Bluenose Lodge

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions
Hotel Policies & Reservations

Bulk Reservations:
For large reservations please contact hotel for specialized terms & conditions catered directly for the party.

Individual Reservations:
One Bed: ALL room types with one bed have a maximum occupancy of two ADULTS/CHILDREN.
Two Beds: ALL room types with two beds have a maximum occupancy of four ADULTS/CHILDREN. Bluenose Lodge policy permits up to a MAXIMUM of 2 additional children, depending on the room category. Room occupancy is based on two persons; there is an extra charge for additional occupants.
Extra Person Fee: Room rates are listed for 2-person occupancy. Additional people sharing a room will incur a charge of $30 per night per person, up to a MAXIMUM of two additional people, depending on room type. Please note: Some room types accommodate two adults only and no additional guests.
Children 10 and under stay for free. For Additional guests over the age of 10 years old a $30 fee is applies. Rollaway and baby cots fee may apply if required.

**WE ARE A QUIET HOTEL**.
NOISE POLICY* The Bluenose Lodge is a quiet hotel. Noise levels must remain at minimum, so as not to disturb other guests. Noise complaints may result in ejection without refund.

*KEY RETURN POLICY* There is a $50 key replacement charge levied, if keys are not returned upon checkout. Charge will automatically be added to guests final bill.

*NO SMOKING POLICY* Bluenose Lodge is a 100% non-smoking facility. Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hotel, including Porches, Balconies, Verandas, and anywhere on its grounds. Any evidence of smoking inside guest rooms and attachments, or hotel facilities will result in a $500 fee in addition to the restorative expense needed to return the room to its original condition. This additional fee and costs will be charged on the guest folio before or after checkout.

*NO PET POLICY: * NO PETS permitted. Service animals are allowed. Please advise when making a reservation if bringing a service animal into the hotel so we may prepare for arrival accordingly. As per the Nova Scotia Service Dog Act, please bring your Service Dog Team Certificate Identification Card to present to front desk upon check-in.

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HOTEL PAYMENT POLICY

In order for guest accommodations to be confirmed, sufficient credit credentials for payment of accommodations must be provided through the authorization of a valid credit card. Please be advised that up to three days prior to arrival, a credit hold or charge in the amount of guest room-charge and applicable taxes will be processed. A provision for, booking modification charges, incidental charges, and or damage charges may be placed on the credit account as well, before or after departure.

Accepted Methods of Payment: Master Card and Visa. We do not accept Cash or Debit cards.

TAXES: Hotel stays in Nova Scotia are subject to a Canadian and Nova Scotia Government combined Tax of 15% total.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Reservations can be cancelled free of charge until 3 days prior to arrival. Cancellations after this time and “no shows” will result in the full amount of the reservation to be charged to the credit card on file. Please provide notice of cancellation before 3PM, 3 days prior to arrival to avoid being charged for the full amount of the reservation. Cancellation notices must be in writing, and sent via the email address on file for the reservation.
Group and Conference reservations are subject to the cancellation and deposit policies outlined at time of booking and may vary from standard hotel policies.

CHECK-IN and CHECKOUT
Check-in time at the Bluenose lodge begins at 3:00pm. The hotel will make every effort to personalize our guests stays if provided ETA information at time of reservation. Checkout time is before 11:00am the day of departure. Late checkout requests may be made through the front desk only, and are subject to determination based on hotel occupancy. Additional charges may apply.

GUARANTEED RESERVATIONS: To guarantee a reservation at the Bluenose Lodge, a valid credit card is required at time of booking; we are unable to hold any rooms otherwise.

Reservations guaranteed by a credit card will be pre-authorized or processed for a guest’s stay three days prior to arrival. If a guest’s credit card does not accept the pre- authorization or charge, that reservation may be cancelled and the room opened to a new guest.

PRE-AUTHORIZATION INFORMATION: In the case that a guest’s room is to be paid by another party’s credit card that will not be attending the hotel, a pre-authorization form is required, from the credit card holder, allowing the Bluenose Lodge to use the credit card for ALL related stay charges accumulated. Our reservation agent will be able to e-mail you the form to be filled out at your request.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: All guests must be of legal age of 18 years or older to confirm guest-room accommodations at Bluenose Lodge. A valid photo ID must be presented at the time of check in for age verification. Valid photo ID is required both for the check in process, as well as being a necessity to process a credit card.

PARKING:
There is ample free parking available around the inn.

Payment Policy

In order for guest accommodations to be confirmed, sufficient credit credentials for payment of accommodations must be provided through the authorization of a valid credit card. Please be advised that up to three days prior to arrival, a credit hold or charge in the amount of guest room-charge and applicable taxes will be processed. A provision for, booking modification charges, incidental charges, and or damage charges may be placed on the credit account as well, before or after departure.
Accepted Methods of Payment: Master Card and Visa, Interac .

Cancellation Policy

Reservations cancelled up until 3 days prior to arrival will be charged a $25 deposit per room night booked. Cancellations after this time and “no shows” will result in the full amount of the reservation to be charged to the credit card on file. Please provide notice of cancellation before 3PM, 3 days prior to arrival to avoid being charged for the full amount of the reservation. Cancellation notices must be in writing, and sent via the email address on file for the reservation.
Group and Conference reservations are subject to the cancellation and deposit policies outlined at time of booking and may vary from standard hotel policies.