Tidal Bore Inn

2.0 star property

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Classic Queen Room, First Floor
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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29 Truro Heights Rd, Lower Truro, NS, B6L 1W7
  • Place, Rath Eastlink Community Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Truro Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, NSCC - Truro Campus
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room (First Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Queen Room, First Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room (Second Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Queen Room, Second Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Lower Truro

Located in Lower Truro, Tidal Bore Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Truro Mall and Truro Golf Club. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from NSCC - Truro Campus and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Rath Eastlink Community Centre.

What's nearby

  • Rath Eastlink Community Centre - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Truro Mall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Truro Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • NSCC - Truro Campus - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Marigold Cultural Centre - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Common By Burnside - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Tidal Bore Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Truro Mall
Tidal Bore Inn offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This hotel features complimentary bicycles on site and hiking/biking trails nearby.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and May 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number STR2526T7663

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Tidal Bore Inn Hotel
Tidal Bore Inn Lower Truro
Tidal Bore Inn Hotel Lower Truro

Reviews

Tidal Bore Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 304 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overlooks the Cobequid Bay, very pretty. A little rustic amenity-wise, but was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wm. Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firm, comfy bed too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Navneet

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Though somewhat dated the Tidal Bore Inn was very clean and prime location! The owner is very nice and helpful. Great night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The property was on average and room was clean. Staff were friendly. However people vaping made us uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We loved the Tidal Bore. Very friendly owners and very clean rooms. Restaurants were nice and close
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is old, had some renovations, generally okay. Coffee and kettle available in the office to take in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Ok at best
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn keepers are great. Very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This dated property was in a convenient location. As often happens, These older places have a stagnant smell in the room, perhaps old carpet. It had a decent view of the tide changes in the channel across the highway. For the price, it was acceptable although would not choose a second time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view, great price, they are doing a good job with renovations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Great stay.

Stay was wonderful. Bed was extremely comfortable, and the whole room (especially the bathroom) was very tidy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Nice spot to rest

great spot for a layover
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

nice place to stay overnight

easy access from highway. nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Q
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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