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Fortress Inn Louisbourg

2.0 star property
Motel in Louisbourg with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Suite, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
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
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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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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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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 a coffee shop/cafe, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
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

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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

  • 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. 103 out of 574 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 574 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 574 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 574 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 574 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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

This reservation served our purposes for one night. It was clean but in need of updating of furnishings and bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

4/10 Poor

Gerardus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mild around calking in bathroom Rust on meta lamps Mixed match furniture Old bed spread cover Shower water spilled onto floor 🙁
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

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

4/10 Poor

Woody

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room that we were in had a lot of mold on the walls and ceiling in the bathroom. Hotel should be closed down and cleaned up and definitely not on Expedia.I will never stay there again and should be reported to the tourism board of Nova Scotia.very disappointed in the price that was charged.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The website said free breakfast and a restaurant on property. None were available and were told it was a seasonal thing. There was no coffee perks in the room. Which meant a 15 minute drive to get coffee in the morning. No phone in room Not a lot of toiletries Basically a bare bones situation. Will not recommend staying there to anyone. We will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Lise

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

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, near Louisbourg National Historic Site. I appreciate the staff accompanying our late arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michel

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

4/10 Poor

Jon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mouldy, smells, walls taped together
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was to be nonsmoking, and very mu h wasnt. The smell was gross for nonsmoker....shouldve askex for a change but at first rhat it was musty being by tge ocean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its clean Very over priced for how run down it is
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

naseer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here one night. Rooms are generally clean, albeit a little dated. Decent size. There was a fridge and microwave in the room which was handy. The location is great for visiting the Louisberg fortress and the light house. the light house is a five min drive and the fortress entrance is 6 min drive. They do provide a breakfast. Nothing fancy. cereal and toast and what looked like powdered eggs. Parking is easy. the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is dirty, there are dead bugs on the floor, the electrical outlets are not safe, there is garbage outside. This place is a disgrace to Louisbourg, Cape Breton and Nova Scotia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Eduard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very dated hotel. Smelled badly and the bathroom was dirty. There was hair in the bathroom probably from the previous occupants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not many choices of places to stay in Louisbourg, but this was just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pat

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained very poor customers service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ross

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a lack of professional training in our experience. The young man at the front desk was curtious. The breakfast was very basic. The wait staff in the restaurant section was interesting. They really need more training. The menu offered several options but when we ordered something, they were not available. Even after we changed our order and we’re waiting for food, we were told that our second choice was also unavailable. Not well organized. Rooms were very basic, not the most comfortable bed. I would not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I was there off-season, and this was probably the only option. There is a bar in the main building. The young man at the front desk was very helpful, but I believe he took cate of everything ny himself. Again, off-season.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Paula

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 nights: at least there were furniture spaces for 2 suitcases -- but many safety concerns like bare electric wires on plug on bedside lamp. Step-in tub had no grab bars when showering, & short lucite rod on wall was already broken. Worst-- grimy bedspread not washed in a long time, & then just a sheet. No other bedding. Very over priced. We saw cheapest possible "amenities" (tiny dollar store bathmat) yet paying beyond top dollar room rate ($489. for 3 nights). Seasonal Temp staff were kindly trying to be helpful but without much training or experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and kind. Everything about our stay was great! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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