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Best Western Inn On The Bay

Property class: 2.5

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Pool
An outdoor patio with white umbrellas and tables overlooking a lake.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a desk, and a TV.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, outdoor seating, and a well-lit pathway.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K5R1
  • Place, Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Billy Bishop Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgian College Owen Sound Campus
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a TV, two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a lamp.

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Tower, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Ground Floor, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a fireplace.

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Ground Floor, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, a TV, and a desk with a coffee maker.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a bed, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a dark headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western Inn On The Bay

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, a hot tub and a business centre. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Inn On The Bay offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Owen Sound hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Best Western Inn On The Bay. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Huron. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Lake Huron and Georgian Bay
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Best Western Inn On The Bay offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5600 square feet (520 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Best Western Inn On The Bay. Free self parking is available.

This Owen Sound hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to noon.
Bishop's Landing – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 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)

More

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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: CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD 113 per stay), plus a deposit of CAD 100 per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

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

  • 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

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, 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
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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
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Best Western Inn On The Bay Hotel Owen Sound

Best Western Inn On The Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1010 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the room clean. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, clean, calm, friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn Ria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been a few times, spa area is great. Staff super friendly, restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, Clean Room, Basic Breakfast easy Parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GUO QING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for traveling with dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay. We stay for business multiple times a month. This is the best hotel in Owen sound. Staff is wonderful and the restaurant is the best
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having breakfast vouchers each morning at Bishop's landing was a wonderful perk!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to relax in the hot tub with a great view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property on the water easy access to the trail system. Staff is very friendly. Nicely appointed restaurant, good selection of meals. Well kept hotel .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

tina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here a few times and although the location is beautiful right by the water, my room smelled of smoke.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Only stayed one night, but room and hotel met all expectations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean with amazing helpful staff -restaurant is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful site, restaurant service was very slow. Food was okay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to venue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hot tub and sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property but relatively well taken care of, but it is dated and due for a renovation. Great view of the Georgian Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm , welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Yaara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, good value for money. The breakfast was also very good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026