The Pebble: no other B&B holds a candle to this lovely establishment…read more We absolutely loved our stay and would come back again and again without hesitation. Everything was clean and well appointed. Maid service each day. Elizabeth and her husband (he was away for work while we were there) and their daughter Lizzy (college student) were an absolute delight. Elizabeth has been in the B&B service industry for a while, and she knows how to delight and serve her customers. Elizabeth is gracious like a family member and we feel like we gained a wonderful new friend in her and Lizzy. Ask Elizabeth to tell you about the romantic story about how she named The Pebble! We miss the Pebble already, and you will not regret staying here! Location: Perfectly situated in an affluent and highly desirable location, just far enough away from the city center, Dal University, the lake and all major highways. Price: Perfectly matched for this lovely and well-appointed B&B. You will find much cheaper, but they are not even in the same league as The Pebble. We found the price rightly valued and much more that we asked for. Kids: We have a 3 years old and Elizabeth accommodated us with a small mattress which we put on the floor; this was perfect! The room is very spacious which allowed all three of us to have ample room to do our own thing. Breakfast: This was included in our stay. Elizabeth is seriously a gourmet chef and our breakfasts were so decadent each morning--we felt so taken care of.

On a recent road trip that included Halifax Nova Scotia, we chose the Pebble B&B as our base for…read moreexploring Halifax. We did not regret that choice. The setting on side street in a quiet neighborhood made for a relaxing stay at the property and the location was perfect for getting to and from the city center and other nearby sites. Our hosts were friendly, helpful, and attentive to our needs. The friendly banter around the breakfast table with other guests and our hosts was lively and enjoyable. The accommodation was excellent as were the wonderful breakfasts. If Halifax is included in future travel plans we will stay at the Pebble again.

Historical B&B downtown Halifax Pros…read more- location in downtown is close to restaurants, waterfront, shopping, spas - beautiful boutique hotel decorated historically Victorian era - homey comforting feeling - room 111 close to front door easy exit with no stairs (one DOUBLE bed) - fine by me I was travelling solo - large rooms - coffee and tea 24/7 - parking fee included - polite and helpful staff - breakfast - hot coffee and tea with fresh fruit to grab - basic - quick serve yourself - comfortable and luxurious bedding - great value and comfort for the $$ - ASK ABOUT AAA discount - 1/2 hour walk to Point Pleasant Park - wonderful walking and running trails Cons - location - my room close to front busy street - noisy - guests sitting area and front desk close to front entrance room 111 - guests waking early were sitting there and talking - woke me up and seemed oblivious that it was 645 am - my fault I should have know better (however - front desk staff should maybe set polite sandwich cards on coffee tables in sitting area reminding guests that there are rooms on the main level) - breakfast - ordinary, bland, simple - serve yourself. Don't expect extraordinary - due to historic building no elevator (therefore if mobility is an issue make sure you request main floor location of your room). Breakfast room down steep set of stairs but I'm sure if requested they'd help accommodate. Overall - highly recommend and would be high on my list to return

Hotel staff are mean and aggressive, when I asked them for a blanket they called me swear words and…read morehorrible things and threw bricks at me that they keep under the counter. My hotel room had roaches in the bed, blood, white and brown stains in the blankets and there was people yelling outside (I think it was the hotel staff yelling at someone) and a fight also happened with two people and staff didn't stop it, there was boogers on the walls to and also poo stains.

We stayed here on the last night of our 9 day tour of the Maritimes. Easily hands down the best…read moreand most beautiful B&B we visited during our stay, and there were some amazing ones! Brent & Wendy Lee were fantastic. So warm and inviting and eager to help us with dinner suggestions, tourist recommendations, and anything we could dream of to make us more comfortable. Their home is a beautiful gem and our room was large, comfortable, beautifully decorated (most of the artwork on display was painted by the two of them!) and the yard and gardens were spectacular. We appreciated being in the suburbs down a quiet lane and a little closer to the Halifax airport, it made our next day just that much easier and more relaxed. Breakfast was gourmet level. No expense was spared, no detail overlooked. Sugar cubes for tea? Sure but also rock candy swizzle sticks if you preferred! Beautiful garnishes on each plate. We had "Atlantic breakfast" tea, fresh fruit served with a dollop of yogurt and a hint of honey drizzle and chopped nuts, a cheddar chive biscuit with eggs and hollandaise sauce with a side of ham. Every bite was perfect. The only thing was slightly odd was the ensuite bathroom had a curtain instead of a door. It was very elegant, but didn't offer much privacy between the bedroom and bathroom. The giant whirlpool tub more than made up for that though, talk about WOW factor.

This place is the perfect bed and breakfast. Interesting hosts, a great breakfast, and a wonderful…read morenight's rest. It is near nice places to eat, near the airport, and very easy to get to and from. On top of all of that, the place was absolutely beautiful, inside and out. We were very well taken care of. If we could have taken this B&B with us as we traveled around Nova Scotia, we would have. A must stay if you are in the area.

Last month, the hubs and I won a trip to Nova Scotia. Yes seriously! It was an amazing 2 night…read moretrip to see 6 Primrose at the Devour Food and Film Fest in Wolfville, NS, but I also knew that we NEEDED to add on a couple days and see Halifax. Hence, where the Halliburton comes in. I spent a couple days searching Hotels.com for all the options, reading websites, and talking to peeps from Halifax to get an idea of where we'd want to stay. I finally settled on the Halliburton and so happy that we did. It's a historic site literally 3 blocks from the water. The buildings official dates are listed outside on plaques as Halliburton House 1823, Henry House 1834, and Pryor-Benney House 1831. You can see the bay out the front door. We ended up with a basement suite to save our money for eating all the seafood our bellies could hold and it worked out great. The bathroom had been recently renovated and Bath and Body Works toiletries were complimentary. It's a series of three townhouses that have been converted into a "boutique hotel." Parking is included but limited and super squished. I don't think you could fit a large truck in the back. They do have overflow parking down the street next to the waterfront, but I'm not sure of the details. Breakfast is included and was your standard continental with one or two hot items. On our stay the hot item was beans. There was also cold sliced ham and hard boiled eggs. Coffee and tea is available complimentary throughout your stay. The basement did have a bit of an older musty smell, I'm not sure you can get around that being old and so close to the water but I didn't mind. Right off the lobby, is "Stories," their fine dining restaurant. The menu looked lovely and I'm sure it would make for a romantic eat in experience but we were more interested in walking around and checking out local pubs. I highly recommend Henry House Pub just two blocks away (delicious and traditional meat pies) and the Bicycle Thief (waterfront) for a fancier night out. Also, no elevator here if that's a concern for you or your party. I would definitely stay here again. So many things to do and see all within walking distance. https://www.thehalliburton.com

Our room was cute but felt cramped, especially the washroom. The TV was small, the stand it was on…read moredidn't swivel well enough that we felt like we had a good view from anywhere we were sitting, and the picture was washed-out. On-site parking is a definite plus for Halifax and the spaces were adequately sized, but when an oversize pickup parked next to our little compact car, we had a heck of a time getting out of our space without bonking into the neighbor's porch. Location is decent but unexceptional; it's a few blocks away from the main attractions of Downtown Halifax, although our room was nice and quiet. Be aware that the rooms are all located in townhouses that are extremely narrow, with tight hallways, low ceilings, and a lot of half-steps that can pose a tripping hazard. Staff was pleasant but we would have appreciated if someone had showed us to our room, especially since it wasn't all that easy to find from the front desk with how the Halliburton is set up. Overall, our stay was adequate, but we would have chosen to stay at a more central and modern hotel if we had to do it over.

I had read about The Clockmaker's Inn months before my husband and I went on our East Coast…read moreExtravaganza. We nearly didn't make it because we were in Kentville, but due to lack of accommodations (last minute, fully booked), I gave them a shout at 8pm and they had one room available. We drove over, and boy, am I ever glad we did! Let me just say - what an absolutely beautiful house. Gorgeous. A dream. One of the owners (Rick, I think) was there, he had waited for us to arrive since it was late. He didn't act rushed at all, gave us a tour & breakfast order to fill out - he was thorough and friendly. I love the breakfast idea - order what you want at what time & leave it on a desk in the front hall (the same desk that had cookies waiting for guests on it the next morning!) Our room (The Windsor Room) was actually the one I was the least interested in when I looked at pics online, but it proved my judgment wrong. Painted Yellow (with original hand painted & plasted stucco work), with hardwood floors, a big window with wooden shutters, and the most comfortable, plush bed I've ever slept on in my life; I fell in love immediately! The bathroom is built into what used to be a closet and it's very nice - heated, with a shower and natural bath & products. There were clean, plush white robes waiting for us as well. For breakfast, I assumed that it was one common room, but they put us in a private nook, in a separate dining room - so we got to enjoy our (absolutely delicious) breakfast overlooking the yard. It was the perfect way to start the morning. Being so accommodating, the owners encourage guests to hang out throughout the house, even after check-out time. There are games set up upstairs, a lovely sunroom with books, etc. We were also able to check out the other rooms once everyone had abandoned them. They were all fabulous! I think the Queen Victoria Suite is my favourite. One wacky little side note; I'm positive that this place is haunted. Not only because it is so old, but because, after I got home, I was looking at the photos of the Inn and there are very interesting coloured orbs in many of the photos - especially concentrated at the front of the house & outside. When you zoom in, they are all a strange shape & in motion. But, rest assured, I didn't feel any spooks or malicious intent. Quite the contrary, we felt relaxed, comfortable, and had wonderful sleeps! I highly recommend The Clockmaker's Inn, without hesitation. Honestly, one night was not nearly enough to take in this beautiful bed & breakfast that is ultra relaxing. Four thumbs (me & the mister's) way up!

We stayed in the Windsor room. Loved the sweet people who worked at the end and the delicious…read morebreakfast. Beautiful home!

Very fond memories from GSPI and our stay in Halifax! It was akin to staying in a relative's home…read morefor an extended weekend, so it had the comforts of an intimate inn but it didn't offer the type of accommodations by a large hotel chain. The price was right for a 4-night stay before tourist season started. The location was very quiet and fairly central to where I traveled around town--I didn't need car parking, but there were no designated areas to store/lock a bike. Note well that the staff is not around 24/7, and while pleasant, don't expect ABCD service. What's offered is delivered as promised, but hopefully you won't have any atypical requests (like a bike rack or access to a snack after hours!) My room was cozy and clean, nothing notable or inadequate. Walls are a bit thin, and you will hear muffled TV/conversation in adjacent rooms or other guests in the halls. Bed wasn't the most comfortable, but the there was a rain shower and the A/C was tops! My experience with the other guests was very cordial over breakfast and coffee, all seemed to be older parents of college kids in town for a visit or similar. Thankfully, the crowd was pretty sedate and respectful of the homey atmosphere. Speaking of breakfast, I had no issues with the selection offered complimentary with the stay--I had a ritual of going down to the dining room each morning and sipping coffee over buttered croissants. GSPI had a selection of coffee, juices, yogurt, various pastries/breads, bagels, simple coldcuts/cheese and hardboiled eggs. Very European-type feel. I'd love to come back for another stay at GSPI!

Worst hotel ever. Climate controls wouldn't work, roasted or froze. Filthy. Creepy and unsafe.read more

Dana & Yumi have really put the labor of love into making Peggy's Cove Bed & Breakfast a stylish,…read morewarm an welcoming place to spend the night. The decor is a lovely mix of classic and modern, with a homey feel. The rooms are a fair size, with comfortable furniture and pleasing views from all sides. Their friendly dogs add to the atmosphere, and Yumi's baking is superb! Spend a day or a week! Use this as your homebase for exploring the Peggy's Cove Preservation Area, boating on the seacoast and driving along the Lighthouse Route, taking in restaurants and galleries.

Mark and Tracy own and run this magnificent Bed and Breakfast. They told us that they have owned it…read morefor about years and have spent a lot of that time renovating it themselves and they have done a wonderful job. We rented the cottage and loved it. The beds are fabulous, I slept like a baby. Every morning at 830 there is a full breakfast in the kitchen and sun porch. Tracy and Mark greet you with a smile and the most deliciousness! Her oat bran fruit muffin is to die for! During the whole meal they engage all of their guests in delightful conversation and make you feel right at home, in their personal home. The view of the cove is breathtaking and they are only minutes from the legendary Peggys Cove Lighthouse. We paid $200.00 Canadian per night for the cottage and when we converted it to American is was less than an average hotel here in the states. It was worth every penny and I personally plan to go back in the future.

This hotel is extremely overpriced for what you're getting. I found the guest relations to also be…read morevery unapproachable. The hotel itself is extremely outdated. The toilet doesn't flush properly. We didn't have a light for the room, it only had lamps. We paid for a deluxe room with zero amenities. This was absolutely not ideal for the price point. The only semi- positive thing I can say about this hotel is the pool was upkept really well despite it having the appearance of being slightly outdated. Sometimes that is a refresher.

The hotel is located in a very nice neighborhood, right in the heart of downtown and close to…read moreCitadel Historic site, a few minutes away from Harbour front and in walking distance from all the restaurants, cafés and shops. The staff are friendly. The rooms are clean and have nice view and if you're lucky enough you'll get a room with the ocean view. One of the plus points of my room was not being connected to the adjacent room. The hotel is rather quiet and the bar and restaurant in the lobby have a vibrant and lively vibe.

This b&b is set in the most beautiful location, as soon as you roll up the stone driveway, you are…read moremet with a large, inviting house on a beautifully kept green yard that rolls down towards the sea. The b&b is spotless and well kept, the beds are fresh and the bathrooms are clean, there is a small living room and dining room with large windows for a perfect view of the ocean, everything is very light and refreshing. The owners are friendly and helpful not to mention my meals were delicious! Oh and if you feel like stretching you legs there is an island less than a five minute walk down the road, the island is car-accessible and there are a few small walking paths on the island, you will have at least an hour to enjoy yourself on the island, longer if you stop to enjoy the scenery or sit in the grass to watch the ocean's tide roll in.

From the owner: Luxurious Comfy Cozy/Ocean View/ Canada Select 4.5 STAR* Bed and Breakfast in Beautiful Chester…read moreNova Scotia. We offer a healthy delicious breakfast with a million dollar view!

This is a review that I've been dreading having to write, if for no other reason than I know…read morethere's very little I can say that can do my time at this stunning bed and breakfast justice. Having been very lucky to stay in some pretty incredible places around the world, there's no question that The Old Parsonage easily ranks within my top five. I was stuck looking for a place to get away for a couple of days to myself during which I could do nothing but write, drink wine, relax, and write some more. (And drink more wine...obviously.) After a chance meeting with one of the two owners, an artist himself who takes pride in offering a unique space for creativity, I was sold on the Maitland Suite and booked myself in for a two night, three day stay. When I finished the hour-ish drive from the city, I was floored to realize that I had the entire building to myself - meaning that my plans of being a recluse in my room for three straight days instantly changed to cozying up in any of the six to eight different sitting rooms that were all at my disposal. The fact that I was able to feel as comfortable as I would at home, except with infinitely more beautiful surroundings and gorgeous wood-fire heat, was unbelievable. From room to room, it's plain to see that not a single detail has been overlooked. Each space is a meticulous collection of shabby-chic décor that's both luxurious and liveable - that is, it's not a place where you feel uncomfortable spending the entire day and night. I lounged around like I owned the place, stopping short of napping in the middle of the main living room although I can't imagine that having been a problem... You won't have to rush out in the mornings in search of provisions either. I would make my way downstairs at my leisure to find fresh orange juice, coffee, toast, and scrambled eggs ready for the feasting as I chatted with the owners about life in the UK, our favourite cities around the world, and the importance of getting away from it all from time to time. Truly, I could go on and on, but I won't. Instead, I'll just say that before even leaving the premises, I had already arranged two more plans to return with family, and am already looking forward to my next writing escape. I can't imagine spending them anywhere else.

From the owner: A perfect retreat for artists of all genres. Inspiration is all around us in this pastoral setting…read moreon the shores of The Bay Of Fundy. Perfect for hosting corporate events and small meetings or with our church on the hill, The Method, larger groups for a productive and energised event.