The Customs House Inn

Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

9.0

Excellent(318 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Nova Scotia

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include hypo-allergenic bedding, laundry facilities, a ceiling fan, and an ironing board.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of Nova Scotia

Nearby attractions

Halifax Public Gardens

Available Rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen • 200 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Customs House Inn

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9.0

Excellent(318 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Nova Scotia

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of Nova Scotia

Nearby attractions

Halifax Public Gardens

Available Rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen • 200 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.0

Excellent(318 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

Tracing our family heritage to the earliest days of the Pictou settlement, our choice to stay in the Customs House became a high light of our two week visit to N.S. We loved the rich history of the facility and surrounding community, that rightfully celebrates this 250-year heritage. The Customs House offers easy access to local museums, restaurants, shops and scenic attractions. Each of these contributed to a most enjoyable visit that met and exceeded our most optimistic expectations.

5.0

Sep 2024

We really appreciated our stay at the Customs House Inn. The room was exactly as shown in pictures, the bed was extremely comfortable and I particularly enjoyed the bathtub! The Inn is close to all amenities and yet very quiet. The inn keeper Doug was really available and kind. Highly recommend!

5.0

Aug 2024

I highly recommend this place for the single traveller. Stay here just before boarding a morning ferry to PEI and you will spare yourself being gauged a hefty PEI accommodation bill for one night. If you don’t mind sharing a Queen bed with someone, it would be fine for two. However, this place should have some rooms with two twins since the rooms are big enough for this. I did not stay long enough to use the kitchenette, but it looked great! Very clean, but not enough pillows for more than one sleeper. Shower was hard to figure out but worked well.

5.0

Aug 2024

A great experience!Period appointed, clean , spacious and within walking distance of shops and great dining. Enjoyed feeling a part of historic Pictou.Highly recommended.

4.0

Aug 2024

Nice large room. Beautiful restoration of a historic property. Walking distance to restaurants and waterfront

10.0

Oct 2023

Beautiful big rooms with alot of character. Very clean!!

10.0

Sep 2023

A lovely historic building. Our room was immaculate with tasteful decor. Quiet and private, with plenty of food options within walking distance.

10.0

Sep 2023

I loved the history. Nice big rooms great location It would have been nice to have some seating outside.

10.0

Sep 2023

Impressive Building!

8.0

Sep 2023

Great atmosphere but breakfast not included as per advertised. East to obtain off site and refunded accordingly

6.0

Aug 2023

Beautiful historical building. No tea or water in room.

10.0

Aug 2023

Excellent 👍

8.0

Aug 2023

An impressive looking stone building. The room was large, bright and clean and included a mini-fridge and Keriug coffee maker with plenty of pods. The location is terrific, near the quiet end of the walkable waterfront area. We had noted in other reviews that breakfast was not currently offered so brought along some instant oatmeal and spoons so we could enjoy “slow mornings” with coffee in the room during our 2 night stay. When researching were to stay it appeared that accessible accommodations in Pictou are minimal. We chose an accessible room presented on Expedia (booking engine linked Custom House Inn website) it appears that information was not transmitted to the innkeepers and were assigned a 2nd floor room. However, upon talking to another couple who arrive for the contactless check-in about the same time they were assigned the 1st floor accessible room, they were agreeable to make a switch, so we made a call to the innkeepers and solved our problem. (Thanks so much to that couple for being so accommodating!). If you are looking for a truly accessible room, be aware that the toilet is extremely low and the grab bars are not placed to allow for leverage when rising. Also be sure to email and advise the Inn directly of need for 1st floor accessible room. We did miss the chatting with others and the innkeepers that make the Bed and Breakfast experience but all in all would recommend the Custom House Inn for being exceptionally clean, comfortable and the location.

6.0

Aug 2023

Cool old building in a good location. Easy parking and walkable to various dining options.

5.0

Aug 2023

Beautiful building in wonderful location. Able to easily access downtown Pictou and its wonderful harbour area. Had to walk up to the second floor so speak to the owner if you have any accessibility issues. Free and easy parking on site.

10.0

Aug 2023

Loved our stay here. Great property and room, pleasant staff and a great area to walk around and grab some food.

10.0

Aug 2023

A beautiful Historic Inn that needs a little TLC in our room We enjoyed our stay but was disappointed that breakfast wasn’t available but we were compensated

10.0

Aug 2023

Best hotel that we stayed at during our two weeks of vacation in Canada!

8.0

Aug 2023

Nice spot! Huge room with 12-14 foot ceilings and tall windows to match. Very airy. We were rained in one day and the room size made all the difference. Beautiful king size bed, but only two pillows. We bought two extra at the nearby Walmart, we could use them at home anyway. Key was on the office door in n envelope with receipt and instructions to leave it in the lock when we left, too easy! We appreciated the quick check in. Yes, We'd go back here.

5.0

Aug 2023

This place is UNIQUE. Wonderful room with old and very nice furnitures. The kitchen corner is greatly appreciated. Will return here for sure!! ❤️

2.0

Aug 2023

We booked what was advertised as a Bed and Breakfast. However, there was MO breakfast! If we just wanted a room we would have booked a motel. Very disappointed.

10.0

Jul 2023

This property is loaded with history , very clean , well appointed room, located right on the shore, lots of fabulous restaurants in walking distance and local music every weekend throughout the summer! I would definitely return and highly recommend Of note there is no elevator so make sure to request a lower level room if you can’t do stairs

8.0

Jul 2023

Unfortunately they cancelled Breakfast which was to be included and we didn't find out till after we checked in. Gave us a very small discount for the inconvenience. The town was a lovely surprise.

10.0

Jul 2023

Beautiful stay

10.0

Jul 2023

This is a wonderful hotel in a historic building. Lots of wood and high ceilings. We had a coffee maker and refrigerator. A very modern bathroom with an old fashioned bedroom with a loveseat and desk. Short walk to restaurants and drinks. Right on the water. I would love to live here! (Except for winters) If you like unique this is the place for you.

10.0

Jul 2023

Grand style. A very spacious room with plenty of windows. Immaculate, comfortable, great mattress and linens. Appreciated the kitchenette (more than just a fridge and coffee maker). Close to many dining options and waterfront.

6.0

Jul 2023

Beautiful conversion of a vintage office building. Large rooms with high ceilings and big windows. Very nice!

6.0

Jul 2023

We loved how spacious our room was as well as how clean it was. The bed was comfortable but we were dismayed that there was not an Innkeepr on sight. We went with the expectation that breakfast was included but when we arrived we had a note telling us our rate had been reduced because they couldnt serve breakfast. Building was left open all day and we were the only customers there. it was a bit concerning with lack of security

10.0

Jun 2023

Good size room, good location with parking.

10.0

Jun 2023

Beautiful old government building. Lots of character. Clean and included all amenities.

10.0

Jun 2023

Easy to deal with.

8.0

Jun 2023

A grand old building right on the water & a short walk to town. Very large, comfortable room. Nothing fancy but very nice. Good value for the price.

10.0

Jun 2023

Down on the water. No breakfast available.

8.0

Oct 2022

Thank goodness they alerted us days ahead that the property was unavailable after storm damage so we had time to locate other lodging!!

4.0

Sep 2022

The inn cancelled my reservation due to over booking 6 days prior. Had to find another place, though they helped transferrer my reservation.

5.0

Sep 2022

Wow what a beautiful place! The building is breathtaking and the room amazing! This was by far the best place I’ve stayed! Wish it was longer! The owner Doug was very kind! The location was great! Quiet and iconic! Definitely would go back!

3.0

Sep 2022

Nil personal contact during stay - neither check in nor check out. Note left with key advised as no continental breakfast was to be provided the nightly rate was reduced by $8; wonder where a continental b’fast for 2 people can be purchased for $8??? Room 2f cool air pumped out throughout the night could not be switched off, or temperature raised so room was quite cold during the night. Lovely building and room otherwise very nice… too bad missed potential

5.0

Aug 2022

Accommodations were wonderful. Door was left open to the building and we had self check in. We were disappointed by the fact that when we booked The Customs House Inn, breakfast was provided in the rate. When we arrived, we were told that there was no breakfast but would receive a discount. The discount amounted to $6.00 for the 2 of us. It would have been nice to have known about this prior to arrival.

5.0

Aug 2022

A truly unique Inn. The room has very large and featured high ceilings and lovely long windows. The bed was comfortable, but more pillows would be appreciated. The TV is a bit small for the size of the room. Otherwise, no complaints. Check-in and express check out were both easy.

10.0

Aug 2022

Great repurposing of this heritage building with views across the waters of Boat Harbour. Spacious and comfortable air conditioned room and well fitted out en-suite. No dining currently but coffee and tea provided. Nothing flash but we had an enjoyable one night stay. We even saw a couple of eagles feeding on fish nearby.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Nova Scotia?

The average price for a rental in Nova Scotia is $239 per night. This rental is $5 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Customs House Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Customs House Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Customs House Inn?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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The Customs House Inn

Bed and Breakfast in Nova Scotia

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Nova Scotia

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

The Customs House Inn

Bed and Breakfast in Nova Scotia

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Nova Scotia

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Nova Scotia?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Customs House Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Customs House Inn?

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