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Reviews of The Scotsman Inn

3 out of 5
The Scotsman Inn
74 Coleraine Street, Pictou, NS

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 246 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 246 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 246 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 246 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 246 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely a must stay!
Sandy was such a great host! We loved our room and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience with caring knowledgeable hosts!! Formal service at breakfast which was excellent! Definitely 5 star experience.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!! Will definitely be returning when coming back to the area. Wonderful hospitality experience with very knowledgeable and attentive hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

CATHIE, CALGARY

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay!
This property is a lovingly renovated old building in historic Pictou. Rooms are comfortable but on the small side as befits the style of Inn. Rooms are meticulously clean. Be aware, there are stairs to this property if mobility is an issue. There is a lovely deck garden area for evening drinks and conversation. Breakfast is served with personal attention by our Scottish host! Sandy and Cathy are amazing hosts. They went above and beyond and provided great travel advise for our road trip to Cape Breton.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. We were on the top floor, lots of stairs. Bed and pillows were firmer than what we are used to. Very clean. Continental breakfast included croissants and yogurt with granola/fresh blueberries and drinks. Sandy made reservations for us at Nook and Cranny - excellent choice!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori-Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely old building. Quiet, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Excellent hosts, very friendly and accommodating. Who wouldn't enjoy having breakfast served by the host in a kilt? For anyone with mobility issues, there is no elevator. And, a pleasant surprise - no TV - at least not in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners are very personable and gave great insight into places to see and eat. Great directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert, raleigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandy and Cathy were wonderful hosts and very helpful. We look forward to returning and highly recommend you stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

I’m on a month long MC trip and once I got out of Yarmouth, I was hoping to find places w a more local flavor. The Scotsman, was. Really charming, it even comes with it own health club experience, no elevator and all the rooms ont he third or fourth floor. Sandy the InKeeper was really helpful, offered his Bike Barn if I wanted tot use it , but suggested even parking on the street would be OK. He event sent me down to I believe the Nook and Cranny, a “locals” favorite for a great meal. I had to get up early for theFerry, so didn’t even get to stay good bye, but if I’m ever in the neighborhood again, I know where I’m staying and would recommend the same to anyone who is interested.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Rude and inflexible hosts!
What was terribly disappointing was the unwillingness of the owners to let us check in after 7:00 pm. Even though they live in the same place, when I called and asked them if we could check in at 8 pm or 9 pm instead of 7 pm they said NO because at that time they would be having dinner, and they would not want to interrupt dinner to have as check in later, so we could be visiting places. Isn’t that what tourist do? They refused and then hang up on me. VERY RUDE!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely charming Inn. The rooms were spotless with many amenities. Sandy and Cathy were wonderful. A complimentary glass of wine on there beautiful deck. The breakfast was served on fine china. A 10/10 experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very warm and inviting… Lots of fun!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old property. Bedding and towels were luxurious. Our host was very knowledgeable, recommending restaurants, sites and roads less travelled.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only was this property beautiful inside and out, it was squeaky clean and the hosts were very welcoming and kind. We couldn't have asked for a more comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is advertised as Inn, but it is not a full service inn. We did not notice the check in time ending at 7 pm. I got anger phone call to tell us that “the Check in is ending, we have to find the accommodation somewhere”. During the whole process, the manager screamed at us and hang up on us twice. The manager was eager to go somewhere. We connected with Expedia agency, the manager also refused to collaborate with Expedia or refund us. We ended up have to find another hotel and paid extra cost. Completely horrible experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Scotsman on 8 Aug 2023
Absolutly NOT TRUEIt clearly states on Expedia that check in is between 4 pm and 7 pm. Yoiu then recieved 2 emails again saying check in was between 4 pm and 7 pm! After 7 pm we called you you were in a bar or restaurant in Halifax and would get here till 10pm. We told you that wouldnt be possible and to find alternative accomadation in Halifax especially as you obviously had been drinking. You then called Expedia and compained to them. They told you the same thing check in was betwee 4 pm and 7 pm and you would be charged for the room.I am supprised Expedia let someone put something on line about our inn when you didnt evewn stay here.By the way it was me on the phone and I am the owner and no one was screaming I was in a restaurant having my dinner when dealing with you.Why is it that you think the rules dont apply to you and when it doesn't go your way you complain when the resposibility is 100% yours?

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very unique last minute find for a quick trip and close to the stellarton area right where I needed to get too. The hosts were so kind and personable and engaged in conversation, made sure I had everything I needed. They had a very rustic, scottish feel to it with a great history to go along with it. In the rooms was everything from clean bedding, towels, a dresser if needed, a sitting chair in the corner, two lamps and plugs right by the bed, A/C in the window, shampoo & conditioner, make up remover, cotton pads & q-tips. They had a complimentary breakfast in a beautiful dining room and a back patio with tables and flowers. I will recommend this place to my friends & family and will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammadhadi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners. Full service breakfast experience. Nice Victorian atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, property was clean with a great room. Also had a very comfortable deck on second floor to meet with other guests or just enjoy a relaxing time reading a book or listening to music.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant owners. Gave us great suggestions for our trip. We used them and they were great. The only thing was they gave us 1 bath towel instead of 2. Over all it was ver good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic property is a great place to stay. Awesome hosts have beautifully renovated this hotel, and we loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Hana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that was likean old Scottish bed & breakfast. The rooms were al done up very special..The hosts were great.We had breakfast on linen table cloths with fine china Just superb!!! Highly recommended 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodations were lovely and the area is nice, but what made this place particularly special for us was the hospitality of the hosts! Sandy & his wife were very kind and welcoming, they made us feel right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sandy and Cathy were very helpful and hospitable. I'm 6 feet, 3 inches tall, and immediately Sandy offered us a bed with no footboard. Much appreciated!!! Breakfast was fantastic too. Enjoyed speaking with Sandy as we ate. Will definitely recommend this inn to all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sandy and Kathy are amazing host's they keep an extremally elegant, well run, clean, friendly B&B. You can relax on their huge deck with privacy or join in on conversation with other guest's. Your knowledgeable host's can direct or recommend you to whatever your looking for and most of Pictou attractions are in walking distance. they also have private parking and a well maintained garden area to relax. We highly recommend staying more than one night!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely surprise inside! Very unprepossessing outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Scotsman Inn is stunningly well kept and the owners have decorated and furnished authentic to the era of the house. Each room is beautifully presented. A wonderful welcome feel when we all offered a complimentary glass of wine out on the deck. Sandy graciously answered my questions regarding the history of the house as well as his military service. It all tied in so well. Met other very nice guests. Love it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Joan

Travelled with partner
I found the proprietors to be less than warm. Sandy did provide suggestions for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from The Scotsman on 20 Jun 2023
Hi Joan You can please some of the people some of the time but not all the people all of the time. And I guess we didn't please you. Everyone else seems to finds us to be good hosts but not you. If we weren't warm enough you should have spoken to us

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was fantastic! It had been beautifully renovated and the rooms were appointed with antique furniture and fineries fit for a Scottish nobleman! Breakfast was served in an elegant dining room on fine China. The owner was warm and friendly and gave us a lot of travel tips. A great experience in a fine establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from The Scotsman on 20 Jun 2023
Hi WayneThank you for staying with us and taking the time to write such a great review. Cathy and I work hard to provide a great guest experience.RegardsSandy

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a really unique old hotel. Nicely restored and renovated. So many treasures that it feels like a museum! Beautiful grounds and a big old deck for enjoying the fresh sea air. We had a nice room with a king sized bed overlooking the bay. Sandy is a true Scotsman … full of stories and very helpful with information about Pictou and the Maritimes in general. The complimentary breakfast is served in an elegant dining room that makes you feel like royalty!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from The Scotsman on 15 Jun 2023
Hi DougThank you for staying with us and for taking the time to write such a nice review.The house was built for Scottish royalty in 1865 and we try to treat all our guests like royalty. We want all our guests to enjoy Scottish hospitality and their time in the Nova Scotia

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a great stay at the Scotsman. The owners were very friendly and shared lots of information about the area. I would highly recommend a stay here. We'll be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from The Scotsman on 6 Jun 2023
Hi GeoffreyThank you for taking the time to write a reviewI look forward to seeing you againSandy

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great tea service in morning. Fantastic hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property inside, owners greeted us and showed us to our room. They recommended restaurants and made us a reservation without us having to ask, exceptional experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This stay was simply a stop over on our way from Charlottetown to Louisburg. It was an interesting old building and the room was very nicely decorated. The only negative comment is about the host. I guess he fancies himself a character. Unfortunately he fails to “read the room". I have handled his type of schtick and shrugged it off. My wife, however, was not amused. She has a great sense of humour (she lives with me) but this host needs to figure out when his insult comedy is going to far. One other thing … He made a big deal of there being no eating or drinking in the room. He said we could eat it drink on their deck/patio. He even referred us to a notice to that effect posted in the room and having charged previous guests for damaging the “$1000” bedding. Really? Hardly! Ridiculous. There was no metion of any such restrictions in any booking information. This is an out of the way mediocre “inn"/hotel. I guess he doesn’t really want repeat customers. Shame.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We wish we had stayed more than one night! Host was VERY personable, afternoon cocktails and music were appreciated and breakfast was light, but fabulous! Host was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful building with tons of heritage run by an incredible couple. The Scottish heritage on display is mind blowing and Sandy is part of a dying breed - someone who appreciates that service is a dying art.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Sami

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

CONRADO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet laid back property. Great place to stay Sandy extremely helpful with suggestions for what to do in around the area especially Cape Breton. Would definitely stay here again. Continental breakfast was a plus
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022