Inn on the Lake

3.0 star property

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Sundeck
Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
Gastropub
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
$137
$117 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12

Explore the area

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3009 Highway 2, Fall River, NS, B2T 1J5
  • Place, Waverley Heritage Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dartmouth Crossing
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Pets Not Allowed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 276 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pets Not Allowed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 276 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Not Allowed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Pets Not Allowed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Storey Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pets Not Allowed

  • 800 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

Deluxe Room, Pets Allowed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Fall River

Located in Fall River, Inn on the Lake is on a lake, a 4-minute drive from Waverley Heritage Museum and 7 minutes from Bedford Place Mall. .This beach hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Laurie Provincial Park and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Dartmouth Crossing.

What's nearby

  • Waverley Heritage Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum - 7 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Bedford Place Mall - 9 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Playdium Dartmouth - 10 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Dartmouth Crossing - 10 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 26 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sydelles Fish And Chips - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Inn on the Lake

Beach fun in seasonal outdoor pool, near Waverley Heritage Museum
Inn on the Lake offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at the hotel's restaurant, Encore, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Encore - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Oliver's Gastropub - This gastropub serves dinner only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 5 to 29 for adults and CAD 5 to 29 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Encore
  • Oliver's Gastropub

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 9:00 AM
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 22.80 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 22.8 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 5 to 29 for adults, and CAD 5 to 29 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 22.80 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 22.8 per night

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 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
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number STR2526T2213

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from July to September
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Inn Lake Fall River
Inn on the Lake Hotel
Inn on the Lake Fall River
Inn on the Lake Hotel Fall River
Inn on the Lake Ascend Hotel Collection
Inn on the Lake an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Inn on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

erna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. Great breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

VAL, Egmondville

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unique inn and nice rooms with balcony. Rather challenging to walk from inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, Cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not too bad. Dated and unique, but a bit overpriced IMO.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great airport stopover hotel. Nice dining (although closed a bit early). Great friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quaint throwback with nice location and would be great for a paddle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff member Jim with the assistance of another staff member went above and beyond to assist me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat place close to airport. Nothing else around. Nice restaurant as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

We would recommend it to anyone that is staying in the Halifax area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernie

Disliked: Cleanliness
This property was okay for a one night stop over. The room was adequate but the bathroom needed a deep clean, particularly around the shower and bath.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yetunde Ayisat

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing and peaceful! Just perfect for a staycation in NS! A bit far from town though, I must say do check the map before you book!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations. Had the executive suite. However there were no dishes available in the kitchen area. It was all basically just empty cupboards.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Breakfast choices were not as explained on check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property with a great pool and lounge area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant convenient location for an early flight departure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

roseann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wbwryrhinf it was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You couldn't dine outside, the highway was very close and noisy. The first room they gave us was awful. The second one was better. The staff was very accommodating and did give us excellent service. You don't want room 310 though. Bed and pillows were awful in that room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melody, Kitchener

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and inviting. The staff were pleasant. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025