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About the Hotel

417 Main Street, Yarmouth, Canada, B5A 4B2

Rodd Grand Yarmouth is one of Atlantic Canada's largest privately-owned hotel chains with over 80 years of experience. Located on Main Street in downtown Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, the hotel features modern amenities and a welcoming atmosphere. Boasting the largest meeting space southwest of Halifax, it caters to both leisure and business travelers alike. The hotel also provides easy access to local attractions and significant cultural sites.

Location

Rodd Grand Yarmouth is conveniently situated in the downtown core, making it easy to explore local shops and tourist attractions. The hotel is a short drive from Cineplex Theatres and Brunswick Lanes. Its central location provides guests with access to a clean and safe environment for shopping and browsing any time of the day or night.

Rooms

The hotel offers 132 large guestrooms with modern amenities, including premium bedding and air conditioning. Six family suites are available, featuring two rooms with two queen beds in one room and a pull-out sofa in the other. Each suite is equipped with mini-fridges and TVs for added convenience. Accessible rooms include features such as rails by the toilet and in the shower to ensure comfort for all guests.

Eat & Drink

Gale's Eatery Family Style Restaurant and Haley's Lounge provide a variety of dining experiences, offering fresh seafood and local cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant is known for its excellent service and offers unique flavors, from lobster to local craft brews. Guests can enjoy a satisfying meal in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Leisure & Business

The hotel includes a fully-equipped fitness center with nautilus equipment, an indoor pool, jacuzzi, and sauna. Business travelers can utilize the hotel's conference facilities, which accommodate up to 700 guests, facilitating both small meetings and large conferences. Complimentary amenities include business centers, free wireless high-speed internet, and parking.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Queen Room

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2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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King Room

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2 persons

14 m²

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1 King Size Bed

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Standard Double Room

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2 persons

14 m²

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2 Double beds

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City Center

Yarmouth1700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Stunning Harbor View!

“Our room had an incredible view of the harbor, making it the perfect backdrop for our high school reunion memories.” view full review

Extremely Comfortable Bed

“I enjoyed a wonderfully restful sleep on the super comfortable bed, it was just what I needed after a long day.” view full review

Excellent Restaurant Experience

“The restaurant served delicious meals at fair prices, with generous portions that made every dining occasion enjoyable.” view full review

Perfect Reunion Venue

“The hotel's meeting facilities were ideal for our reunion, comfortably accommodating our group and enhancing our time together.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Baggage storage
Locker room
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Services

Room service
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

417 Main Street, Yarmouth, Canada, B5A 4B2

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417 Main Street, Yarmouth, Canada, B5A 4B2

City landmarks

225 Main St

Murray Manor Art & Culture House

3600 ft

Farm

Eel Lake Oyster Farm

3600 ft

10 Summer St

Gallery & Art Designs by Clow

5000 ft

Mall

Yarmouth Mall

1.0 mi

Parks

Sealed Landers Park

1.1 mi

700 Main St

Lake Milo

1.5 mi

Little Bunker Island

Bunker Island Lighthouse

1.7 mi

Pembroke Beach

2.3 mi

4 Windmill Road

Leighton Dillman Park

2.8 mi

Beach

John's Cove

2.9 mi

Lighthouse

Cape Forchu Lighthouse

3.5 mi

Nearby

Museums

Yarmouth County Museum and Archives

600 ft

Museums

W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum

600 ft

451 Main St

Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia

600 ft

Parks

Frost Park

400 ft

Gallery

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

1000 ft

90 Water St

Killam Brothers Shipping Office

1300 ft

Gallery

Yarmouth Waterfront Gallery

1300 ft

20 Collins St

Pelton-Fuller House

1100 ft

Museums

Firefighters' Museum

600 ft

Parks

Milton Clock Tower Park

600 ft

Restaurants

Shanty Cafe

1400 ft

6b Central St

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

1700 ft

31 John St

The Red Shed

1900 ft

76 Water St

Wendy's

2200 ft

520 Main Street

KFC

2700 ft

536 Main St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

convenient location

friendly service

run-down property

sketchy neighborhood

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

6.2

Location

7.5

Service

8.3

Dining

6.3

Tim

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.6/10

The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with a range of amenities, friendly staff, and a convenient location. However, the dining experience may not meet all expectations.

Rooms

8.0

My room was clean and the bed very comfortable. It had all the necessary amenities including Wifi, AC, flat screen TV, coffee maker, and mini-fridge. However, the room size was a bit small, and there was no microwave or hand rail in the shower.

Service

9.0

The staff was courteous and diligent, ensuring walkways were cleaned and salted. They were helpful throughout my stay, from check-in to assistance with requests.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was very convenient, especially if traveling by ferry and not wanting to go far upon arrival. It was close to the CAT ferry and had nice facilities like a pool, sauna, and hot-tub.

Dining

6.0

The pricing was at a premium, similar to other consolidator sites, but the quality was satisfactory.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had nice facilities including a pool, sauna, and hot-tub, enhancing the overall experience.

Jennifer

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.6/10

The hotel rooms were clean with comfortable beds, and the staff was approachable and friendly. The air conditioning was great, and we enjoyed a nice view of the water. However, the whole place was in need of renovation or possibly should be rebuilt.

Rooms

7.0

Our room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff were approachable and friendly. The view of the water was nice.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional and very friendly. We were provided with two newer rooms, although one had two queens instead of a king. The staff were so friendly, offering free parking and being dog-friendly. The pool and sauna were great and very clean.

Location

8.0

The location is excellent, within walking distance of the downtown area and close to the ferry when it is running again. The hotel is well-placed in the heart of the town.

Dining

7.0

The service was good and very quick, especially for those trying to catch the ferry early in the morning.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers a great pool and sauna, along with free parking. However, it lacks investment in key card readers, which can be inconvenient.

Jeffrey

United States of America, September 2023

6.6/10

The hotel had some drawbacks like room cleanliness and lack of amenities like coffees and cream but the staff were friendly. The location was great with a convenient pool, sauna, and hot-tub. The dining experience was quick but limited. Overall, there were mixed feelings about this stay.

Rooms

5.0

The room I stayed in was not as clean as I expected. It smelled old and had recycled warm air. The room was a little small with no microwave and no hand rail in the shower. Wouldn't stay in that room again.

Service

7.0

The staff were very kind and nice, especially the check-in personnel, housekeeping, restaurant, and bar staff. Room service and dry cleaning were available, which was convenient. They were working on seascapes during my stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel was so clean and within walking distance of everything in central Yarmouth. Although the hotel will be undergoing renovation in 2020, the restaurant and bar offered good food at a very affordable price. The facilities like the pool, sauna, and hot-tub were nice.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good and very quick, perfect for those trying to get out early in the morning like myself to catch the ferry. The gourmet pizzas were tasty.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel facilities were decent with a nice pool, sauna, and hot-tub. However, some areas like the room and dining could use improvement.

Francis

United States of America, September 2023

6.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the rooms were comfortable, the overall condition of the property was quite run-down. The service was friendly and accommodating, but the dining experience was lacking due to long waiting times. The location was convenient for accessing the ferry terminal, but the neighborhood felt a bit sketchy.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfortable.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and accommodating.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location was convenient to the ferry terminal but felt a bit sketchy.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was frustrating due to long waiting times.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were in need of renovation.

convenient location

run-down property

Anna

United Kingdom, August 2023

6.6/10

The hotel had some drawbacks in the rooms with poor conditions and a terrible smell, but the service was outstanding with friendly and helpful staff. The location was excellent for various activities, and the dining experience was satisfactory considering the circumstances.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were disappointing with patched wallpaper, stains, and a bad smell.

Service

9.0

The service was fantastic with extremely friendly and accommodating staff.

Location

8.0

The location was great for different activities and convenient amenities nearby.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were limited but acceptable given the circumstances.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had adequate facilities for a comfortable stay.

Friendly Staff

Poor Room Conditions

United States of America, July 2023

7.2/10

The hotel is conveniently close to the ferry terminal, making early morning departures easy. However, some rooms were a bit dated with peeling paint. The staff was accommodating and professional, although certain services may come with charges. The location is excellent, just a few blocks from downtown, despite upcoming renovations. Dining options were tasty, but some facilities needed attention.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfortable but showed signs of wear with peeling paint on the furniture. Close proximity to the ferry terminal was convenient.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly, professional, and easily handled a problem. However, some services may come with additional charges.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location within walking distance of downtown and restaurants is excellent, despite upcoming renovations in 2020.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were good, especially for early morning ferry departures, but some improvements are needed in certain areas.