Must-see hotels in Nova Scotia

  • Peggy's Cove Bed & Breakfast

    Nova Scotia

    If you want to stay in Peggy's Cove proper, this B&B has an enviable position with one of the best views in Nova Scotia, overlooking the fishing docks and…

  • Doubletree by Hilton Dartmouth

    Nova Scotia

    This chain hotel is the best of the limited choice in Dartmouth. Rooms are boxy and there's not much character, but it's eminently practical, especially…

  • Maple Inn

    Nova Scotia

    There's a room to suit every taste and budget at this huge heritage house, from a basic buttercup-colored twin to two grand bay-windowed suites (there's…

  • A Boat to Sea

    Cape Breton Island

    Right on the water and surrounded by beautiful gardens, this grand home is accented by stained glass and has a quirky antique collection. Relax on the…

  • Bear on the Lake Guesthouse

    Cape Breton Island

    Between Wagmatcook and the next town, Whycocomagh, this welcoming hostel is a good budget base, although at 30km southwest of Baddeck, it's hard to get to…

  • Heart's Desire B&B

    Nova Scotia

    John and Denise Perry's house, originally built for a local schoolteacher, is a quintessential example of a Victorian 'Foursquare', and it retains lots of…

  • Blue Bayou Resort

    Cape Breton Island

    Sleep under the stars in a geodesic dome or traditional tipi at this wooded campground. Domes are set on a wooden base, feature proper beds and private…

  • Telegraph House

    Cape Breton Island

    This hotel-motel has Alexander Graham Bell connections: opened in 1861, it served as the town's telegraph office for many years, and the inventor himself…

  • Seascape Coastal Retreat

    Cape Breton Island

    Seascape's pleasant cottages are set in pretty landscaped gardens only a five-minute drive from central Ingonish. Each cottage has a separate sitting room…

  • Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages

    Cape Breton Island

    If you're looking for an ecofriendly stay, consider spending a night in a country cottage overlooking 60 hectares of rolling pastures and bucolic bliss on…

  • Norse Cove Seaside Camping

    Nova Scotia

    At this semi-wild seafront campground you'll really feel like you're out in the sticks. The campsites are very secluded, and you can rent a kayak for…

  • Halliburton

    Halifax

    Smart, refined and with a dash of Haligonian history that's getting increasingly hard to find, the Halliburton occupies a classic redbrick Victorian…

  • Mecklenburgh Inn B&B

    Nova Scotia

    Known as 'The Meck', this 1902 house is the only B&B in central Chester, with four heritage-style rooms featuring upscale touches such as clawfoot tubs,…

  • Maven Gypsy B&B & Cottages

    Cape Breton Island

    On the other side of Cape Smokey from Ingonish Beach (a drive of about 20km), this 19th-century lemon-yellow farmhouse is a peaceful refuge, with…

  • Graves Island Provincial Park

    Nova Scotia

    An island in Mahone Bay connected by a causeway to the mainland has 95 wooded campsites, 33 of which are serviced. RVs usually park in the middle of the…

  • Antigonish Victorian Inn

    Nova Scotia

    As its name suggests, this turreted B&B is solidly Victorian throughout, in terms of both architecture and decor. The rooms are all different in style; it…

  • Duncreigan Country Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    A pleasant inn set among oak trees, the Duncreigan feels rather dated, but its rooms offer plenty of space, and some have terraces and water views. There…

  • Antigonish Evergreen Inn

    Nova Scotia

    A really homey motel about five minutes' drive from Main St, with side-by-side rooms offering big beds, work desks, armchairs, and views over the lawned…

  • Baker's Chest B&B

    Nova Scotia

    This four-room restored house is about the best B&B choice if you find yourself compelled to overnight in Truro: it has surprising features such as a spa…

  • Murphy's Camping on the Ocean

    Nova Scotia

    This is oceanside camping at its finest, with plenty of secluded sites (serviced and unserviced) spread out under the trees with views over the 100 Wild…

  • Desbarres Manor

    Nova Scotia

    The huge, grand rooms at this 1830s mansion feel rather out of step with the rest of Guysborough. All named after local notables or locations, the rooms…

  • Fisherman's Daughter

    Nova Scotia

    Set on the bay by the three beautiful churches, this very old house (1840) has been meticulously remodeled for comfort while retaining all its charm. Two…

  • Customs House Inn

    Nova Scotia

    Probably the grandest building in Pictou, this imposing brick building looms over the waterfront and offers eight spacious, rather old-fashioned rooms…

  • Clayton Farm B&B

    Cape Breton Island

    This 1835 farmhouse sits on a working Red Angus ranch and is run by hardworking Isaac Smith. Paraphernalia of old Cape Breton life and of Isaac's family…

  • Stacey House B&B

    Cape Breton Island

    Once a parsonage, this Victorian B&B is overflowing with knickknacks, such as antique teddy bears, dolls and model ships; there's also an old-time…

  • Lakelawn B&B Motel

    Nova Scotia

    This place is as cute and service-oriented as motels come. Rooms are clean and basic, and some of the better meals in town are available in the country…

  • Sunshine Inn

    Nova Scotia

    Practical, no-frills motel rooms are what to expect from the Sunshine, out on the Glooscap Trail 3km north of Parrsboro. In addition to the motel units…

  • Cornerstone Motel

    Cape Breton Island

    Last stop before the national-park gates, this endearingly retro motel is about 7km from town. It offers pretty much what you'd expect in terms of…

  • Willow House Inn

    Nova Scotia

    A blue-slatted house dating from around 1840, Willow House has pleasant rooms, all named after trees and accessed via an unusual double flight of…

  • Hampton Inn by Hilton

    Cape Breton Island

    A large chain hotel, the Hampton has surprisingly generous rooms, albeit with a lack of zing or character. As you'd expect, the facilities are good,…

  • Louisbourg Harbour Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    This sea captain's house has been renovated with excellent taste: the four antique-filled rooms boast reading chairs, gleaming wood floors, and pocket…

  • HI-Cabot Trail Hostel

    Cape Breton Island

    This basic but friendly hostel has a 10-bed bunkhouse, three bathrooms and three private rooms, as well as a couple of kitchens for guests' use (you can…

  • Riverview Cottages

    Nova Scotia

    These rustic clapboard cottages are a steal. Sure, the decor's a little dated, but you can canoe and fish on the bordering river and there's a big lawn…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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