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The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near DeCoste Entertainment Centre

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | In-room dining
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
Point of interest
Property grounds

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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241 West River Road, Pictou, NS, B0K1H0
  • Place, DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hector Heritage Quay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Caspers Gifts and Crafts
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Pictou

DeCoste Entertainment Centre is a short stroll from The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages, and other popular attractions like Pictou Marina are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 14-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • McCulloch Heritage Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hector Heritage Quay - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pictou Marina - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Murphy’s Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cassa De Chief - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Nest - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages

Motel with free parking, near DeCoste Entertainment Centre
The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages features free WiFi in public areas and a picnic area. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a garden and a vending machine.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property 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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011430334276559-241

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 credit card for incidental charges and 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.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 25 years old.
  • This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The motel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages?

The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages?

This motel is located in Pictou, just steps from McCulloch House Museum. You'll also find Hector Heritage Quay and Caspers Gifts and Crafts less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages?

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

Does The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages have a casino on the premises?

No, The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages good for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a garden plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and kitchens.

Does The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this motel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages.

Does The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages.

The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 716 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 716 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 716 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 716 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 716 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Eileen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never stay here again. I know it was a cheap place to stay, when we got off the ferry but it doesn’t take much to clean. Bed was awful room was full of flies. Pictures of the outside are not this motel it was right on the road noisy all night. We left before 6am.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LIANG, Calgary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and there are several fast food stores nearby, like McDonald, Subway, Tim Hortons.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Don

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just don’t!

One night stop over enroute to Cabot Trail. Room was gross, stunk horribly and awful. Avoid!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynda, Brighton

Musty, smelly, old, dirty. Cigarettes ash in the room. TV didn’t work. Bathroom upgrades but the whole Inn needs to be upgraded. Steps outside room are unsafe. 1/10 rating. Would not recommend or stay again. No staff in the offices to complain to or to offer us help.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here regularly, fair price and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Needs freshening up and updating

Definitely more dated than photos. Seemed clean but needs freshening up and updating. Not as expected for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were so many rusty and dirty looking surfaces. Made us not want to touch anything. Would definitely not stay again. Would sleep in a car before we would stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

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

4/10 Poor

Janine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs a good scrubbing. Nasty smell when we first entered room. Had to ask for enough towels. At least the bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dale

Traveled with partner
Room was old
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beverley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was mildew and no fan. Blind fell off wimdow and we couldnt open window because appeared to have been broken into. The entire room needs a complete redo. Disgusting. Beds were comfortable and clean. Everything else was terrible. Will never return. .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherry

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing unique at all...this property needs to be closed and completly renovated!!! The mildew in the bathroom was horrible...there cleaning standards are beyond terrible....Room 15....Run fast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ida

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
While it was obvious that there were nice upgrades being made (e.g., new fridge, etc), there were parts of the room that were rusting away. We didn’t feel comfortable walking barefoot on the bathroom floor. It was fairly quiet and very convenient off the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Fatima

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Exactly what you’d expect from a motel. But wondering why places can’t be cleaned properly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My bed was clean other than that. Everything else was dirty. The shower curtain was disgusting. The kitchen was filthy. It needed to be scrubbed down from top to bottom.. I guess the old thing goes you get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Austin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Collingwood

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent budget hotel. We were surprised to find a kitchenette and used it. Our room was very clean and surprisingly quiet. It also had a new heat pump ac.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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