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Reviews of The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages 3 stars

241 West River Road PO Box 249, B0K 1H0 Pictou, Canada

#9 of 9 hotels in Pictou

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 289 hotel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.7

  • Comfort

    6.6

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good place to stop on the way
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn't turn off the AC and as it was late, we didn't rang the reception.

    Receptionist was very kind and waited for us as we arrived late. Room was big and beds comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    6.0
    The price was right and the location was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room needed a bit better cleaning job and unfortunately smelled of smoke . Bought some cleaning supplies and freshen it up .

    The bed was very comfortable and the heat pump worked perfectly. All new windows that were easy to unlock and open . The shower was great . Hot and powerful..and the location was awesome..!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    All in all was worth the cost , definitely will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of towels and slow to get any from staff

    They don't provide breakfast, though they really should...at least coffee and toast or muffins

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    7.0
    Staff were friendly and accommodating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was still digging out from a major storm and there were renovations happening as well. Neither really interfered with our stay.

    Property served our purpose for visiting the area. We didn’t spend very much time there but the kitchenette was good and beds were good too.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    5.0
    The room was freezing when we arrived, there were several flies throughout the room that came alive and flew around once
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was freezing and full of flies

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    7.0
    Adequate for a quick trip, but the motel units need considerable work. Ceiling tiles, blinds need replacing, better pill
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very outdated and over-priced.

    The location is the best reason for staying there.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    7.0
    comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    towels were small , soap was small. walls were a little thin(heard next door ACTIVITIES

    IT was adequate for our needs.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    After I left I developed bites all over my body and I suspect bed bugs to be the cause.

    I thought it was pleasant and comfortable

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    7.0
    Nothing fancy but adequate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 14 nights

    The motel itself is a 1960's style establishment. The owners must have had a bargain from their locksmith - the room keys barely fit the locks so unlocking the door was a struggle. There is no restaurant within the motel complex. There were no toasters or cutlery available in the motel rooms (although they might have been available in the accompanying cottages).

    The location is good - it's close to a Sobeys grocery store, a liquor store, convenience store, and a Sobeys gas station. There's also a nearby Dollarama, a Tim Hortons, and Subway fast food. The downtown Hector Center, the first class Harbor House restaurant, and DeCoste entertainment center are within a 5 minute drive.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    7.0
    Tired but clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Blind on entrance door was broken and didn't cover all the glass

    Though tired, our room was exceptionally clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    5.0
    Just a quick stop on our way through. Won’t likely ever stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Out of date, garbage in a bag outside when we arrived, not removed by the time we left the next day.

    Cheap

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    5.0
    Location was convenient but the stay was not very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No kitchen. Property was too old and not well Maintained.

    Location was great and check in was smooth

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    7.0
    Adequate for an overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was better than most, but was still very dated and tired. Overpriced for a budget motel.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good location for town and restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    5.0
    Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You get what you pay for. It needs major renovations. It had a weird smell in the room. The mirror in the washroom wasn't clean, the blinds were broken. The beds were firm, slept well however the smell of the room and such made me feel kinda icky.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mould in the bathroon

    Kitchen complete

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    5.0
    If you enjoy a spotless time capsule, you'll enjoy your stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ceiling paint was peeling in bathroom. No exterior lighting meant arriving at night is potentially hazardous.

    Great location for access to ferry and amenities. It was very dated; I appreciate this as it presents as a time capsule to the 1960's. It was clean and it was obvious some updates and renovations were being done to improve the amenities. It had many amenities.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    6.0
    Not the best motel but not the worst.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were not expecting the location to be almost on the highway - the traffic was noisy. The room was not the cleanest - the mattress protection cover needs to be changed - was very dirty. Mold on bathroom ceiling.

    The location was close to the PEI ferry. The owners are trying to upgrade an older property.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    7.0
    decent stay for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it desperately needs upgrades - painting in bathroom and heaters

    location close to PEI ferry

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    6.0
    Good for the money, but please brighten up your rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The decor is dated and dreary. With a coat of paint it could be much cheerier. The wifi kept going off and often couldn't reconnect.

    The price is good for a place to lay your head...kitchenette in a separate room was interesting. Bathroom was very clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    5.0
    Passable facilities, but dirty
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even the updated rooms were quite dirty. It was clear that the floor, dining table, dish rack, etc had not been cleaned before our arrival due to debris on the floor, plastic rubbish on the table, etc. Kitchen cupboards and supplies (oil etc) were dirty. Fridge has not been cleaned recently. We stayed in their "best unit", the 2bdrm cottage. It has both rubbish and recycling dumpsters basically in its front yard. Thankfully there was no real smell from them. However the room itself had a strange fishy smell so we opened all windows and turned off AC in case it was coming from that. Note: bedroom 2 has the bed up against a wall, not great for ease of getting in and out of bed. The property tried to cancel our room reservation, which we had made months in advance, only 1 week before a major local event when all other hotels were already booked out. Apparently due to a flood in the room they had arbitrarily assigned to us. I said I would not cancel and asked for them to seek an alternate solution as we were traveling with family and they would all have to cancel the whole trip. They put us into the 2 bdrm cottage as it opened up so we were able to stay, but otherwise, they would have cancelled our reservation. So just be aware if you're buying tickets to something. I didn't have high expectations as the price and reviews indicate it would be at best a 2 star property - however it doesn't take anything to actually clean the place, regardless of how dated the facilities may be. Cleanliness is #1 in my accommodation scoring books.

    The motel is reasonably well located although it is 1.5km walk to downtown. Each unit has outdoor space and a kitchenette of sorts. 2 bdrm cottage has a sitting area and small dining table and almost a full kitchen. Also a renovated, decent bathroom.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Did not have breakfast and facility location was central to my plans

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    6.0
    A good overnighter if you're taking the ferry to PEI.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little dated.

    Good location. Renovations in progress but still needs a bit of work.

    Stayed in July 2023

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