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DesBarres Manor Inn

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, steps from Old Court House Museum

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DesBarres Manor Inn combines historic charm with modern comforts in Guysborough. The property features an elegant restaurant for dinner, a welcoming bar, and a peaceful garden terrace. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi and convenient location near Old Court House Museum.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Premium Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
90 Church Street, Guysborough, NS, B0H 1N0

What's nearby

  • Old Court House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mulgrave Road Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chedabucto Place Performance Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Authentic Seacoast Company - 1 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪big g's pizza and restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Robins - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Days Gone by Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪DesBarres Manor Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rare Bird Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

DesBarres Manor Inn

Upscale inn near Old Court House Museum
Located close to Mulgrave Road Theatre and Chedabucto Place Performance Theatre, DesBarres Manor Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, a computer station, and 1 meeting room
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at DesBarres Manor Inn include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 25 2025 to October 28 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03101106245601825-90

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

DesBarres Manor Inn Guysborough
DesBarres Manor Guysborough
DesBarres Manor
Desbarres Manor Hotel Guysborough
DesBarres Manor Inn Nova Scotia/Guysborough
DesBarres Manor Inn Inn
DesBarres Manor Inn Guysborough
DesBarres Manor Inn Inn Guysborough

Frequently asked questions

Is DesBarres Manor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at DesBarres Manor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at DesBarres Manor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at DesBarres Manor Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DesBarres Manor Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Old Court House Museum, Mulgrave Road Theatre, and Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex. Chedabucto Place Performance Theatre and Authentic Seacoast Company are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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DesBarres Manor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful building/rooms and very attentive (and busy!) staff. Off season there isn’t anything else in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great romantic getaway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They make you feel at home. Friendly courteous staff. Donner was awesome Thanks for making our stay enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and the service excellent. Air conditioning, even temporary, would have made the visit even more enjoyable during the recent heat wave.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not many options for dining in the area, it appears that Covid shut down a lot of businesses in the more rural areas of NS
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too bad that 5 stars is the maximum! This property is so welcoming as are the hosts. Our room was beautifully appointed, comfortable, and spacious. The option to open the windows provided fresh air and easy sleeping. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Anna, who we soon learned is also the chef. No need to seek a restaurant in the area since the manor's dining room featured delicious dinners and convenience for breakfast. We stayed for two nights and were sad to leave such a splendid place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michèle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Beautiful historic Manor in need of upgrading

The staff made us feel like we were guests in their own home. This historic building was beautiful in the details of another era, truly breathtaking. The biggest downfall is the lack of air conditioning in the guest rooms. This put a damper on our stay, but everything else was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We tried to check in to this property and no one was there. We waited 20 minutes for him to arrive. He was very friendly and pleasant. But no lights were turned on making this a dark and cold feeling 'welcoming' experience. We were shown our way to our room up the dark staircase (again, no lights). It was outdated (I realize this is an old hotel...this was outdated in a tired way). The place smelled stale. We decided not to stay here despite having booked two nights there. We had not even brought our luggage in. We had not spent more than 2 min in the room. John had already left the property thereby not allowing us to talk about cancelling directly. We were the only ones in the building. It felt isolated and remote. We called and spoke with him and he understood. We talked with them again the next day asking if we could get any refund on our two night stay. They said they would talk and see what they thought was fair. We did not get any refund so I guess they thought zero was fair. We understand given that we booked through Expedia and were beyond the cancellation timeframe. But we paid for 2 nights in a place we were in for 10 minutes. Regarding the area, be aware that this area/town is very remote. And quiet except for the noisy bugs (cicadas?). We travel globally. The fact that we wouldn't spend a night here even though we prepaid says a lot. That being said, I believe the owners to be friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated and maintained property. Very high quality bedding and furniture. Nice to stay in an authentic 1837 manor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite a work out taking luggage up 2 flights but the room was spacious. The TV was pretty old but we didn’t use it. Some of the carpets were stained but overall the place was clean and quaint. Breakfast was good. Night time dining options were very limited
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very nice room with nice staff. No A/C.

Very nice old Victorian room. Large room with couch. Huge washroom. Old but functional TV. No A/C. Nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beaucoup de tapis. Matelas à changer. Petit déjeuner limité.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, dinner and drinks. Very quiet. gave us a taste of the real Nova Scotia!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bonnie provided a delightful welcome, facilities orientation, and dining experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well-maintained older inn. Exceptional staff for the welcome, breakfast and checkout. Great ease and flexibility for attending the Stan Rogers Festival. I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here a night since we were attending the Canso Stanfest, so it was the best option for us in terms of location! Good bed, basic continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate, stunning, great service. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adler Nevo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely! A luxurious treat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great food and great hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Staff. Lovely historic building. Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the large, well appointed rooms and the really comfortable beds. The landscaping was attractive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022