The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Pictou

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Pictou

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Pictou, Nova Scotia? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Pictou, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Pictou to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Pictou, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Pictou for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Pictou for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Pictou Lodge Beachfront Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $214 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at 172 Lodge Road, Pictou Lodge Beachfront Resort has great rooms from $214 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 6.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


Smith Rock Chalets

Ryokan with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Pictou
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Smith Rock Chalets which has nice rooms starting at $150. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and mountain views, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 310 Fitzpatrick Mountain Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 13.6 km from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool


The Scotsman Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found The Scotsman Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $115. We loved that is has breakfast, a free breakfast, city views, free parking, and bicycle rental, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 78 Coleraine Street. You'll also find a tour desk, a beauty salon, air-conditioning, a library, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Braeside Country Inn

Inn with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $115, Braeside Country Inn, at 126 Front Street provides room service, a bar, breakfast, golf, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, and fishing. It's located just 1.2 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


The Customs House Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Pictou
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The Customs House Inn has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers parking, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $138 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 38 Depot Street. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub


Waterview Rooms

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Waterview Rooms is 8.60 out of 10. This place has room service, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $105, and it's located at 1338 Shore Road. We also love the free parking, fishing, a microwave, and a refrigerator which are great for visitors. And since it's just 8.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Charlottetown, Truro, and Antigonish.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Pictou, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Pictou, Best Hotels for One Week in Pictou, or Best Business Hotels in Pictou.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Pictou?

Pictou Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$140

Travelers to Pictou, Nova Scotia will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $140. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Pictou.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $115
  • 3-star hotels: $144


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