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Fortress Inn Louisbourg

2.0 star property

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Lake
Reception
Games room
Bar (on property)
Suite, Kitchenette

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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7464 Main Street, Louisbourg, NS, B1C 1H5
  • Place, Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisbourg Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room (1 Queen and 1 Double Bed)

Standard Room (1 Queen and 1 Double Bed)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Kitchenette | Private kitchen

Suite, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Louisbourg

With a stay at Fortress Inn Louisbourg in Louisbourg, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Louisbourg Playhouse Theater and Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum. .This motel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Louisbourg Lighthouse and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site.
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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

  • ‪Restaurant de la Marine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Kettle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Grubstake Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Foggy Hermit Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Fortress Inn Louisbourg

Motel in Louisbourg with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Fortress Inn Louisbourg offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Louisbourg motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Fortress Inn Louisbourg has a restaurant on site.

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets 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
Cribs (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 elevators

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

Fortress Inn Louisbourg Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 574 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 574 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 574 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 574 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 574 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place, staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, this property has not been maintained over the last 20+ years. As long time visitors to the area, we had hopes that when the new owners took over a few years ago, there would be imrpovements, that has not happened. The rooms have not been painted, fixtures are definitely from the late 90s and the polyester bed covers are gatherers of all things hair. A new comforter would be a nice touch. The motel doors do not close securely, infact ours did not have a deadlock at all and the room next to us did not have a door that sealed. This was our last year at the motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Rooms very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok place to stay

Motel is run down but is the only accomodation in Louisburg itself. The motel restaurant served seafood chowder that tasted like it came from a can, was a small portion, and cost $16. The fish and chips were decent. There are very few restaurants in Louisburg and they all close early. The motel restaurant was open until 7:45.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radu, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, well-stocked room. Friendly staff. Beds were great. Everything in the kitchenette was clean and worked properly. A cozy place to stay at a decent price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed wasnt very comfortable and the ac didnt give cold air. Also didnt like having to leave a deposit for the room on my debit considering I had paid all in advance. The staff were very nice and friendly though. Basic motel for a quick night sleep and not too expensive. Would stay again if they upgraded their mattresses
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqui

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with family
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

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
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

Paul

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with partner
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

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

Paula

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not as shown by pics
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

April Ya Li

Travelled with family and small children
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

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

Daryl

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Chantal

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Pauline

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid the motel but enjoy the pub.

The motel seemed quite run down. Beds were not comfortable and unsafe. A wooden plinth with no support across and a box spring balanced on top. One of our party got a back injury due to the box spring collapsing into the plinth. Bathroom had dripping taps and the floor flooded due to a poorly fitting shower curtain. No coffee facilities in the rooms. Breakfast was very basic, toast, cornflakes or rice crispies. The best part of it was a night in Jake’s Lounge which had plenty of games for entertainment and a decent selection of bar food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025