Shining Waters Country Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home

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Front of property
Children’s play area – outdoor
Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub
Front of property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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7600 Cawnpore Lane, Cavendish, PE, C0A 1N0
  • Place, Cavendish Visitor Information Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Gables Heritage Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Cavendish

Shining Waters Country Inn places you steps from Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home and within a 10-minute stroll of Green Gables Heritage Place. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to basketball. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Cavendish hotel include Green Gables Golf Club and Cavendish Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cavendish Visitor Information Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Green Gables Heritage Place - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Green Gables Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cavendish Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poutine Plus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Willow Bakery & Cafe - Stanley Bridge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Mussel Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lobster Suppers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Carr's Oyster Bar Restaurant and Lounge - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Shining Waters Country Inn

Hotel with free parking, steps from Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home
Shining Waters Country Inn offers its guests a fitness centre 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 free toiletries. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Cavendish hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

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

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
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.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 10 October and 1 June.

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shining Waters Country Inn?

Shining Waters Country Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Shining Waters Country Inn?

Yep, Shining Waters Country Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Shining Waters Country Inn?

Yep, Shining Waters Country Inn is a short 19-minute walk from Cavendish Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and parasailing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Shining Waters Country Inn have a pool?

Shining Waters Country Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from July 01 to September 20.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shining Waters Country Inn?

No, Shining Waters Country Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shining Waters Country Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shining Waters Country Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Shining Waters Country Inn?

There is a golf course next to Shining Waters Country Inn.

Shining Waters Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 568 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anne of Green Gables National Park within walking distance. Lovely old Inn built in 1942. Needs updating. Reliable WiFi. Clean throughout. Helpful staff. Room could use a chair to watch TV or use a laptop, and a small refrigerator. Some breakfast items were in short supply. Parking was free. Located next door to the Lost Anchor Seafood restaurant! Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was adequate. We had a poor night sleep because I was busy swatting 100s of gnats (tiny flies) in bathroom and bedroom. I wanted to call the front desk to see if they could do anything about it or better still change the room. There was no on at the front desk, so we stuck it out and went downstairs for an ok breakfast and we left.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice heritage property. Convenient to get ti abd nuce to have complementary breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose shinning waters because of its convenient location to the confederation trail, it had a breakfast. , and the price was decent. We were just off season so there was very few people. I think it would be a great spot for families in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Attractive exterior. Comfortable common room. Funky and spacious rooms, well-kept and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANICE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, they made sure we had everything we needed. The pool was still open for our stay in September and we really enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a surprise for how lovely it is. The room was large and well appointed. It seems that it was renovated recently. Very comfortable and spacious.The large jacuzzi tub was a nice surprise. The location is excellent for the Cavendish area, Parking is very convenient. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's close to the Natural Park with a walking trail/path. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. I'll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was area was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness
September is hard for them with less staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
True country type property , old style lodge rooms but clean and beds were comfy , breakfast included
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jondee, Gatineau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean room. Made to order breakfast and free.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was lovely. The room was large and comfortable, with a jetted tub. We didnt use the pool, but it looked inviting. The breakfast was excellent. The Inn is close the PEI National Park and the Anne of Green Gables Heritage site. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jondee, Gatineau

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near everything. Asked for 2 extra pillows and gladly accommodated my request. With a heated pool also open until dusk. Definitely recommend if you are staying in Cavendish.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needs repairs old needs update. Stairs for climbing not appropiate seniors.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for two nights while on holidays in August 2025. The location was great for us and very convenient. However, the room itself was quite outdated and small. The outlet near the head of the bed was blocked by the fixed headboard, which made charging devices difficult. The bathroom was very small as well, with little to no storage space. The carpet was quite old and wrinkled, which took away from the overall feel of the room. On the positive side, the staff were pleasant, friendly, and very helpful throughout our stay. Breakfast was included and offered a good variety of choices, which we appreciated. Overall, while the location and staff were excellent, the rooms would really benefit from some updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My adult daughter and I just spent a lovely August weekend here in the Inn’s King Suite. The suite itself was very comfortable. The Inn staff were really friendly and helpful. It is walking distance to many Ann of Green Gables sites and very close to the beach. It is also close to the road to other seaside towns. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Arminder

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old furniture but well managed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was charming. Early morning coffee in either room or lobby would have been nice, however the continental breakfast at 8 was acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location but inn is tired. It's not as pretty and antique inspired as it could be so instead of feeling romantic, it feels a bit sad and in need of a fave lift. Breakfast was poor compared with other places costing a similar price. Disappointed overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025