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Smugglers Cove Inn

4.0 star property

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A living room with a patterned sofa, two side tables with lamps, and a wall-mounted artwork of an elk.
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Reception
A wooden desk with a lamp, a cup, a vase with flowers, and a notebook.
A waterfront town with snow-covered buildings and boats docked at the pier.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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139 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS, B0J 2C0
  • Place, Lunenburg Waterfront
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lunenburg Opera House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bluenose II
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

About the area

Lunenburg

At Smugglers Cove Inn you'll be within steps of Lunenburg Waterfront and Knaut Rhuland House Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area, luggage storage and a lift. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Lunenburg Waterfront hotel include Gallery @ theLinc and Lunenburg Opera House.

What's nearby

  • Lunenburg Waterfront - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lunenburg Opera House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bluenose II - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St John's Anglican Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Smugglers Cove Inn

Smugglers Cove Inn offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a lift. 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Smugglers Cove Inn offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths 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 and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). 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
  • 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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

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

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all accommodation.

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

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Smugglers Cove Inn?

The closest beach to Smugglers Cove Inn is Hirtle's Beach (12.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smugglers Cove Inn?

No, Smugglers Cove Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smugglers Cove Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Smugglers Cove Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Smugglers Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 835 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 835 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 835 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 835 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 835 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was very friendly and the location amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Deanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts, great accomodations Highly recommend the Smuggler's Cove Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuxuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, and friendly staff. Will definitely come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners and staff. Love this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very friendly, helpful, and kind. Wonderful place to stay! We also liked all the photos on the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The husband and wife who run the place are the sweetest and most helpful people. Place is a block from the water. Nicely done rooms and bookstore and great sushi restaurant are right beside. Love our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing bakery right next door. Definitely recommend!…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, good location, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very kind and helpful when it came to parking and also recommending things to do in the area. The room was clean and had everything I needed and it was quiet. Great location- there’s a delicious sushi shop and a cafe with great coffee and pastries that you can access in the hotel. Highly recommend staying here!
King room with harbour view
Bathroom
View from King room with a harbour view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff / Owners very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I REALLY liked the charm of this place. It felt like I was home. The common areas around the rooms were lovely and it was nice to know there was a microwave available in the kitchen area downstairs. The bed was excessively comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy but it is warm and clean. Michael and his family and staff are welcoming and wonderful. Can walk to local shops and eateries. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old building with so much charm. Did not expect an elevator which was very much appreciated. Operators where very friendly and knowledgeable. I will stay there again and recommend to friends and family
View from our window as the sun comes up
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff. Nice quiet spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice. The place is cozy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic Hotel in the center of a historic fishing town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

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

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool heritage hotel with lots of history. We always enjoy Lunenburg.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025