5 Best Hotels in The Acadian Coast, New Brunswick

Near the water, this lovely inn was formerly a rectory and then a retreat house complete with chapel (now a conference room). Rooms, some of which have sea views, are cozy, with plain walls, floral bed covers, and simple furnishings. The restaurant serves seafood and Acadian fare, and the terraced café is ideal for lunch.

In a listed historic building in the Newcastle part of town, a stylish blend of antique and modern furnishings provides upscale accommodations. Each of the bedrooms is individually styled, and the Duchess Suite offers two rooms on the main floor, with a private entrance and direct access to the garden with a private patio. It has been fitted out to be suitable for wheelchair-bound guests. There is also a cooking school on-site.

Owned and run by two sisters from Alberta who fell in love with the Maritimes, this 1914 home has been lovingly converted to feature individually styled bedrooms, some with antique furnishings and original features. Two rooms open onto spacious balconies, and the huge Summer Loft suite can accommodate four people, with a private balcony.

Overlooking the Little Southwest Miramichi River in unspoiled countryside, this lovely cedar lodge is run by members of the local Mi'Kmaq First Nations and is close to the Metepenagiag Heritage Park. Salmon fishing, wildlife viewing, and History and Culture packages are offered. The comfortable rooms, decorated with aboriginal artwork, have private bathrooms and direct access onto the wrap-around deck, screened in summer. Much of the food served incorporates items that have sustained the Mi'Kmaq people for centuries. The lounge has games and a TV.

In a great riverside location in the downtown Chatham area, this is a good choice for both business travelers and vacationers. The rooms are comfortable and sleek, with one king or two queen-size beds, and half have water views; some have patios. Suites have a king-size bed in a separate room, plus pull-out sofa in the living room, and the bathtub is a whirlpool type. The restaurant has river views and a waterside deck, and its specialty is Atlantic salmon.