Located in Dalvay, Dalvay by the Sea Hotel is in a national park, a 4-minute drive from Prince Edward Island National Park and 6 minutes from Heather Hannon Island Art Gallery. .This luxury inn is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Stanhope Golf Club and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Covehead Harbour Lighthouse.
Prince Edward Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Historic Charlottetown Waterfront - 23 min drive - 18.6 miles
Charlottetown Port - 25 min drive - 19.0 miles
Green Gables Heritage Place - 35 min drive - 28.0 miles
Cavendish Beach - 38 min drive - 30.3 miles
Getting around
Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Fin Folk Food - 10 min drive
Richard's Fresh Seafood - 8 min drive
Shirleys Snack Bar - 16 min drive
Fluke - 10 min drive
Oh Hey by the Sea - 16 min drive
About this property
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel
Luxury inn with outdoor tennis courts and a restaurant
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel offers 25 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Dalvay inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the inn include outdoor tennis courts.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at MacMillan Dining Room, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
MacMillan Dining Room - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 6 to 17 for adults and CAD 6 to 17 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
MacMillan Dining Room
Things to do
2 outdoor tennis courts
Basketball
Bicycle rentals
Kayaking
Playground
Rowing/canoeing
Family friendly
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach towels
Garden
In a national park
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1895
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided
More
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 26 and May 15.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 6.00 to 17.00 for adults, and CAD 6.00 to 17.00 for children
Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and debit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.
Property is also known as
Dalvay Sea Hotel
Dalvay Sea Hotel York
Dalvay Sea York
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Inn
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Dalvay
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Inn Dalvay
Dalvay by the Sea Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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We really loved staying here for our honeymoon.
The whole experience was very peaceful, quiet and cozy. The building itself was amazing to stay in, such a well preserved piece of history.
The room had stunning views, was so comfortable and very clean!
Staff were very kind and always made sure everything we needed was there.
Had breakfast and dinner in the restaurant, which was delicious. Very helpful and accommodating for food sensitivities.
One of our favourite things to do was to relax by the fireplace.
Can’t wait for our next visit already!!
We loved this Inn! Impeccable staff, grand interior, lovely food/dining. We enjoyed having coffee in the library in the morning and reading before breakfast. A wonderful stay! My only minor note is that in the upstairs wing where we stayed, the walls are pretty thin so you can hear others.
It was a great stay until the front desk charge the dinner and breakfast twice.
When I checked out, I paid those by cash, however she charged those via my credit card as well. I asked her to cancel and she said she would do however it did appear on my card bill now.
Beautiful building with knowledgeable staff on the history of home and surrounding land. Loved being close to a walkable beach
Blair
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Arthur
Traveled with family
Oct 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location, wonderful staff and lake view. Room access is by long stair cases and this was a challenge for one of us with balance issues as a senior.
Our stay at the Dalvay was fantastic. The hotel is beautiful and the staff was so friendly and accomodating. The restaurant was equally as good and I highly recommend trying the chicken dinner and chowder. The hotel grounds were so peaceful. I highly recommend this hotel.
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl
Traveled with partner
Oct 2, 2025
Is definitely a place where you step back in time. The woodwork and the furniture are such an experience because it’s all very 1800s early 1900 setting. The preparation of the food and the presentation is absolutely wonderful. It is not your traditional motel it’s a hotel with a time stamped flare.
Location is amazing! Area beautiful. Staff great. Amenities are expensive. Dust hanging from fans. Windows are mouldy and ill fitting.
Furnishings are tired. Everything needs painting and TLC. Outside pathways are pitch black. There is a balance between historic/romantic and safe/practical. Dalvay needs to find that balance.