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Dalvay by the Sea Hotel

4.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board
Reception
Living area
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$175
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Explore the area

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Route #6 16 Cottage Crescent, Dalvay, PE
  • Prince Edward Island National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Covehead Harbour Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Brackley Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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King Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room with 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Living room

Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room with 2 Queen Beds and View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Room with 2 Queen Beds and View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cozy Queen Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Cozy Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living room

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room with a View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Queen Room with a View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic King Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Classic King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room with a View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

King Room with a View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Dalvay by the Sea Hotel

4.5-star Dalvay inn with restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and outdoor tennis courts are available at this smoke-free inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers are onsite.
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel offers 25 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Dalvay inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the inn include outdoor tennis courts.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury inn also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided.

Dalvay by the Sea Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
MacMillan Dining Room - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 6 to 17 for adults and CAD 6 to 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MacMillan Dining Room

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 26 and May 15.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 6.00 to 17.00 for adults, and CAD 6.00 to 17.00 for children
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and debit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Dalvay Sea Hotel
Dalvay Sea Hotel York
Dalvay Sea York
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Inn
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Dalvay
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Inn Dalvay

Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 290 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Dalvay by the Sea Hotel was magical! The property was incredible, the staff was lovely, and the room was clean and comfortable. We ate at the restaurant twice (dinner and breakfast) and both were WELL worth it. We would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a inn very historic place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place,fantastic staff, wonderful meal in the magnificent dining room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was amazing 10/10, unfortunately it was cool in the dining room due to cooler outdoor temperatures, rank it higher than Michael Smith’s, it is a more quaint venue, definitely will RETURN and recommend it HIGHLY
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was once an amazing home for a wealthy family. It is 100+ years old and still very impressive but it should be a museum or a restaurant not a hotel. It is in very poor rundown condition. There are no elevators which is hard if you are put on the third floor. In the room, there are no coffee makers, no mini fridge, no clock, no tv, no ac. Paint is peeling on all the woodwork, difficult to open the door as the rug is higher than the door bottom. Ice machine was broken, hot water takes 10 minutes of running the tap. Any renos that were once done were done on the cheap not consistent with the original quality that the house was built. The bed was comfortable. The staff was very nice. It was a big disappointment. This place could be made great but sadly it is not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

LAURA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful, historic building. No elevators, no TVs, no coffee in rooms. Just not my idea of a place to stay. Not very sound proof. Close to beach. My opinion
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Blackshear

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cant say enough about how nice the property is and the staff is friendly. Walking the grounds down the the lake was really nice and a short walk to the beach for viewing a sunset tops off the evening. You can then come back to the Inn to enjoy a drink by one of their fireplaces.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing. We would love to stay again. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like stepping back in time

From the moment we stepped into the hotel we were greeted and taken care of by David and his team. The hotel is like stepping back in time to the type of inn you see in the movies, beautiful woodwork, classic styling and roaring fireplaces in the library and front entry. Whether enjoying tea and coffee in the morning of a glass of wine in the evening you don't even want to leave. Quiet, elegant and an excellent restaurant all on property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Émilie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pre-season visit for rest and relaxation.

Lots of history. Weather was not the greatest so any trip to the beach or outside activities were little to none. There are no televisions - so games, a laptop or other technology would be useful if trying to pass time or occupy the littles (if any). I was surprised there were no face cloths. Sometimes this is all we need so would save on hand and bath towels.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very neat spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed. Excellent service from all staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

yumiko

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was gorgeous stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Tina, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very grand old hotel, staff very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel on Prince Edward Island

The ambience was lovely, sitting in big comfortable chairs or sofas in front of a fire that was kept replenished with firewood all day and night. The setting is gorgeous. This was the most relaxing part of our trip. I could have stayed much longer. The staff went the extra mile to be helpful. The owner (operator) was most gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy inn

Wonderful cozy old style inn. The place is beautiful but the warm friendly and very accommodating staff make the experience excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024