Places to stay in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Lunenburg is a town in Nova Scotia, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the winner of the Prettiest Painted Places in Canada. A view from Lunenburg's beautiful waterfront today will take in many established marine industries. A diversified economy based on the fisheries, tourism and manufacturing has become firmly entrenched in Lunenburg. Enjoy historic architecture, working waterfront, walking tours, seafood and local specialties, +180 shops and services, fine art, golf courses, festivals, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Knaut Rhuland House Museum and Capt. Angus J. Walters House Museum and many other attractions. Local dining options include Bluenose Lodge Casual Dining, Good Luck Restaurant, J3 Pizza, and Fleur de Sel.

We currently have 43 accommodations in and around Lunenburg with other regional listings available for Bed & Breakfasts, Motor Inns, Campsites, Hotels and other properties. You can filter listings by the available types:

29 B&Bs

6 Hotels / Motels / Extended Stay / Resorts

8 Camping / RV / Cottages / Lodges / Rentals

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Wondering where to stay? Lodging options in the town are mainly limited to Bed and Breakfast type accommodations, though there are a few nearby hotels. If you are travelling in the area, Lunenburg is located close to Gravel Ledge, East Branch Gold River, East Shoal, Anns Hole and Cherry Cove.

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Selected and best reviewed properties in Lunenburg

Photograph of Bonnie's Down Home Country Bed & Breakfast, Lunenburg

The Bonnie's Down Home Country Bed & Breakfast

10 OUT OF 10 Hi Bonnie and Wayne! Just wanted to say what a lovely room and wonderful bed we enjoyed at your B&B last week while in Lunenburg to celebrate my Dad's 91st b-day. We were made to feel right at home and welcome- especially as Wayne had to come out in the night and find us and lead us home AND to .....

Photograph of Kaulbach House Historic Inn, Lunenburg

The Kaulbach House Historic Inn

Registered Heritage Inn (c 1880) located in the heart of the Historic District overlooking the water. Each of our 7 rooms expresses our strong commitment to Victorian Furnishings and is equipped with a private 3 or 4 pce. bathroom and cable TV. Recipient of Nova Scotia Home Award for Extraordinary .....

The Pelham House

Pelham House B&B is a short five minute stroll from the town centre and the waterfront. The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, the famous schooner Bluenose II when she's in port. A variety of interesting places to eat and shop are all close by. It is just a short drive to the scenic LaHave River, .....

The Arbor View Inn

Nestled on a tree lined acre estate overlooking the historic Town of Lunenburg, you will find the Arbor View Inn. With garden paths and quiet seclusion we offer a sanctuary from the travels of the day, where one can unwind and plan for what the area has to offer, or simply watch the day slip into .....

Photograph of Seville - Roe Guesthouse, Lunenburg

The Seville - Roe Guesthouse

Treat yourself to one of our three themed rooms: the First Peoples, the Settlers or Athenian Room. Each room features comfortable posturepedic beds with private bathrooms. Enjoy the view of the harbour entrance from every guest bedroom as well as the guest dining and sitting areas. Take .....

Photograph of Mader's Cove Cottage, Lunenburg

The Mader's Cove Cottage

Tastefully decorated in a country cottage theme with wood floors and numerous windows, the Cove Cottage was designed with the comfort of its guests in mind. There is plenty to do for the active. Sea and river kayaking, swimming, sailing, and fishing are literally at the doorstep! The property is .....

Photograph of Smugglers Cove Inn, Lunenburg

The Smugglers Cove Inn

Conveniently located right across the famous docks, you will find numerous attractions – the living waterfront, galleries, museums, cafes and fine stores – to keep you busy all day. Experience the extraordinary hospitality and our uncompromising service that is the hallmark of Smugglers Cove .....

The Wellshire Bed And Breakfast

The Wellshire, formerly known as the Herman House, was built circa 1893 and is a fine example of Second Empire Gothic style architecture. Destroyed by fire in 2009, the house has been completely rebuilt. Its exterior is an exact replica of the original house with a curved mansard roof, dormer .....

Other local Lunenburg information and places to visit.

Lunenburg is 3 km away from Centre, 7 km away from Feltzen South, 8 km away from Mader's Cove and 9 km away from Rose Bay.

Lunenburg is located at longitude -64°19'7.8074 and latitude 44°22'37.219.

Things to see and do, places to eat in Lunenburg

Artchoices At Sue Beaver's Place

Fleur de Sel ( Dining / Specialty ). Located at 53 Montague Street, Lunenburg. Inventive French cuisine featuring fresh local seafood in an intimate and elegant setting. Open during April - Friday & Saturday from 5:30 pm May-June 15th - Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30 pm June 15-Sept 15 - lunch: 11:30am-2:00pm; dinner from 5:30pm Sept 15-Oct 1 - 7 days per week from 5:30pm Oct 1-Dec 31st - Thursday to Saturday from 5:30pm www.fleurdesel.net Link

Boscawen Inn Dining Room ( Dining / Other ). Located at 150 Cumberland Street, Lunenburg. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner served with Maritime hospitality in the Victorian decor of our two licensed restaurants. Or take in harbour views from our deck. Weddings, conferences and functions are our specialty. Heart-healthy alternatives available. Arrive as a stranger, leave as a friend! Reservations recommended. Year round. Daily, 8:00am-10:00pm. www.boscawen.ca Link

North Shore Canadian Art ( Art & Culture / Art Galleries ). Located at 8 Linden Avenue, Lunenburg. Inuit Soapstone Carvings, Historically important paintings, etchings and woodblocks by listed Canadian artists c.1860-1975. www.northshorecanadianart.com Link

Artchoices At Sue Beaver's Place ( Art & Culture / Art Galleries ). Located at 251 Lincoln Street, Lunenburg. ArtChoices at Sue Beaver’s Place is a small gallery in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia featuring an eclectic mix of emerging and established Nova Scotian artists. There are watercolours, oils, acrylics, baskets, jewellery, and more.

Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 68 Bluenose Drive, PO Box 1363, Lunenburg. The breath-taking Lunenburg waterfront is the home of the world-class Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. This Museum commemorates the fishing heritage of the Atlantic Coast of Canada. Housed in brightly painted red buildings, with floating vessels at wharfside, the Museum offers a host of attractions and nautical Gift Shop.

Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 68 Bluenose Dr, at Fisheries Museum, Box 195, Lunenburg. Visit beautiful seafaring Lunenburg, home to tall ships, a breathtaking historic waterfront and the Old Fish Factory Restaurant and Ice House Bar. Let the menu tempt your taste buds with a variety of the freshest Atlantic seafood. Award-winning chowder, live lobster, ice house beer. Excellent service. May-Oct. Daily 11:00am-10:00pm www.oldfishfactory.com Link

Closed or unlisted properties

Summer House Bed & Breakfast closed or delisted.
The Deck House B&B And Vacation Rental closed or delisted.
Rose Garden Bed & Breakfast closed or delisted.
Amber House Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
The Anchorage at Deep Cove Vacation Rentals closed or delisted.
Boatbuilder's Cottage closed or delisted.
Buttercup Cottage closed or delisted.
Beach Haven closed or delisted.

Renamed properties

Alicion Bed & Breakfast at 66 McDonald Street may have been previously known as The Senator Bed and Breakfast