Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but spaces are limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately CAD 16 for adults and CAD 10 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated parking and step-free entrances. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed directly with the hotel.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated near the beach, just steps from the Railway Heritage Centre and a 3-minute drive from Grand Bay West Beach. It is approximately 1.6 km from Scott's Cove Park and 2.9 km from Channel Head Lighthouse.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the specific age limit is not provided.

Hotel Port Aux Basques - Comfortable Stays in Canada

Average nightly price at Hotel Port Aux Basques by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$105
February	$106
March	$106
April	$105
May	$124
June	$142
July	$141
August	$140
September	$139
October	$133
November	$103
December	$105

What guests think

At Hotel Port Aux Basques, travelers consistently note the convenient ferry location, friendly and accommodating staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds, alongside dated decor, small rooms, thin walls, and the challenge of no elevator for upstairs rooms.

The on-site restaurant and bar receive frequent praise for tasty meals and hearty portions, though service can be slow or short-staffed at peak times, and the dining room is small. Guests also mention occasional Wi-Fi issues, loud or aging A/C, musty or worn carpets, and prices that feel high for the dated facilities. Expect a simple, convenient stopover with warm service and solid food.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

Two-storey property with no elevator, which many guests find inconvenient for upstairs rooms. On-site restaurant/lounge and laundry are available, with easy parking.

Related guest reviews

8

Carol

Jun 25, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

No elevator

10

Ellery

Jun 14, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The hotel should have a elevator

8

Carol

Jul 13, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Not far from the ferry, had laundry facilities. Staff was very nice.

10

Brian

Oct 12, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff. Excellent restaurant. Great service and food. Laundry available.

6

Richard

Sep 14, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The staff was good , the property needs upgrades Two storey hotel with no elevator and many seniors are checking in no one to help with luggage Very convenient to the port

10

Catherine

Jun 10, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Older and quirky but friendly and clean. One drawback - room on the 2nd floor but no elevator. A stranger named Andy cheerfully helped me by carrying my suitcase up the stairs. A cozy bar - I had a drink and a ginger ale before bed. My room was spacious and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I was away quickly in the morning.

8

Russell

Aug 1, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

No elevator

8

Bernadette

Jul 27, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Area seemed secure, staff were pleasant. Only issue was that the room was on 2nd floor and no elevator.

6

Alicia

May 19, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff was super friendly. There was a steong smell of cigarette smoke at the entrance. There is crrently no elevator alo if you have mobility issues, let the staff know not to book you on the second floor.

8

Lori

Aug 5, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

A conveniently located hotel near the Marine Atlantic terminal. It has a restaurant and pub. The restaurant is good but very busy at breakfast and you might have a wait for supper.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Cleanliness

Rooms are often described as very clean, but some areas show age with worn or stained carpets and occasional musty odors. A few guests reported housekeeping misses like leftover items under beds.

Related guest reviews

8

Ron

Sep 24, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and well stocked with everything you need to make your stay good. The restaurant was the best breakfast my wife and I had in NFLD. They even had home made bread for breakfast, it was a wonderful treat.

8

Steve

Jun 4, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. The carpet was aged and room smelled bad when we entered. Clean hallway carpet and deodorize / open windows in room before guests arrive.

10

Hilary

Oct 30, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Very clean with friendly and accommodating staff

6

Kyle

Oct 22, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Stay itself was fine, however the cleanliness was subpar. There was old food trays and baskets under the bed, dirty spoons behind a chair, old coffee lids also under the bed. There were also hairs on the bath towels and in the bed sheets which was unacceptable.

8

Coreen

Oct 8, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Older hotel but clean and comfortable.

6

Susan

Sep 14, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The lobby, halls and dining room need to be updated. It is dark and depressing. The carpet were dirty and woren. Customer service needs to be worked on. Very unorganized.

10

Chris

Jan 19, 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean hallways and rugs spotless had a very clean smell . The best was the lady who checked us in very nice and accommodating very professional.

4

Trudy

May 6, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Terribe old bed matress. Dust on night stand. Small bath towels. Old carpets and furn

4

Wanda

Dec 16, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The property really need updates, dirty carpet and smelled bad

10

Marie

Oct 25, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Good service. Comfortable and convenient location.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Rooms

Rooms are generally small with dated decor and very thin walls, so noise carries; beds are usually comfortable. Guests report occasional in-room Wi‑Fi problems and some loud or aging A/C units.

Related guest reviews

6

Morag

Sep 24, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Very few hotel options in the area. The rooms were very small and dated and the bath towels were extremely thin. We could hear our neighbors snoring through the wall! The people working at the hotel were delightful though.

6

Nancy

Aug 31, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The foyer is welcoming and that’s about it. Small uncomfortable room with noisy air system. The morning staff person was grouchy - an unpleasant way to start my day and the lasting impression. No lift to second floor. Would not stay again

8

Judith

Jun 9, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice clean hotel with super comfy beds! Would definitely stay again!

6

Tom

Aug 23, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

A decent place with friendly staff, though the room was very small and the walls were very thin.

8

Wayne

Oct 30, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The pluses: VERY comfortable bed and pillows. Best sleep I had in a long time. VERY clean bathroom. Minuses: Nothing really to complain about other than the rooms are a bit dated. Doesn’t matter so much at this price.

6

Deborah

Sep 7, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Fast check in. The on site restaurant was great. Room was miniscule. The beds were up against the wall. Expensive for size of room. Clean enough. Older hotel, could use some updating. Room had fridge and microwave but hardly room to move around.

8

Patrick

Jul 22, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. Only gripe would be that the WiFi didn't work very well in the room. Go out to the hall or main lobby, no problem. Bed was comfortable and the water pressure & temperature was great in the shower. I would stay and recommend this place.

8

Gerald

Oct 27, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The night staff were nice. Did have internet problems again. Called desk and they came up to help. It came back. I have to clarify my complaint about no internet the trip before. We were told by the front desk the internet wasn’t working right because there were only 3 routers and the hotel was full. I wasn’t told that when I complained. I was made to feel it was my fault for not contacting the manager.

8

Elizabeth

Jul 26, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Rooms are very small

6

Jamie

Sep 19, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Thin walls

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, handling ferry rushes and late arrivals well. Service can be stretched at times—especially in the restaurant—with occasional slow response, billing/reservation hiccups, or rare unfriendly interactions.

Related guest reviews

8

Robert

Sep 5, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Stayed for a night; after a ferry landed, about a dozen parties lined up to register for the night. The staff had obviously been through this before and handled the rush efficiently and cheerfully. Same as the dining room, busy, but they took care of all of us travellers. They were great. Had a good sleep. Some neat artifacts and retired rail cars next door, unfortunately it was closed mid August. Nice stay.

6

Karen

Aug 13, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Food was good, not enough staff, but kind and friendly service

10

Caitlin

Nov 23, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The staff was amazing, very helpful, friendly, above and beyond, i will be coming back as soon as i can.

6

Gerald

Sep 11, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

We liked the bed was comfortable, clean room. We didn’t like the internet never worked the whole stay. Didn’t like hearing people talk next door and some loud machine. Also the Manager was confrontational when I complained of having no internet. Asked if I told anyone I did phone front desk and they said because they had a crowd and only 3 routers, the manager asked why she wasn’t contacted. She never said sorry to hear that or sorry for your inconvenience. She definitely has no Human Resources training and I personally felt she wanted a confrontation. We have stayed 10 times there in the past 5 years, bought our meals and paid 15% tip, also bought gifts for our grandkids and foster kids. It was the most expensive out of all the hotels from Ontario with no free breakfast. Our estimate is we have spent up to $2,500 at the hotel. I think the Manager has 0 personal skills.

10

Ben

Oct 12, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great location for the ferry crossing. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

6

FARHAT

Aug 20, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

It’s an ordinary hotel with ordinary amenities although we did not expect more here. The receptionist made a gross mistake by charging my credit card twice. Thus I got stuck with that amount of money to be returned back to my credit card account by 5-7 business days and my credit limit will restrict me for further use of card until this money returns to my account. The receptionist should be more careful and vigilant about this type of transaction.

4

sylvie marie

Aug 4, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Hôtel de passage sans plus Le service laisse à désirer par manque de personnel 1 serveuse pour prendre les commandes, servir, facturer,debarssaser Le matin c'est le rush et la pauvre serveuse était submergée C'est de la maltraitance On a pas le choix à port aux basques car très peu d'hôtels et tous pleins

Translate

8

Darlene

May 13, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Easily accessible and close to ferry. Front desk staff friendly and helpful. But either Expedia or hotel list our reservation, we think that Expedia never sent to hotel. Luckily, they had more available rooms!!!

10

Bev

Sep 22, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This hotel is the first hotel you see when arriving by ferry. So it has hosted probably thousands of visitors over the years. The carpets may be old, worn and tired. The staircase creaks,but the reception staff are the most welcoming, friendly and organized ladies I have come across on our 3 week trip to the Maritimes. The room was spacious,clean and the bed was comfortable. The food is fresh tasty comfort food. And all the servers go out of their way to make you feel at home. Happy and friendly, especially April who helped out on my birthday surprise, thank you!! Thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay and I highly recommend!

10

Michael Lipari

Jul 27, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in, great restaurant and easy check out. They really made this simple in spite of the fact that everyone checks in at the same time after coming off of the ferry. Would stay there again for sure.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

Exceptionally convenient for Marine Atlantic ferry passengers, just minutes from the terminal. Also handy to the highway and basic services, ideal for an overnight stop before or after the crossing.

Related guest reviews

10

Pamela

Sep 25, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Stayed night before taking ferry to Nova Scotia. Clean and convenient!

10

Robert

Sep 23, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Excellent location for the ferry. Staff very helpful

10

Daniel

Oct 12, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Good overnight stay for ferry

10

Ben

Oct 12, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great location for the ferry crossing. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

8

Peter

Oct 25, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Excellent location just off the ferry. Room was comfortable and food good

8

Traci

Nov 21, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Located close to the ferry landing

8

Cindy

Jul 4, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Convenient location to the ferry

8

Brent

Jul 23, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Close to the ferry

10

Hartley

Sep 26, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel and close to Ferry terminal.

10

Janet

Sep 24, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great location so close to the ferry! Beautiful, safe area. Food in the restaurant was very tasty

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dining

The on-site restaurant and pub earn frequent praise for tasty meals, generous portions, and good breakfasts. At peak times the dining room feels small and service can be slow or short-staffed, with occasional limited hours.

Related guest reviews

10

Calvin

Aug 28, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff were great. Food was amazing both dinner and breakfast.

6

Gordon

Sep 14, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Easy access. Dining room small for the size of the hotel.

10

Silvia

Oct 4, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Convenient to the ferry to Nova Scotia. Restaurant was hit and miss for dinner and breakfast. Service was slow in the bar area and restaurant.

6

Karen

Aug 13, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Food was good, not enough staff, but kind and friendly service

10

Laura D.

Aug 25, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Fantastic restaurant

10

Robert

Aug 17, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Great food and service at the restaurant

10

Brian

Oct 12, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff. Excellent restaurant. Great service and food. Laundry available.

4

Jesse

Aug 25, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

It was good other than getting an early wake up call from the fire alarm & Breakfast wasn’t great.

8

Lori

Aug 5, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

A conveniently located hotel near the Marine Atlantic terminal. It has a restaurant and pub. The restaurant is good but very busy at breakfast and you might have a wait for supper.

10

Terry

Oct 3, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

It’s the best place to stay in Port Aux Basques. Dated but very clean rooms, courteous staff, very good food with XL portions.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9 $161	10 $161
11 $145	12 $145	13 $145	14 $145	15 $145	16 $123	17 $123
18 $123	19 $123	20 $123	21 $123	22 $123	23 $123	24 $123
25 $123	26 $123	27 $123	28 $123	29 $123	30 $123	31 $123

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $123	2 $123	3 $123	4 $123	5 $123	6 $123	7 $123
8 $123	9 $123	10 $123	11 $123	12 $123	13 $123	14 $123
15 $123	16 $123	17 $123	18 $137	19 $123	20 $123	21 $123
22 $123	23 $123	24 $123	25 $123	26 $123	27 $123	28 $123
29 $123	30 $123

Hotel Port Aux Basques

Prices for Hotel Port Aux Basques

Monthly average prices

About this property

Location

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Guest reviews of Hotel Port Aux Basques

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about Hotel Port Aux Basques

Prices for upcoming dates

Business details