Alpine Motor Inn is in Alma, the small fishing village at the edge of Fundy National Park on the New Brunswick shore of the Bay of Fundy. Alma has a harbour where the boats sit on the mud at low tide and float again at high tide, a few shops and restaurants, and and a working-harbour feel that travellers enjoy. A motor inn is a simple, usually lower-cost way to stay close to the park gates, with the car parked outside the room door, and it appeals to hikers, anglers and families who plan to spend most of the day outdoors. Rooms, facilities, parking, WiFi, dining and the season the inn is open are details we do not list, so check them when you book, and confirm the dates before you plan a spring or late autumn trip, because many Alma businesses close outside the summer.
Location and getting around
Alma is about 130 kilometres from Saint John and about 75 kilometres from Moncton, with the park entrance a few minutes from the village. Hopewell Rocks is roughly 45 minutes away by road, and Cape Enrage and the covered bridges of the Fundy region are an easy day out. The village is small enough to walk, and a car is useful for everything else, because there is no regular public transport.
The rooms and the feel
Expect a straightforward motel-style stay rather than a resort, with the focus on location and value. We do not list the room types, bedding, bathrooms, WiFi, parking or breakfast here, so check them when you book, and ask whether rooms look onto the road, the village or the hills. If you are travelling with hiking gear, ask about a ground-floor room, and if you are visiting in the colder months, check that the heating and the nearby restaurants are open.
Who it suits and what to know: choose a motor inn in Alma if you want to be near the park and the tide, if you are budget-conscious, or if you want an early start on the trails. It is less suitable for travellers who want a spa, a large dining room or an evening of entertainment, as the village is quiet after dark.
July and August are the busiest, and rooms in a small village can sell out well ahead, so book early for summer weekends. Low tide and high tide change the harbour dramatically, so check tide times if you want to see the boats on the sand, and bring layers because the shore can be cool and foggy even in summer.
Why stay here
- ✓Alma village location
- ✓Near Fundy National Park
- ✓Motor inn rooms
- ✓Close to the harbour
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓WiFi (check when you book)
- ✓Breakfast (check when you book)
- ✓Seasonal opening (check dates)
Good questions
Where is Alpine Motor Inn?+
In Alma, at the edge of Fundy National Park on the New Brunswick shore of the Bay of Fundy.
Is it close to the park?+
The park entrance is a few minutes from the village. Check the exact distance when you book.
Is it open in winter?+
Many Alma businesses close outside summer, so confirm opening dates before you plan a stay in the colder months.
