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The Sonata Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to Historic Charlottetown Waterfront

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Interior entrance
Porch
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Located in the heart of Queens Square, The Sonata Inn offers a quiet retreat with garden views and in-room WiFi. Enjoy practical amenities like continental breakfast, laundry facilities, self parking, and 24/7 front desk service.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds and Futon | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds and Futon

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Grand Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Grand Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3 Grafton St., Charlottetown, PE, C1A 1K3

What's nearby

  • Historic Charlottetown Waterfront - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Confederation Centre of the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria Row - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charlottetown Port - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Prince Edward Island - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slaymaker & Nichols - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪John Brown Richmond Street Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Kettleblack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sea Rocket Oyster House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Churchill Arms - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Sonata Inn

Bed & breakfast near Historic Charlottetown Waterfront
Located close to Charlottetown Port, The Sonata Inn provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sonata Inn feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 01 to April 15:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Sonata Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Sonata Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sonata Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sonata Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Sonata Inn located?

Located in Downtown Charlottetown, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Beaconsfield Historic House and Historic Charlottetown Waterfront. St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral and Government House of Prince Edward Island are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Sonata Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 889 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 889 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 889 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 889 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 889 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly. Beautiful Inn. Great location for walking around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Sonata Inn were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to historic downtown and boardwalk. Lovely staff and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Inn and very courteous staff. Exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay for the night with a lovely staff. Close to restaurants and the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great satiny sheets, wonderful breakfast options, within blocks of harbor walk and town. Great managers
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice and fresh breakfast, quiet, cozy property. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Inn. Room was comfortable though a bit small. Good breakfast and very nice service from what looks like a family operation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great. Clean, quiet, and the staff was very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for seeing Charlottetown and PEI.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

penelope

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, awesome breakfast, super host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Very friendly hosts. The stay was super comfortable and also located in a great area!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptionally welcoming and friendly. Inn was well maintained, and an easy walk to local shops and restaurants. Would happily stay here again and recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old property, lovely workers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very attentive and caring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice looking property in a beautiful Victorian neighborhood. Can walk to downtown and the Victorian Boardwalk. Staff was very helpful. Great breakfast. There was an accessible laundry room where we could inexpensively wash our clothes. Much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They helped carry our luggage right to the room Absolutely great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place, close to lots, parking and breakfast included. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff. I would recommend to everyone coming to PEI.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sonata Inn is a lovely quiet property within an easy walking distance to the waterfront and historic area. The hosts were very nice and attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So close to old town...just a short walk
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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