The Algonquin Resort is the landmark hotel of St. Andrews by-the-Sea, at 184 Adolphus Street, with 234 rooms and a long list of facilities. It carries a 4-star class rating. The indoor heated pool has a three-storey waterslide that the resort calls the largest in Canada, and there is also a seasonal outdoor pool in the gardens, open from June to September. A full-service spa sits just off the lobby, and a Nordic thermal spa is described as debuting in 2026. The resort has an 18-hole golf course with a driving range and pro shop, a gym, a hot tub, four tennis courts, two restaurants and a bar and lounge. Bicycles can be borrowed free of charge, and a free shuttle serves the area within town limits when available. It is a resort, so it suits a stay of two nights or more.
Location and getting around
The resort sits on the hill above St. Andrews, with the town centre, the waterfront and Kingsbrae Garden within a short drive or a bike ride. Whale-watching cruises leave from the harbour in summer, and the St. Andrews Blockhouse is nearby. Saint John is roughly an hour and a half away by road, so most guests arrive by car, and the resort offers free uncovered self parking, free RV and bus parking and paid valet parking at about 25 dollars a day. There is an electric car charging station on site.
The rooms and the feel
With 234 rooms, there is a wide range, so ask about the view and the room type when you book. The resort promotes golf, spa treatments and family time, and its indoor pool and waterslide are the main draw outside summer. A full breakfast is served daily from 7 to 11 am for a fee of roughly 29 dollars for adults and 17 dollars for children, so check whether your rate includes it.
The resort's own site shows a seasonal resort fee of 15 dollars a day from 1 November to 30 April, so check what your rate covers.
Who it suits and what to know: choose the Algonquin if you want a full-service resort with a spa, golf and family facilities, and if you plan to spend time in St. Andrews rather than just pass through. The indoor pool is open year-round, while the outdoor pool and tennis are seasonal and the spa opens on select days only. In winter it is quiet, and the garden, the cruises and the Blockhouse are closed, so it is best for a restful weekend. In summer, book well ahead.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool with waterslide
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓18-hole golf course
- ✓Two restaurants and a bar
- ✓Free bicycle rentals
- ✓Fitness centre and hot tub
- ✓Free parking
Good questions
Is the Algonquin Resort open in winter?+
The resort's own site says the indoor pool is open year-round and lists a seasonal resort fee from 1 November to 30 April, so it appears to operate through winter. The outdoor pool and tennis are seasonal.
Is breakfast included?+
A full breakfast is served daily from 7 to 11 am for a fee, roughly 29 dollars for adults and 17 dollars for children. Check whether your rate includes it.
Is parking free?+
Uncovered self parking is free, and so is RV and bus parking. Valet parking costs about 25 dollars a day.
