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Where to Stay

From a waterfront resort to cozy B&Bs and campgrounds — find your home base.

Oak Island makes a great weekend trip. Whether you want full-service comfort steps from the tour or a quiet cottage on the bay, the Western Shore and Mahone Bay area has something to suit every traveller and budget.

Closest to the Island

Waterfront view of Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre on Mahone Bay
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Resort

Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre

Location:
Western Shore (minutes from the Interpretive Centre)
Price:
$$–$$$

Closest full-service stay to the island; best for those who want everything in one place.

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Bed & Breakfasts and Inns

Exterior of River Ridge Lodge surrounded by trees

Lodge / B&B

River Ridge Lodge

Location:
Western Shore area
Price:
$$

Quiet, scenic lodging a short drive from Oak Island. Good for couples and small groups.

Heritage Bed & Breakfast home in Mahone Bay

Bed & Breakfast

Fisherman's Daughter

Location:
Mahone Bay
Price:
$$

Charming B&B in the heart of Mahone Bay, walkable to shops and dining.

Country inn overlooking Mahone Bay surrounded by pine trees

Country Inn

Bayview Pines Country Inn

Location:
Indian Point, near Mahone Bay
Price:
$$

Country inn with bay views; relaxed setting for a longer stay.

Front porch of a Mahone Bay bed and breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Mahone Bay Bed and Breakfast

Location:
Mahone Bay
Price:
$$

Classic small-town B&B experience close to Mahone Bay's waterfront.

Boutique inn dining room at The Kitch'inn

Inn

The Kitch'inn

Location:
Mahone Bay
Price:
$$

Boutique inn with a focus on food and comfort. Great for foodies.

Campgrounds

RV and tent sites among trees at RayPort Campground

Campground

RayPort Campground

Location:
Martin's River, near Mahone Bay
Price:
$

Tent and RV sites close to Oak Island. Best for budget and outdoor travellers.

Oceanfront campsites at Graves Island Provincial Park

Provincial Park Campground

Graves Island Provincial Park

Location:
Chester
Price:
$

Scenic oceanfront provincial park campground; book early in peak season.

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Vacation Rentals

Coastal cottage vacation rental on the Nova Scotia South Shore

Vacation Rental

Vacation Rentals (Airbnb & Vrbo)

Location:
Western Shore, Mahone Bay & Chester areas
Price:
$–$$$

Cottages and homes throughout the area; ideal for families and longer stays. Also see Vrbo.

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Quick Comparison

Name Type Location Price
Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre Resort Western Shore (minutes from the Interpretive Centre) $$–$$$
River Ridge Lodge Lodge / B&B Western Shore area $$
Fisherman's Daughter Bed & Breakfast Mahone Bay $$
Bayview Pines Country Inn Country Inn Indian Point, near Mahone Bay $$
Mahone Bay Bed and Breakfast Bed & Breakfast Mahone Bay $$
The Kitch'inn Inn Mahone Bay $$
RayPort Campground Campground Martin's River, near Mahone Bay $
Graves Island Provincial Park Provincial Park Campground Chester $
Vacation Rentals (Airbnb & Vrbo) Vacation Rental Western Shore, Mahone Bay & Chester areas $–$$$

Price guide: $ = budget · $$ = mid-range · $$$ = premium. Rates vary by season.