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The Sunshine Inn: Traveller Reviews

4487 Highway 2 North, Parrsboro, Nova Scotia B0M 1S0, Canada
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The Sunshine Inn
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Parrsboro
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Ontario
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“Loved everything about it, we will be back!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2010
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We found this gem in the Nova Scotia Doers and Dreamers Book, and were lucky enough to book a room for 2 nights in July of 2009. The owners were so nice and welcoming, our room was immaculate, and we loved the location as it was central to many things we wanted to see in Nova Scotia. My chef husband and I both enjoyed the breakfasts that they served, all the patrons talked with each other, and they made special pancakes for our 2 year old daughter. A blueberry farmer was having breakfast there and heard us ask when blueberry season was...and it was obvious we were disappointed that we were about 2 weeks early. The blueberry farmer took us out to his field and told us to take whatever we wanted! That's the kind of place this hotel is!
We absolutely recommend this place, and I'm now planning our trip for this year, and hopeful that we can get a cabin!
If the owners read this, it's Jim and Mary from St. Thomas Ontario! Can't wait to get back to Parrsboro!

  • Stayed July 2009, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Milwaukee, WI
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90 helpful votes 90 helpful votes
“Nice Family-Operated Motel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2009
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The Sunshine Inn is a small motel with cottages right outside of Parrsboro, NS. Our group stayed in the accessible cottage and one of the motel rooms. Both rooms were very clean and served our purposes well. The hosts were very accommodating and truly belong in the hospitality industry. They were pleasant to chat with, were helpful with any request, and made us feel very welcome.

One of the best parts of the motel was its adjacent blueberry field. We picked blueberries a lot. The motel's restaurant also served fabulous blueberry pancakes (more than you can eat)!

The breakfast at their restaurant is reportedly "the best breakfast in town." I don't know that I could disagree because we liked it so much we didn't eat anywhere else. They have many choices with very reasonable prices (breakfast for $5-10). The restaurant is run by the couple that owns the motel (they are the chefs, waitstaff, etc). It is only open for breakfast.

The motel does have wireless internet, but you usually have to go outside and close to the office (or just sit in the restaurant) in order to pick up the signal.

If I am in Parrsboro again, I would definitely stay at the Sunshine Inn.

  • Stayed July 2009, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New York
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“The best motel I've seen by far - Amazing hospitality and clean, modern rooms.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2009
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I am from upstate NY and recently traveled through Nova Scotia with about ten others on a hiking trip for a college class. We spent one night in Parrsboro at the Sunshine Inn and I wish that every place we stayed was as lovely as this motel. The couple who runs the place are great. Not only were our rooms modern and spotless, there was a definite sense of comfort and security. The next morning, breakfast at the little diner attached was amazing. The coffee was the best I have had in a long time and the blueberry pancakes were amazing. The couple and their daughter were making the food and taking care of us and we extremely kind and friendly. When I mentioned that I hated to leave my leftovers (we were traveling and eating out of coolers), the man (sadly, I can't remember his name) surprised me by putting my eggs on two slices of wheat toast and then wrapping it up nicely for me to eat later. It was so sweet. I rarely see hospitality and kindness when staying anywhere. I would absolutely recommend The Sunshine Inn!!

  • Stayed May 2009, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Wiesbaden, Germany
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Ein sehr, sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2008
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  • Stayed October 2008, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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