Best Western Inn On The Bay

2.5 star property
Bayside hotel with fitness center and sauna

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Best Western Inn On The Bay

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Pool
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby

Overview of Best Western Inn On The Bay

8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K5R1
  • Popular LocationHarry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre2 min walk
  • Popular LocationTom Thomson Art Gallery2 min drive
  • Popular LocationGeorgian College Owen Sound Campus4 min drive
  • AirportOwen Sound, ON (YOS-Billy Bishop Regional)9 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)

cleanliness

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Microwave)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Refrigerator)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Pet Friendly)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Refrigerator)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)

cleanliness

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Tower (Jetted Tub)

cleanliness

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)

cleanliness

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Refrigerator)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Owen Sound

Located in Owen Sound, Best Western Inn On The Bay is near the bay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Bruce Peninsula. Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum and Story Book Park are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre - 2 min walk
  • Tom Thomson Art Gallery - 2 min drive
  • Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum - 2 min drive
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 4 min drive
  • Inglis Falls - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 18 min walk
  • Ted & Grace's Snack Bar - 2 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 3 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 17 min walk
  • A&W Restaurant - 3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Inn On The Bay

Eco-certified hotel near the bay
Consider a stay at Best Western Inn On The Bay and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Bishop's Landing, the onsite restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and an electric car charging station
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the dining options, helpful staff, and overall condition
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like high-speed internet. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (CAD 1 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–noon on weekends; CAD 10–15 for adults and CAD 6–10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bishop's Landing

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 5,600 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (72 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD 113 per stay), plus a deposit of CAD 100 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 10–15 for adults, and CAD 6–10 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet deposit: CAD 100 per night
  • Pet fee: CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD 113 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Inn On The Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Inn On The Bay allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of CAD 100 per night and a fee of CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Inn On The Bay?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Inn On The Bay?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Best Western Inn On The Bay?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Inn On The Bay located?

Situated near the bay, this eco-certified hotel is steps from Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre and Lake Huron. Georgian Bay and Gallery de Boer, Fine Art & Jazz are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Best Western Inn On The Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff friendly. Restaurant was a nice bonus as meals were excellent and great service. Have recommended to family for a weekend getaway
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property provided the amenities that were expected.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the OHL arena which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corien, Walkerton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for our little get away! Staff were super friendly and nice sized TV to watch the Superbowl. 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the staff and proximity to water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024