The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | In-room dining
Point of interest
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub
Property grounds
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Living area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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241 West River Road, Pictou, NS, B0K1H0
  • Place, DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hector Heritage Quay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Pictou Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Pictou

Located in Pictou, The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages is within a 5-minute drive of DeCoste Entertainment Centre and Pictou Marina. .This motel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Waterside Beach Provincial Park and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Nova Scotia Museum of Industry.

What's nearby

  • McCulloch Heritage Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hector Heritage Quay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pictou Marina - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Caribou and Munroes Island Provincial Park - 10 min drive - 11.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Murphy’s Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cassa De Chief - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Nest - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages

Motel with free parking, near DeCoste Entertainment Centre
The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Pictou motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and a vending machine.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011430334276559-241

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 709 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Natia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed that Expedia would have this property as a choice. It smelled, the sheets were stained, not one amenity.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel charged us $10 per child, per night, just keep this in mind when booking!!!! The rooms are poorly taken care of, mold in the bathroom, even the bathroom toilet seat is peeling. The pillows are as flat as pancakes. The staff argued with us that we brought a dog to our room, but we had only brought blankets from home and we have 3 dogs in our household. There were dead squirrels in the front green space of the hotel, which is the only “hang out” space around. The staff were rude and ignorant when asking for extra towels (they only gave us 1 towel even though they knew 4 people would be in the room). Rude again when asked for extra bedding for a fold out couch. There is no soap/shampoo/conditioner or even a box of Kleenex provided in the rooms, just as a heads up to future renters!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
40$ charge for two kids. 2 adults, 2 kids in a two double bed room with a pullout couch. Extra charge but had only two towels. Pullout couch bedding was filthy and needed me to ask to change. When cooking originally said kitchenette. There was only a microwave and mini fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cherry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor and old property conditions. Bathroom was dirty and old, with mold and dirty curtain.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marybeth

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated. The room was super dark and dingy. They put a tub insert over the existing tub but didnt glue the insert to the bottom of the tub, so it clicks when you are standing in it. Smelt damp. Theres small trees and weeds growing in the gutters above the entrance to the rooms. They need a better over haul. Its quite expensive for what your getting!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jean-Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lorena

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in need of a serious upgrade. The room was dark and looked dirty. The had something in the room that I am guessing was supposed to make the room smell nice but it just seemed like it was disguising a musty smell. We didn't end up staying and found a different motel nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

michel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jocelyn, Athens

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and roomy. Quiet. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sterling

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

6/10 Okay

Helene, Moncton

Carpet and room smelled humidity
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Budget stay

This is a budget motel. The rooms are comfortable and clean, but the facility could use a major renovation. The price was right for a one night stay. Be aware, there are no frills. There was only one cup for the coffee maker in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at the front desk was very thoughtful and helpful, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at this property 2 times a year, and like the convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Be beware photos in ad are very deceptive very dated and bad need of reno
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Blayr

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room rate. Dated motel that needs upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable beds, nice bathroom. Nice furniture.Outside in disrepair. Close to downtown Pictou and Ferry to PEI
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Colleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rust, mold, and general filth.....had to throw my white socks out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Inexpensive for a reason

The price was good but reflected in the overall condition of the room. There was a stale cigarrette smell, and the room was only moderately clean. There was trash and cigarette butts on the ground at the entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not sure how they received any stars. Met many other guests and all were very disappointed/disgusted. Tub would not drain it was so plugged, which had me question even they even wash the stained sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we were very happy with our short stay, with 1 exception - there is no air conditioning (a/c), so the room was very warm to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay here. Everything was fine!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025