Must-see hotels in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island

  • Three Thistles B&B

    Nova Scotia

    Organic breakfasts, ecofriendly products and on-site yoga classes make Ama Phyllis' quirky little B&B a real haven. There are three quaint guest rooms and…

  • Best Western Mermaid

    Nova Scotia

    This efficient motel might be a little light on charm, but it's very modern, featuring spacious, well-equipped rooms (some with kitchenettes) with a…

  • MacKinnon-Cann House Historic Inn

    Nova Scotia

    Each of the six rooms here represents a decade, from the Victorian 1900s to the groovy 1960s, and depicts the era at its most stylish while managing to…

  • Silverwood Inn

    New Brunswick

    A 10-minute drive towards Kings Landing, this friendly motel is a bit of a steal with clean, spacious rooms, some with kitchenettes, and a small, well…

  • Rodd Charlottetown

    Charlottetown

    Built by Canadian Pacific Railways in 1931, this once-grand hotel is showing its age, but its rather dated decor means that rates can be very cheap…

  • Big Axe Brewery B&B

    New Brunswick

    A novel B&B-cum-brewery (or vice versa), where you can alternate between sipping on the brewery's fine ales and relaxing in country-style rooms…

  • Blomidon Inn

    Annapolis Valley

    Old-fashioned elegance is on offer in this imposing house set amid 2.5 hectares of lawned grounds. This isn't one for minimalists: expect dark wooden…

  • Fitzroy Hall B&B

    Charlottetown

    Built for a banker in 1872, this Victorian house brims with antiques: original fireplaces, mahogany beds, wing-back chairs, secretary desks and period…

  • Albert's Motel

    Cape Breton Island

    Colorful patchwork quilts really liven up the decor at this simple but homey motel, where the rooms also have mini-fridges, microwaves and large flat…

  • Aloha Tourist Home

    Charlottetown

    Lemon-yellow outside and with a choice of six simple-but-cozy rooms inside (plus a handy kitchen for guests' use), this friendly B&B makes a decent base…

  • Maison McKenzie House B&B

    New Brunswick

    Maison McKenzie House B&B is a homey 1910 house handy to downtown. For $60, the folks here will rent you a kayak and drop you off upriver. A traditional,…

  • Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa

    Annapolis Valley

    This huge golf hotel might not seem an obvious choice unless you're hitting the links, but it has a few other things in its favor: plenty of rooms, a good…

  • Chéticamp Outfitters B&B

    Cape Breton Island

    Just 2km south of town, this hilltop place offers plain rooms in Acadian style. Views stretch from the sea to the mountains, and generous breakfasts are…

  • Dunlop Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    A great B&B choice in downtown Baddeck, this modern gabled house has fabulous lake frontage – most of the tasteful rooms have a water outlook. There's a…

  • Cooper's Inn B&B

    Nova Scotia

    Part of this waterfront building dates from 1784 and was brought here from Boston. Now it's a relatively modern but still charmingly heritage-style inn…

  • Topmast Motel

    Nova Scotia

    Arguably the best prospect in Lunenburg is the main selling point at this simple, friendly and spotlessly clean motel. Yes, the rooms are no-frills – but…

  • Hill Top Motel

    New Brunswick

    These clean, comfortable rooms right next to the falls are the best deal in town. There's a decent restaurant on-site with home-cooked meals and a view…

  • Gite de la Sagouine

    New Brunswick

    Conveniently located on the edge of the town center, this six-room inn has clean, comfortable accommodation. Check the website for deals that include a…

  • Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park

    Nova Scotia

    Less than 10km from Pictou, this park is set on a gorgeous beach. Sites 1 to 22 abut the day-use area and are less private; sites 78 to 95 are gravel and…

  • Board of Trade Campground

    Nova Scotia

    Perched on Blockhouse Hill, high above Lunenburg (the site of the old fort), this campground guarantees you a pitch with a view, although the sites are…

  • Alpine Motor Inn

    New Brunswick

    This busy, renovated motel has clean, standard rooms, the majority of which have bay views. Colorful lawn chairs next to the sea are a relaxing place to…

  • Marigold B&B

    Halifax

    Feel at home in this welcoming artist's nest full of bright floral paintings and fluffy cats. Marigold is located in a tree-lined residential area in the…

  • Parkland Village Inn

    New Brunswick

    Originally a garrison moved from Sussex in 1949, Parkland Village Inn has standard, renovated rooms, some with balconies and killer Bay of Fundy views…

  • Gingerbread House Inn

    Annapolis Valley

    This pink-and-white confection looks like something out of a children's toy box, but beyond the lacy facade you'll find well-appointed rooms. The best are…

  • North Rustico Motel & Cottages

    Prince Edward Island

    Take your pick from motel-style suites, wood-paneled cottages and B&B rooms in the original house: all are simple and pleasant, and the grounds are lovely…

  • Orient Hotel B&B

    Prince Edward Island

    It's hard to miss this 1900 house painted in a striking shade of buttercup yellow. Rooms are cozy enough, if a little dated: the Victoria suite has two…

  • Heritage Home B&B

    Cape Breton Island

    Decorated with gables, arched windows and a veranda, this Victorian Gothic house is full of history. The rooms feel a bit like museum pieces, with their…

  • Cedar Dunes Provincial Park

    Prince Edward Island

    Cedar Dunes Provincial Park has tent space in an open grassy field adjacent to West Point Lighthouse, as well as serviced sites with electric hookup. Its…

  • Clockmaker's Inn

    Annapolis Valley

    The Clockmaker's Inn occupies a French-château-style mansion with bay windows, lots of stained glass and sweeping hardwood staircases. It's gay friendly…

  • Dalhousie University

    Halifax

    The single and twin dorm rooms with shared bathrooms here are clean but bland. Most are adjacent to all the included university amenities, a short walk…

  • 1775 Solomon House B&B

    Nova Scotia

    An antique place with undulating wooden floors and low doorframes, this B&B isn't the best choice for taller guests – especially in terms of the bathrooms…

  • Herring Cove Provincial Park

    New Brunswick

    This 76-site park on the eastern side of the island, 3km from the Deer Island ferry, has some nice secluded sites in a forest setting, plus there's a…

  • Wayside Camping Park

    Nova Scotia

    About 10km north of Peggy's Cove and 36km from Halifax, this camping park has lots of shady, wooded sites but gets crowded in midsummer. Firewood is…

  • Owen House B&B

    New Brunswick

    This large, wooden manor on the water hales from yesteryear, complete with antique spool beds made up with quilts, cozy reading nooks and lots of windows…

  • Auberge Gabriele Inn

    New Brunswick

    This pretty yellow building has pleasant, if slightly dated, rooms with a homey mix of the antique and the modern. The on-site restaurant has a fairly…

  • King George

    New Brunswick

    A big, brick manor from 1918, the King George offers tidy, comfortable rooms, much-heralded breakfasts and warm hospitality. It's located in Newcastle and…

  • Innisfree B&B

    New Brunswick

    Just 1km from Hopewell Rocks, this historic B&B offers spacious, beautifully appointed rooms and is set amid 10 acres of stunning garden and forest.

  • Dunromin Campground

    Annapolis Valley

    This popular, offbeat campground has some secluded riverside sites as well as nifty options such as waterfront 'camping cabins' and a rustic caravan.

  • Glory Inn

    New Brunswick

    Friendly and well-located, this tidy inn has rooms with a few antiques, private bathrooms and lots of home comforts. There's a shared kitchen too.

  • Salmon River B&B

    New Brunswick

    Eight plain but pleasant rooms named after local personalities. It's in a handy location bang in the middle of town, above Fiori's restaurant.