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Whale Cove Inn

3.0 star property

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Point of interest
Breakfast area
Aerial view

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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50 Whale Cove, Whale Cove, NS, B0V 1A0
  • Sandy Cove Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Balancing Rock Trail
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Université Sainte-Anne
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About this property

Whale Cove Inn

Lakefront guesthouse in Whale Cove with free parking
This smoke-free guesthouse features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a library, and express check-in are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
During your stay at Whale Cove Inn, you'll be within walking distance of Tiddville Nature Reserve. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a gift shop, laundry facilities, and Library
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground and bike rentals
  • 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Boar's Head Lighthouse and 5 mi (8 km) from Islands Museum and Tourist Bureau
As a guest of Whale Cove Inn, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at Whale Cove Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Whale Cove guesthouse is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

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 at the property
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: CAD 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 5.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04241041520926920-50

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

7.2

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

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

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