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Shining Waters Country Inn

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with curtains.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Explore the area

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7600 Cawnpore Lane, Cavendish, PE, C0A 1N0
  • Place, Cavendish Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Gables Heritage Place
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport (YYG)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with two single beds, a window with curtains, bedside lamps, and a small wooden nightstand between the beds.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a door.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, two floral armchairs, a small round table, and a desk with a lamp.

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

A single bed with a floral bedspread and striped skirt, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Cavendish

At Shining Waters Country Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home and within 15 minutes of Green Gables Heritage Place. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast and free self-parking. .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. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Cavendish hotel include Cavendish Beach and Green Gables Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Cavendish Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Green Gables Heritage Place - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cavendish Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Avonlea Village - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport (YYG) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪By the Bay Family Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lone Oak Beer Garden - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lobster Suppers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chez Yvonne - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪On The Dock Eatery - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Shining Waters Country Inn

Shining Waters Country Inn offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available. 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
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Shining Waters Country Inn?

As of 5 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shining Waters Country Inn on 16 Oct 2026 start from AU$142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 18-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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 661 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay and the hotel pool. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast included in our stay. Great rooms and cottages. Walking distance to amazing sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to live !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming little inn in the Cavendish countryside with a quaint connection to the Anne of Green Gables story. The proprietors were wonderful and did all they could to make our stay a good one.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very quaint and homey experience very authentic to the area Loved my experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room itself was tiny, but very clean and good breakfast! Lots of room to sit and read in gathering area. Enjoyed learning the history behind the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking is great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and clean. quick walk to the ocean view and park trails. close to all you need in Cavendish. breakfast was extremely helpful for off season
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was a very old house so the structure was a bit uneven ( used to be home of the girl who was the inspiration of Anne of Green Gables). They had a Tesla destination charger which was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Well, it's not like in the pictures. Older property in need of maintenance, more thorough cleaning and update of flooring at least in the room where I stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Great location, very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed our stay there, it’s a good location and breakfast was included
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice cozy convenient place and the staff was super nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want heat, do not stay here, if you want sleep, do not stay here, if you want customer service, definetely do not stay here!!! You can do better!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room looked very clean but had a smell like it was old. And it was old as intended but the smell was a little overbearing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great vacation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was area was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute little b&b, great breakfast and comfy bed. Staff were super kind:) Would go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to safe. Will recommend to anyone who visits Prince Edward Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay for the price. Real friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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