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Fortress Inn Louisbourg

2.0 star property
Motel in Louisbourg with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Coffee shop
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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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, Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room (1 Queen and 1 Double Bed) | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (1 Queen and 1 Double Bed)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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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

About the neighborhood

Louisbourg

Fortress Inn Louisbourg places you within a 10-minute stroll of Louisbourg Playhouse Theater and Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum. This 51-room motel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Louisbourg Playhouse Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Centre 200 - 41 min drive - 27.4 miles
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 57 min drive - 42.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant de la Marine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Kettle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Grubstake Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Foggy Hermit Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Fortress Inn Louisbourg

Motel in Louisbourg with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Guests of Fortress Inn Louisbourg enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free use of bicycles, and an arcade/game room. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a gift shop.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Hair dryers and desks are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator (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 up; 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

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-05021747172209109-7464

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • 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 up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 3 days prior to check-in.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

Fortress Inn Louisbourg provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

This motel in Louisbourg is within a 10-minute walk of Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum and Louisbourg Playhouse Theater. You'll also find Louisbourg Lighthouse and Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Fortress Inn Louisbourg include a casino on the premises?

No, Fortress Inn Louisbourg doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Fortress Inn Louisbourg good for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes.

Does Fortress Inn Louisbourg have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Fortress Inn Louisbourg have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Fortress Inn Louisbourg doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Fortress Inn Louisbourg allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Fortress Inn Louisbourg for a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day.

Does Fortress Inn Louisbourg have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Where is the closest airport to Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

The closest major airport to Fortress Inn Louisbourg is Sydney, NS (YQY), which is 27.3 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Fortress Inn Louisbourg.

Fortress Inn Louisbourg Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 576 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Great for overnight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gerardus

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mild around calking in bathroom Rust on meta lamps Mixed match furniture Old bed spread cover Shower water spilled onto floor 🙁
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

D

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here 4 years in a row, usually in room 1 or 2 which we found clean w/amenities (good fridge, sm tv, microwave) This year, given room #5 which has noticeable deficiencies. Separating wallpaper, gouges in walls, ceiling, cobwebs in bathroom & stained caulking in bathtub surround. Air conditioning unit in real need of a clean.Dirty grid,vents & questionable mold status. Some concern with extension cords used for appliances, tv., lack of outlets to use safely. While its appreciated that property is dated & the per night cost is more reasonable than nearby hotels, maintenance issues speak to a lack of care. Paved areas near doors have collected debris & dirt which could easily be sorted with a few minutes of sweeping. Dissatisfied with lack of information given on check in. Outside of a few daytime hours, we found the lobby & lounge locked, could not get in or find any staff. Got up early to have breakfast the next morning but everything locked up, had to go to convenience store down the road for a coffee. Breakfast lounge area was always open in the past & staff were very helpful. Should have been told when registering, especially after we said we had been there many times in the past, that you will be given room key & then you're on your own. Btw, at least 6 cars here, so its not an empty motel. Sorry to say, we weren't satisfied with our 2 night stay. Mainly due to decline & lack of service. No in person opportunity to share concerns with before 11a.m ckout.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok in a pinch

The motel is ok. The room is dated with an uncomfortable bed. Breakfast was all starch, no yogurt or fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Grant

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Staff were good but the restaurant was wanting -- they eere out of just abouy everything. What we ended up eatimg was okay buy the selection was reduced to very little.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Woody

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room that we were in had a lot of mold on the walls and ceiling in the bathroom. Hotel should be closed down and cleaned up and definitely not on Expedia.I will never stay there again and should be reported to the tourism board of Nova Scotia.very disappointed in the price that was charged.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashraf

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were not clean. There was dust around the tables and lamp. The bathroom was dirty and the shower had bugs and spiders. The overall feel of the room was very poor. Breakfast was disaster. The cups for juice were dirty enough for you to see. There was hardly any choice for food. There was no staff present during breakfast and a dreadful music was playing, making the atmosphere even more creepy. I really hope they improve the facility. The current conditions are very bad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Harry, St Lambert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place needs upgrading+ updating. Breakfast was very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

douglas

Liked: Staff & service
You changed rooms for us and fixed the tv But the bathroom was less desirable it had black mold and behind the toilet there was streak of black
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristiane

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Would have liked a coffee maker and tissues in the room. Bathroom was not in great shape … the bathroom was painted but poorly. Continental breakfast was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

6/10 Okay

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very sad property. Avoid

Entire property is in a complete disrepair. The bed was so far gone my wife and I involuntarily ended up in the deep indent in the middle of the bed. Walls and ceiling had chucks of damage from water leaks. Breakfast (if it's possible to call it that) was sad. The exterior of the main building roofs had decomposing tarps on them to try to minimize leaks. A positive was the staff. They were pleasant and always available. Overall I would never stay here again. I booked it because it was the last property that had rooms. I see why now. In future I'll stay in Sydney and drive instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

CAthy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul and Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was to be nonsmoking, and very mu h wasnt. The smell was gross for nonsmoker....shouldve askex for a change but at first rhat it was musty being by tge ocean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was fairly “basic” in most respects, but quite adequate for the price paid. The one thing I was REALLY impressed by was the quality of customer service displayed by the front desk staff, who were super-friendly, and went out of their way to help me on several occasions (most notably, obtaining a drive back to Sydney when my original ride fell through) … impressed me very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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