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Fortress Inn Louisbourg

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

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Stunning harbor views surround this charming coastal town.
Enjoy cooking in this fully equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster.
Enjoy a casual dining experience at our restaurant, where a central bar area is flanked by comfortable seating arrangements.
Relax and unwind with a game of darts in our lounge area, featuring a dartboard and a reminder to prioritize health and safety.
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
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July

Room options

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Standard Room (1 Queen and 1 Double Bed)

Standard Room (1 Queen and 1 Double Bed)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Suite, Kitchenette | Private kitchen

Suite, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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/games 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 bike hire, a billiards/pool table and a gift shop
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 3 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts

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 21 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fortress Inn Louisbourg on 22 July 2025 start from AU$169.54, including 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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km).

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Fortress Inn Louisbourg Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 492 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice,clean, and staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its clean Very over priced for how run down it is
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy, and the air conditioning worked well - essential given the heat wave we drove into in the Maritimes. Bed was comfortable and the shower had decent pressure. The morning breakfast was simple but a good start to the day. Not fancy but a solid low cost option for the budget traveler. As for the location, it's a 10 minute drive to the Fort, and (if you need it) a laundromat just up the road. We didn't have too many interactions with the staff but they were always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need to update your ad. There isn’t laundry here as stated. The breakfast was continental however your option was toast or cereal. Need to up the game here.
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