Bow River Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Cochrane motel

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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3 West Side Drive, Cochrane, AB, T4C 1M1
  • Place, Bow River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cochrane Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cochrane

In Cochrane .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bow River and 2 miles (3 km) of Cochrane Arena with a stay here. Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery and Heartland Boulevard Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bow River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cochrane Arena - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Heartland Boulevard Garden - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of Calgary - 30 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Calgary University Station - 25 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bow River Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Cochrane motel
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.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bow River Inn offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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
Onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 0002072

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 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.

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Reviews

Bow River Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 986 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 986 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 986 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 986 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 986 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A. Delphine

Travelled with partner
Has been remodeled and was very clean and had a nice setup. Would return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

A. Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Stephen, Edmonton

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline, Kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful reception staff. Spotless clean; quiet; comfortable; spacious; and well-equipped room. No additional charge for parking and internet. Good value!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Reginald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The refinished room with very comfortable bath tub was appreciated when we arrive cold from a Motorcycle ride.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are a nice size. Beds very comfortable, staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swaranjeet

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Worth the money, nice place

This is our place of choice when we're passing through this area. It's clean, comfy, roomy and has a small lightly supplied kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly the rooms are very clean and the shower has excellent pressure
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pleasant staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

WENDY

Travelled with family
The room was just okay, only two very small pillows on the beds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

BILL

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to interstate and was a good price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

8/10 Good

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Off a dead end street in quiet area but food nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location Clean Friendly service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price is very affordable compared to Banff and Camore.The location is excellent and transportation is convenient. So clean and stuff so friendly also bed hard enough for people who have back issues . It is definitely a very good choice in the summer tourist season.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

lillian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not worth it

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

💤😚
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025