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Smugglers Cove Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel in Lunenburg

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City view from property
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Reception
Reception
Flat-screen TV
Smugglers Cove Inn, nestled in a tranquil rural landscape, offers an upscale escape. Enjoy pampering treatments at the hair salon, and rely on multilingual staff and concierge services for all your needs. Guests consistently praise the helpful team and beautiful setting.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Studio Suite | Living area

Classic Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Classic Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
139 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS, B0J 2C0

What's nearby

  • Lunenburg Opera House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bluenose II - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St John's Anglican Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lightship Brewing Co - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mug & Anchor Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Knot Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rose Bay General Store - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Smugglers Cove Inn

Upscale hotel located in Old Town Lunenburg
Smugglers Cove Inn provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a lift
  • Smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and cookware/dishes/utensils

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.0 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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number RYA-2022-00-04041106177478081-39
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Smugglers Cove Inn
Smugglers Cove Inn Lunenburg
Smugglers Cove Lunenburg
Smugglers Cove Inn Lunenburg Nova Scotia
Smugglers Cove Inn Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Smugglers Cove Inn Hotel
Smugglers Cove Inn Lunenburg
Smugglers Cove Inn Hotel Lunenburg

Frequently asked questions

Is Smugglers Cove Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smugglers Cove Inn?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Smugglers Cove Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Smugglers Cove Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Smugglers Cove Inn located?

Located in Old Town Lunenburg, this hotel is steps away from Lunenburg Waterfront, Knaut Rhuland House Museum and Gallery @ theLinc. Lunenburg Opera House and Bluenose II are just steps away.

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Smugglers Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 706 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rita was great and so friendly kind and helpful. I'd stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Perfect location in centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for enjoying the town. A lot of places to eat within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Inn, right in downtown Lunenburg. Comfortable bed, large room, close to waterfront and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Close to downtown and old Lunenburg.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

cassandra

Liked: Staff & service
Quaint and fits the area well. Walkable to the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, central location in downtown Lunenburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect spot to walk to restaurants, ships, horse drawn carriages etc:). Clean! Excellent bakery right next door! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Superb location. Limited parking that’s close Could use new carpets
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was enormous with a sliding door to a shared patio. The location is perfect for exploring Lunenburg.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Good staff. Parking can be hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, pleasant staff. Rooms are large, clean, and well maintained. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with great hosts. They were helpful and informative. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our first visit to Lunenburg and appreciated our accommodation at Smugglers Cove and the lovely family who operates the property! It was very quaint and a mere block from the waterfront! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and quiet rooms. This hotel is close to many restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

wonderful location and extremely helpful owners and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was lovely and this older building has been kept up beautifully. My only suggestions is to perhaps replace the mattress in our room as it wasn’t very comfortable . I would definitely recommend this place and the location was perfect for what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff. It was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

kartheek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is grear and the staff were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025