Best Hotels in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has fine and unique hotels. (Photo: Lighthouse image by Terrance Gartland from Fotolia.com )

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Attractions in Nova Scotia, a Canadian province on the Atlantic Coast, include the city of Halifax, the dramatic coastal views of the Bay of Fundy and the majestic Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Nova Scotia is also home to highly rated hotels that provide guests with a comfortable stay away from home.

Prince George Hotel

The Prince George Hotel is one of the best-rated places to stay in the Nova Scotia capital of Halifax, with the AAA ranking of four diamonds. The hotel has 203 guestrooms and suites, each equipped with free wireless Internet access, a flat-screen television, a king bed or two double beds and a complimentary daily newspaper. The Prince George is also home to the gourmet restaurant "Gio" and a 6, 800-square-foot meeting space that can accommodate up to 200 people. The hotel features garden patios for guests who like to relax outdoors, as well as a pool and fitness center. Prince George Hotel 1725 Market St. Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N9 902-425-1986 princegeorgehotel.com

Pictou Lodge Resort

The Pictou Lodge Resort, located in the town of Pictou, offers luxurious oceanside accommodations. Guests at the hotel, which received 3 1/2 stars out of five from Canada Select, can choose among private chalets, log cabins, suites or motel-style rooms. The hotel is on Northumberland Strait and is a few miles from the ferry to Prince Edward Island. On the hotel premises is the Taste of Nova Scotia restaurant, where at least 60 percent of the items on the menu come from the province. For seafood lovers, this restaurant is a must visit. The resort is located on a secluded property with a private beach and picnic areas, an exercise room, an outdoor volleyball court and a small driving range for golfers. Pictou Lodge Resort 172 Lodge Rd., Braeshore Pictou, Nova Scotia, NS B0K 1H0, Canada 902-485-1422 pictoulodge.com

Cabot Shores

Cabot Shores, on the island of Cape Breton, is a unique and romantic option for visitors. It received four out of five stars on TripAdvisor.com. Situated on 55 acres, Cabot Shores offers ocean views from its lodge, private chalets and farmhouse. The hotel, which prides itself on eco-tourism, is a place to go for bird-watching, kayaking and canoeing, or simply for peace and quiet. It is also very to close to the famed Buddhist Gampo Abbey. The lodge, which has six bedrooms, offers a queen or double bed, private bath and television. The chalets, which can sleep two to eight people, provide a private way to enjoy the Nova Scotia wilderness. Cabot Shores 30 Buchanan Dr. Englishtown, Nova Scotia B0C1H0 902-929-2584 cabotshores.com