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Smugglers Cove Inn

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Lunenburg Waterfront

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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139 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS, B0J 2C0
  • Place, Lunenburg Opera House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bluenose II
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St John's Anglican Church
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Harbor view

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Classic Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

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Classic Studio Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Classic Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Harbor view

About the neighborhood

Lunenburg

Lunenburg Waterfront stay.With a stay at this Lunenburg Waterfront hotel, you'll be steps from Knaut Rhuland House Museum and Gallery @ theLinc. Lunenburg Waterfront and Lunenburg Opera House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lunenburg Waterfront - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lunenburg Opera House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lunenburg Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bluenose II - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St John's Anglican Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mug & Anchor Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lightship Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Knot Pub - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Smugglers Cove Inn

4-star hotel in Lunenburg Waterfront
Smugglers Cove Inn offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Lunenburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Smugglers Cove Inn offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Lunenburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 25.0 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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RYA-2022-00-04041106177478081-39

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Smugglers Cove Inn to the airport?

Smugglers Cove Inn is 68.4 mi (82-min drive) away from the Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Smugglers Cove Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Smugglers Cove Inn.

How close is Smugglers Cove Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 12.9 mi (29-min drive) from Hirtle's Beach and 15.1 mi (37-min drive) from Risser's Beach Provincial Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Smugglers Cove Inn offer free breakfast?

Smugglers Cove Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Smugglers Cove Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Smugglers Cove Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Smugglers Cove Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Smugglers Cove Inn have a pool?

Smugglers Cove Inn does not have a pool.

Does Smugglers Cove Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Smugglers Cove Inn to downtown Lunenburg?

Smugglers Cove Inn is 0.5 mi away from Lunenburg.

Smugglers Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 772 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was spacious and clean, and the bed was really comfortable. But the best part of my stay was the warm and welcoming experience from owners Michael and Rita. They offered a really friendly welcome that set the tone for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was hard to find because the images online did not properly show the actual location. It is not the red building. It’s a street behind Not a real view. We got poor instructions on where to park on the street, had to go back then they told us there was a parking lot. When we arrived at our room, we were not at all pleased with the overly musty and stuffy smell. We don't think anyone had used it for a while and the shower was covered with a large amount of mold. We went down to talk about our concern about the bed the smell as well as the mold, we were not met with a very welcoming response. She was ready to measure the bed as we didn’t feel it was a queen, but that was beside the point. She didn’t seem to have any concerns about the other issues and we kept telling her that the bed wasn’t the real problem. She got her husband involved, when we brought the concerns about the mold and smell he openly admit that he knew about it but had not time to deal with it. They did move us to another room. It was a little better but still not to the standards described on site. The shower had mold in it as well not near the about in the first room but still concerning. We contacted Expedia who contacted them about a refund or discount. They told us they would only give it to us if we left. Unfortunately we were in the town for one night and on our honeymoon didn’t have time to find a new place to stay. They cared more about us writing a bad review then about us having a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an historic location and very well maintained. The community has many beautiful and historic homes. Nice places to eat and drink. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lunenburg is such a special place and we couldn’t have stayed in a better location. Steps from the harbour and all the shops and restaurants you could ever need. The room was clean and cozy and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the staff . Clean rooms close to the waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quaint. Staff were friendly. Parking is on street. Rooms are a bit dated but quaint and for for sleeping and resting up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with family
Very old room but we expected that. The rug is stained and needs to be replaced. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were able to check in early and the hotel is conveniently located in the middle of town so you can walk everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very plain and dated. Utilitarian. Tiny bathroom but the property was very clean and the bed comfortable. It lacked charm but it served our purpose for exploring Lunenburg.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the Main Street with access to all the towns shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A lovely room with an amazing view but let down by the quality of the bedding. Maybe time to retire the sheets, they were well worn and very bobbly, like sleeping on sandpaper? But that’s easily fixed. Other than that a fabulous hotel in a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and area was convenient. Parking was a challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and a good size No issues at all I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy, Buffalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryGordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff and assistance
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with an ocean view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Only issue was a lack of designated parking so we had to park on the street at a meter. It was okay for one night but would have been a hassle if we stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed intheir other building across the street called the Concordia. Large room and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrystine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of historic Lunenberg.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025