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Bow River Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Cochrane with free parking

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The Bow River Inn, along its namesake waterway, offers a quiet retreat with practical amenities. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and convenient location for exploring nearby attractions. The property provides free self-parking with an electric car charging station.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P3,333
P3,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3 West Side Drive, Cochrane, AB, T4C 1M1

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

Property highlights
Bow River Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Bow River Inn have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

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

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 elevator
  • 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: 11:30 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 0002072

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bow River Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bow River Inn?

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bow River Inn on Nov 20, 2025 start from P 3,332.57, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bow River Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bow River Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Bow River Inn located?

Situated in Cochrane, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Bow River, Cochrane Arena, and Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery. Heartland Boulevard Garden and Sunset Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bow River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 983 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 983 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 983 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 983 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 983 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aldacir

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a budget friendly and clean stay. This is a great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, beds were very comfortable, heating unit was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic place but clean and comfortable. Great price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable, enough space, pleasant staff and close to great walking trails.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice, quiet, clean and friendly staff. Location also perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I spoke to the front desk person once and they were very nice. Housekeeping cleans your room every day, and do a good job. Everything worked great. It is an older motel in very good condition and well looked after, with reasonable pricing. I will stay at the Bow River Inn again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy, clean, friendly staff. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sized room with super comfortable beds, and very quiet. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Reginald

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

Ann

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

8/10 Good

Shawna

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to a king size bed which was great, and the staff were all friendly and helpful. The rates were reasonable. There were restaurants within walking distance Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This facility is well taken care given its age. Fair value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
This place isn’t fancy but the room was clean and the parking was good. The people at the front desk were very friendly and courteous and made checking in and out very simple. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet beautiful scenery friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable rooms. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pretty nice for a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious and clean. Motel was quiet. Will definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025