The Treadwell Inn is a small inn in the centre of St. Andrews by-the-Sea, and it offers a more intimate alternative to the big resort on the hill. The appeal is the location: the town is a compact grid of streets beside Passamaquoddy Bay, and an inn in the middle of it puts you on foot to Water Street and its shops and restaurants, the wharf where the whale-watching boats depart and the waterfront. For a short stay built around the town rather than a hotel's own facilities, that is the point. The inn is a boutique-style property, so there are fewer rooms than at the Algonquin Resort, with a quieter, more personal feel. Confirm the details when you book, including the room types, breakfast arrangements and parking, because small inns often vary by season. It is a good choice for couples, for visitors who want to walk everywhere and for anyone who prefers a historic seaside town to a resort campus. In a town where the best-known stays are the Algonquin Resort and a handful of bed and breakfasts, the Treadwell Inn gives travellers another option with a central address.
Location and getting around
St. Andrews is easy to walk. Water Street runs along the waterfront with its shops, galleries and restaurants, the harbour and the whale-watching departures are a short stroll away, and Kingsbrae Garden and the Blockhouse are a short drive or a longer walk.
Ministers Island is a few minutes by car, and the Algonquin Resort and its golf course sit on the hill above town. Most visitors arrive by car from Saint John, about an hour and a half away, or from the Maine border, and the town itself needs no vehicle once you have parked.
The rooms and the feel
The Treadwell Inn is a smaller property, so expect individual rooms, a quieter atmosphere and a more personal level of service than at a resort. Small inns vary in what they offer, so ask the inn about breakfast, air conditioning, WiFi and parking when you book. If you have a particular room or view in mind, say so, because the best rooms in a small inn go first in July and August.
Who it suits and what to know: choose the Treadwell Inn if you want to be in the centre of St. Andrews, close to the water and the restaurants, and if you prefer a small inn to a resort. It suits couples, walkers and visitors who plan to spend their time in town, on a cruise, at the garden or on Ministers Island.
If you want a spa, golf and an indoor waterslide, the Algonquin Resort is the better fit. The town is a summer destination, with the best weather, cruises, garden and Blockhouse open from roughly June to October, and it is much quieter in winter, when some restaurants and attractions close. Book early for summer weekends and check the inn's seasonal arrangements if you travel outside the warm months.
Why stay here
- ✓Central St. Andrews location
- ✓Walk to Water Street
- ✓Walk to the whale-cruise wharf
- ✓Small inn setting
- ✓Breakfast (confirm)
- ✓Parking (confirm)
- ✓WiFi (confirm)
- ✓Quiet, personal service
Good questions
Where is the Treadwell Inn?+
In the middle of St. Andrews by-the-Sea, within walking distance of Water Street, the wharf and the waterfront.
Is it a good base for whale watching?+
Yes. The whale-watching cruises leave from the harbour, which is a short walk from the centre of town.
Is St. Andrews open in winter?+
The town stays open, but many attractions and restaurants are seasonal, so check what is running if you travel outside June to October.
