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The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages

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A living room with a black leather sofa, a black leather armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There is a dining table with chairs, a clock on the wall, and a window with blinds. - The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages (Pictou)
A large ship docked at a harbor with a town in the background. - The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages (Pictou)
A cozy room with a sofa, a chair, a lamp, and a view of trees outside. - The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages (Pictou)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a door. - The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages (Pictou)
An aerial view of a lodge with a long driveway, surrounded by dense forest. - The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages (Pictou)
Located close to DeCoste Entertainment Centre and Pictou Marina, The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a ceiling fan, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door with a sign.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A room with a sofa, a striped chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Pictou is home to The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterside Beach Provincial Park and Powells Point Provincial Park, while Nova Scotia Museum of Industry and Pictou County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to DeCoste Entertainment Centre. Visit our Pictou travel guide
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241 West River Road, Pictou, NS, B0K1H0

What's nearby

  • deCoste Performing Arts Centre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grohmann Knives Factory Outlet
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hector Heritage Quay
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • New Caledonian Curling Club
    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
    4 min walk
  • Cassa De Chief
    3 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    5 min walk
  • Murphy’s Margaritaville
    2 min drive
  • Subway
    2 min walk

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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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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 (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011430334276559-241

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages 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 The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages?

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 Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages located?

Situated in Pictou, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from DeCoste Entertainment Centre and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Pictou Marina. Waterside Beach Provincial Park and Nova Scotia Museum of Industry are also within 12 mi (20 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

The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 919 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very cozy. Comfortable beds. A little outdated but for an older motel, it was great. Very affordable. Definitely will book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was a bit dated but it was very clean. Staff was friendly upon check in. Only issue was the sound of the traffic which was quite loud but something that is out of their control. Overall, I would recommend it for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location and cost per room was good, but the room needs some upgrades. Spend some time and money refreshing the bathroom. Clean linens and a comfortable bed, but bathroom needs work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you want to rest in between your long trips. The room was clean and everything was in order when we stayed. We would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not figure out how to use the tv, but that was ok because I had my cell Appreciated the heating/fireplace unit. Made the room comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Bit of an off putting moldy smell to the room. But the beds were super comfortable. Great area - near to shops, gas, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to roundabout. Walking distance to food. Musty snell in room. Corroded fixtures in bathroom. Facility is in need of maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant. Facilities are under renovation- new steel roof, workers on site. Beds not vacuumed under, such a strong smell of either cleaner or freshener that we had to open windows and door to outside for an hour. Mildew stains in tub, peeling paint inside and out. Paper thin walls- listened to every conversation and argument next door. Slamming doors shook our room. Unable to adjust volume on TV, had to turn off heat pump as it sounded like it was a jet engine, but it did help drown out the next door folks. Fellow 2 doors down couldn't unlock his door however they did come down right away. Won't be hurrying back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful. It was so appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing little spot. We stayed in unit 27 which was a two bedroom cottage - very clean and comfortable. There was no hair dryer or towels in the bathroom though. We did without the hair dryer but when we called the office they brought towels very quickly. The staff is very friendly and accomodating! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to the ferry. We arrived late and they were very accommodating. The room was large, the beds comfortable but low water pressure when trying to shower. But we’d stay again just because of the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
This was a basic inexpensive motel , good for short stay. Location was excellent and everything in the room worked. Reasonably clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Room was clean but very old. Had an issue at first with the door but that got rectified. Good place I think for contractors as our room had a small older kitchen. I wouldn’t stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room they gave us smelled of mold so we got a different room. New room had mold in the tub surround and shower surround was cracked. Not well maintained outside either. On the bright side it was inexpensive, the towels were soft and white, the bathroom mirror was big and the location was perfect for the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tired old motel. Some updates, looked like they did them themselves. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Fine basic place to stay before surgery at Aberdeen Hospital and much better price than New Glasgow. Very close to quick food groceries and gas.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros - the bed was clean and comfortable. The location was great with parking. Cons - the room itself was very dated, the carpets dirty and the bathroom tub/shower dirty and unusable. There was no smoke/carbon monoxide detector. Luckily this was a one night stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs a complete cleaning. Found fakse nails all over the bathroom floor, probably from the previous guest, proofs that it wasn’t vacuumed after they left. Windows are dirty, Baseboards are filty, outside needs fixing and painting. But at least employees are helpful and friendly. Lucie Plourde l.plourde@icloud.com
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The good: kitchenette and really good AC, the bed wasn't bad either, comfortable enough for a motel. The bad: as everybody mentioned the bathroom mold, the towels were extremely small too. The office door was always close, even during normal hours. Other guest smoke outaide and the smell went in our room anyways so I have to get a spray to get rid of that
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a two bedroom cabin. A few mismatched glasses plates and silverware. The plastic window curtains need cleaning. The fridge freezer was not useable because it needs to be defrosted. The beds were clean and comfortable. The cabins and grounds are older and quite run down. Despite all of this we were satisfied for what we needed. Cleanliness is important
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Some of the window screens had holes. But the location was great for getting to the ferry quickly the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the front desk staff very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025