Rodd Brudenell River is a four-class resort on the Brudenell River in Georgetown Royalty, in the eastern half of the island. The address is 86 Dewar's Lane off Highway 3, in a rural setting on the riverwalk, with Brudenell River Provincial Park a one-minute walk away and the golf course a three-minute walk. Charlottetown Airport is about a 48-minute drive. The resort has 131 rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and hot tub, a marina and poolside bar and a restaurant called Club 19. It is a place to settle in for a few days, with golf, tennis and the river on the doorstep.
Location and getting around
This is the eastern PEI base, far from the north shore beaches and the capital's heritage streets. It suits visitors who want golf, the river and a quiet setting, and who plan to explore the Points East Coastal Drive, Basin Head, Souris and the east shore by car. Free self-parking is included. Charlottetown is a longer drive away, so if your plan is mostly the capital and Green Gables, a base closer to the city is more practical.
The rooms and the feel
The room list has standard rooms with king or queen beds and a sofa bed, junior and executive suites, and cottages that sleep three or six. All rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, coffee and tea makers and daily housekeeping. The resort features a golf course, driving range, clubhouse and pro shop, indoor and outdoor pools with sun loungers, a sauna and hot tub, two outdoor tennis courts and bike rentals, plus a firepit, on-site shopping and an electric car charging station.
Club 19 serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and lighter fare. Breakfast is available for a surcharge, so it is not included by default. The cottages suit families and groups who want more room.
Who it suits and what to know: golfers, couples, families and groups who want a resort with activities on site, and eastern-island explorers who prefer not to move hotels each night. Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Cats and dogs are allowed, with a limit of two per stay and a fee of 25 Canadian dollars per accommodation, and service animals are exempt.
Free cancellation is offered on select rates. Babysitting is available for a surcharge. The hotel's details do not state a seasonal operating schedule, so confirm opening dates and which pools and the golf course are available for your dates, particularly outside summer.
Seasons and planning
Golf and the outdoor pool are summer and early autumn activities, and the resort is busiest then, so book early for July and August. In shoulder seasons the quiet and lower rates may suit you, but the island's summer-only sights are closed. If you want the national park beaches and the north shore, choose Dalvay by the Sea; if you want the capital, choose a Charlottetown hotel; if you want golf, a river and the east shore, choose this resort.
A rental car is essential, since public transport in this part of the island is very limited.
Why stay here
- ✓Golf course and driving range
- ✓Indoor and outdoor pools
- ✓Sauna and hot tub
- ✓Marina and poolside bar
- ✓Club 19 restaurant
- ✓Outdoor tennis courts
- ✓Cottages and suites
- ✓Free self-parking
Good questions
Where is Rodd Brudenell River?+
It is at 86 Dewar's Lane off Highway 3 in Georgetown Royalty, in eastern Prince Edward Island, about a 48-minute drive from Charlottetown Airport.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is available for a surcharge. Check your rate for any package that includes it.
Can I bring a pet?+
Cats and dogs are allowed, with a limit of two per stay and a 25 Canadian dollar fee per accommodation. Service animals are exempt.
