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A compact living space with a kitchenette, a gray sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee maker. - South Shore Motel (Lake Cowichan)
A two-story motel with numbered rooms, a balcony, and a parking area. - South Shore Motel (Lake Cowichan)
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink. - South Shore Motel (Lake Cowichan)
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a coat rack, and a door leading to another room. - South Shore Motel (Lake Cowichan)
A multi-story motel with numbered rooms, outdoor seating, and a balcony. - South Shore Motel (Lake Cowichan)
South Shore Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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

Family Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Family Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a ceiling light, a wall-mounted sign, and a window.

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Not Allowed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4

SUITE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

  • Sleeps 8

SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 8

About the neighborhood

Lake Cowichan is home to South Shore Motel. Bald Mountain Park and Cowichan River Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cowichan Lake Sports Arena and Kaatza Station Museum. Visit our Lake Cowichan travel guide
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266 S Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, V0R 2N0

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Riverside Park
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Cowichan Municipal Office
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Central Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ed's Coffeehouse
    11 min walk
  • A&W Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Jakes @ The Lake
    8 min walk
  • riverside inn
    15 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (30 inches high)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is South Shore Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at South Shore Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at South Shore Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is South Shore Motel located?

Situated in Lake Cowichan, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Centennial Park, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, and Beaver Creek Rhododendron Park. Saywell Park and Kaatza Station Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

South Shore Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 272 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and Great location close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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our stay was perfect for after floating the river all day! clean, quiet, and an easy check in :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It’s clean and the location is nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet central location. Clear and easy communication and check in/out process. Clean updated units. Recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I like the fact that the motel was self-check in meaning I could explored the surrounding areas-without worrying about trying to make it on time for check-in. All communication was through text making it an introvert's dream. The motel clearly has been renovated recently and looks nice and modern with the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Although it was self check in we had good communication. Room was clean and the bed and pull out couch where great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great for travellers who enjoy being self-sufficient and having privacy. The room was small but fresh, and I enjoyed the turquoise décor accents.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The South Shore is one of the nicest motels I have ever stayed in. Splendidly renovated. It is very quiet up on the hillside. Only a 3-4 block walk to dining and shopping. Big bonus, the Beaver Creek Trail begins literally feet away. It’s a wonderful 2 km walk through the forest. The only thing missing for me, at the motel, was an ice machine. Big thanks to the staff for our early checkin. It was very much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I really enjoyed my stay and was impressed with the room for the price. It was a little small, but the bathroom and shower were nice, the Wi-Fi worked well, and having a TV with all the main streaming services was a great bonus. The fan was also helpful for keeping the room cool. The location was safe and quiet, with easy parking and check-in/check-out. My only complaint was finding a couple of stains on the blankets and pillows. Overall, a great value and I’d happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a great place for my family of four to call home for a week on Vancouver Island. Our teenage boys shared the main room, while my wife and I used to pullout couch. The pullout was one of the comfier couches we've used. Overall it was a clean, quiet place and had everything we needed. The area is quite central on the he island and was a good jump off point for various activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay! Our room was very clean and everything looked brand new. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean rooms. The bed was very comfortable. Easy to walk to get food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great just 2 things, the bottom of the bed frame was a good 6” passed the mattress & a shin bruiser. A small table outside to put your coffee/breakfast on would be good. But the bed was comfy the parking good & a nice pub for food only a short walk away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Close to everything. Extremely quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovley Lottle Motel. Very Clean and great location. 100% recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and aesthetic setup. The amenities were good, and the staff were easy to communicate with over the phone, as there was no front desk to accommodate you. Just the parking lot was not enough space for the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The rooms were clean, but the photos and booking indicated a kitchenette and roomy rooms. We had neither. We had very small rooms and had to bring our bikes inside which was tricky with the tight space. We made it work and overall had a comfortable sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very close to amenities Very forestry Our unit had an odor No outside light came on at our unit for nighttime We were on the second floor and stairs were very narrow It made it difficult to bring our luggage up and down the stairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved it there! It was clean, comfortable and very well laid out. Our family of 4 had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Very comfortable stay, clean and quiet room. Recently renovated, well done!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room was spotless, newly renovated. Quiet and restful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute little room, nicely decorated, affordable, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Well kept and nicely decorated. A wonderful place to stay in Lake Cowichan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024