Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, and it is wheelchair accessible.

Is breakfast offered at the lodge?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers wheelchair-accessible paths of travel and parking. Additionally, the front desk has limited hours.

Where is the lodge located in relation to nearby attractions?

The lodge is located near the beach and is a short 4-minute drive from Peter Island Lighthouse. It is 22.7 miles from Sandy Cove Beach and 26.3 miles from Lake Midway Provincial Park.

Are children allowed at the lodge?

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds or cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of CAD 15.00 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Brier Island Lodge

Average nightly price at Brier Island Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$198
February	$203
March	$195
April	$192
May	$159
June	$118
July	$132
August	$151
September	$128
October	$160
November	$197
December	$198

What guests think

Brier Island Lodge earns praise for its spectacular hilltop setting ideal for whale watching and an on-site restaurant with standout food, while feedback on the rooms is mixed between simple older units and nicer updated sections.

Many guests highlight friendly, accommodating staff. Common drawbacks include basic amenities, many units without TVs or air conditioning, thin walls, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness issues such as fluctuating water temperatures or housekeeping misses. The dining room’s ocean outlook is a repeated high point, though breakfast quality and pricing draw mixed comments. Expect simple lodgings in a superb, quiet location with welcoming service and good food.

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Facilities

The on-site restaurant is a strong asset and convenient; otherwise amenities are limited and the lodge feels basic.

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Merrie

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location and views are outstanding! The rooms have a separate seating area and an outdoor patio facing the bay. The restaurant was fabulous and they are well informed about celiac disease and food allergies.

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Sheila

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not many amenities. Nice view and location. People not mean but not overly friendly either.

10

Mary

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spectacular views from the dining room . Food was excellent and staff was most helpful and accommodating.

8

Wilson

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The only facility on the island. Restaurant is quite good.

8

Paul

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Low on amenities, but a nice place to stay.

8

Christopher

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent rooms, convenient location, very nice staff. Not all rooms have TVs, some have A/C others have fans provided. Have stayed twice and both times haven’t been dissatisfied. Only thing I’d warn you about is the breakfast at the on site restaurant is not great and it’s a bit expensive for what it is. It’s the only breakfast option on the island so be prepared.

10

sarah

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here because we booked a whale tour and there were three lighthouses we could drive to and see. The breakfast & dinners were excellent.

10

Gary

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent place to stay and go whale watching, great food and service in the restaurant, highly recommend.

8

Jose Antonio

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was overall good. We would have liked that the restaurant closed later so we could eat something after our late afternoon whale tour. Also the water was not consistent, it was hot for like a minute, then cold, then again hot, maybe because some other rooms were using the water. But overall we liked the hotel.

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Christopher

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place to stay on the island. Has a restaurant attached. Lunch/dinner meals are pretty good, our breakfast was terrible but they discounted it for us due to the poor quality. Have stayed here multiple times and will probably stay again. Just don’t expect much for breakfast.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean, but reports note inconsistencies such as unclean floors, odors, insects, and missed items, plus upkeep issues like fluctuating shower temperatures or missing shower curtains.

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Noella

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No phone, no tv, shower with either cold or scalding water-had to keep turning it off and on. Had to run tub for kids so they wouldn’t burn themselves in shower. Beds only passable-lumpy. Common rooms good and restaurant was ok. Shortage of staff it seemed.

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Jeffrey

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay at the Brier Island Lodge. The staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant had good food, although an included breakfast would have been good. We had only one issue - the hot/cold in our shower was erratic, but we where upgraded to a superior room in a newer section of the Lodge. Staff advised the lodge was addressing the issue. Unfortunately it was too foggy during our visit to see the ocean view from the hotel.

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Alanna

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Repeat customer but not at all happy with recent stay . The bedding was all wrinkled ,seemed clean but did not look great.All pictures had been removed from walls leaving screws or picture hangers . Had earwigs in cot brought to room with 'suspect' bedding. Also had à few ants in queen beds. Overall the room did not give me a sense that anyone cared about the customer experience. Brought all this to owners attention and received a less than interested or valid response ,removed pictures were from artist who wanted them back and working with new artist thus no pictures? Seems like lots of simple solutions that could have improved the visual of this room clearly no effort made to do anything . Again shows little, if any concern for the customer experience. The 'sorry' from the owner did not at all seem sincere . Very disappointed! Too bad this used to be a nice place to stay on this beautiful island.

6

Pamella

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room we had was OK but there was no shower curtain in the bathroom so we had to request one. Also, later we noticed the door to the room, which had a window facing the parking lot, had no curtain or privacy screen. There was no way to hang anything over the window either so anyone walking by could see directly into our room. The restaurant was great, the food was excellent! We mentioned the issue with the door to the staff when checking out.

6

Heather

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Lodge has obviously been newly upgraded and looks good. The bathroom door didn't close properly and there was only one roll of toilet paper. Luckily we didn't need more! The tap in the sink was dirty, only the handle had been wiped. There were no cups/mugs for the coffee/tea that was available in the room, and no creamers had we been able to make some. The restaurant was nice, the service was very good too.

10

Bettymay

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food was great,room were clean

10

Lori

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were huge and very clean.

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Mark

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible room, carpet is gross, room was gross, bed was gross but the bugs seemed to like the place. The room smelt like some cheap brothel because of what ever they used to cover the smell of the dirty disgusting carpet. Dust on the baseboards was a 1/8 inch thick, hadn't been clean in months. Hot water was warm at best.

8

Carole

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Someone else's hair on bathroom floor. Floor not clean.

10

Birch

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The ocean view at the resturant is amazing and the staff are welcoming and friendly. The room was spacious and clean, we enjoyed everything about our stay and would happily come again.

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Rooms

Rooms range from very basic older units—often without TVs or air conditioning and with thin walls—to newer refurbished sections with patios or kitchenettes that feel more comfortable. Some are spacious with seating areas and ocean views, while others feel dated.

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David

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Paper thin walls

6

William

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A very basic motel-like experience. Rooms with only a coffee machine. Cardboard-like walls with noise fully audible from adjoining rooms. Noisy bathroom fan in a 1950’s bathroom.

8

James Quinton

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All staff were very helpful, on checking in we got to our room and it wasn't what we expected, turns out we only booked for the basic room with no lock for the bathroom. We paid extra for the upgraded room in one of these new refurbished building and it is so worth the money.

8

Christopher

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent rooms, convenient location, very nice staff. Not all rooms have TVs, some have A/C others have fans provided. Have stayed twice and both times haven’t been dissatisfied. Only thing I’d warn you about is the breakfast at the on site restaurant is not great and it’s a bit expensive for what it is. It’s the only breakfast option on the island so be prepared.

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Abby

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was a great setup when travelling with family, nice kitchette.

8

Teresa

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms in older section in need of updating . Newer section much better .

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Eleanor

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The lodge was a great experience the restaurant had great food, the rooms need a bit of an upgrade, very soft mattress. I asked bout u-grading my room ,but I was going to be charged an extra $100 a night. There are no TVs in the main lodge rooms.

8

Tjitske

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brier Island Lodge is a great place to stay on Brier island. Especially if you are doing an early morning whale watching tour, I highly recommend to stay at the island. Our room was very spacious and clean, we had access to the front with a small patio, but we could not move the chairs from the patio to adapt to the sun. The room was well equipped with a coffee maker, microwave and a fridge. The beds were good, and we had a sitting area as well. The views were amazing.

6

Joanne

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We did not have air conditioning, a balcony, or TV. Terribly overpriced for rundown insufficient amenities.

6

Kathleen

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Views from the property were amazing. The staff were great. The room was pretty basic (hard beds, thin pillows, no TV, no air conditioning, poor air flow) considering the high price.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with helpful check-in and flexibility. A few guests mention lapses or unprofessional interactions.

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David

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was very friendly and accomodating, and the inn was perfect! Would have stayed two night if i knew in advanced how beautiful the island is! Will definitely come back here!

10

Tanya

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff went above and beyond to accommodate an early check-in request. They were friendly and professional, making us feel at home and valued.

10

Janet

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property location is wonderful: on a hill in the small remote Village of Westport on Briar Island. The facilities are basic, clean and comfortable. The food is very good and staff is very helpful and friendly. The location is incredible, with scenic beauty!

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John W

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Food in restaurant was very good. Room we had was shabby (not shabby chic) and badly in need of upgrading. It was very noisy and when we voiced all our concerns to staff we were told: Don’t use Expedia when you book”.

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Joseph

Jul 16, 2023

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My family and I had a great time on the island and at the lodge. The owner of the lodge was VERY hospitable towards us, and allowed for us to show up a little late in the night since our flight was very late. Marcus and Catherine in the kitchen were fantastic too. They gave us some great suggestions for restaurants to visit on our trip to NS. Really nice folks. Had some really nice chats with them. We’ll be back!!

8

Claudio

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was enjoyable. The staff is very friendly and always available and ready to help. The restaurant is really good. And if you want to see whales you have to go to Brier Island.

10

Janet

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Would go back again ! Management and staff very helpful and accommodating

10

Jean

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older rooms but everything needed was provided including extra bedding, heating and fan and very clean and comfortable. Fridge made noises but turning it off was all it needed. The walls could be sound proofed. The man next door snored all night! Breakfast was very good. Wine had a big mark up price. Take your own! Receptionist was friendly and helpful.

10

Birch

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The ocean view at the resturant is amazing and the staff are welcoming and friendly. The room was spacious and clean, we enjoyed everything about our stay and would happily come again.

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Rose Marie

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed Briar Island very much. Our accommodations were nice, but the front desk staff was bad mouthing the cleaning staff to us and we found this to be unprofessional. Easy check in and check out. Nice view from our room and it was quiet and comfortable.

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Location

Set on a hill with expansive ocean views, the lodge is convenient for the ferry and ideal for whale-watching and exploring the island. The setting is quiet and remote.

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Merrie

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location and views are outstanding! The rooms have a separate seating area and an outdoor patio facing the bay. The restaurant was fabulous and they are well informed about celiac disease and food allergies.

8

John

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location. perfect for whale watching tour.

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Barbara

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a good place to sleep if you come for whale watching, and relatively well priced. Our room didn't have AC, but the restaurant and front desk employees were all very nice.

10

Keri

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property on a hill overlooking the ocean.

8

Greg

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Wonderful views. Needs updating. We ate at the restaurant and enjoyed. The staff was very friendly and helpful

8

Suzan

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet place with a great view!

10

Janet

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property location is wonderful: on a hill in the small remote Village of Westport on Briar Island. The facilities are basic, clean and comfortable. The food is very good and staff is very helpful and friendly. The location is incredible, with scenic beauty!

10

Arun

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent place and scenic view from your room

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Ian

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is a lodge - you’re going there for that kind of feel. The interior was awesome, the outside was breathtaking. We could see whales from the seal lookout just a short distance away from the property. Will highly recommend to all. You definitely get what you pay for and I left the island well rested and in awe of the whales

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Mahbub

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Best location for overnight stay to be able to do whale watching the next day at Brier Island, considering you’d have to leave on time to catch 2 ferries that are on hourly schedules. Awesome food!

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Dining

The restaurant earns consistent praise for tasty dinners and attentive service, and the dining room views stand out. Breakfast quality and prices receive mixed feedback, with an occasional service miss.

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Erik

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beetje gedateerde accomodatie. Men is wel bezig de buitenzijde op te knappen. Restaurant is niet heel erg bijzonder. Prijs van de gerechten is vrij prijzig voor wat je krijgt. Voor een overnachting om bijvoorbeeld whale watching te gaan doen voldoet het wel. Helaas zijn er niet veel andere opties ook het eilandje. Vond het duur betaald.

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Amy

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was fine. Wish they could have emptied the garbage cans before we arrived. Others garbage left a lot to be desired. No tv was interesting. Shower was okay when the hot was working. Bed was extremely comfortable Staff and view was best part. Breakfast was good but super pricey for what you got.

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Suzette

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was centrally located on Brier Island. The check-in staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was as advertised. We had dinner on the property. My husband's meal was not the proper temperature. The server walked to the kitchen and then returned the plate to the table. The food had not been heated. When the plate was returned the 2nd time, it was extremely hot. The breakfast server and meal were great.

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Mary

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spectacular views from the dining room . Food was excellent and staff was most helpful and accommodating.

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James

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The view from the lodge is spectacular!! The restaurant’s menu has no bad choices!! It is a great spot to unplug and unwind.

10

Elizabeth

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing dinner, great location, we shall be back.

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Christopher

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent rooms, convenient location, very nice staff. Not all rooms have TVs, some have A/C others have fans provided. Have stayed twice and both times haven’t been dissatisfied. Only thing I’d warn you about is the breakfast at the on site restaurant is not great and it’s a bit expensive for what it is. It’s the only breakfast option on the island so be prepared.

10

sarah

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here because we booked a whale tour and there were three lighthouses we could drive to and see. The breakfast & dinners were excellent.

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Gary

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent place to stay and go whale watching, great food and service in the restaurant, highly recommend.

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Christopher

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place to stay on the island. Has a restaurant attached. Lunch/dinner meals are pretty good, our breakfast was terrible but they discounted it for us due to the poor quality. Have stayed here multiple times and will probably stay again. Just don’t expect much for breakfast.

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Brier Island Lodge

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