8650 Peggys Cove Rd, Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia B3Z 3P4 Canada
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Quiet, comfortable and stunningly beautiful, Oceanstone provides a natural escape from a world stuck in fast forward. Weddings are our specialty, along with corporate retreats and getaways. Close to Halifax, Peggy's Cove and major attractions.
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8650 Peggys Cove Rd, Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia B3Z 3P4 Canada
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We normally go away for a few months in the winter, but since Covid have been taking small breaks closer to home in Halifax. We have had the pleasure of trying most resorts in Nova Scotia over the past few years, and Oceanstone is something truly special. We have enjoyed it so much that we have been back three times in the past few months, and tried several different cottages and suites. It is hard to pinpoint one favorite, but Grey Owl and Hollyhock Suite 3 are so charming and have beautiful views. Very importantly to us every time we stay there, the accommodations, public areas and property are so spotless and clean. There is some construction taking place for a new spa that will be opening, but it didn't bother us in the least and is confined to one location away from the cottages. We are so excited to go back once it is open! Breakfast is complimentary and offers a good selection of tasty food. The meals that we preordered to our cottage were definitely far better then typical hotel fare, with generous portions of delicious food that were well priced and thoughtfully presented. Above and beyond all else, what really stands out here is the service. Every single employee we encounter seem genuinely happy to work here, and would bend over backwards to do anything for you. They are so friendly and kind. Our last stay was for my birthday, and they had a lovely card in the cottage welcoming us back and a bottle of wine and chocolates for my birthday. It is these small touches that separate the good from great. Thank you Oceanstone, we will be back again and again! …
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I absolutely recommend Oceanstone for anyone that wants a taste of Nova Scotia! First of all we received great assistance thru the booking process! Upon arrival we were impressed with the cottages/cabins and rooms spread out on a beautiful footprint! Unfortunately we could only stay 1 night at the Periwinkle Cottage! It was a 2 bedroom with a pullout couch! Beautiful rustic feel with big deck looking right on the ocean! Had a little private beach with chairs and a man made fire pit! Also, as luck would have it , the Blunose 2 was sailing by and it was a perfect sight! We preordered food that was prepped BBQ ready! It was a burger/sausage/hotdog combo with potato & macaroni salad plus marinaded asparagus & peppers! Everything was top notch! We had perfect weather and had a fire after supper! I thought we had run out of wood so dashed up to office and was going to take some of theirs! I was told to relax and that he would bring us out a wheelbarrow full! I then noticed some wood at our front door that I had not noticed! I apologized to him for wasting his time! He laughed it off and brought us a second wheelbarrow full! Thank you “Murito for your help and understanding! We used all the wood! Breakfast the next morning was a nice combination of hot & cold foods! Plus great coffee! Highly recommend Oceanstone to everyone!…
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Responded Oct. 2, 2021
What wonderful feedback - thank you so much for sharing your Oceanstone experience! It truly is magical when we get a sail by from Bluenose 2...so glad that you caught it. I have shared your thoughtful feedback with the team, and we are so pleased that you enjoyed the service, accommodations and food. I hope that we will have the great pleasure of welcoming you back to Oceanstone again in future. Wishing you a beautiful autumn. Robert
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It all began 2 1/2 years ago when we started planning our dream elopement in Nova Scotia. During our research we came across Oceanstone- what a great choice! Even if we had to postpone it by a year thanks to Covid 19 - from the first contact to departure everything was just perfect! The entire property is beautiful with great attention to detail and the Dovekey Cottage we booked was super-comfortably furnished and had everything we could possibly want (including the most amazing sunsets!) From the moment we stepped onto the resort , we felt right at home and totally welcome. The welcome by Natalie, the wedding and event planner, was so warm and so was all of her care during our time in this little paradise. Whether we were super nervous because of some confusing paperwork before the ceremony or overjoyed afterwards, Natalie was always there to support us or just share our joy. Even Robert, the manager supported us with nice words at the right time, a bright smile or a drink, when I definitly needed one. :-D The rest of the staff also did everything possible to make us feel comfortable (a happy hello to Ronda, who looked after us so warmly at breakfast, or Chris, the always cheerful man for all matters). As a "crowning finale" we were allowed to experience Hurricane Fiona in the Oceanstone - and even in this exceptional situation (days of power outage) everyone went far beyond the norm so that we could feel comfortable and safe. Thanks for that!! We will benefit from this week with you for a long time to come and we are sure that we will see each other again one day!…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Choose one of the oceanfront Cottages!
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Response from Robert Goldsworthy, General Manager at Oceanstone Resort
Responded Oct. 15, 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely review - it was truly our honor and pleasure to be a part of your beautiful elopement! I have shared your thoughtful words with the team, and you have honestly made our day. We so appreciate that you chose Oceanstone and thank you for your understanding and good nature in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. You are both members of the Oceanstone family now, and we will look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness together. Robert
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Before arriving at the resort we anticipated small cottages near the sea in a cosy, quiet setting. Upon arrival on a Thursday we were blown away by the construction being done. Would have been more acceptable had we been informed of the degree of construction that was taking place. Also hard to accept that regular rates of $358 plus tax per night were charged when the property was noisy and dusty from the construction. Woken Friday morning to the sounds of equipment out our back door (Hollyhock 6). Rooms are not wheelchair accessible. Parking is located up a fairly steep hill from most accommodation Our suite inside was fine but outside the building was dusty and cobwebby. Stayed 3 nights and never had room service. Had to go to Front Desk for toiletries twice. Asked for towels one day which did come and were just dropped off in the living area. Asked daily for garbage to be removed & were told someone would be over shortly - no one came. I can understand construction impacts BUT there should have been more attention to customer service requests during construction ie. room cleaning, explanation of the amenities, perhaps a reduction in the rate. Normally I would not write such a critical review but I feel like I was mislead when booking and when on the property.…
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip: When speaking to Oceanfront ask questions about the Spa construction. There are only a few...
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Response from Robert Goldsworthy, General Manager at Oceanstone Resort
Responded Oct. 10, 2022
Thank you for staying with us, and providing your review - all feedback is welcomed and appreciated. That being said, I will circle back to provide clarity on a few points that you have raised. We do have several lovely oceanfront cottages both large and small, which were all held for your function. It would seem that perhaps they were already booked by other members of your group or you chose to book the suite that best suited your needs, but either way you would have been aware that you were not in a cottage at the time of booking. With regard to managing expectations surrounding construction we have gone above and beyond to communicate with our guests regarding this. We actually have record of you being sent not one, but two emails explicitly outlining that not only would there be active construction, but what hours and days of the week to expect work to be taking place, so I am unsure where there was any opportunity for confusion. We are working closely with excellent partners on the project who ensure that all activity is wrapped up by 4pm daily, and that no work takes place over the weekend to minimize impact. Your chosen suites proximity to construction was taken into account when establishing the rate, and $385/night during peak season for a large suite with two separate bedrooms and living room, which also includes full hot breakfast for all guests, Wi-Fi and parking is actually excellent value and reflects the adjacent activity. Take good care. Robert
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We stayed in a beautiful cottage directly on the beach, as a seasoned traveller…. This is my favourite stay of all time. Our cottage ( perinwinkle ) was tastefully decorated. The beds extremely comfortable. Lying in a bed and listening to the waves of the ocean and watching from your bedroom window is heaven. The cottage had everything we needed. The back deck was delightful. Beautiful chairs to sit in as you drink your wine or coffee and watch the ocean . Pick up some local seafood and cook. Everything you need is here ! We loved the private beach chair and fire pit. They provided wood. Kindling and paper for the fire. The staff were very friendly and kind. If we needed anything then they were there. We will definitely be back . Thank you so very much :)
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded Aug. 26, 2022
Wow - thank you for sharing such amazing feedback about your recent stay with us! It was truly our pleasure to have you as guests, and we thank you for making Oceanstone a part of your summer plans. I am so pleased that you enjoyed our beautiful Periwinkle Cottage, it really is an ideal spot to spend some quality time seaside. It sounds like you made the very best of yours! We will look forward to welcoming you back to Oceanstone in future. Wishing you a lovely autumn. Robert
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Parents with sense of humour will know I’m joking around when I say too bad my kids were with me. A person can really get some thinking done at a place like this. We stayed at the Periwinkle Cottage, which when you come out your back deck, the Mouth of St Margaret’s Bay is down the back steps. Incredible view and background noises of the ocean made for a great backdrop. Housekeeping and staff very friendly and helpful. You can tell they want you to have a great time here. The cottage itself was awesome. Beds were so comfortable. The breakfast is really above and beyond what they promise. If you’re in the cottages neighbours are far enough away and behind trees to really bother you OR be bothered by you. Short 15 min or so from Highway 103. Recommend couples (still good family place don’t worry) and make it your home base even if you’re adventuring and don’t mind driving everywhere. We stayed there all day one of the days and had a fire on the beach right at our cabin. Wifi is good and strong if you can’t be without. No complaints so it gets the full allotment of stars. Will be back first chance I get when their spa gets up and running.…
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Robert Goldsworthy, General Manager at Oceanstone Resort
Responded Jul. 17, 2022
Hello Anthony, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your recent experience at Oceanstone - I am absolutely delighted that you had such a relaxing and enjoyable stay with us! It really is hard to beat one of our lovely oceanfront cottages, and it sounds like your family made the very most of your time here. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the near future , and will look forward to offering our new hydrothermal spa soon! Wishing you a lovely summer. Robert
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The property has a beautiful location right on the beach but has no parking for suite guests - you have to park in front of the lodge, unload your luggage & take it up to your suite then move your vehicle back to the upper parking lot. The flagstone walkway has lamp posts along the path to the parking lot but for some reason they were not working or not turned on making it hard to see at night. The website doesn't tell you that there is construction and/or repairs going on so be advised that large areas are fenced off. They do have a very nice reception area in the main office & all of the staff were very friendly & helpful. Breakfast is buffet style with a good selection but you have to get there early as the eating area was very cool - about 15 C & the hot food items were barely warm by 8:30 AM. Now for the "Suite" level accommodations - When you are paying upwards of $300 for "Suite" level lodging it is reasonably expected that they be maintained to a higher standard than say a roadside budget motel. The location of our suite had a wonderful view of the beach & I'm confident when they were first completed they were quite nice. This was not the case wherein our suite was in dire need of some major renovations & repairs! The pictures speak for themselves. We had privacy blinds that didn't work, leaking kitchen taps, broken bathroom shelving, very worn out kitchen counters & major mold & mildew issues at the main entrance. This stay was to celebrate a landmark anniversary but sadly it was the most disappointing accommodations we have ever stayed in at this price level. Think twice about booking any "suites" until a major repair & clean-up takes place.…
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Response from Robert Goldsworthy, General Manager at Oceanstone Resort
Responded Dec. 6, 2021
Hello Robert, Thank you very much for staying with us at Oceanstone, and for providing feedback on your experience. While I am disappointed to learn that your accommodation didn't live up to your expectations, I am pleased that you did enjoy our terrific seaside location, the friendly and helpful service, our main lodge facilities and the selection at breakfast. Our beautiful waterfront exposure does mean constant maintenance and upkeep to the exterior of our buildings, but I am surprised by your impression of the interior. The suite you were in is typically a guest favorite, and was upgraded just last winter. Actually, the last review of that particular unit on Tripadvisor deemed it a "luxurious and relaxing ocean side retreat", and touched on many of the recent upgrades to include bed quality, huge soaker tub, skylights and full kitchen. I apologize that was not your experience, and will certainly have our maintenance team give the suite a thorough going over. As you can clearly tell if you read our previous reviews, we take our service levels and product quality very seriously - and feedback like this is very unusual. It is unfortunate that it was not what your were expecting, but I do hope that you had a happy anniversary and wish you many more to come. Happy Holidays, Robert
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We recently checked into this resort area. Such a beautiful place to stay at. Staff members were extremely nice, very helpful, and it was obvious they care about customer service! We stayed in Rhubarb room # 5, which was very nice, cozy, comfortable bed. The only disadvantage really was that the restaurant downstairs is open until 9-10pm ish, and its somewhat loud. When the customers were all gone, they crank the music for cleaning time (I get it, I do the same thing at home). Other than that, no issues at all!
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Robert Goldsworthy, General Manager at Oceanstone Resort
Responded Oct. 18, 2021
Thank you so much for choosing to spend some time with us at Oceanstone! I have shared your kind words about customer service with the team - it means a lot to all of us. Providing our valued guests with warm and welcoming service is something that we take a great deal of pride in, and I am happy that you felt that during your stay. I must apologize about the noise that carried over from the restaurant, thank you so much for your understanding. We will certainly be mindful of music volumes moving forward. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the resort again in future. Have a great autumn! Robert
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Typically when a place exceeds all of your expectations, time seems to pass too quickly. The wonderful energy and ambience of Oceanstone has a magical effect that seems to slow your mind, body and spirit down..so that you can truly see, hear and feel this special haven. We were blessed to stay 2 nights in #3. Swing the big comfy chair around to face the sea and feel the fresh air of the sea and the warmth of the coastal sun. Thank you for a wonderful welcome and a cleansing and regenerative visit. We really enjoyed the wine. A perfect (COVID delayed) honeymoon :) See you next time.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Robert Goldsworthy, General Manager at Oceanstone Resort
Responded Oct. 18, 2021
Thank you so much for this lovely review - we are so pleased that your honeymoon was everything that you could have hoped for! It sounds like you really tapped into the transformative qualities that make Oceanstone so special to us too. I truly appreciate that you chose to spend your time with us, and hope to see you again soon. Wishing you congratulation on your wedding, and a lifetime of happiness! Robert
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We stayed in the Hollyhock and it was a great size & comfortable. Small kitchen and dining table. Soft bed. Even had a soaker tub. The complimentary breakfast was delicious. Not a great variety but tasty nonetheless. All the staff are so friendly and great. There’s a fire pit outdoors to enjoy and a small beach with some chairs to watch the sunset. Rhubarb restaurant is on site and excellent. Only lost a star because there was no water at the resort in the morning.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Robert Goldsworthy, General Manager at Oceanstone Resort
Responded Aug. 22, 2021
Thank you for sharing this feedback on your recent stay at Oceanstone, we truly appreciate it! I am so pleased to read that you enjoyed your accommodations, the food, and our wonderful team - but do want to apologize for the brief interruption to our water service on the morning of your departure. It is certainly not the final impression that we would like to make. I hope that the rest of your memories about Oceanstone are positive, and that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the future. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Robert
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oceanstone Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Oceanstone Resort?
Nearby attractions include Peggy's Cove Lighthouse (3.5 km), Swissair Flight 111 Memorial (1.6 km), and William E. deGarthe Memorial Monument (3.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Oceanstone Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Oceanstone Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Oceanstone Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Oceanstone Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Rhubarb Restaurant, Ryer Lobsters, and Shaw's Landing.
Is Oceanstone Resort located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Indian Harbour.
Does Oceanstone Resort offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Oceanstone Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and French.
Does Oceanstone Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Oceanstone Resort accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.