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A warm welcome to the 

ROYAL HOTEL

Established since 1785

British Heritage

Exterior of the historic royal hotel sydney in nova scotia with snow in the winter

Historic Boutique Hotel 

Sydney's best kept secret!

A banner of fleur de lis side by side
A banner of fleur de lis side by side

​​Dear guests,

I'm Carmen and we may likely meet during your stay since I spend a lot of time here at the Royal Hotel. It is the beloved home of two pets; a little toy poodle Baby Rango and Billy Bean the Siamese cat.​​

Carmen, the Owner Royal Hotel Sydney in Nova Scotia
Dog sitting outside the royal hotel sydney in nova scotia on a sunny day
cat sitting on an otoman in the royal hotel sydney nova scotia

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The Royal Hotel has been in our family for half a century. Before my great aunt Irene acquired it, the hotel had belonged to the Heron family which cared for it for two generations.​

Previous owner of Royal Hotel Sydney in Nova Scotia

Come enjoy our wonderful vintage setting, a place steeped in history
with a timeless decor and a homely feel. 

comfortable vintage furniture in the guest sitting area of the royal hotel sydney Nova Scotia

 We have been hosting guests for over 240 years

​It is since 1785 that we arrived here from crossing the ocean, our boat was loaded with materials to build the hotel... and is rooted from British Royalty.

When in those days there was no electricity around here, nor running water, and also no cars. A stable for horses was a must, and newcomers would arrive by boats just a steep down the hotel.

Through the years, the hotel had many renovations and beautifully done upgrades. 

Painting of the Royal Hotel Sydney that was Built in 1865

 A proprety from the Victorian Era...

And then in 1875... 

It is quite rare nowadays to cross paths with a property which rightfully belonged to our former Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald.

 

Between his two terms he was living here, at the heart of Sydney, while he was involved with the beginnings of the Trans-Canadian railway project.

Welcome to the Royal Hotel, a cute little Inn steeped in history since the 1700’s.

Painting of former Canadian Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald
Exterior of the royal hotel sydney nova scotia on a sunny summer day

Royal Hotel Blog

Explore the Royal Hotel Blog for local tips, must‑see attractions, and stories about our historic hotel.

"There is a special charm in staying at the Royal Hotel, it has the perfect blend of history and modern comfort..."

Entrance to the royal hotel sydney nova scotia lit up in the evening

Our boutique hotel

Immerse yourself in the vintage setting of the Royal Hotel and experience its rich history. Let us be your home during your visit to Sydney.

To enjoy the history of the island you must stay here. This is a wonderful historical building with a lot of character, and the owner is very attentive to details. Everyone is very friendly including the other patrons.

- Michael, USA

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