The Customs House Inn

3.5 star property
Experience the ease of exploring from a prime location. Conveniently store your bags and enjoy express check-out.

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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38 Depot Street, Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0

What's nearby

  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts - 3 min walk
  • Hector Heritage Quay - 3 min walk
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 7 min walk
  • McCulloch House Museum - 18 min walk
  • Pictou Marina - 3 min drive

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

Property highlights
The Customs House Inn provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Customs House Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1872
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Pets not 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04021515187978586-38

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Customs House Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Customs House Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Customs House Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Customs House Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Customs House Inn located?

Situated in Pictou, this guesthouse is steps from Northumberland Fisheries Museum and Caspers Gifts and Crafts. Hector Heritage Quay and DeCoste Entertainment Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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

Kerri

Was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Enjoyed the historic Custom House building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Lovely spot, nice rooms!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Beautifully maintained and surprisingly comfortable historic building. Charming, centuries old Nova Scotia town. Great visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

8/10 Good

James

Quaint, historical good management
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Bruce

Host was very friebdly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Beautiful building and unique, clean comfortable room. Very much enjoyed our stay. Walking distance to just about everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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

Anthony

Inn keeper was great. Friendly and very helpful. Rooms are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C

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

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Nice service and very understable for my late check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

A unique Heritage propertyclose to the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Kent

Great location in Pictou
Nice large room. Beautiful restoration of a historic property. Walking distance to restaurants and waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Beautiful old inn. Charming and quaint. On the waterfront. Reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

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

Jonathan

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

Erik

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Loved our stay here. Great property and room, pleasant staff and a great area to walk around and grab some food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Beautiful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023