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Fortress Inn Louisbourg

2.0 star property
Motel in Louisbourg with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Suite, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Reception
Game room
Fortress Inn Louisbourg on Cape Breton's coast offers travelers a continental breakfast, coffee shop, arcade, reliable WiFi, relaxing bar, and billiards. Guests consistently highlight the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Standard Room (1 Queen and 1 Double Bed) | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room (1 Queen and 1 Double Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Kitchenette | Private kitchen

Suite, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
7464 Main Street, Louisbourg, NS, B1C 1H5

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
  • Louisbourg Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mira River Provincial Park - 22 min drive - 14.6 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

Property highlights
At Fortress Inn Louisbourg, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a gift shop, and smoke-free premises
  • A billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-05021747172209109-7464

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 Fortress Inn Louisbourg pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Fortress Inn Louisbourg located?

Situated in Louisbourg, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Louisbourg Playhouse Theater and Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum. Louisbourg Lighthouse and Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Fortress Inn Louisbourg Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 542 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

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay, lots to offer and fair price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Devyanshi

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place, staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, slow, friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice,clean, and staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, quiet, convenient to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a relaxing time at this inn. We wanted to upgrade to a family suite to be able to cook and relax with our new puppy and they accommodated Us. They also are very pet friendly and the staff is amazing. Walkable to the cutest little shops and restaurants. Plus the water view was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Amenities
Rooms very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

6/10 Okay

Meirah

Nice rooms for the price, was good for a one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room. Mattresses on bed could use upgrading. Breakfast was good and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Restaurant attached to hotel was quite generous & tasty. Definitely not a 5 star but adequately accomodated us after visiting the Fort, reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiemo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need renovations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the wayerfront and great value for price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lise

Liked: Amenities
Bed was central curving
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clesn but dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Silvanus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good place to stay if visiting the Louisbourg Fortress national site. Staff here were extremely helpful with some additional needs unrelated to the motel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, well-stocked room. Friendly staff. Beds were great. Everything in the kitchenette was clean and worked properly. A cozy place to stay at a decent price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service
The customer service is very good. The motel was clean but it is aged but the price is reflective of the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Liked: Staff & service
Good for one night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. No fridge or coffee in the Room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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