The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $84
$73 nightly
$84 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

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241 West River Road, Pictou, NS, B0K1H0
  • Place, McCulloch Heritage Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hector Heritage Quay
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pictou

Located in Pictou, The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages is within a 5-minute drive of DeCoste Entertainment Centre and Pictou Marina. .This motel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Waterside Beach Provincial Park and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Nova Scotia Museum of Industry.

What's nearby

  • McCulloch Heritage Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hector Heritage Quay - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Northumberland Fisheries Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Murphy’s Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cassa De Chief - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages

The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Pictou motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and a vending machine.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • Bedsheets 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

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

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The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 755 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 755 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 755 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 755 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 755 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better have some pretty low expectations when staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, quiet place to stay, just what I wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

shamarlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean . The staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joelene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's just a nice little place to stay , old but improvments seem to be happening, the kitchenette is very convenient, but your are minutes away , from subway , tims , gas station, sobyes and more
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the front desk staff very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here regularly, fair price and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Reasonable price, good location, and friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cute little kitchen, comfortable beds, close to ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff very friendly, as were our guest neighbors. low key. will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated but clean. Price was right. Steps not shovelled in front of room. Heat pump was noisy. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with all the amenities you need for a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a 6 night stay, Staff was so friendly and their hospitality went above and beyond.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at this property 2 times a year, and like the convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was very helpful and supportive we have a great stay of 4 nights kitchen and washrooms were very clean Would visit again ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at the front desk was very thoughtful and helpful, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a cozy well kept property and the owners/workers were very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our experience here was great. The room was clean, front desk people were friendly. The room was like having your own little 2 bedroom apartment, with a kitchen and living room. Will definitely look into staying her again when ever we come to a show at the Decoste Centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was clean and nice room was a little cold and the heat pump was a little loud. I woke up with a sore back the bed was a lot harder then Im use to but overall good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Easy to find and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kraig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location , nice and comfortable room value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Amenities
Very friendly people to deal with .Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and roomy. Quiet. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

SUN KYUNG

It was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024