The Harbourview Inn

3.0 star property
Family-friendly Victorian B&B with outdoor pool

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Porch
Quadruple Room
Staircase
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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25 Harbourview Road, Smiths Cove, NS, B0S 1S0
  • Place, Smith's Cove Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Digby Heritage Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Digby Pines Golf Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Room Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Smiths Cove

On bay.Your stay at this B&B will put you steps from Old Temperance Hall Museum and a 5-minute walk from Smith's Cove Beach. Smith's Cove Historical Museum and Bear River Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Temperance Hall Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Smith's Cove Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Smith's Cove Historical Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Digby Heritage Centre - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Digby Pines Golf Resort - 11 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Irving Big Stop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Harbourview Inn

Family-friendly Victorian B&B with outdoor pool
The Harbourview Inn offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Harbourview Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Smiths Cove bed & breakfast.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1920
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Harbourview Inn offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Smiths Cove bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

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 buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CAD 50.00 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Late check-in fee: CAD 50.00 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2526T2107

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Harbourview Inn Smiths Cove
Harbourview Smiths Cove
The Harbourview Smiths Cove
The Harbourview Inn Smiths Cove
The Harbourview Inn Bed & breakfast
The Harbourview Inn Bed & breakfast Smiths Cove

Reviews

The Harbourview Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 359 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn, Aurora

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The owner stayed late in order to get us checked in and was very hospitable. Breakfast was amazing and the entire stay was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely breakfast room , Nice breakfast , coffee , tea Available 24 hrs Not close to harbour, Distant view. 15 min drive to restaurants Couldn’t see pool as advertised. Comfortable bed. Portable air conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We were disappointed and surprised when we approached the front door. It looks like it needed a fair amount of maintenance. The main entrance to our unit required a stairway but it was in very bad shape . The portable a/c did not have a remote and I had to contact the owner to come and make an adjustment on it. During the rest of the evening it was difficult using it because it did not work correctly. The owner was unable to even provide us with enough ice for both of us to make a drink. Finally this place is called Harborview and to the best of my knowledge there is no harbour view available anywhere around the property. We were very disappointed especially based on the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property! Even though we only stayed one night, I can see spending a few days here and exploring the area! Dave and staff were super helpful with giving ideas for the area. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Nice hotel

A very welcoming location and reception. Would recommend for a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Manon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice inn, although in need of some renovations (holes in screens, plants taking over outside side stairs, baseboards could use some refreshing paint). The staff is extremely friendly; breakfast is delicious; bedroom (#7) was roomy with nice accomodations
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diane

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

Bad expérience with Hotel.com

I asked Hôtel.com to cancel my reservation 3 days before and they can’t join them. They finally asked them to cancel my reservation one day later, and I had to pay one night…………
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

you-xi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet and quaint. Breakfast was really great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Great visit

Welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Attentive hosts - nothing too much trouble and very knowledgeable about places to visit and where to dine. Very clean and comfortable room. Great location and facilities. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot! Great staff- would definitely come again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet setting- classic inn built in late 1800s. Very comfortable and delicious breakfast. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

devin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable establishment with a friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for making our stay so welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I slept like a baby and enjoyed my stay at Harbourview Inn very much. Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Very lovely inn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old home. Lovely owners
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and owner. Comfortable clean facility with nice added touches
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and the view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W

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

Comfortable inn

We stayed in the family suite which was quite large and very comfortable. It was really appreciated after being on the road for awhile. Location is just a short drive to Digby and Annapolis Royal with a walking trail next to property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024