Inn on the Lake

Property class: 3

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a building with multiple levels and outdoor seating.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, blue umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.
A cozy interior with a brick fireplace, wooden flooring, and plaid furniture.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles.
A two-story hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent balcony and a well-lit entrance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning

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3009 Highway 2, Fall River, NS, B2T 1J5
  • Place, Lake Thomas
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Miller Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Pets not allowed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pets not allowed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pets not allowed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Pets not allowed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Storey Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pets Not Allowed

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

Deluxe Room, Pets allowed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Inn on the Lake

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a computer station and gift shops/newsstands. Change of towels is available on request
Inn on the Lake offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children aged under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Inn on the Lake. During your stay, you'll be close to Waverley Heritage Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, 4 meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Waverley Heritage Museum and 7 minutes from Bedford Place Mall
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 4 meeting rooms available. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Inn on the Lake. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Fall River hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Encore – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Oliver's Gastropub – This gastropub only serves dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 5 to 29 for adults and CAD 5 to 29 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Encore
  • Oliver's Gastropub

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 9:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 22.80 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 22.8 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 5 to 29 for adults and CAD 5 to 29 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 22.80 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 22.8 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number STR2627T2213

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Inn Lake Fall River
Inn on the Lake Hotel
Inn on the Lake Fall River
Inn on the Lake Hotel Fall River
Inn on the Lake Ascend Hotel Collection
Inn on the Lake an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Inn on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 585 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1030 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Leandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for 2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harrison David N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent and very good location if your hopping around Nova Scotia.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and dinner was excellent. Room was clean and bed comfy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Faina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place. Conveniently located just off the highway and is 11 min from the airport. Ideal for business trips.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super helpful, friendly, kind, and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for our reason for booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice dinner in the pub, great quality, well served and priced ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Inn on the Lake at least once per visit has fast become a tradition when travelling to Nova Scotia to see family. I will continue to come back year after year.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DWIGHT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Close enough to downtown area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant. Large comfortable rooms. Beautiful lakeside location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inn on the lake is within an area close to amenities, quiet place, clean, spacious, the jet tubs are a great way to relax next to the bed. Staff are accommodating and polite. Highly recommend, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful motel, makes you feel like you are home. Rooms are very beautiful and staff is friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant and room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice property, situated on a lake , very close to Halifax City. The staff are excellent, food was great. Rooms were comfortable and clean. This Hotel/Inn has a resort feel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room,reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old but clean and well maintaned. Loved the view of the lake from the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service super cute spot… would definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lady at check-in was very nice. Room was clean, bead comfortable. It is a much older hotel so no elevator but a lot of character and old charm!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had a sliding door out to the pool a soaker tub and free coffee
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Customer service was excellent very helpful and pleasant. Hotel is very neat and well organized. I would recommend this hotel to everyone
Stayed 1 night in May 2026