The 6 Best Lunenburg Hotels, Inns & Bed and Breakfasts

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Bed and Breakfast (often abbreviated as B&B or BnB) is a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast. Traditionally bed and breakfasts are large private family homes with a limited number of guest rooms, usually between 4-11. Usually, the hosts live in the same house. Unlike hotels, B&Bs are usually operated by the owners, but they can also have a small staff.

Usually, a Bed and Breakfast offers a quite different type of experience than most hotels, motels or inns. Bed and Breakfasts provide hospitality services on a more personal level. A smaller number of guests usually allows B&B hosts to connect with their guests more personally. Though Bed and Breakfasts retain the guests' privacy, hosts often develop a closer relationship with their guests. Most Bed and Breakfasts aim to make guests feel at home during their stay. Another difference is that each room at a Bed and Breakfast is unique. Hotel rooms generally have similar layouts and multiple versions of the same room type. Most hotels typically offer breakfast, but at Bed and Breakfasts, it is usually homemade.

The Property – The 10-acre property with rolling hills and views of the river is unique and picturesque. The property offers many amenities and is a perfect spot for guests that love nature and the outdoors.

Privacy - The owners of River Ridge Lodge live in a separate part of the house with a separate entrance and staircase. The owners profoundly respect their guests' privacy and don't provide daily room service. However, they don't want guests to hesitate to ask for anything reasonable. 

Breakfast - Breakfast is optional and customized. The owners understand that some guests prefer not to be on a schedule, don't usually eat breakfast, are visiting friends or family, and would like to enjoy their breakfast with them. 

Family-friendly - River Ridge Lodge has a 2-bedroom family suite and loves children.

Complimentary Bikes & Snowshoes - River Ridge Lodge offers both complimentary bike and snowshoe rentals for their guests' use.

Attentive & Friendly Service – The owners of River Ridge Lodge are happy to make recommendations and reservations for activities and places to eat and drink. Frauke is an enthusiastic concierge, and self-proclaimed ambassador for Mahone Bay, Lunenburg and the Nova Scotia South Shore and gladly helps with trip itinerary planning.

Pets - The owners have a Newfoundland dog and a colour-matching Tuxedo cat on the property. Many guests ask to meet the pets, but if you are allergic or afraid of pets, let them know, and they'll ensure that you won't have to meet them. The pets are only on the owner's premises and not in the B&B part of the house. River Ridge Lodge cannot accommodate guests' pets due to some guests having allergies or fear of dogs or cats. 

The climate of Lunenburg is moderate; the winters are slightly milder, and the summers slightly cooler than most areas at latitudes. Spring conditions arrive late in the season, often not until mid-May due to the cooler ocean temperatures. The summers are comfortable but are getting more hot and humid; the winters are freezing, snowy, and windy. Temperatures typically vary from -7 °C to 23 °C, and it’s rarely below -15 °C or above 28 °C.