3 Best Hotels in Cavendish, Central Coastal Drive

This straightforward, spotlessly clean motel has real family appeal, including a playground, a heated swimming pool, and water views. All area attractions are nearby, as are beaches, and there's a good hiking trail into the national park opposite the property. There's also a small meeting room with television and a DVD player. A three-bedroom cedar cottage, 1 km (½ mile) west, is available for weekly rental.

The family atmosphere of this 9-acre cottage complex is a big draw for some folks; there are several playgrounds on-site, as well as a pair of heated pools, hot tubs, fire pits, and outdoor games (complimentary movies help on rainy days). Lots of natural wood lends a rustic feel to the cottages, which vary from simply furnished one-bedroom to four-bedroom units complete with whirlpool baths, fireplaces, and dishwashers. There are also 11 more standard rooms in the inn (which include a continental breakfast) and a motel annex.

Named in a nod to Anne, this lovely 6-acre property is just a short walk from Green Gables. Inn guests can relax by the parlor fireplace then retreat to one of the 25 bright country-style rooms or suites. Surrounding the lawns and gardens are 20 large cottages that range from economy to luxury. All are fully equipped for cooking (right down to the propane barbecues), and upper-end units have fireplaces and hot tubs. The presence of a pool, playground, fitness center, and games room means there is a range of recreational facilities, too.