Dalvay by the Sea Hotel

4.5 star property

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Reception
Living area
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
King Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Route #6 16 Cottage Crescent, Dalvay, PE
  • Place, Prince Edward Island National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Charlottetown Waterfront
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Cavendish Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

King Room with a View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Cozy Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room with 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Lake view

Queen Room with a View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room with 2 Queen Beds and View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dalvay

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.

What's nearby

  • 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 321 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Cozy Honeymoon

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milena

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

INAH

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s located inside a National Park and has an in-house restaurant which was rather pricey. The set
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Blair

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful building with knowledgeable staff on the history of home and surrounding land. Loved being close to a walkable beach
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

A must for anyone interested in historical beauty

Beautiful old country house on the ocean with excellent dining and very unique stay experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property needs major revamp.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phenellia LA SONJA, Resaca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was gorgeous it was like stepping back in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and interior.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower, bed great. Atmosphere was excellent, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Liam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025