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Shining Waters Country Inn

3.0 star property
3-star golf hotel near Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home

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Property entrance
Laundry
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Staircase

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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7600 Cawnpore Lane, Cavendish, PE, C0A 1N0
  • Green Gables Heritage Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Green Gables Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Shining Waters Family Fun Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cavendish

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Cavendish hotel, you'll be steps from Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home and within a 10-minute walk of Green Gables Heritage Place. Also, Green Gables Golf Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Cavendish Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Green Gables Heritage Place - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Green Gables Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Avonlea Village - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shining Waters Family Fun Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poutine Plus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lobster Suppers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Mussel Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Willow Bakery & Cafe - Stanley Bridge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Samuel’s Coffee House - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Shining Waters Country Inn

3-star golf hotel near Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home
Shining Waters Country Inn offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Shining Waters Country Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cavendish hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1890
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Shining Waters Country Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Cavendish hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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$67 nightly
The price is $78
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Cavendish Motel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Basketball
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 10 and June 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open July 01 and close September 20.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Shining Waters Country Inn to the airport?

Shining Waters Country Inn is 22.4 mi (35-min drive) away from the Charlottetown, PE (YYG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shining Waters Country Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shining Waters Country Inn.

How close is Shining Waters Country Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 3.5 mi (6-min drive) from Cavendish Beach and 5.3 mi (8-min drive) from North Rustico Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shining Waters Country Inn offer free breakfast?

Shining Waters Country Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shining Waters Country Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Shining Waters Country Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Shining Waters Country Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Shining Waters Country Inn have a pool?

Shining Waters Country Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Shining Waters Country Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Shining Waters Country Inn to downtown Cavendish?

Shining Waters Country Inn is 0.3 mi away from Green Gables.

Shining Waters Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 529 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

TIM, HOLLAND

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely area, great breakfast. Emily was very knowledgeable and helpful in directing us yo areas we wanted to see.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay at shining waters country inn. Its close to all of the cavendish attractions. But i suggest you come between june and august as most of the stuff beaides the anne of green gables house is closed. The jacuzzi tub was great though and it a charming little inn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay at Shining Waters in Cavendish!

We had a pleasant overnight stay in the autumn off-season. Our room and the Inn were very quiet, especially with few other guests. It is an old building with some oddities of slightly sloping/uneven floors. However, this just gave it more character and it seems to fit very well with the Green Gables history of the Cavendish area. It was extremely convenient to get to all the places we wanted to visit in the area. The person at the desk was also very helpful answering a couple questions we had.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The facility itself is fantastic - our room in the Gate House was large and we enjoyed the jet tub. Super helpful to have a laundromat onsite for mid-vacation laundry. The massive drawback for this place is their breakfast. It’s actually not the food itself (which for the most part is old/stale - you can tell they were soon going to close for the season) but mostly that it could be exponentially better if they would monitor the breakfast room - frequently out of items and unless you go find someone to help, you’re out of luck. Jessica was the highlight here -
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here because it is so very close to the heart of all the Green Gables/Montgomery places and the beautiful beach! The house looks like Rachael Lynde's house on the outside; beautiful and so very Avonlea! The lady who checked us in was wonderful and kind. Beds were good, room super clean. I do have one thing I'd like to address: we were excited for breakfast and unfortunately the staff never came to replenish anything, even at the very beginning of the breakfast time. My friend came downstairs a half hour into breakfast to find one piece of bacon, some scrambled eggs and all the hot things gone. We enjoyed the muffins and the other none hot items but it was a bit disappointing and odd that no one ever came to replenish anything the entire hour that we sat downstairs, drinking tea and talking. I would suggest a bit more attention to breakfast. Other than that, we loved our stay and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tong

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff left at 5:39 while we arrived at 6. No one there to help us to check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with partner
We needed to leave extra early in the morning. The front desk team put together a “take away“ bag of fruits, muffins, juice, etc., so we would have the benefit of our breakfast included, even though we had to leave before breakfast began. Very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The property was located to the green gables house and although I arrived late the was a lady in reception to greet me. She said that there was tea, coffee and biscuits in the lounge, but unfortunately there was no milk, so I didn't manage a drink as no facilities in the room for drink making. Further to that the breakfast from 8:00 wasnt available till 8:45 as staff overslept. Apart from that the stay was fine for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

NAJ

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

June

Traveled with group
Property in need of repair--breakfast service was not responsive to our needs--had to pay $40.00 extra to not stay on 2nd floor since they did not have elevator
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

GYUMIN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Cottage style property quite dated but clean. We were put in a second floor room up a steep staircase. Staff showed up late to serve the breakfast causing some guests to leave prematurely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OK
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is in need of some TLC. It is a great location so it seems a shame to not keep it up. As far as the breakfast goes, the quality was adequate but the staff did not replenish items as they we were used so it was very hit and miss…for example no bread items to go with the eggs and ham.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There's a path to Prince Edward Island National Park and the ocean right from the hotel. It's a short walk to get there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alyre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed small room small
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet spot. Only issue was that cleaners tried to get in early and woke us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Ottawa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024