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The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Historic Charlottetown Waterfront

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Exterior
Romantic Double Room
Dining
Interior entrance
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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122 N River Rd, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 3K8
  • Place, Historic Charlottetown Waterfront
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Confederation Centre of the Arts
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Charlottetown Port
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Double Room

Premier Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Double or Twin Room

Signature Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Double Room

Romantic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Charlottetown

At The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Victoria Park and Brighton Beach Range Front Lighthouse. Highlights at this B&B include free breakfast (local cuisine) and free self-parking. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Charlottetown B&B include Historic Charlottetown Waterfront and Charlottetown Port.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Charlottetown Waterfront - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Confederation Centre of the Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Victoria Row - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Charlottetown Port - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • University of Prince Edward Island - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Swiss Chalet - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kiwanis Dairy Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lai Thai Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Slaymaker & Nichols - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Historic Charlottetown Waterfront
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Charlottetown bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast offers 4 accommodations with complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a bath. This Charlottetown bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited 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 uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 165306

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast.

Property is also known as

The Dawson House

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast?

The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast has a free self car park.

Does The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast?

No, The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay and the host was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Donna, the owner and our hostess, was a treat. Friendly greeting when we arrived, quickly checked us in, gave us info and a map with reco on where to go and what to do. Our room was quite large and very comfortable. I slept like a log! The homemade hot breakfast was delicious. The home's decor is lovely. Great front porch for sitting awhile. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Francine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, location and host. Breakfast was good. A good shower soap is needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! The property was spotless, comfortable, and ideally located close to downtown—making it easy to explore the area. Donna was a fantastic host—warm, welcoming, and full of great local tips. We felt right at home and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie, Baden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was an unbelievable property! Our room was to die for… Donna is one of the best hostesses you could ask for… breakfasts were unbelievable! I can’t say enough about the property or the accommodations! I would recommend to anyone going to Charlottetown!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

Charming Gem

Absolutely lovely, heritage home! Donna makes you feel like you are at home with a wonderful hot breakfast. And if you have to leave early, she will pack you an excellent snack. Beautiful location, close to many histroic sites in town.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and beautiful home!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The house is charming, and the hostess (Donna) very gracious. Breakfasts (homemade) were also excellent. Our bedroom was beautifully decorated and comfortable. The garden is also lovely. It is a 15-20 minute walk from downtown Charlottetown, which is doable. (The only negative was climbing 4 sets of stairs to get to our room on the third floor.) Otherwise, great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at this historic B&B. The house is very well-maintained and modern, the innkeeper engaging without being overbearing. It is about a half mile walk to town or a 5 min car ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house itself is beautiful. We especially enjoyed the private balcony adjoining our room. Our host Donna made our stay enjoyable with her tour recommendations, her delicious breakfasts and the friendly atmosphere that she created.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovey stay at Dawson house! Donna is very thoughtful and sweet, she is very welcoming, provided an excellent restaurant recommendation and made a delicious breakfast. We liked the room decor and the bed. The bed sheets were very comfy. The Dawson house has a sunning decor inside! It is kept very well. Don’t forget to try the pumpkin loaf!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a wonderful stay! Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent host,Donna.Excellent breakfast (she rotates 5 different breakfasts).Excellent location easy to get too from the airport Built in 1865 therefore slated ceilings in bedrooms( watch your head,)needs small refig in bedrooms
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostess. Excellent breakfast. Beautiful historical property. Walkable to restaurants and Victoria park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely house, in a nice part of Charlottetown. Donna, the owner is a gracious host, and the breakfasts she provided were fabulous. The rooms are very nicely decorated, but our bed, while comfortable was very bouncy. You couldn't rollover without disturbing your partner. The bathroom was functional, but could use a bit of a makeover. It was a big step into the shower tub. Charlottetown is grossly overpriced, but given that, Dawson House while no bargain, is fairly priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner friendliness, cleanliness and a great breakfast made our stay pleasant. Our 3rd floor room size was cozy and the stairs were a little slippery.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, close to downtown so you can walk if you want.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely home. Donna, the proprietor, is very accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming Charlottetown

Wonderful experience. Our hostess was helpful and prepared fabulous breakfasts each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyman

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024