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Best Western Inn On The Bay

2.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Pool
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Lake
Terrace/patio
Best Western Inn On The Bay offers a tranquil waterfront setting. Relax in the garden, rejuvenate in the sauna, or dine at Bishop's Landing. Stay active in the on-site gym and enjoy free self parking for easy local exploration. The staff is praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Tower (Larger Room)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Tower (Larger Room) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Tower (Larger Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (Larger Room;with Sofabed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Bay View (Larger Room)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Bay View (Larger Room) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Bay View (Larger Room)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Bay View (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Bay View (with Sofabed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Bay View (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K5R1

What's nearby

  • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Harrison Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Georgian College Owen Sound Campus - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Story Book Park - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Minh's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Family Ties Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mudtown Station & Brewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn On The Bay

Eco-certified hotel near Lake Huron
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. The on-site restaurant, Bishop's Landing, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 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
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like high-speed internet.
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 Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; CAD 10 to 15 for adults and CAD 6 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bishop's Landing

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Banquet hall
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms 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 at the property

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 to 15 for adults, and CAD 6 to 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

Best Western Bay Owen Sound
Best Western Inn Bay
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Best Western Inn On The Bay Hotel Owen Sound
BEST WESTERN Inn On The Bay Owen Sound, Ontario
Best Western Owen Sound
Inn On The Bay
Owen Sound Best Western
Best On The Bay Owen Sound
Best Western Inn On The Bay Hotel
Best Western Inn On The Bay Owen Sound
Best Western Inn On The Bay Hotel Owen Sound

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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).

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Reviews

Best Western Inn On The Bay Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the rink and water. Hotel was decent. Good breakfast. Clean rooms. Nice hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Our stay was okay. I would suggest updates at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is one stop shopping! Breakfast was amazing!! The view is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kiran

Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pornpawi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love a restaurant in the hotel, good view from the bayside
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from the patio and dining room is beautiful. The service and food in the restaurant are top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rev. Paul

This is a repeated visit. That is a vouch for BW ser.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, restaurant, and hot tub. A little dated though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is lovely as you are near Georgian Bay and a great walking path. It is easy to get to downtown where there are great shops and restaurants. The rooms are comfortable and clean and check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bay area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly. I had a great 4 night stay here with friends while hiking the Bruce Trail.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andre

Liked: Staff & service
Even though the spa and pool were small, they were the highlight of the hotel as they give you a nice view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large spotlessly clean suite with a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sushant

Liked: Amenities
It was very convenient for us and the amenities were amazing!! Such as the gym, pool, sauna etc.. I do wish the breakfast was included
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omotayo

Liked: Cleanliness
Was really good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The carpeting in hallway smelled stale. Staff were receptive and accommodating. Location is isolated from downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hovhannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jatin

Nice property. Well kept
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place ! And very good customer service !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the water. Great for taking walks. Restaurant in the hotel also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My sister loved her getaway stay here! I’m so glad I could book it for her!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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