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Fortress Inn Louisbourg

2.0 star property

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Lake
Front of property
Games room
Suite, Kitchenette
Coffee shop

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June

Explore the area

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7464 Main Street, Louisbourg, NS, B1C 1H5
  • Place, Louisbourg Playhouse Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room (1 Queen and 1 Double Bed)

Standard Room (1 Queen and 1 Double Bed)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Kitchenette | Private kitchen

Suite, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Louisbourg

At Fortress Inn Louisbourg you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Louisbourg Playhouse Theater and Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to free bike hire and mountain biking. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Louisbourg motel, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Louisbourg Lighthouse and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site.
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What's nearby

  • Louisbourg Playhouse Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Louisbourg Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Centre 200 - 32 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grubstake Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lobster Kettle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Salty Girls Seaside Diner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant de la Marine - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Fortress Inn Louisbourg

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An arcade/games room, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities are also featured at Fortress Inn Louisbourg. Free self parking is available.

This Louisbourg motel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Fortress Inn Louisbourg offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Louisbourg motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 3 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 3 days prior to check-in.

Property Registration Number STR2627T9746

We should mention

  • Children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Fortress Inn Louisbourg
Fortress Inn
Fortress Inn Louisbourg Nova Scotia
Fortress Inn Louisbourg Motel
Fortress Inn Louisbourg Louisbourg
Fortress Inn Louisbourg Motel Louisbourg

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

Fortress Inn Louisbourg offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

As of 26 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fortress Inn Louisbourg on 27 June 2026 start from AU$118, 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 Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

Yep, Fortress Inn Louisbourg has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

The closest beach to Fortress Inn Louisbourg is Kennington Cove Beach (8.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

No, Fortress Inn Louisbourg does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

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

Fortress Inn Louisbourg Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 599 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 599 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 599 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 599 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 599 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there to sleep. Left very early. We'd consider staying again if we're ever in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay, lots to offer and fair price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Devyanshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Excellent location near the water front.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place, staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Great for overnight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice,clean, and staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, quiet, convenient to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to get a meal inside dining area when arriving around 7:00 pm. Very good accommodation for price and enjoyed the simple but included breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Meirah

Nice rooms for the price, was good for a one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Silvanus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good place to stay if visiting the Louisbourg Fortress national site. Staff here were extremely helpful with some additional needs unrelated to the motel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the wayerfront and great value for price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Restaurant attached to hotel was quite generous & tasty. Definitely not a 5 star but adequately accomodated us after visiting the Fort, reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable and probably could use updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Amenities
Rooms very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, slow, friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Really the only place to stay in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

This reservation served our purposes for one night. It was clean but in need of updating of furnishings and bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, near Louisbourg National Historic Site. I appreciate the staff accompanying our late arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a relaxing time at this inn. We wanted to upgrade to a family suite to be able to cook and relax with our new puppy and they accommodated Us. They also are very pet friendly and the staff is amazing. Walkable to the cutest little shops and restaurants. Plus the water view was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room. Mattresses on bed could use upgrading. Breakfast was good and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place to stay to enjoy the community.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023