Whale Cove Inn

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Photo gallery for Whale Cove Inn

Beach
Aerial view
Reception
Water view
Point of interest

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
50 Whale Cove, Whale Cove, NS, B0V 1A0
  • Bay of Fundy
    15 min walk
  • Tiddville Nature Reserve
    18 min walk
  • Islands Museum and Tourist Bureau
    18 min drive
  • Digby, NS (YDG)
    51 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Whale Cove

Located in Whale Cove, Whale Cove Inn is by the ocean, a 3-minute drive from Bay of Fundy and 9 minutes from Sandy Cove Beach. .This guesthouse is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Boar's Head Lighthouse and 5 mi (8 km) from Islands Museum and Tourist Bureau.

What's nearby

  • Bay of Fundy - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Boar's Head Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Balancing Rock Trail - 21 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Université Sainte-Anne - 70 min drive - 70.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Roadside Grill - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Chez Jean Dairy Twirl - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Tiverton Take-out - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Balancing Rock - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cory's Place Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Whale Cove Inn

Lakefront guesthouse in Whale Cove with free parking
Whale Cove Inn offers 4 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this guesthouse include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 26 2023 to September 25 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 5.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: CAD 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 5.0 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04241041520926920-50

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Whale Cove Inn Digby
Whale Cove Inn Tiddville
Whale Cove Tiddville
Inn Whale Cove Inn Tiddville
Tiddville Whale Cove Inn Inn
Whale Cove
Inn Whale Cove Inn
Whale Cove Inn Guesthouse
Whale Cove Inn Whale Cove
Whale Cove Inn Guesthouse Whale Cove

Whale Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 55 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasha, Ariel

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and comfortable, clean and spacious room. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

BLAINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property was clean and pretty much what you would expect. It was close to the ferry which we were going to take to the island where we were booked for whale watching the next day. Only draw back is there are no close ammenities to eat, buy grocery, etc, so take what you need in food, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tom

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found the bed very noisy. Very small room. Had no shampoo or soap in shower. Arrived at 8 pm and left at 8:45 the next day. We saw no one. Breakfast was very limited. Toast and cereal. Cooked and cleaned ourselves. It was very quite there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did have a couple of issues but they were dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is not kept up well. We had “family” room. It was the basement, it smelled gross musty, damp stink. Beds were a wore out futon and a crappy double bed that was not Comfortable. We will not go back and we would not recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We checked in the room, and checked out of the room. There were cobwebs on the ceiling and behind the door. The baseboard heaters were rusty and full of dust. There were plastic wrappers under the bed and a white substance on the bedside table. The windowsills were full of black dirt (or mold). A picnic table outside was literally falling apart. The lady at the reception desk was very understanding and refunded our money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whale cove was peaceful and quiet just what I wanted. The place was clean and tidy. Enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Was a nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its rustic feel is authentic with the cove, as warm & welcoming as the locals. Few cricks & cracks in the night but is customary with an old building, can catch a nice view just over the trees in the morning on the left side of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property info said private bath and shower, however, the shower was shared. The included continental bfast was just cereal and toast. You make everything yourself. Again, not mentioned in the info. We skipped it as we didn't have time to make a pot of coffee. Staff was super nice and helpful though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Kokila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Wi-Fi futon wasn’t good it’s very uncomfortable to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We only stayed one night and arrived close to 6pm so very limited interaction, but Crystal was lovely and had a great information packet ready with our keys. I tried to access a walking path to the beach it it was overgrown and hard to find. Our rooms had no AC or even a fan so although it wasn’t hot the room was stuffy. Nice breakfast array of cereal, milk, coffee and eggs we were welcome to prepare whenever we wanted . Much of the furniture and fixtures in kitchen and bathrooms is dated but clean and functional. Campground seemed busy. 30 minutes drive to any other food and they close early 7pm so plan ahead! Would stay here again with more time to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the pictures did not show what I got i was in someones basement with an uncomfortable bed and daybed i heard the poeple up stairs walking around even at 3 in the morning this was NOT an inn i only stayed one of five nights
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location for exploring Digby Neck and the islands. Wear shoes indoors: the floors are filthy. Everything above floor level appear clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

GR

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remote but comfortable
Our stay was completely self-service, which worked out fine for us. There were supplies provided which allowed us to prepare a breakfast of french toast. Room privacy was fine, but walls pretty thin. A good stay, overall.
Self-check in
Yummy breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Dale

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Very basic place. Set up More for camping
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

joseph

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
not one person there. did not know if we could use anything. needed ice. no one there to buy ice from. tv did not work. too many things to tell.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

LUYMO

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
For the price, it is a great place to stay at. The room was clean, TV was small but good enough. We have to share the bathroom/shower with the other people in the house but we love the half bath powder room (just sink and toilet) in our own bedroom. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Loved location. Watched sunset in back of property and sunrise from our bedroom window. Bed was terrible. Had to cook your own breakfast and share a shower/tub
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022