See all properties

Best Western Inn On The Bay

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Owen Sound hotel

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Best Western Inn On The Bay

Pool
Lake
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Tower (Fireplace)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Room service

Explore the area

View in a map
1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K5R1
  • Place, Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Owen Sound Marine-Rail Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgian College Owen Sound Campus
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

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

  • 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)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

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

  • 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)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Owen Sound

On bay.You'll be steps from Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre and a 5-minute walk from Lake Huron. Also, Georgian Bay is within half a mile (1 km) and Gallery de Boer, Fine Art & Jazz is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

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

About this property

Best Western Inn On The Bay

Enjoy the free parking at this Owen Sound hotel
Best Western Inn On The Bay offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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 center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5600 square feet (520 square meters) 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.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5600 sq ft of conference space
  • 520 sq m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Inn On The Bay offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

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.

Similar properties

Lobby
Comfort Inn Owen Sound
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,006 reviews
The price is CA $109
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Comfort Inn Owen Sound

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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
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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 CAD 113 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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. 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

  • Up to 2 children 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
Best Western Inn Bay Owen Sound
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

Reviews

Best Western Inn On The Bay Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Magdalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hovhannes

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

zeng yuan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Naasera

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

10/10 Excellent

Jagjit

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was a little bit biased with other customers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zulfiquer Ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit central idéal pour explorer la Baie Georgienne et ses attraits touristique. À 1h30 de la Grotto et à 1h de Blue Montain et Wasaga Beach. Notre séjour de 3 nuits fut incroyable, je recommande fortement.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laith

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sehem, Vaughan

Liked: Staff & service
Its goo
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fateh

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

10/10 Excellent

Azam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatih, Vaughan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Hamidreza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anusha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nistha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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