Fortress Inn Louisbourg

2.0 star property
Motel in Louisbourg with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Stunning harbor views surround this charming coastal town.
Relax and unwind with a game of darts in our lounge area, featuring a dartboard and a reminder to prioritize health and safety.
Enjoy a casual dining experience at our restaurant, where a central bar area is flanked by comfortable seating arrangements.
Enjoy cooking in this fully equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster.
Check-in at Fortress Inn, where guests can easily access their room assignments and plan their stay with the help of the reception desk and city time displays.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P5,331
P6,260 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room (1 Queen and 1 Double Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
7464 Main Street, Louisbourg, NS, B1C 1H5

What's nearby

  • Louisbourg Playhouse Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Louisbourg Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Mira River Provincial Park - 22 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foggy Hermit Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Grubstake Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lobster Kettle Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fortress Inn Louisbourg - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Fortress Inn Louisbourg

Property highlights
At Fortress Inn Louisbourg, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a billiards/pool table, and a gift shop
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 3 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-05021747172209109-7464

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Fortress Inn Louisbourg
Fortress Inn
Fortress Inn Louisbourg Nova Scotia
Fortress Inn Louisbourg Motel
Fortress Inn Louisbourg Louisbourg
Fortress Inn Louisbourg Motel Louisbourg

Frequently asked questions

Is Fortress Inn Louisbourg pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

As of Jul 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fortress Inn Louisbourg on Jul 20, 2025 start from P 5,331.23, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fortress Inn Louisbourg?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Fortress Inn Louisbourg located?

Situated in Louisbourg, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Louisbourg Playhouse Theater and Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum. Louisbourg Lighthouse and Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Fortress Inn Louisbourg Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 487 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, quiet, convenient to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Restaurant attached to hotel was quite generous & tasty. Definitely not a 5 star but adequately accomodated us after visiting the Fort, reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the wayerfront and great value for price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Silvanus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good place to stay if visiting the Louisbourg Fortress national site. Staff here were extremely helpful with some additional needs unrelated to the motel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, near Louisbourg National Historic Site. I appreciate the staff accompanying our late arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

April Ya Li

Liked: Staff & service
It was on the older side but it serve the purpose of a one night stay. The breakfast in the morning was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Daryl

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Continental Breakfast - water for making the instant oatmeal was cold. BASICALLY TOAST AND ORANGE JUICE
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Paula

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not as shown by pics
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is dirty, there are dead bugs on the floor, the electrical outlets are not safe, there is garbage outside. This place is a disgrace to Louisbourg, Cape Breton and Nova Scotia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alina

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and fine overall. Breakfast was a big letdown — no eggs, cheese, or sausages were offered. It was just peanut butter, jam, toast, some bland cereal, coffee, and orange juice. There was an empty electric rice pot, so we figured eggs and sausages were served earlier, but by the time we arrived, most guests didn’t get any. Honestly, this felt more like a basic motel than an inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pat

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained very poor customers service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Paula

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 nights: at least there were furniture spaces for 2 suitcases -- but many safety concerns like bare electric wires on plug on bedside lamp. Step-in tub had no grab bars when showering, & short lucite rod on wall was already broken. Worst-- grimy bedspread not washed in a long time, & then just a sheet. No other bedding. Very over priced. We saw cheapest possible "amenities" (tiny dollar store bathmat) yet paying beyond top dollar room rate ($489. for 3 nights). Seasonal Temp staff were kindly trying to be helpful but without much training or experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a small inn but when it’s off season there is absolutely no options for breakfast. There is a pool table, darts and ping pong that kept us busy before turning in for the night. Pictures are deceiving.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet, clean and cozy with space for 4 people to move around in comfort. Could have used a kettle to make tea. This was our second visit would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I was there off-season, and this was probably the only option. There is a bar in the main building. The young man at the front desk was very helpful, but I believe he took cate of everything ny himself. Again, off-season.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable place very central and very nice people who own and work there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not many choices of places to stay in Louisbourg, but this was just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a motel and that is what I expected
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria-Clara

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly; the room was okay - very old; the breakfast was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We gad a lovely stay in Louisebourg NS. Room spacious, close to eateries, convenience store and sea.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Maureen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front door of the lobby was locked, we had to go around the building into the bar to get someone to check us in. The paint was coming off the walls and ceiling in multiple areas. The bedcover looked like it was from 1960. The mattress was uncomfortable and squeaky. There were newer floors and toilet which were appreciated. I would not rate this a three star motel, it was 2 at best. We didn’t feel comfortable using the bathtub. It took 4hrs for the room to warm up, the heat was not turned on, we turned it on. The fridge was very noisy and was sitting on top of a dresser obstructing the mirror. I would not recommend this establishment. There was a written note on the wall when we checked in saying absolutely no refunds. We were glad we were only there for one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice area, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Really the only place to stay in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023