At The Dockside Inn & Restaurant, enjoy a warm atmosphere with a bar and restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi and take advantage of luggage storage while the helpful staff attend to your needs.
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Bluenose II - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
St John's Anglican Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Heckman-Morash House - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 83 min drive
Restaurants
Oh My Cod - 11 min drive
Lightship Brewing Co - 10 min walk
Tim Hortons - 15 min walk
Tim Hortons - 12 min drive
The Barn Coffee & Social House - 11 min drive
About this property
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant
Enjoy your visit to Lunenburg with a stay at The Dockside Inn & Restaurant. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Family restaurant, which serves seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
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Hotel size
4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Family restaurant – This family restaurant specialises in seafood and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Seafood – On-site seafood restaurant. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 12.00 to 20.00 per person
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03281353150976725-84
Also known as
Dockside Inn Lunenburg
Dockside Lunenburg
The Dockside & Restaurant
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant Inn
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant Lunenburg
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant Inn Lunenburg
Frequently asked questions
Does The Dockside Inn & Restaurant offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Dockside Inn & Restaurant does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Dockside Inn & Restaurant?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Dockside Inn & Restaurant?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dockside Inn & Restaurant?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Dockside Inn & Restaurant?
Yes, Family restaurant offers seafood.
What's the area around The Dockside Inn & Restaurant like?
The Dockside Inn & Restaurant is a short 1-minute walk from Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and 2 minutes' walk from Bluenose II. Travellers give top marks for the inn's prime location.
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The Dockside Inn & Restaurant Reviews
Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The restaurant served good food with extremely fresh seafood and expertly cooked options. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Staff were so friendly, great food at the restaurant, right in the historic district!
Virginia
Virginia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Mar 2025
It was good
Allister
Allister, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Jan 2025
Great staff! Room was clean and well maintained. Would definitely stay here again.
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sept 2024
We were pleased with our stay.
Ronnie
Ronnie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2025
I had an amazing experience here and would love to book again in the summer
Madison
Madison, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
View was amazing nice spot restaurant below friendly staff
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Excellent experience. And what a view!
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Great place to visit
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Aug 2024
Cute little place to stay. Great location that has a wonderful view.
Ryandel
Ryandel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Oct 2024
This was a beautiful suite - lots of room & very clean. Great location & good restaurant. Great views!!
Virginia
Virginia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
This was our first visit to Lunenberg and though it was out of season we enjoyed our visit immensely, Our room had a great view of harbour, was spacious, clean and felt very homey. Our meal at the Inn was delicious.
I would recommend the Dockside Inn.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2024
It was awesome with an awesome view from our room & restaurant.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Aug 2024
Very central to all the beautiful attractions in Lunenberg with a wonderful view.
Monique
Monique, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2024
The place is right on the dock and offers a great view.
Eugenia
Eugenia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sept 2024
My daughter and I spent 2 nights in room 2 with the most stunning view of the harbour. Friendly staff and very clean.
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2024
awesome view, awesome staff and awesome food!!
Gillian Tobi
Gillian Tobi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2023
Great location and fantastic view from the room.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2024
Very unique, charming, right on the water! Lots to see and do!
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Oct 2024
Older hotel very firm bed. But clean and quiet. Great location
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
27 Oct 2024
i like being near the water
Doug
Doug, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
Nice view Walking distance to many restaurants
Chantal
Chantal, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
13 Sept 2024
Nice view of the harbour and the Bluenose.
Margeson
Margeson, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Mar 2024
Clean, friendly staff and owners.
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 July 2024
What a wonderful place to experience Lunenburg. I can’t say enough nice things - great staff, comfortable and well appointed room, clean!
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2023
Fantastic views and extremely walkable location. Would definitely stay here again!