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The Customs House Inn

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Pictou guest house

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom
Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

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38 Depot Street, Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0
  • Hector Heritage Quay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Pictou Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Pictou

In Pictou .With a stay at this Pictou guesthouse, you'll be steps from Northumberland Fisheries Museum and Caspers Gifts and Crafts. Hector Heritage Quay and DeCoste Entertainment Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hector Heritage Quay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pictou Marina - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Pictou Golf and Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Nest - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Murphy’s Margaritaville - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Customs House Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Pictou guest house
WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. The business-friendly The Customs House Inn also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Pictou guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1872
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Customs House Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Pictou guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04021515187978586-38

Property is also known as

Customs House Inn Pictou
Customs House Pictou
The Customs House Inn Pictou
The Customs House Inn Guesthouse
The Customs House Inn Guesthouse Pictou

The Customs House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 328 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the historic Custom House building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Custom House. Our room upstairs was so spacious and Clean! I was surprised to find it had more electrical outlets than some hotels. The bathroom and tub were clean and looked new. We were greeted upon our arrival which was very nice. We enjoyed being able to walk around town to the shops and restaurants. EXCELLENT
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here before and were very satisfied with the location and the town of Pictou. Thanks for opening that space and spending time with us. We had a wonderful time. Look forward to next time. : )
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old building that has been wonderfully converted to a small B&B. It is beautifully done, very clean and comfortable. It is in walking distance of the waterfront with options for meals, even in the shoulder season. It is an interesting place to stay and a nice change of pace from a big hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spot, spacious room, clean bathroom and soft fluffy towels! A wonderful stay in a renovated historic building. Thank you. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained and surprisingly comfortable historic building. Charming, centuries old Nova Scotia town. Great visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice service and very understable for my late check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location on the waterfront. I was a little wary when no one was there to greet us, but rooms were quiet and secure. Easy walk to a couple of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Pillows need updating, and need more of them. Roomy bathroom, but there’s no place to set down toiletries. Please put in a shelf. Mattress is not comfy. Innkeeper was not on site, the key was in an envelope taped to his door. Neat old historic building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inn keeper was great. Friendly and very helpful. Rooms are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was very friebdly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really appreciated that they left a key for us, as we arrived after the front desk was closed. Beautiful room, mostly very clean, but needed a bit of dusting around the desk, where there was both a dust clump and a rather annoyed spider.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, historical good management
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old building. Winding stairway. 10 ft ceilings. Quite different than the norm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gertrude

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handsome and handy to ferry
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage building, wonderful bed, close to everything and right across from the ocean. Hope to stay there again. There are stairs to the top floor, so if you can’t do stairs let them know you need a room on the main floor. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, DAPHNE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024