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Dolan's Inn & Suites

3.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming retreat at this charming inn, where afternoons pass with friendly games of pool and quiet moments with a cup of tea.

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Dolan's Inn & Suites sits just minutes from town center, offering a comfortable base for exploring the area. Guests can relax on the outdoor terrace, challenge each other to billiards in the game area, or simply enjoy complimentary coffee and tea in the inviting lobby.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Queen Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Pictou is home to Dolan's Inn & Suites. McCulloch House Museum and McCulloch Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pictou Harbour Range Lighthouses and Loch Broom Log Church. DeCoste Entertainment Centre and Caspers Gifts and Crafts are also worth visiting. Visit our Pictou travel guide
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168 West River Road, Pictou, NS, B0K1H0

What's nearby

  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • McCulloch Heritage Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hector Heritage Quay
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Northumberland Fisheries Museum
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Subway
    4 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    7 min walk
  • Murphy’s Margaritaville
    2 min drive
  • The Nest
    12 min drive

About this property

Dolan's Inn & Suites

Property highlights
Dolan's Inn & Suites provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1 PM - 10 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [132 West River Road our main office is at Dolan's Motel.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06121726395631601-3

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolan's Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolan's Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dolan's Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Dolan's Inn & Suites located?

Situated in Pictou, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of McCulloch House Museum and McCulloch Heritage Centre. DeCoste Entertainment Centre and Caspers Gifts and Crafts are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dolan's Inn & Suites Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Sue

Reasonable 1 night stopover

We stayed 1 night for a break when driving. Good value, and is an ex residential property and the room is like an ensuite in a typical home rather than a motel. Good for a couple. Nice balcony but it was raining so we couldn't take advantage.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for walk to town and getting to ferry, reasonable price, amazing people willing to go above and beyond to help us. South facing room so quite hot. Other rooms had ac so be sure to ask for it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quaint and delightful place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I did not get the Inn that I booked.

They put me in the motel as they told me the Inn I booked was full. I don't believe this to be true. There were no vehicles in the guest parking lot of the Inn. The motel was old and had not been renovated in a long time if at all since it was built. Lights on the wall did not work as there were no bulbs in them. The beds were hard and definitely not new. Would not recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Exceeded my expectations for the price. Also in perfect walking distance to enjoy the sunset over the water.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
- they charged us 10 CAD more for the night than in the booking confirmation given - used linen were lying around in the hallway + off-road parking was available (off-season, end of september)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very quaint town with beautiful ocean view. We were able to walk by the harbour which was very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This inn was wonderful. Bed was so comfortable and room was very clean and cozy. Of all the places we stayed this was my favorite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what I thought....

I was not overly impressed with this particular place. First of all it was search under B&Bs but breakfast was not included. And although it was ok, I didn't feel it was worth the money. A bit dingy. The good thing was that we had our own washroom, but I would have sacrificed and shared a washroom for an updated room. There was no kitchen at all. No one really on site not even the office. I was a bit disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The rooms were clean and quiet. Location was close to the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cockroaches in our bed

We had cockroaches in our bed... the owners have way too many hotels, thus why they were never present.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We were at the motel. Very dated mattress bad.

The staff was very nice. We did not stay at the inn but the motel property nearby. The bed and furniture were very worn and there were bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No amenities, like a coffee maker!

Initially rented at the Inn but switched to the motel. No great but a place to stay for the night! Better than the car.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Byron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not as we expected - we won't be back.

The check in "process" left something to be desired. We had no notification but there was no one at the site. We had to check in at another Dolan property down the road. The bathroom was very spacious with a large jetted tub but the room did not have access to the river view balcony as we expected based on the "rooms available" advertised in the Hotels.com ad. (Although the ad also mentioned a stand up shower only) The sink in the bathroom was cracked but was "patched" but still wasn't assuring. The lock on our room door was very sketchy and required us to frig around to get it to work. We were a little surprised at how far the walk was to downtown. It is still walkable but is closer to 15-20 minutes.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cramped room with noisy traffic.

Arrive only to read I have to go down the street to check in and get a key. Say's coffee tea provided, no coffee in the coffee can. No AC therefore leave the window open to street traffic noise. Comfortable bed. No desk, only a TV table which works I guess. But so cramped for space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place

Place was great, nice surprise was the Jacuzzi tub Just wish it had air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute, quaint place, nice town

Great location, nice place, clean, large room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb & Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well maintained inn

A comfortable quiet room and a helpful host. Maureen was able to direct us to local restaurants for dinner and breakfast the next day. Although a coffee maker wasn't available in the room, it was conveniently available in a nook just outside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

travelling

There are several Dolans in Pictou. We stopped at one and there was a sign there to call a number to check in. That person sent us up thd street to another place. The description on Hotels.com was misleading. She gave us a room without air conditioning, but was nice enough to 'upgrade' our room to one with AC. When I checked out the room, I mentioned that I thought we were supposed to have a kitchen and she upgraded us to a room with a microwave. I am pretty sure we were the only people in that big house which was rather weird. The lobby was a mess with stuff every where. The room itself was not terrible, thanks to the 'upgrade'. It would have been terribly uncomfortable without the AC which sounded like it was on its last legs. Hopefully their other properties are nicer. I would not go back to this one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fresh day

Town worn out but area superb for Nova Scotia doings
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good value

It was a little run down but perfectly fine. We stayed in the motel which is not what we originally booked but was much easier and better for our young family. Staff was great
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel But room a little small

It's a very comfortable room , could be a bit bigger
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Great stay! Had a great night and would stay there again, no question!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn was lovely.
Verified

8/10 Good

Retired Viking

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very basic, but clean

I originally was to stay at the Inn, but with my legs being less than 100%, stair climbing is not something I like to do with suitcases. They kindly gave me a room at the motor court that is nearby. It was basic as basic can be, but it was clean and neat. The staff are friendly and helpful.