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Dolan's Inn & Suites

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A motel with a gravel parking area, a small tree, and a row of motel rooms with chairs outside.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a refrigerator, and a bar area with red chairs.
A bathroom with a white vanity, black countertop, and a mirror above the sink.
A two-story house with a front yard featuring two Adirondack chairs and a table.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Explore the area

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132 W River Rd, Pictou, NS, B2H 1C6
  • Place, DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hector Heritage Quay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Caspers Gifts and Crafts
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a door.

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Premium Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Pictou

At Dolan's Inn & Suites you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of McCulloch House Museum and McCulloch Heritage Centre. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Pictou motel include Grohmann Knives Factory Outlet and DeCoste Entertainment Centre.
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What's nearby

  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grohmann Knives Factory Outlet - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • McCulloch Heritage Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hector Heritage Quay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cassa De Chief - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Murphy’s Margaritaville - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Dolan's Inn & Suites

Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pictou motel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Dolan's Inn & Suites offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 48-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per accommodation, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2526T5323

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dolan's Inn & Suites?

Yep, Dolan's Inn & Suites has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolan's Inn & Suites?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolan's Inn & Suites on 6 Nov 2026 start from AU$182, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Dolan's Inn & Suites?

The closest beach to Dolan's Inn & Suites is Caribou and Munroes Island Provincial Park (7.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dolan's Inn & Suites?

No, Dolan's Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dolan's Inn & Suites?

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

Dolan's Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 81 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, minutes from downtown Would book again 😎
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, accommodating staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and clean. Staff was very helpful for check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Nice clean room with a kitchenette , so useful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, recently renovated. The owner was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in all a good stay. The interior was clean. The exterior could use some work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was awesome...Heather and BobbyJo..cleaning staff were the Best!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Inside unit was very nice ( was missing any cooking pots ) bring your own pots and pans if u stay .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not great from outside but clean and neat inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was a little old and needed some renovation but it was extremely comfortable and very clean. The manager was above and beyond in making sure we were comfortable. We’d stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
It was okay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
From the outside it looks sketchy. Weeds, junk laying around. But the rooms were great. Clean, comfortable a little kitchenette that had everything one would need. Large TV, comfortable beds. Location was good for the downtown area, Tim Hortons, Sobeys and the ferry to PEI. Would stay there again. The lady there was very nice and did a wonderful job.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival I was a dubious. But the ladies were exceptional and made sure we were comfortable. The room was super clean and the beds were comfortable and cozy clean ! All kitchenette items functional. Would highly recommend! Thanks Ladies !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great for myself and my kids. The little kitchenette type area was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Somewhat of a bait and switch. Booking site confusing as to which property you were booking at. Outside and grounds not maintained, however our room had been recently remodeled and was extremely clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at this Motel. Good price!Room was very clean and modern. Comfortable beds, good shower, very quiet and very clean. Nice to have a small kitchenette with toaster, coffee maker, microwave, small fridge, sink and some dishes. We quite enjoyed our stay!
Sweet room with a small kitchenette.
Lovely bathroom. Nicely renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
The size of the room was fine. Good size fridge. too. However: The pillows on the sofa bed felt moist. The WiFi didn’t work at all! The bed was lumpy and the shower was not clean (and old band-aid and mildew) The best thing was that we could park right outside the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Check in was fine. There was a note on the door with a number to call and the person came very quickly to get us a key. The room was quite clean however there were 2 huge spiders and an earwig as soon as we went in the bathroom and a few more creatures this morning. The beds were comfortable though. It was quite overpriced in our opinion but with limited hotels there wasn't many options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
When I booked Dolen’s Inn and Suites I thought it was an Inn, not an old weathered motel with a blue metal roof. The pictures I saw were not of where we ended up. It was clean enough but certainly not what I thought we were getting. It worked for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This accommodation was advertised as the Dolan Inn & Suites at 168 W River Rd with a photo of a charming two-storey house painted yellow with a white balcony. There is no building matching this description at this address. Instead we were given a room at Dolan’s Motel (132 W River Rd) a few doors down. As we arrived late at midnight in a storm, it was a scary experience to try to figure out why there was no one at the address on the reservation. The motel manager was not at the motel and just left a key in the door to our unit (not in a lock box) so anyone could have entered the room before our arrival. The Expedia listing clearly pictured the Inn & Suites building but there is a run down empty house at the listed address. The motel was definitely not worth the rate charged (photo attached). This felt like a bait and switch and we will be requesting a refund from Expedia. We do not recommend booking with any Dolan property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We are familiar with the town of Pictou and love visiting there but when we arrived, we expected to be staying at an inn with suites (which is what Expedia stated) but it was actually a motel. Apparently four or five accommodation properties in Pictou are under the business heading Dolan’s Inn and Suites, which was confusing and caused us to question. The other properties appeared updated, at least from the outside, but our initial reaction as we arrived at the motel was that it needed quite a bit of TLC! The parking lot is unpaved and unkept, the motel sign at the entrance was faded and sitting among weeds which should have been flowers in the box and S ome of the railings, especially getting to the office, were unpainted and even showing signs of rot. The lady who welcomed us was lovely and friendly, but appeared to have a lot on her plate. We checked our room for cleanliness…it smelled fresh, and the linen/beds were nicely made and comfortable. In all fairness, it was quite evident that efforts were/are ongoing to modernize the rooms (which we think is a work in progress). There was lots of hot water for showers, seating room around a little table (but the patio chairs had seen better days), and there was a bar fridge in a small kitchen area that supplied dishes, utensils, toaster, kettle, etc. We would have enjoyed a morning coffee but although there was a coffee maker, there wasn’t complimentary coffee, coffee mate, or sugar to go with it. The stay was just ok!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propre à l'intérieur mais le reste laisse à désirer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel un peu vieillot mais bien situé à l’entrée de la ville.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026