20 Best Hotels in The Fundy Coast, New Brunswick

This iconic resort has been meticulously restored to perfectly recapture the historic elegance that made it legendary, with every architectural detail inside and out preserved and black-and-white photographs throughout recalling the hotel's earlier heyday—yet every modern comfort has been provided. Bedrooms are in traditional style, with high ceilings, muted color schemes, grand padded headboards on the beds, and cozy chairs, but with ultramodern bathrooms, flat-screen televisions, and free Wi-Fi among the amenities. There’s a range of suites, too, some with separate living areas and kitchens, and some rooms have a balcony. The good range of resort amenities include a superb golf course, a spa and hair salon, and indoor and outdoor pools. The spacious lawns have a couple of firepits to sit around on balmy evenings, and there's a public piano out there, too (or you can borrow one of the hotel's guitars). There's sophisticated dining in Braxton's restaurant and, in addition to room service, you can have your meal served anywhere in the public areas that takes your fancy. The Smokehouse BBQ & Bar on the golf course has a patio with a stunning view.

Decorated with murals and on-trend retro furnishings, with spacious, comfortable rooms and suites, this property provides an elevated stay in the heart of the city. The lobby houses a grab-and-go coffee bar with baked goods that turns into a lobby bar at night, a Ganan House—Prince Edward Island-based brewpub chain—serving East Coast cuisine and craft beers, and a door leads to a premium liquor store. There's live music in the lobby bar at weekends.

In a great downtown location, this is one of Moncton's finest and friendliest hotels, catering equally to business travelers, vacationers, and families, who particularly enjoy the 125-foot indoor waterslide that is connected to the indoor pool. The gleaming lobby has several cool work-station areas and places to relax, and the rooms are elegant. The Signature Floor has its own lounge and complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel has three restaurants: the superb Windjammer, the chic TRIIIO, and a casual café for eat-in or take-out fare—the sous-chef's curries served here are legendary.

Expect excellent service from the hosts and staff at this restored 1897 estate, where eclectic antiques fill the rooms, and pampering touches include plush robes and daily afternoon tea. The two-story carriage house has a private entrance, patio, and balcony, plus a kitchen. Meals at the Kingsbrae Arms feature the freshest ingredients—organic produce from the hotel garden, perhaps a fresh catch from the Bay of Fundy, or a last-minute delivery of wild boar.

This luxurious property is situated just a mere 150 feet away from where the highest tides in the world sweep in and out each day. The elegant guest rooms, some of which have magnificent bay views and balconies, are furnished with antiques but have contemporary luxuries; some have whirlpool spa baths. There are also two rental cottages, one of which is right on the beach. The dining room serves delectable sea and land dishes such as pork schnitzel and scallops with a sauce of Amaretto, cream, and spices.

Alongside the Petitcodiac River, this modern hotel with a distinctive red roof has a great view of the tidal bore, an extensive riverfront trail right out back, and Champlain Place shopping mall across the road. Guest rooms are spacious, with large work desks and nice art.

Perched high above the village and the ocean, every window (and there are many) in this modern property affords a spectacular view and eliminates any need for air-conditioning. Each spacious room has a fireplace, mini-refrigerator, coffeemaker, and a four-piece bathroom with a double-whirlpool tub. 

This fresh, modern hotel offers spacious rooms, a high-tech gym, pool, and pub in the lobby serving casual fare. There are six studio rooms, but even the standard rooms give you plenty of space to spread out in. Located across from the Avenir Centre, this is a top pick for those visiting for hockey games and concerts.

Within easy walking distance of the main attractions in downtown St. Andrews, this wonderful country inn was originally built in the 1840s by the Pheasant family, and the current owners have carefully renovated the property to preserve its historic authenticity. John Turner, who went on to become prime minister of Canada, worked here in his youth. The Rose Garden Dining Room attracts locals and guests.

An 1847 farmhouse just minutes from Hopewell Rocks now provides stylish and comfortable accommodations in rooms furnished with antiques and quilts. There's also a suite that has a separate living room with pull-out couch and a private main-floor entrance. The house, with a spacious screened porch, is surrounded by beautiful flower gardens, and has a brook, a fountain, and lots of woodland and meadow trails. Breakfast includes hot dishes, home baking, and homemade preserves. The inn now serves a three-course dinner—the menu features local seafood including a popular lobster seafood pasta.  

With stunning coastal views from their windows and front porches, and enough beds for four people, these log cottages (in spite of the singular name, there are five of them) offer great value. The accommodations are spotless and thoughtfully designed, and each has an open-plan living area with an eat-in kitchen and sitting room with satellite TV, and a full bathroom.

This mansion with a large deck sits on a hill with lovely views over the harbor; built by a sea captain, the home on 10 acres of grounds has been an inn since 1871. Many of its original furnishings have been retained in the guest rooms, and refurbishment has been mindful of the inn's history and character. Large black-and-white photos grace the living room, and there's a large deck. Seafood is served in the dining room, and guests can request packed lunches. There's also a guest kitchen and laundry.

This lovely French Empire--style heritage home has recently undergone a gorgeous and thoughtful renovation. Four pretty rooms have a bathroom en suite, the other is separate but private, and each has either a shower, a whirlpool, or an old-fashioned claw-foot tub. As part of the renovation, the owners added an on-site eatery, the Nummy Cafe (guests receive a 20% discount), which is popular with locals. There's a large front deck to relax on.

Right on the water, next to the fishermen's wharf in the heart of the bustling village, this long-established inn also has a very good restaurant. Each of the rooms has an individual, restful, if somewhat dated style, while the suites have a veranda, private entrance, and 8-foot windows facing the bay. In the Tides Restaurant, the menu offers dishes such as scallops flambéed with Sambuca, bacon, and cream, lobster-stuffed chicken, and hickory-smoked ribs. A wall of windows overlooks the water, interrupted only by the hummingbirds that buzz around feeders attached to the glass.

Surrounded by 87 acres at the base of Chamcook Mountain, this inn is renowned for hospitality and outstanding food and is particularly convenient for visiting Ministers Island. Rooms are very comfortable and restful, with pillow-top mattresses, down comforters, pleasing color schemes, and individual temperature controls. Some are furnished with antiques. In the handsome dining room, with crystal chandeliers and dark mahogany furniture, you can enjoy fine dining (reservations essential) featuring local seafood and produce (much of it plucked from the inn's organic garden minutes before the meal).

High on a hill overlooking the Bay of Fundy, the appeal of this restored sea captain's home comes from both its Victorian interiors, including antiques, quilts, and old-fashioned wallpaper, and the accomplished cuisine. The adjacent carriage house has four rooms, and guests with children are welcome to stay here, though not in the main inn. Formal dinners in the on-site restaurant are excellent, and Coquilles St. Martins, a rich medley of lobster, scallops, shrimp, and crab in a creamy wine sauce, is the house specialty.

This is one of the best locations in town, with gardens stretching to the water's edge and the harbor just two short blocks away. Built by a ship's chandler in about 1820, the property has been faithfully restored and furnished to reflect the era. All the rooms are lovely, and five have balconies overlooking the bay. Rooms 5 and 6 have kitchenettes and Jacuzzi tubs. A recent addition to the inn is St. Croix Olive—a tasting room and shop for an international array of olive oils and more than two dozen balsamic vinegars.

These rental properties include the former bed-and-breakfast Main House, which dates back to 1816 and has a living room with a fireplace and library, a dining room, a well-equipped kitchen and four traditional, country-style bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. It also has a private garden with barbecue and picnic table. The cottages, laid out around the lovely grounds, have one to four bedrooms. All the buildings enjoy wonderful views.

Set in acres of gardens, this pretty inn offers a calm stay in antique-filled rooms, with attentive hosts going above and beyond to ensure your stay is wonderful. There's a mix of standard rooms and suites and a honeymoon suite with a Jacuzzi tub. Breakfasts are exceptional, with eggs laid fresh by the inn's hens out back.