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The Dockside Inn & Restaurant

3.0 star property
Inn in Lunenburg with a restaurant and a bar

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Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant offers travelers a welcoming retreat with its onsite bar and restaurant. Guests can stay connected with in-room WiFi while the attentive staff helps with luggage storage and provides local insights that make exploring the area easier.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
84 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS, B0J 2C0

What's nearby

  • Bluenose II - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St John's Anglican Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lunenburg Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Barn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lightship Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mug & Anchor Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Knot Pub - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant

Inn located in Old Town Lunenburg
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dockside Inn & Restaurant feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 12 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Family restaurant
  • Seafood

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 12.00 to 20.00 per person

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03281353150976725-84

Property is also known as

Dockside Inn Lunenburg
Dockside Lunenburg
The Dockside & Restaurant
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant Inn
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant Lunenburg
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant Inn Lunenburg

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dockside Inn & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dockside Inn & Restaurant?

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Dockside Inn & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Dockside Inn & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dockside Inn & Restaurant located?

Located in Old Town Lunenburg, this inn is steps from Lunenburg Art Gallery, Lunenburg Waterfront, and Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. St John's Anglican Church and Knaut Rhuland House Museum are just steps away.

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Reviews

The Dockside Inn & Restaurant Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 523 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosaleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with a beautiful view. The staff at the front desk and restaurant were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Beautiful view Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the bay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location in Lunenburg. Looked directly out our window at the Bluenose!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There is no parking when there’s an event- it’s an old school Inn but the view and location is lovley they have everything you need- a perfect place to stay In Lunenburg
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the view from our windows was outstanding. The owner/landlord went out of his way to be helpful and we loved every minute of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yik-Ching

We stayed in a room on the second floor with a nice ocean view. Great location. The toiletries and shower head could be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Large room with expansive view of the harbor was worth the many stairs to get up to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property had a great view of the harbour which included the bluenose a Canadian icon♥️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and view were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everybody was very helpful. Room had the most gorgeous view. The harbour was just a few steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible view. Room was large, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular views from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of the Inn. Even though a little on the older side, the accommodations excellent. The restaurant was awesome. Great menu
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divina

Place is tidy and has a gorgeous view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gerry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Our room was noisy as we were located right beside the air conditioning unit for the whole building. But our view out to the harbour with the Bluenose II in dock made up for any short comings. It is a good offering for a low budget vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was surprisingly great. Beds were comfy, employees were really nice, view was amazing. Just be ready, the town goes to sleep at 8pm!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heart of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subrata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like they said, best view in town. It's more than 100% true..!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for exploring Lunenberg. The view from our room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view from the room!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

asfuyh*

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the harbourfront with a beautiful view out the window
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the waterfront with amazing view! Huge room, lots of little amenities that most dont offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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