St Martins Country Inn is in St. Martins, the small village on the Bay of Fundy about 45 minutes east of Saint John. The village is known for its sea caves at low tide, its two covered bridges, its harbour full of boats resting on the mud and its position at the start of the Fundy Trail Parkway, a scenic coastal road with lookouts and hiking trails. An inn here lets you wake up beside these sights, rather than driving out from the city, and it is a quiet, slower alternative to Saint John. Room types, dining, facilities, views and the season the inn is open all vary, so check them when you book, and confirm the dates before you plan a stay in spring, late autumn or winter, because many St. Martins businesses open on a short seasonal schedule. The village is small, so also check where you will eat.
Location and getting around
St. Martins is on Route 111, about 65 kilometres from Saint John, and the road ends at the village and the parkway, so you will not be passing through on the way to somewhere else. The sea caves are a short walk from the beach and can only be explored safely at low tide, so check the tide tables before you plan the day.
Cape Enrage is further east, and Fundy National Park and Hopewell Rocks are a longer drive along the coast. A car is essential, and fuel and groceries are limited in the village.
The rooms and the feel
A country inn tends to be quieter and more personal than a city hotel, and many visitors choose one for the setting and the pace. We do not list room types, bathrooms, parking, WiFi, breakfast or dining here, so check them when you book, and ask whether rooms have views of the water or the countryside. If you are planning a special occasion, ask whether the inn can recommend a restaurant, since the choice in a small village is modest.
Who it suits and what to know: choose St Martins Country Inn if you want a peaceful base for the Fundy Trail Parkway, the sea caves and the covered bridges, or if you want to avoid the city and enjoy evenings by the shore. It suits couples, walkers and photographers more than visitors who need a long list of facilities.
July, August and the autumn colour weeks are the busiest, so book early, and expect fog and cooler weather even in summer. Because the caves, the parkway and the village services depend on the season and the tide, check opening times and tide times before you finalise your plans.
Why stay here
- ✓Country inn setting
- ✓St. Martins village location
- ✓Near the Fundy Trail Parkway
- ✓Near the sea caves
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓WiFi (check when you book)
- ✓Dining (check when you book)
- ✓Seasonal opening (check dates)
Good questions
Where is St Martins Country Inn?+
In St. Martins, the village at the start of the Fundy Trail Parkway, about 45 minutes east of Saint John.
Can I visit the sea caves from there?+
The caves are near the village beach and can only be explored safely at low tide. Check tide times and the distance when you book.
Is it open in winter?+
Many St. Martins businesses keep short seasons, so confirm opening dates before you plan a stay in the colder months.
