The Homeport Inn is a historic bed and breakfast at 80 Douglas Avenue, in a house dating from 1858 that stands on a hill above the port of Saint John. Its page promises sweeping views of the Bay of Fundy and the harbour, and uptown is minutes away. The booking details rate the property class at 3. Rooms are listed as a Standard Room of about 400 square feet for two guests, a Luxury Suite of about 450 square feet for up to three, and a Premium Suite of about 600 square feet for up to three, all with a queen bed and a garden view. The house has a library, a bar, a terrace and a garden, and free WiFi. A free full breakfast is included in the rate and is often praised by guests.
Location and getting around
Douglas Avenue runs along the high ground above the harbour, a short drive from uptown, the City Market and the waterfront. The views are the draw, and the hill means you will want a car or a taxi for uptown dinners. For the day trips along the coast you will need a car in any case.
The rooms and the feel
A historic house offers fewer rooms and more individuality, with decorated rooms, heating, desks and free toiletries, and bathrobes and hypoallergenic bedding noted in the booking details. The inn has a business-friendly desk, a reception hall that is used for weddings and events, and luggage storage. Check-in is from 3 pm to 8:30 pm, with late check-in during limited hours, so tell the innkeepers if you will arrive late. Check-out is at 11 am.
Who it suits and what to know: choose the Homeport if you want a quiet, characterful stay with a hearty breakfast instead of a chain hotel, and if you travel as a couple or a small group. Parking is available for a fee. The booking details say only service animals are allowed, while the inn's tourism page describes it as pet-friendly, so confirm your pet plans before you book. There are no pool or gym facilities, so choose a different hotel if you need them.
Why stay here
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Bay of Fundy views
- ✓Library
- ✓Bar
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Paid parking
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free full breakfast is included in the rate and is often praised by guests. Confirm the serving times when you book.
Where is it?+
At 80 Douglas Avenue in Saint John, on a hill above the port with views of the bay. Uptown is minutes away by car.
Are pets allowed?+
Sources differ: the booking details say only service animals are allowed, while the tourism page calls the inn pet-friendly. Ask the inn before you travel.
