Dalvay by the Sea Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxurious 4.5-star inn with restaurant

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Lobby sitting area
Front of property - evening/night
Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board
Reception
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Route #6 16 Cottage Crescent, Dalvay, PE
  • Place, Prince Edward Island National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Charlottetown Waterfront
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Cavendish Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

King Room with a View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Cozy Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room with 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Queen Room with a View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room with 2 Queen Beds and View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Dalvay

Close to the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Dalvay inn, you'll find Prince Edward Island National Park and Stanhope Golf Club. Also, Heather Hannon Island Art Gallery is within 3 miles (5 km) and Covehead Harbour Lighthouse is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Prince Edward Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Historic Charlottetown Waterfront - 23 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Charlottetown Port - 25 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Green Gables Heritage Place - 35 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Cavendish Beach - 38 min drive - 48.7 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fin Folk Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Richard's Fresh Seafood - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shirleys Snack Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fluke - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oh Hey by the Sea - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Dalvay by the Sea Hotel

Luxurious 4.5-star inn with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Dalvay by the Sea Hotel. The inn can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 4.5-star Dalvay inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1895
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel offers 25 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Dalvay inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 6 to 17 for adults and CAD 6 to 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 26 and May 15.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 6.00 to 17.00 for adults, and CAD 6.00 to 17.00 for children
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and debit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Dalvay Sea Hotel
Dalvay Sea Hotel York
Dalvay Sea York
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Inn
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Dalvay
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Inn Dalvay

Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 321 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must for anyone interested in historical beauty

Beautiful old country house on the ocean with excellent dining and very unique stay experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property needs major revamp.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phenellia LA SONJA, Resaca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at the Dalvay was fantastic. The hotel is beautiful and the staff was so friendly and accomodating. The restaurant was equally as good and I highly recommend trying the chicken dinner and chowder. The hotel grounds were so peaceful. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Is definitely a place where you step back in time. The woodwork and the furniture are such an experience because it’s all very 1800s early 1900 setting. The preparation of the food and the presentation is absolutely wonderful. It is not your traditional motel it’s a hotel with a time stamped flare.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was gorgeous it was like stepping back in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and interior.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower, bed great. Atmosphere was excellent, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Liam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing! Area beautiful. Staff great. Amenities are expensive. Dust hanging from fans. Windows are mouldy and ill fitting. Furnishings are tired. Everything needs painting and TLC. Outside pathways are pitch black. There is a balance between historic/romantic and safe/practical. Dalvay needs to find that balance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff, Fairfax

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great way to start an Anna green gables tour
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by the beach and nature. Historic charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helmut

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic experience. Due to its age it is dated but a must do experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

louis-martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Food

Food not that great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn that offers room with individual bathrooms attached. Dining was 5 star!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Good scenic place. Need to focus more on deep cleaning, ac filter full of dust probably never cleaned, had to request cleaning as not good for allergies. Better idea have ac installed in windows as less noisy. Windows had spiders and other insects between panes, over all windows etc. need thorough deep cleaning. Rest of the room seemed ok in terms of cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not to much to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl, Vancouver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful heritage building, warm and welcoming! Staff were pleasant and helpful, the restaurant was great. Just a great vibe in an old building with lots of history in a beautiful location in the park. Enjoyed the large fireplace in the entry. The grounds are beautiful too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful old property with lots of cachet

I've always wanted to stay at Dalvay by the sea and splurged for my bday. Beautiful old property with lots of cachet and some updates to bring it to today's standards (portable AC, power bar to add outlets, etc.). No TV but WiFi was available. It was cold for mi-June so the fireplaces were lit which made it cozy with plenty of spaces to sit and enjoy a glass, a book or a board game. We splurged on a delicious breakfast the next day. Our room on the second floor was spacious and comfy with a king bed. Sadly the bed frame needed some TLC because our heads were lower than our feet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dalvay By The Sea overnight

A very pleasant single night stay in a place of historic origins. All staff we encountered were friendly, very attentive and knowledgeable about the history of the building, its original builders and past residents. Experiencing a century's step back in time within the original decor and ambiance and "old school" service was an extremely refreshing change from typical hotels. Being early in the summer season, we found the beach was nearly deserted for a late morning walk. Not to be missed if you have the opportunity, even if just for a refreshment or a meal. Reserve well ahead (months, not weeks) if you intend to stay during peak times.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tippawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well kept historic site and beautiful interior.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Ottawa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting and location. Short walk to beautiful PEI beach. Friendly staff. A charming building with a great porch, lobby and library lounge. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality. One of the most charming places I’ve stayed. If back in the area, wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. The smell of firewood fills the place in the most comforting way. It was clean, quiet, and full of old world charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025