To aid travellers in finding accommodations and where to stay in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and the Acadian Shores, we have put together this guide of accommodations that our travellers have stayed at in the area and feel comfortable in recommending.
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and the surrounding Acadian Shores encompasses the Southwestern tip of the Province of Nova Scotia in Canada. Surrounded by vast expanses of green and the deep blue sea, this culturally significant region is influenced by the Mi’kmaq (Wasoqopa’q First Nation), along with settlers from France (the Acadians) and England, and Black Loyalists. This creates a land rich in human history, inviting visitors to learn about the different cultures that shaped this area of Nova Scotia, to converse in different languages and study in French, and enjoy the rich culinary scene that those cultural influences bring. All of this to compliment your days of exploring off the beaten path, strolling the beaches, exploring at low tides, getting out on the water, discovering the dark sky preserve, and of course, dining on freshly caught seafood.
Having enjoyed the charms gem of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and the surrounding Acadian Shores, here are our travellers current picks of where to stay. We will update these accommodations over time, as we have new experiences in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and the surrounding Acadian Shores.
For ease of scrolling, here’s a link guide to the accommodations that we share below:
Where to Stay in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Rodd Grand Yarmouth
Main Street, Downtown Yarmouth
In the heart of downtown Yarmouth, across from Frost Park, and a block from the Yarmouth waterfront, is the Rodd Grand Yarmouth. There you will find this full-service, pet-friendly, 3 1/2 star hotel with 132 large guestrooms, each with the modern amenities, many of which enjoy a waterfront view. This includes meeting rooms, a banquet room, a fully equipped gym, indoor pool, restaurant, bar, and six family suites.
Amenities: Free parking, free high speed internet (WiFi), fitness centre with a gym / workout room, pool, bar / lounge, evening entertainment, karaoke, kids stay free, restaurant, kids eat free, pet friendly, meeting rooms, banquet room, 24-hour check-in / front desk, dry cleaning, pet friendly, blackout curtains, air conditioning, coffee / tea maker, flatscreen TV, iron, hair dryer.
Pet Friendly? Yes. Up to two cats and dogs are permitted in pet friendly rooms at an additional fee of $25 pet fee.
Highlights: Friendly staff, large rooms, waterfront and town views, and well situated for exploring downtown Yarmouth and the waterfront.
Things to do Nearby: Yarmouth offers a wonderful mix of art, culture, seafaring life, adventure and outdoor pursuits, from museums to art galleries and crafters, to shopping and foodie delights, to golf, lighthouses, and adventures on the water and exploring the coast nearby.
I stayed at the Rodd Grand Yarmouth while attending a conference, and appreciated its central local in downtown Yarmouth for ease of exploring, and taking in the local sights, sounds and flavours, interspersed within my workday.
~ Erica Hargreave
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Accommodations Map
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Where to Stay Along the Acadian Shores, Nova Scotia
Acadian Shores Accommodations:
Mavillette Beach Lodge (previously Cape View Motel and Cottages)
Next to Mavillette Beach on Baie Sainte-Marie in Municipalité de Clare
Located steps away from Mavillette Provincial Beach Park at the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia, visitors to Mavillette Beach Lodge enjoy ocean breezes, breathtaking sunsets and stunning views of Baie Sainte-Marie in this little home away from home by the sea. This pet friendly accommodations features 10 ocean view rooms (Double, Queen and King) and 5 cottages (Double, Queen and Single) to choose from.
Mavillette Beach Lodge also hosts an RV Park next door for campers.
Amenities: 3-piece bath, cable television, picnic tables, barbecues, communal fire pit, wireless internet, laundromat and gift shop featuring local artisans and products. If booking a cabin, you will also have a fully equipped kitchenette.
Pet Friendly? Yes. Please call ahead if you are bringing a pet as not every room is pet friendly.
Highlights: Steps down to Mavillette Beach, gorgeous sunsets, and a relaxed home-like feel.
Things to do Nearby: Visitors can enjoy numerous activities right on the door step at Mavillette Beach Provincial Park, including long walks on the beach at low tide, building sandcastles, exploring tidal pools, surfing, surf lessons from the Good Wave Project, blokart (land sailing), tide kiting and sand art lessons with Tidekite ReWind Adventures, yoga on the beach, and sunsets. Located in the Municipalité de Clare, home to the largest Acadian community in Nova Scotia, the area also has many historic churches, music venues, seafood restaurants, and artist studios.
Mavillette Beach Lodge was exactly the gentle rest, recover and reset that I needed after a winter of caregiving. I spent a week in their a-frame cottage, while marking student papers and needing reliable internet. While I did have to work, the rest of my days involved long walks on Mavillette Beach at low tide, watching the surfers, visits to Comeau’s Farm Market, experimenting with new recipes with local seafood and produce, meals at nearby eateries and walks with new friends, and a glass of local Corberrie cider with sunsets on the beach . This was exactly the restorative retreat that I needed.
~ Erica Hargreave
Discover more of Erica’s experience at Mavillette Beach in her article, ‘Adventures Between the Tides at Mavillette Beach Provincial Park on Baie Sainte-Marie‘.
L’Auberge au Havre du Capitaine
Meteghan River on Baie Sainte-Marie in Municipalité de Clare
Enjoy Acadian culture in this quaint country inn with a seafarer’s twist. Situated on Baie Sainte-Marie, visitors enjoy spectacular views and gorgeous, colourful sunsets. This 21 rooms inn with private bath (three with jet tubs), and cable television, includes communal areas with hardwood floors and a fireplace to lounge in front of chilly nights. Thanks to the warmth of Louise Comeau, the proprietor, returning to L’Auberge au Havre du Capitaine each day feels like coming to your home-away-from-home, complete with a continental breakfast buffet in the morning and bilingual conversation.
Amenities: Free parking, free high-speed Internet, breakfast included, restaurant, non-smoking hotel.
Highlights: A warm, homey atmosphere created by Louise Comeau on Baie Sainte-Marie with its beautiful sunsets.
Things to do Nearby: Situated on the Evangeline Trail nearby attractions include Clare Golf and Country Club, Government Wharf and Lighthouse, Cape St. Mary, boat-building shops, the Acadian district of Clare, Smuggler’s Cove Picnic Park, Université Sainte-Anne, St. Mary’s Church, and the sands, dunes and marshes of Mavillette Beach Provincial Park.
Having sprained my ankle on a sensory night hike, I was fortunate to enjoy the kindness and warmth of the L’Auberge au Havre du Capitaine’s proprietor, Louise Comeau, as I curled up by the fire with an icepack and some good conversation.
~ Erica Hargreave
La Vieille École
Belliveau Cove on Baie Sainte-Marie in Municipalité de Clare
La Vieille École hosts 3 beautiful apartments on AirBnB, in the old school house overlooking Baie Sainte-Marie. Visitors here are just a few steps from the ocean and Belliveau Cove Boardwalk. These three bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom apartments are charmingly designed to provide you with a home-like atmosphere for your holiday on the Acadian Shores, including well equipped and beautiful kitchens to cook in with the local culinary delights.
Amenities: Shared beach front, ocean views, fully equipped kitchen, wifi, free parking, TV, bathtub, air conditioning, and exterior security camera. Shared use of patio, grill, fire pit, main entrance and washer and dryer.
Highlights: Charming, seaside, private, self contained apartment with well equipped kitchens for those who love to cook and gorgeous sunsets. Not to mention the most delicious La Vieille École – Resto sur Mer with a delicious seafood and Acadian cuisine.
Things to do Nearby: Slow down and enjoy the rhythm of the tides, clam digging, therapeutic walks and magnificent sunsets. On the premises tantalize your taste buds on seafood and Acadian culinary delights at La Vieille École- Resto sur Mer. Join the community in dining outdoors every Friday evening at Les Beaux Vendredis (weather permitting) – a seafood feast complete with live music. Meet local farmers every Saturday at the Farmers Market and take part in Art Sundays every Sunday from July until September.
While I have yet to stay in one of these beautiful apartments over École dans l’Anse Resto sur Mer, the proprietor, Pierre, gave me a tour of these beautiful accommodations after a delicious meal in his restaurant. They are gorgeous and with their well equipped kitchens, they are absolutely perfect for a cook like me, who likes to experiment with creating dishes from local seafood and produce when visiting an area, all of which can be purchased from nearby Comeau’s Farm Market.
~ Erica Hargreave
For those interested in those kitchens for some culinary experiments on your visit to Belliveau Cove, here is a dish that Erica made on her visit: Corberrie Baie Sainte-Marie Scallop Recipe : a Taste of Nova Scotia
The Argyler Lodge
The Argyles on Lobster Bay
Situated on the site of a 200-year-old pier off the shores of Lobster Bay, The Argyler Lodge is relaxing getaway, perfectly situated to enjoy the breathtaking sunsets over the Tusket Islands. A sunset that many guests enjoy with a lobster boil and / or marshmallows and smores over the fire. If you are lucky, you are not just here for a special event (a wedding, retreat, meeting, conference, symposium, forum, or celebration), but are one of the lucky guests that get to retreat to one of the five guestrooms for the night, each with a unique personality, and all with private bath and queen sized bed.
Amenities: Air conditioning, fridge, coffee maker, ensuite bath, free wifi, room service, free parking, and Roku TV.
Pet Friendly? The Argyler’s small RV Park next door is pet friendly.
Highlights: Lobster boils, smores and gorgeous sunsets over Lobster Bay.
Things to do Nearby: Kayaking, exploring Tuskett Islands, breweries, Eel Lake Oyster Farm, discovering the history of the area at a nearby museum, lobster boils, and evenings stargazing with marshmallows and smores.
If visiting The Argyle consider timing it to coincide with a Monday night lobster boil. It makes for a wonderful outdoor dining experience, particularly with the gorgeous sunset over Lobster Bay.
~ Erica Hargreave
Acadian Shores Accommodations Map
Planning a visit to the Acadian Shores of Nova Scotia? Check out this interactive map to different accommodations available along the Acadian Shores.
Share Your Favourite Stays in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and the Acadian Shores
We’d love to hear about your favourite stays in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and the surrounding Acadian Shores. Whether of a favourite place that you have stayed or of the adventures you had there, share them with us in the comments below.
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