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Our top choices for Lake Cowichan motels

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a gray sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee maker.

1. South Shore Motel

South Shore Motel
2.0 star property
Lake Cowichan
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (267 reviews)
"A great place to stay."
United Kingdom
Shelley
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
South Shore Motel
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the street, and hanging red pendant lights.

2. Thunderbird Motor Inn

Thunderbird Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Duncan
7.6 out of 10, Good, (953 reviews)
"Stay was okay For the price - excellent"
Canada
ANASTACIO
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Thunderbird Motor Inn
A wooden pier with benches overlooking a body of water, a sign indicating caution, and a view of houses and trees in the background.

3. Croftinn & Motel

Croftinn & Motel
2.0 star property
Crofton
7.2 out of 10, Good, (224 reviews)
"Good value, condition in line with pricing. Great location and staff were friendly."
Canada
Tom
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Croftinn & Motel
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

4. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place for a good price. Would recommend"
Canada
Jaden
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
A restaurant with a high, curved glass ceiling allowing natural light, seating with a view, and a decorative metal sculpture on the counter.

5. Fuller Lake Motel

Fuller Lake Motel
2.5 star property
Chemainus
7.4 out of 10, Good, (429 reviews)
"There is plenty of parking, rooms are clean, very comfortable beds and clean, staff is very nice and pleasant to deal with, they are pet friendly for people who are traveling with pets(dogs only)"
Canada
Rodney
The price is £62
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Fuller Lake Motel
A compact hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a dining table, and a chair.

6. Falcon Nest Motel

Falcon Nest Motel
2.0 star property
Duncan
7.2 out of 10, Good, (71 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"
United States
Katya
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Falcon Nest Motel
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay for the price!"
Canada
James
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of the forest, and a wooden floor.

8. Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
Heritage Downtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (295 reviews)
"Clean, helpful staff."
Canada
Rene
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Holiday House Motel
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

9. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (763 reviews)
"Nice comfortable stay"
Canada
Torben
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

10. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (847 reviews)
"Good value."
United States
Leah
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Spot
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

11. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice location with breakfast. Staff is pretty good."
Canada
shu
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

12. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
Nanaimo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (554 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay it was affordable and convenient. I will stay here again!!"
Canada
Glen
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Diplomat Motel
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

13. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (841 reviews)
"Staff was very nice room was clean and centrslly located have stayed 2 or 3 times and will continue to stay when in nanimo"
Canada
laurie
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
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Top Lake Cowichan Hotel Reviews

Thunderbird Motor Inn

Thunderbird Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms were clean. Staff was helpful. There was air conditioning as well as heating. Parking available for free. Everything is super nice."
Chhavi 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Thunderbird Motor Inn

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Lake Cowichan Motels information

Number of reviews
4,160
Accommodation
15 Motels
Lowest Price
£51
Highest Price
£92

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Lake Cowichan?
If you're not able to find a motel in Lake Cowichan, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find a similar property from over 28 hotels and other accommodation options. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. Motels became more prevalent in the US after World War II with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Lake Cowichan?
These are some of our customers' top motels to choose from in the larger area. South Shore Motel: Enjoy access to the free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as room amenities such as a Smart TV. Thunderbird Motor Inn: Free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Central Lake Cowichan is 16.4 mi (26.5 km) away. Harbour Light Motel: Enjoy access to the computer station, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 23.6 mi (37.9 km) from the heart of Lake Cowichan. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites: Central Lake Cowichan is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) away. A terrace and a restaurant are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. Departure Bay Motel: 25.5 mi (41 km) from the heart of Lake Cowichan. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What can I do in Lake Cowichan?
These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Central Park and Beaver Lake. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and Kaatza Station Museum. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Cowichan River Provincial Park, Lake Cowichan Municipal Office and Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch.
What's the weather like in Lake Cowichan?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Lake Cowichan to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are December and February, with an average of 4°C. The rainiest months in Lake Cowichan are November, January, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 226 mm of rainfall.
What are my options for getting around Lake Cowichan while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Lake Cowichan to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is located 17.7 mi (28.5 km) away from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base), which is 20.5 mi (33 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.