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Dalvay by the Sea Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury inn with outdoor tennis courts and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Living area
Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board
Front of property - evening/night
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel offers a peaceful escape within a national park setting. Guests can enjoy meals with garden views at MacMillan Dining Room throughout the day. The property keeps visitors active with tennis courts, kayaking opportunities, and basketball facilities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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King Room with a View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

King Room with a View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cozy Queen Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Cozy Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room with 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living room

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Living room

Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room with a View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Queen Room with a View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room with 2 Queen Beds and View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Room with 2 Queen Beds and View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic King Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Classic King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dalvay, Dalvay by the Sea Hotel is in a national park and near the beach. Stanhope Golf Club and Prince Edward Island Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Great Canadian Soap Company and Hillsborough River Eco-Centre. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Route #6 16 Cottage Crescent, Dalvay, PE

What's nearby

  • Prince Edward Island National Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Covehead Harbour Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Brackley Beach - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Historic Charlottetown Waterfront - 30 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Charlottetown Port - 31 min drive - 19.0 miles

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fin Folk Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Richard's Fresh Seafood - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fluke - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shirleys Snack Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Dalvay by the Sea Hotel

Luxury historic inn in a national park
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Dalvay by the Sea Hotel. The on-site restaurant, MacMillan Dining Room, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Enjoy onsite activities like basketball, kayaking, and rowing/canoeing. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach towels, barbecue grills, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 6 to 17 for adults and CAD 6 to 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MacMillan Dining Room

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 26 and May 15.

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
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 6.00 to 17.00 for adults, and CAD 6.00 to 17.00 for children
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Dalvay Sea Hotel
Dalvay Sea Hotel York
Dalvay Sea York
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Inn
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Dalvay
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Inn Dalvay

Frequently asked questions

Is Dalvay by the Sea Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dalvay by the Sea Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Dalvay by the Sea Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dalvay by the Sea Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dalvay by the Sea Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Prince Edward Island National Park, Stanhope Golf Club, and Heather Hannon Island Art Gallery. Covehead Harbour Lighthouse and Brackley Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 312 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was gorgeous it was like stepping back in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful building with knowledgeable staff on the history of home and surrounding land. Loved being close to a walkable beach
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and interior.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower, bed great. Atmosphere was excellent, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such an incredibly beautiful and charming place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by the beach and nature. Historic charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phenellia LA SONJA

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

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s located inside a National Park and has an in-house restaurant which was rather pricey. The set
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location, wonderful staff and lake view. Room access is by long stair cases and this was a challenge for one of us with balance issues as a senior.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tippawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well kept historic site and beautiful interior.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

yumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was gorgeous stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Is definitely a place where you step back in time. The woodwork and the furniture are such an experience because it’s all very 1800s early 1900 setting. The preparation of the food and the presentation is absolutely wonderful. It is not your traditional motel it’s a hotel with a time stamped flare.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place,fantastic staff, wonderful meal in the magnificent dining room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a inn very historic place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it was a historic property in a national park. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the food was excellent. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn that offers room with individual bathrooms attached. Dining was 5 star!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helmut

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic experience. Due to its age it is dated but a must do experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really fun staying in a historic mansion. The rooms and facilities were in great shape. The staff were really pleasant and friendly. Would definitely stay here next time we are in PEI
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HIROFUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very comfortable, especially the bed, which helped me get a great night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great one night stay. The restaurant was delicious and we enjoyed unwinding and playing a board game by the fire.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very neat spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful heritage building, warm and welcoming! Staff were pleasant and helpful, the restaurant was great. Just a great vibe in an old building with lots of history in a beautiful location in the park. Enjoyed the large fireplace in the entry. The grounds are beautiful too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality. One of the most charming places I’ve stayed. If back in the area, wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. The smell of firewood fills the place in the most comforting way. It was clean, quiet, and full of old world charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Dalvay by the Sea Hotel was magical! The property was incredible, the staff was lovely, and the room was clean and comfortable. We ate at the restaurant twice (dinner and breakfast) and both were WELL worth it. We would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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