Bow River Inn

Property class: 2

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A river with a clear view of the surrounding landscape, including distant mountains and a few buildings.
A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a bulletin board with various notices.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.
A building with a covered entrance, a sign reading "OFFICE," and a ramp leading to the door.
A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a television, a lamp, a microwave, and a small cabinet.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3 West Side Drive, Cochrane, AB, T4C 1M1
  • Place, Bow River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cochrane Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Calgary
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Bow River Inn

This motel features laundry facilities, express check-out and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Bow River Inn offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Bow River Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bow River. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes on foot from Bow River and a 3-minute drive from Cochrane Arena
As a guest of Bow River Inn, you'll find laundry facilities and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cochrane motel.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 0002072
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Bow River Inn.

Property is also known as

Bow River Cochrane
Bow River Inn
Bow River Inn Cochrane
Bow River Inn Motel
Bow River Inn Cochrane
Bow River Inn Motel Cochrane

Bow River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1041 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place for a stop over
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay. Comfortable, clean, and reasoably priced. Will stay thete again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, motel was clean and in decent condition
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim

The room was clean and nicely renovated. Staff was welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, little to no noise from adjacent rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aldacir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location to walk out your door to a nice evening stroll around a lake:) Clean room, comfy bed and friendly staff👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in , clean room , comfy bed , and was very Quiet !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff were helpful/respectful during our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clemston

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet, clean simple rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location! You can walk behind motel to trails by the river. There are several fast food places a block away. Motel is modest and clean, even had a kitchenette.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tegan-

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Room very nice and clean. Appreciated the fact that the TV had the channels we like. We will stay there agin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurén

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and accommodating, parking was easy and the rooms are very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Immaculate very affordable and very comfortable. Great hair dryer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kadie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place want the same room back in a few weeks!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the beds very comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. The staff were pleasant and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Better than expected. Looks newly remodeled. Great location. Definitely will book when we return. Only complaint, no ice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay and reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room fronted on a nice quiet green space. Very quiet!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026