Eco-certified retreat on the bay combines peaceful garden setting with excellent dining, wellness amenities and a prime location for exploring the area
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.
Located in Owen Sound, Best Western Inn On The Bay is near the bay. Toboggan Hill and Stone Tree Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum and Story Book Park. Visit our Owen Sound travel guide
1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K5R1
What's nearby
Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Tom Thomson Art Gallery
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Billy Bishop Museum
2 min drive - 1.8 km
Georgian College Owen Sound Campus
3 min drive - 1.9 km
Restaurants
Tim Hortons
17 min walk
Minh's
4 min drive
Starbucks
18 min walk
The European Bakery Cafe
12 min walk
Family Ties Restaurant
14 min walk
About this property
Best Western Inn On The Bay
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. The on-site restaurant, Bishop's Landing, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas, with a 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), motorhome/coach/lorry parking and an electric car charging station
A vegetable garden, free newspapers and a lift
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as 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/bath combinations
TVs with cable channels
Fridges, 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.
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
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 centre
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
Front entrance ramp
Lift (183 centimetre wide door)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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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 organised 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 provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 22.60, per accommodation, per day (maximum of 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 36 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 CAD113 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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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 36 kg 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 does it cost to stay at Best Western Inn On The Bay?
As of 18 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Inn On The Bay on 19 Mar 2026 start from 3.648.785 ₫, excluding 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 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?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Best Western Inn On The Bay located?
Situated near the bay, this hotel is steps away from Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Gallery de Boer, Fine Art & Jazz and Central Westside United Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Reviews
Best Western Inn On The Bay Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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I have stayed here numerous times and every time the standard is excellent. The staff are great. The room is always immaculate and the dining room has good food. Truly highly recommend this place.
An enjoyable evening and overnight, very conveniently located and we really appreciated that there was a lovely restaurant on premises. The staff were excellent!
The room was clean and well appointed. We had a view of the bay and enjoyed a walking trail along the water.
The staff were very nice and extremely helpful.
The property is one stop shopping! Breakfast was amazing!! The view is amazing
Nancy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
K A
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel in Owen Sound
We had a pleasant and comfortable stay at this hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the food in the restaurant was very good. The view over the water is quite picturesque as long as you don’t look left towards the rather large industrial plant.
No breakfast was included , pools are small but warm , was a dead bug on the floor in pool room both days so know floors are not washed.
Was comfortable and room was nice. Staff very friendly and helpful
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.
Room was nice and clean, went to dinner but was refused, no told us a reservation would be required, shame for paying hotel customers, had to get lost on the far side of the city to eat.breakfast was ok, didn't use the other amenities.
The hotel is located on the water with a walking path in front. It’s a short driving distance to restaurants and gas stations. The hotel seemed to have a stale smell, possibly from the hot tub area. We didn’t use the hot tub because the area is very small and it was very crowded.