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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 966 guest reviews
- Access to gym on-site
- 100 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 4 floors in property
- 25 suites in property
- Check in: 4:00 PM
- Check out: 11:00 am
- Hotel has a green policy
- Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 8 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check Rates2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly Room High Speed Internet Accessible Refrigerator, Hairdryer Coffee Maker
Non-Smoking
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Non-Smoking
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Local Attractions
Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Billy Bishop Museum, Grey Roots Heritage Centre, Sauble Beach, Bruce Trail, Indian Falls, Inglis Falls, Jones Falls, Tobermory, ChiCheemaun ferry to Manitoulin Island, Cypress Lake Provincial Park, beaches, fishing, boating, swimm
Map Location of Best Western Inn On The Bay
Verified Reviews of Best Western Inn on the Bay
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Clean Rooms"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Room was clean.
Daniel M. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from 
07-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 06 to Thu Sep 07 2023 at a C$230.99 average nightly rate. 
"View From Room Was AMAZING!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
View from room was amazing. Room was neat and clean. Amazing customer service and friendly environment.
Megh B. (Group coordinator, booked 4 rooms), from 
12-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 08 to Thu Aug 10 2023 at a C$50.57 average nightly rate. 
"Beautiful Venue"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We were at the property for a wedding. The rooms were very nicely appointed. The staff was super helpful. We enjoyed our meals in the restaurant and on the patio. The food was well prepared and we were treated to a gorgeous sunset. The location of the hotel is perfect. I very much enjoyed walking the trails along the waterfront. Highly recommend this location.
Sandra L. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from
06-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 02 to Sun Jun 04 2023 at a $167.55 average nightly rate. "Very Nice Hotel on the Lake"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The hotel is beautifuly positioned by the lake. Our room had a nice lake and park view. The hotel restaurant also has a nice lake view. Very pleasant staff at the reception. Great experience!
Aleksandra K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 12 to Sat May 13 2023 at a C$203.39 average nightly rate. "Outstanding Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
It was clean, staff were pleasant and accommodating, pool and hot tub were excellent, very clean and well maintained. Very quiet. We absolutely love staying here.
Marg M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
02-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Apr 29 to Sun Apr 30 2023 at a C$209.99 average nightly rate. "New Years Dinner Dance! Clean rooms & comfy beds!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
New Year's Dinner Dance! Enjoyed the Best Western Inn on the Bay! Courteous check-in staff, clean rooms, comfy beds.
Donald Q. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
03-Jan-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Dec 31 to Sun Jan 01 2023 at a C$170.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
Full-service corporate & resort hotel located on Georgian Bay, across from the Bayshore Arena & Community Centre and just north of the downtown area. 100 guest rooms including 2 room suites, whirlpool & fireplace suites, executive suites with bedroom, living room, dining room & kitchette. Most rooms have an excellent view of the bay. Spa with 2 whirlpools, sauna & exercise room. Bishop's Landing Restaurant, Lounge and Patio Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner - casual fine dining.
Green Sustainability
Rated 4 keys through the hotel green key program.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2020 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 100 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 100 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 1 |
| Suites: | 25 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 8 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 7738 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 180 people |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 9am-10pm |
| Pool Info: Whirlpool and hot tub complete with a dry sauna available in a waterside section of the hotel. This area has a breathtaking view over Georgian Bay. | |
| Ownership: | Jason Hemstock |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hrs prior | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 500.00 |
| Total Taxes: | 13.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| GST: Goods and Services Tax: | 8.00 GST % |
| PST: Provincial Sales Tax: | 5.00 PST % |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Currency exchange
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Wiarton Airport, Billy Bishop Airport, Pearson International in Toronto - 2 1/2 hrs.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Our full service restaurant offers a wide variety of breakfast options made fresh to order and starting from $7.99. Breakfast rates are also available with guest room reservations.
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Parking Info
Free parking on site.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary high speed wireless internet is available throughout the hotel.
Cleaning Policies
We have hand santizer available for guests to use at the front desk. Our housekeeping and front desk staff are cleaning public areas more often now, and are more cautious. Our front desk currently has a no contact policy other than handing guests their room keys. Please contact the hotel for more information.
About Best Western Hotels
- 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
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- 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
- Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
- Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
- Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms
The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: The Bleeding Carrot - A popular vegetarian cafe offering fresh and healthy breakfast options. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Curry House - Enjoy authentic Indian cuisine for lunch. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Casero Kitchen Table - A cozy restaurant serving delicious homemade meals. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Inglis Falls - Explore the beautiful waterfall and hiking trails. Located 3.2 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Ashanti Coffee - Start your day with a cup of freshly brewed coffee at this local cafe. Located 1.1 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Milk Maid Fine Cheese & Gourmet Food - Enjoy a gourmet lunch with a wide selection of cheeses. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Jellystone Park - Dine at this family-friendly campground with various food options. Located 5.7 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Tom Thomson Art Gallery - Visit this art gallery showcasing Canadian art. Located 1.8 miles from the hotel.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Best Western Inn On The Bay
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Best Western Inn On The Bay.
Feel free to use the Best Western Inn On The Bay meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Owen Sound event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| A.Y. Jackson Suite | 25 x 32 x 10 | 800 | 50/50 | 50 | 24 | -- | 24 | 24 | --/-- | 60 | 48 | -- |
Close This A.Y. Jackson SuiteThis meeting space is conveniently located on the ground floor near the elevators and offers a nice view of Georgian Bay with direct access to our dining room patio which overlooks the water. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 800 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 25 x 32 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Room rental rates are negotiable depending on the duration, size and food and beverage services. | ||||||||||||
| Franklin Carmichael Suite | 24 x 32 x 10 | 770 | 50/50 | 45 | 24 | -- | 24 | 24 | 5/4 | 60 | 48 | 77 |
Close This Franklin Carmichael SuiteThis meeting space is conveniently located on the ground floor near the elevators and offers a nice view of Georgian Bay with direct access to our dining room patio which overlooks the water. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 770 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 24 x 32 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Room rental rates are negotiable depending on the duration, size and food and beverage services. | ||||||||||||
| Lawren Harris Suite | 25 x 32 x 10 | 800 | 50/50 | 47 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 5/4 | 60 | 48 | 80 |
Close This Lawren Harris SuiteThis meeting space is conveniently located on the ground floor near the elevators and offers a nice view of Georgian Bay with direct access to our dining room patio which overlooks the water. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 800 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 25 x 32 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Room rental rates are negotiable depending on the duration, size and food and beverage services. | ||||||||||||
| Ballroom (Above 3 Suites) | 74 x 32 x 10 | 2368 | 180/180 | 138 | 72 | 57 | 72 | 72 | 15/12 | 200 | 200 | 237 |
Close This Ballroom (Above 3 Suites)The Ballroom exists when the dividing walls are removed from the A.Y. Jackson Suite, Franklin Carmichael Suite and Lawren Harris Suite. The three rooms combine to make one very suitable ballroom. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 2368 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 74 x 32 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 12 Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Room rental rates are negotiable depending on the duration, size and food and beverage services. | ||||||||||||
| A. J. Casson Suite | 25 x 32 x 10 | 750 | 50/50 | 47 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 5/4 | 60 | 40 | 80 |
Close This A. J. Casson SuiteThis meeting space is conveniently located on the ground floor near the elevators and offers a nice view of Georgian Bay with direct access to our dining room patio which overlooks the water. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 750 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 25 x 32 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Room rental rates are negotiable depending on the duration, size and food and beverage services. | ||||||||||||
| J.E.H. MacDonald Suite | 12 x 28 x 10 | 750 | 6/6 | -- | 6 | -- | 8 | 8 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- |
Close This J.E.H. MacDonald SuiteThese meeting spaces connect to (and include) a guest room and are very well suited for small meetings inside the hotel. Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 750 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 12 x 28 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Room rental rates are negotiable depending on the duration, size and food and beverage services. | ||||||||||||
| Arthur Lismer Suite | 12 x 28 x 10 | 750 | 6/6 | -- | 6 | -- | 8 | 8 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- |
Close This Arthur Lismer SuiteThese meeting spaces connect to (and include) a guest room and are very well suited for small meetings inside the hotel. Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 750 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 12 x 28 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Room rental rates are negotiable depending on the duration, size and food and beverage services. | ||||||||||||
| Frederick Varley Suite | 12 x 28 x 10 | 750 | 6/6 | -- | 6 | -- | 8 | 8 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- |
Close This Frederick Varley SuiteThese meeting spaces connect to (and include) a guest room and are very well suited for small meetings inside the hotel. Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 750 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 12 x 28 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 4 Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Room rental rates are negotiable depending on the duration, size and food and beverage services. | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Best Western Inn on the Bay
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Best Western Inn on the Bay have?
There are 100 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Best Western Inn on the Bay?
Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Inn on the Bay?
Our full service restaurant offers a wide variety of breakfast options made fresh to order and starting from $7.99. Breakfast rates are also available with guest room reservations.
What parking is available at Best Western Inn on the Bay?
Free parking on site.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary high speed wireless internet is available throughout the hotel.
Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Inn on the Bay?
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate 2 Queen Beds - Free WiFi Pets Allowed Refrigerator, Coffee Maker
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Inn on the Bay?
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Rate Citizens 55yrs Plus or AARP ID 2 Queen Beds - Free WiFi Pets Allowed Refrigerator, Coffe
Is there a gym at Best Western Inn on the Bay?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
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