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South Shore Motel

2.0 star property
A practical home base that delivers essential comforts for travelers who value connectivity and convenience during their stay

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The South Shore Motel offers travelers a cozy place to recharge with in-room WiFi keeping everyone connected. Guests benefit from thoughtful touches like free self-parking that saves both time and money, while express check-out makes departure day hassle-free.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Room options

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Family Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Family Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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.
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266 S Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC, V0R 2N0

What's nearby

  • Cowichan Lake Sports Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kaatza Station Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vancouver Island Regional Library - Cowichan Lake Branch - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ohtaki Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Central Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cow Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jakes @ The Lake - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪J&V Burgers & Pizza - ‬7 min walk

About this property

South Shore Motel

Property highlights
South Shore Motel provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out
Room features
All guest rooms at South Shore Motel include comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 (76 centimetre 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 (91 centimetre wide)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

South Shore Motel Motel
South Shore Motel Lake Cowichan
South Shore Motel Motel Lake Cowichan

Frequently asked questions

Is South Shore Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at South Shore Motel?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Shore Motel on 19 Jan 2026 start from AU$145.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at South Shore Motel?

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?

Checkout 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.

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Reviews

South Shore Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 167 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JENIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our host was very helpful and friendly. It was a very clean and newly renovated room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was absolutely friendly and helped us with a unexpected situation. Very kind people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

It was newly renovated and very nice. The bed was comfortable and was on a beautiful property not right on a road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room but very small. No staff present but easy to access room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our staff. You can tell the owner has put a ton of pride into cleanliness and small touches.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Good one nighter. Clean and newer style. Served its purpose. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little room, nicely decorated, affordable, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful stay at south shore motel. rooms were spotless and newly renovated. easy peasy check in and check out. we’ll be back 100 %
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet. Very clean. Nicely renovated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept and nicely decorated. A wonderful place to stay in Lake Cowichan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice enough place with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and clean. Friendly staff and close to everything you need in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024