spacious and the kitchenette well equipped with utensils.
The property was topped off with easy access to a nature reserve and trail through a great stream side forest.
The room was comfortable, clean, spacious and the kitchenette well equipped with utensils.
The property was topped off with easy access to a nature reserve and trail through a great stream side forest.
Angela
Great stay!
Very comfortable stay, clean and quiet room. Recently renovated, well done!
Vanessa
Lovely little motel! Very clean and comfortable. Was a 10 min walk to downtown shops, restaurants, and the river tubing. Self check-in was a breeze. Although there’s no front desk/lobby the motel is available by phone. Someone was there shortly after we checked in and made sure everything was all good as we were heading out for a walk. Definitely would stay here again!
Dorothy
Clean, comfortable, convenient.
Ramona
Very quiet. Very clean. Nicely renovated.
Susan
Lovely, well-kept property. Fully equipped with everything needed for a self sufficient stay. Owner/manager answered queries immediately and was helpful regarding storage of our bikes.
Alan
#11 Was a very small room, no chair or table. No room for that either. Clean. Comfortable bed. Nice pillows.
Raymond
Excellent
anja
right across from the gravel fondo start
Rebecca
wonderful stay at south shore motel. rooms were spotless and newly renovated. easy peasy check in and check out. we’ll be back 100 %
Andrii
Looks like just renovated
Dan
The was a last-minute booking and found this motel. it was clean and well designed for a short stay. Staff service was excellent. We will stay again.
Wendy
Credit card was charged and we didn’t get any check in information. Tried calling the number with no answer or option to leave a voicemail. Suspect this place is a scam.
Steve
Small units but very clean and convenient. I highly recommend this motel in Lake Cowichan and plan to stay again on my next visit.
Roland
We had 2 rooms. One was very musty smelling but both were newly renovated and very clean. There is no staff on site but we needed towels and texted and they showed up right away.
David
February stay
Nice place, easy check in, clean, super quiet. Room was smaller than expected, was fine for the kid and I but would have been too small for any more
Alisha
Very close to the arena for the hockey tournament we were attending. Nice space/ renovations. Very happy with our stay.
Charles
The room was newly renovated and very comfortable
Daniel
It's very small for a suite. Also, the cleanliness was questionable with popcorn in the pullout of the couch. Coffee maker made cold coffee. All in all it was not bad but not great either.
Colleen
Self service however, very well thought out and great communication
Jordyn
perfect stay
David
Well kept and nicely decorated. A wonderful place to stay in Lake Cowichan!
Teri Paige
Great motel, close to town. Cool little kitchenette, separate bedroom. Nice and clean
Janice
They have done a good job of redecorating good location for walking into town.
Jacquelyn
The place was updated with walk in shower. Kitchen with fridge & kitchen suite and all utensils. They continued to provide coffee & creamer for the length of our stay. Everything was clean and in excellent shape. We saw a peacock and deer in the yard. Excellent coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, parks, trails & beaches within short drives from the motel. We stayed for a week and we plan on returning next time we return to the island.
Bianca
Lovely stay, very clean and cozy.
Cynthia
No AC and fan on ceiling doesn’t get to the bed. Smells old and like old cigarettes, but value for money ojay
Ian
Modest exterior, upgraded and fun interior - clean and comfortable bed, easy text check in service.
Adam
Nice new looking room
D
Cutest and cleanest motel. I loved it
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South Shore Motel
266 S Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, Canada
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