The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast
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About this property
When you stay at The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast in Charlottetown, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Park and All Souls' Chapel. This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Br...
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs and slippers. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Location
When you stay at The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast in Charlottetown, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Park and All Souls' Chapel. This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Brighton Beach Range Front Lighthouse and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Beaconsfield Historic House.
What's nearby
Victoria Park(0.3 miles)
All Souls' Chapel(0.6 miles)
Brighton Beach Range Front Lighthouse(0.6 miles)
St. James Presbyterian Church(0.6 miles)
St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral(0.6 miles)
Beaconsfield Historic House(0.7 miles)
Government House of Prince Edward Island(0.7 miles)
Prince Edward Battery(0.7 miles)
Charlottetown City Hall(0.8 miles)
Confederation Court Mall(0.8 miles)
Public Archives and Records Office(0.8 miles)
Trailside Music Hall(0.9 miles)
Confederation Centre of the Arts(0.9 miles)
Historic Charlottetown Waterfront(0.9 miles)
Prince Edward Island Regiment Museum(0.9 miles)
The nearest major airport is Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport (YYG)(4.9 miles)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Garden
Luggage Storage
Free Parking
Location
122 North River Road, Charlottetown, Canada
Victoria Park (0.3 miles)
All Souls' Chapel (0.6 miles)
Brighton Beach Range Front Lighthouse (0.6 miles)
St. James Presbyterian Church (0.6 miles)
St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral (0.6 miles)
Beaconsfield Historic House (0.7 miles)
Room options
3
Premier Double Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Bathtub
3
Signature Double Or Twin Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Bathtub
3
Deluxe Double Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Bathtub
3
Romantic Double Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Bathtub
Guest reviews of The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast
9.9
Exceptional
Based on 81 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
66%
Family
14%
Group
10%
Solo
7%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast, travelers highlight a welcoming host, delicious home-cooked breakfasts, and a beautifully preserved Victorian setting with comfortable rooms, creating a friendly, social atmosphere that many found memorable and worth recommending.
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At The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast, travelers highlight a welcoming host, delicious home-cooked breakfasts, and a beautifully preserved Victorian setting with comfortable rooms, creating a friendly, social atmosphere that many found memorable and worth recommending.
The location is walkable to downtown Charlottetown, restaurants, and nearby parks. Cleanliness and upkeep are consistently praised. Expect a warmly hosted, charming B&B stay, though stairs to upper floors and some sloped ceilings may affect accessibility.
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Facilities
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10
Linda
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nous recommandons ce B&B. L’hôte est charmante et sa maison est magnifique!
Nous recommandons ce B&B. L’hôte est charmante et sa maison est magnifique!
10
Linda
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The house itself is beautiful. We especially enjoyed the private balcony adjoining our room. Our host Donna made our stay enjoyable with her tour recommendations, her delicious breakfasts and the friendly atmosphere that she created.
The house itself is beautiful. We especially enjoyed the private balcony adjoining our room. Our host Donna made our stay enjoyable with her tour recommendations, her delicious breakfasts and the friendly atmosphere that she created.
10
Paul
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Donna, the owner and our hostess, was a treat. Friendly greeting when we arrived, quickly checked us in, gave us info and a map with reco on where to go and what to do. Our room was quite large and very comfortable. I slept like a log! The homemade hot breakfast was delicious. The home's decor is lovely. Great front porch for sitting awhile. Highly recommend.
Donna, the owner and our hostess, was a treat. Friendly greeting when we arrived, quickly checked us in, gave us info and a map with reco on where to go and what to do. Our room was quite large and very comfortable. I slept like a log! The homemade hot breakfast was delicious. The home's decor is lovely. Great front porch for sitting awhile. Highly recommend.
10
Karla
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful house full of antiques. Well appointed bedrooms with all the comforts you could want. A very gracious and friendly host. She made us feel so comfortable. Helpful suggestions on where to tour on the island. Breakfasts were amazing - even accommodating special requests for my daughter. Highly recommend.
Beautiful house full of antiques. Well appointed bedrooms with all the comforts you could want. A very gracious and friendly host. She made us feel so comfortable. Helpful suggestions on where to tour on the island. Breakfasts were amazing - even accommodating special requests for my daughter. Highly recommend.
10
Tabitha
Nov 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location and beautiful home!
Lovely location and beautiful home!
10
Brenda
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Our stay was wonderful. Donna was a kind,caring,knowledgeable host. She made you feel so comfortable in her home. The home was beautiful. The grounds were so nice for sitting . The beds are so comfortable. Breakfast was amazing each day. It is a short 15 minute walk into town. The area is very pretty. Coffee,tea,water available each day. She also has something sweet for nibbling. I definitely would recommend this bed and breakfast in Charlottetown, PEI.
Our stay was wonderful. Donna was a kind,caring,knowledgeable host. She made you feel so comfortable in her home. The home was beautiful. The grounds were so nice for sitting . The beds are so comfortable. Breakfast was amazing each day. It is a short 15 minute walk into town. The area is very pretty. Coffee,tea,water available each day. She also has something sweet for nibbling. I definitely would recommend this bed and breakfast in Charlottetown, PEI.
10
LORI
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The check in was quick and thorough, Donna was very down to earth and pleasant . She runs a beautiful Old Victorian house that is so clean and comfortable. It’s extremely welcoming from the first step you take inside the foyer. Breakfast was delicious and the conversation around the table with the other guests and Donna was great! It’s really a small world when you get chatting. We haven’t been BnB guests in the past, but this trip to the east coast has changed our way of thinking.
The check in was quick and thorough, Donna was very down to earth and pleasant . She runs a beautiful Old Victorian house that is so clean and comfortable. It’s extremely welcoming from the first step you take inside the foyer. Breakfast was delicious and the conversation around the table with the other guests and Donna was great! It’s really a small world when you get chatting. We haven’t been BnB guests in the past, but this trip to the east coast has changed our way of thinking.
10
James
Jun 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The house retains its unique charm and style. It is definitely a place to experience when visiting the area.
The house retains its unique charm and style. It is definitely a place to experience when visiting the area.
10
SUSAN P
May 27, 2024
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Donna was a superb hostess, and treated her guest like royalty. She provided us with a sense of calming energy during our stay. The entire property was exquisitely maintained, and we had the good fortune of sharing breakfast with two ladies from the Boston area, where conversation and laughs were encouraged. We cannot praise this B&B highly enough, as we did not want to leave. We will be back again - no question.
Donna was a superb hostess, and treated her guest like royalty. She provided us with a sense of calming energy during our stay. The entire property was exquisitely maintained, and we had the good fortune of sharing breakfast with two ladies from the Boston area, where conversation and laughs were encouraged. We cannot praise this B&B highly enough, as we did not want to leave. We will be back again - no question.
10
Fred
Sep 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hostess. Excellent breakfast. Beautiful historical property. Walkable to restaurants and Victoria park.
Great hostess. Excellent breakfast. Beautiful historical property. Walkable to restaurants and Victoria park.
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Cleanliness
Guests consistently note very clean rooms and common areas, with some describing the home as spotless and exceptionally well maintained.
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ronald
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay at beutiful heritage residence in charlottetown.very clean comfy and welcoming. Close to a gorgeous seawall park walk.
Lovely stay at beutiful heritage residence in charlottetown.very clean comfy and welcoming. Close to a gorgeous seawall park walk.
10
Brenda
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Our stay was wonderful. Donna was a kind,caring,knowledgeable host. She made you feel so comfortable in her home. The home was beautiful. The grounds were so nice for sitting . The beds are so comfortable. Breakfast was amazing each day. It is a short 15 minute walk into town. The area is very pretty. Coffee,tea,water available each day. She also has something sweet for nibbling. I definitely would recommend this bed and breakfast in Charlottetown, PEI.
Our stay was wonderful. Donna was a kind,caring,knowledgeable host. She made you feel so comfortable in her home. The home was beautiful. The grounds were so nice for sitting . The beds are so comfortable. Breakfast was amazing each day. It is a short 15 minute walk into town. The area is very pretty. Coffee,tea,water available each day. She also has something sweet for nibbling. I definitely would recommend this bed and breakfast in Charlottetown, PEI.
10
elaine
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent breakfast! Over the top cleanliness of room and the entire home. Very friendly owner. Loved the fact that she sat in during breakfast and socialized with guests. Perfect location, walkable to town and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again and highly recommend Dawson House
Excellent breakfast! Over the top cleanliness of room and the entire home. Very friendly owner. Loved the fact that she sat in during breakfast and socialized with guests. Perfect location, walkable to town and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again and highly recommend Dawson House
10
Stephen
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely stay at this historic B&B. The house is very well-maintained and modern, the innkeeper engaging without being overbearing. It is about a half mile walk to town or a 5 min car ride.
We had a lovely stay at this historic B&B. The house is very well-maintained and modern, the innkeeper engaging without being overbearing. It is about a half mile walk to town or a 5 min car ride.
10
LORI
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The check in was quick and thorough, Donna was very down to earth and pleasant . She runs a beautiful Old Victorian house that is so clean and comfortable. It’s extremely welcoming from the first step you take inside the foyer. Breakfast was delicious and the conversation around the table with the other guests and Donna was great! It’s really a small world when you get chatting. We haven’t been BnB guests in the past, but this trip to the east coast has changed our way of thinking.
The check in was quick and thorough, Donna was very down to earth and pleasant . She runs a beautiful Old Victorian house that is so clean and comfortable. It’s extremely welcoming from the first step you take inside the foyer. Breakfast was delicious and the conversation around the table with the other guests and Donna was great! It’s really a small world when you get chatting. We haven’t been BnB guests in the past, but this trip to the east coast has changed our way of thinking.
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GAYATRIE
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean and comfortable vintage B&B that’s walkable to the historic downtown. Hostess Donna, was extremely friendly and helpful! Complimentary breakfast was wonderful. Would recommend.
Clean and comfortable vintage B&B that’s walkable to the historic downtown. Hostess Donna, was extremely friendly and helpful! Complimentary breakfast was wonderful. Would recommend.
10
Brian
Aug 21, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Owner friendliness, cleanliness and a great breakfast made our stay pleasant. Our 3rd floor room size was cozy and the stairs were a little slippery.
Owner friendliness, cleanliness and a great breakfast made our stay pleasant. Our 3rd floor room size was cozy and the stairs were a little slippery.
10
SUSAN P
May 27, 2024
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Donna was a superb hostess, and treated her guest like royalty. She provided us with a sense of calming energy during our stay. The entire property was exquisitely maintained, and we had the good fortune of sharing breakfast with two ladies from the Boston area, where conversation and laughs were encouraged. We cannot praise this B&B highly enough, as we did not want to leave. We will be back again - no question.
Donna was a superb hostess, and treated her guest like royalty. She provided us with a sense of calming energy during our stay. The entire property was exquisitely maintained, and we had the good fortune of sharing breakfast with two ladies from the Boston area, where conversation and laughs were encouraged. We cannot praise this B&B highly enough, as we did not want to leave. We will be back again - no question.
10
Silvia
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a wonderful stay! The property was spotless, comfortable, and ideally located close to downtown—making it easy to explore the area. Donna was a fantastic host—warm, welcoming, and full of great local tips. We felt right at home and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful stay! The property was spotless, comfortable, and ideally located close to downtown—making it easy to explore the area. Donna was a fantastic host—warm, welcoming, and full of great local tips. We felt right at home and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!
10
Jacob
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had such a lovey stay at Dawson house! Donna is very thoughtful and sweet, she is very welcoming, provided an excellent restaurant recommendation and made a delicious breakfast. We liked the room decor and the bed. The bed sheets were very comfy. The Dawson house has a sunning decor inside! It is kept very well. Don’t forget to try the pumpkin loaf!!
We had such a lovey stay at Dawson house! Donna is very thoughtful and sweet, she is very welcoming, provided an excellent restaurant recommendation and made a delicious breakfast. We liked the room decor and the bed. The bed sheets were very comfy. The Dawson house has a sunning decor inside! It is kept very well. Don’t forget to try the pumpkin loaf!!
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and attractively decorated in a heritage style, with several noting spacious layouts and cozy beds. Some upper-floor rooms have sloped ceilings, and a few guests mention stairs to reach higher floors.
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Brian
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Delightful 1800s home, roomy and comfortable room, bed, etc. Good location in Charlottetown, close to the city center while also easily accessible from the countryside. Charming host who shared numerous good recommendations of things to see and places to eat. Delicious breakfasts. Highly recommended, we will be back
Delightful 1800s home, roomy and comfortable room, bed, etc. Good location in Charlottetown, close to the city center while also easily accessible from the countryside. Charming host who shared numerous good recommendations of things to see and places to eat. Delicious breakfasts. Highly recommended, we will be back
10
Connie
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
It was an unbelievable property! Our room was to die for… Donna is one of the best hostesses you could ask for… breakfasts were unbelievable! I can’t say enough about the property or the accommodations! I would recommend to anyone going to Charlottetown!
It was an unbelievable property! Our room was to die for… Donna is one of the best hostesses you could ask for… breakfasts were unbelievable! I can’t say enough about the property or the accommodations! I would recommend to anyone going to Charlottetown!
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Linda
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The house itself is beautiful. We especially enjoyed the private balcony adjoining our room. Our host Donna made our stay enjoyable with her tour recommendations, her delicious breakfasts and the friendly atmosphere that she created.
The house itself is beautiful. We especially enjoyed the private balcony adjoining our room. Our host Donna made our stay enjoyable with her tour recommendations, her delicious breakfasts and the friendly atmosphere that she created.
10
Paul
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Donna, the owner and our hostess, was a treat. Friendly greeting when we arrived, quickly checked us in, gave us info and a map with reco on where to go and what to do. Our room was quite large and very comfortable. I slept like a log! The homemade hot breakfast was delicious. The home's decor is lovely. Great front porch for sitting awhile. Highly recommend.
Donna, the owner and our hostess, was a treat. Friendly greeting when we arrived, quickly checked us in, gave us info and a map with reco on where to go and what to do. Our room was quite large and very comfortable. I slept like a log! The homemade hot breakfast was delicious. The home's decor is lovely. Great front porch for sitting awhile. Highly recommend.
8
Jill
Oct 22, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The house is charming, and the hostess (Donna) very gracious. Breakfasts (homemade) were also excellent. Our bedroom was beautifully decorated and comfortable. The garden is also lovely. It is a 15-20 minute walk from downtown Charlottetown, which is doable. (The only negative was climbing 4 sets of stairs to get to our room on the third floor.) Otherwise, great!
The house is charming, and the hostess (Donna) very gracious. Breakfasts (homemade) were also excellent. Our bedroom was beautifully decorated and comfortable. The garden is also lovely. It is a 15-20 minute walk from downtown Charlottetown, which is doable. (The only negative was climbing 4 sets of stairs to get to our room on the third floor.) Otherwise, great!
10
Karla
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful house full of antiques. Well appointed bedrooms with all the comforts you could want. A very gracious and friendly host. She made us feel so comfortable. Helpful suggestions on where to tour on the island. Breakfasts were amazing - even accommodating special requests for my daughter. Highly recommend.
Beautiful house full of antiques. Well appointed bedrooms with all the comforts you could want. A very gracious and friendly host. She made us feel so comfortable. Helpful suggestions on where to tour on the island. Breakfasts were amazing - even accommodating special requests for my daughter. Highly recommend.
10
Brian
Aug 21, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Owner friendliness, cleanliness and a great breakfast made our stay pleasant. Our 3rd floor room size was cozy and the stairs were a little slippery.
Owner friendliness, cleanliness and a great breakfast made our stay pleasant. Our 3rd floor room size was cozy and the stairs were a little slippery.
8
John
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a lovely house, in a nice part of Charlottetown. Donna, the owner is a gracious host, and the breakfasts she provided were fabulous. The rooms are very nicely decorated, but our bed, while comfortable was very bouncy. You couldn't rollover without disturbing your partner. The bathroom was functional, but could use a bit of a makeover. It was a big step into the shower tub. Charlottetown is grossly overpriced, but given that, Dawson House while no bargain, is fairly priced.
This is a lovely house, in a nice part of Charlottetown. Donna, the owner is a gracious host, and the breakfasts she provided were fabulous. The rooms are very nicely decorated, but our bed, while comfortable was very bouncy. You couldn't rollover without disturbing your partner. The bathroom was functional, but could use a bit of a makeover. It was a big step into the shower tub. Charlottetown is grossly overpriced, but given that, Dawson House while no bargain, is fairly priced.
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Jacob
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had such a lovey stay at Dawson house! Donna is very thoughtful and sweet, she is very welcoming, provided an excellent restaurant recommendation and made a delicious breakfast. We liked the room decor and the bed. The bed sheets were very comfy. The Dawson house has a sunning decor inside! It is kept very well. Don’t forget to try the pumpkin loaf!!
We had such a lovey stay at Dawson house! Donna is very thoughtful and sweet, she is very welcoming, provided an excellent restaurant recommendation and made a delicious breakfast. We liked the room decor and the bed. The bed sheets were very comfy. The Dawson house has a sunning decor inside! It is kept very well. Don’t forget to try the pumpkin loaf!!
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bruce
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent host,Donna.Excellent breakfast (she rotates 5 different breakfasts).Excellent location easy to get too from the airport Built in 1865 therefore slated ceilings in bedrooms( watch your head,)needs small refig in bedrooms
Excellent host,Donna.Excellent breakfast (she rotates 5 different breakfasts).Excellent location easy to get too from the airport Built in 1865 therefore slated ceilings in bedrooms( watch your head,)needs small refig in bedrooms
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Service
Service is widely praised as warm, accommodating, and informative, with quick, thorough check in and helpful local recommendations. The host often joins breakfast and engages with guests.
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Linda
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly and accommodating host provided great information for places to eat in Charlottetown and suggestions for things to do and see in the area. Loved the family style breakfast table.
Very friendly and accommodating host provided great information for places to eat in Charlottetown and suggestions for things to do and see in the area. Loved the family style breakfast table.
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Joyce
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Absolutely lovely, heritage home! Donna makes you feel like you are at home with a wonderful hot breakfast. And if you have to leave early, she will pack you an excellent snack. Beautiful location, close to many histroic sites in town.
Absolutely lovely, heritage home! Donna makes you feel like you are at home with a wonderful hot breakfast. And if you have to leave early, she will pack you an excellent snack. Beautiful location, close to many histroic sites in town.
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Paul
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Donna, the owner and our hostess, was a treat. Friendly greeting when we arrived, quickly checked us in, gave us info and a map with reco on where to go and what to do. Our room was quite large and very comfortable. I slept like a log! The homemade hot breakfast was delicious. The home's decor is lovely. Great front porch for sitting awhile. Highly recommend.
Donna, the owner and our hostess, was a treat. Friendly greeting when we arrived, quickly checked us in, gave us info and a map with reco on where to go and what to do. Our room was quite large and very comfortable. I slept like a log! The homemade hot breakfast was delicious. The home's decor is lovely. Great front porch for sitting awhile. Highly recommend.
10
Ana Carolina
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The b&b is amazing. It’s an upscale B&B in an authentic Victorian house with a great host! The host welcomed us very professionally and gave us excellent restaurants recommendations! She also prepared freshly prepared breakfast , which as a great opportunity to mingle with other visitors.
The b&b is amazing. It’s an upscale B&B in an authentic Victorian house with a great host! The host welcomed us very professionally and gave us excellent restaurants recommendations! She also prepared freshly prepared breakfast , which as a great opportunity to mingle with other visitors.
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Ruth
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Breakfast was home made and served with elegance. Our hostess, Donna, was wonderful and very knowledgeable of places to visit. Bed was comfortable, internet access was secure and we had our own transportation but most of the downtown is walkable if you are able. We would certainly recommend the Dawson House as a go to place to stay.
Breakfast was home made and served with elegance. Our hostess, Donna, was wonderful and very knowledgeable of places to visit. Bed was comfortable, internet access was secure and we had our own transportation but most of the downtown is walkable if you are able. We would certainly recommend the Dawson House as a go to place to stay.
10
elaine
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent breakfast! Over the top cleanliness of room and the entire home. Very friendly owner. Loved the fact that she sat in during breakfast and socialized with guests. Perfect location, walkable to town and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again and highly recommend Dawson House
Excellent breakfast! Over the top cleanliness of room and the entire home. Very friendly owner. Loved the fact that she sat in during breakfast and socialized with guests. Perfect location, walkable to town and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again and highly recommend Dawson House
10
Kathryn
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Donna is a superb host— we added a day to our trip because we didn’t want to leave.
Donna is a superb host— we added a day to our trip because we didn’t want to leave.
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LORI
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The check in was quick and thorough, Donna was very down to earth and pleasant . She runs a beautiful Old Victorian house that is so clean and comfortable. It’s extremely welcoming from the first step you take inside the foyer. Breakfast was delicious and the conversation around the table with the other guests and Donna was great! It’s really a small world when you get chatting. We haven’t been BnB guests in the past, but this trip to the east coast has changed our way of thinking.
The check in was quick and thorough, Donna was very down to earth and pleasant . She runs a beautiful Old Victorian house that is so clean and comfortable. It’s extremely welcoming from the first step you take inside the foyer. Breakfast was delicious and the conversation around the table with the other guests and Donna was great! It’s really a small world when you get chatting. We haven’t been BnB guests in the past, but this trip to the east coast has changed our way of thinking.
10
SUSAN P
May 27, 2024
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Donna was a superb hostess, and treated her guest like royalty. She provided us with a sense of calming energy during our stay. The entire property was exquisitely maintained, and we had the good fortune of sharing breakfast with two ladies from the Boston area, where conversation and laughs were encouraged. We cannot praise this B&B highly enough, as we did not want to leave. We will be back again - no question.
Donna was a superb hostess, and treated her guest like royalty. She provided us with a sense of calming energy during our stay. The entire property was exquisitely maintained, and we had the good fortune of sharing breakfast with two ladies from the Boston area, where conversation and laughs were encouraged. We cannot praise this B&B highly enough, as we did not want to leave. We will be back again - no question.
10
Sherry
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Donna is a great host. Very friendly. Found the house to be very comfortable.
Donna is a great host. Very friendly. Found the house to be very comfortable.
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Location
Walkable to downtown, restaurants, and parks, with some citing a 15–20 minute walk or a short drive to the center. Guests find it convenient for exploring Charlottetown and nearby sights.
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cynthia
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent and comfortable stay. Breakfast was delicious. This is centrally located and close to everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Excellent and comfortable stay. Breakfast was delicious. This is centrally located and close to everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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Brian
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Delightful 1800s home, roomy and comfortable room, bed, etc. Good location in Charlottetown, close to the city center while also easily accessible from the countryside. Charming host who shared numerous good recommendations of things to see and places to eat. Delicious breakfasts. Highly recommended, we will be back
Delightful 1800s home, roomy and comfortable room, bed, etc. Good location in Charlottetown, close to the city center while also easily accessible from the countryside. Charming host who shared numerous good recommendations of things to see and places to eat. Delicious breakfasts. Highly recommended, we will be back
10
ronald
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay at beutiful heritage residence in charlottetown.very clean comfy and welcoming. Close to a gorgeous seawall park walk.
Lovely stay at beutiful heritage residence in charlottetown.very clean comfy and welcoming. Close to a gorgeous seawall park walk.
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Jill
Oct 22, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The house is charming, and the hostess (Donna) very gracious. Breakfasts (homemade) were also excellent. Our bedroom was beautifully decorated and comfortable. The garden is also lovely. It is a 15-20 minute walk from downtown Charlottetown, which is doable. (The only negative was climbing 4 sets of stairs to get to our room on the third floor.) Otherwise, great!
The house is charming, and the hostess (Donna) very gracious. Breakfasts (homemade) were also excellent. Our bedroom was beautifully decorated and comfortable. The garden is also lovely. It is a 15-20 minute walk from downtown Charlottetown, which is doable. (The only negative was climbing 4 sets of stairs to get to our room on the third floor.) Otherwise, great!
10
Tabitha
Nov 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location and beautiful home!
Lovely location and beautiful home!
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Ruth
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Breakfast was home made and served with elegance. Our hostess, Donna, was wonderful and very knowledgeable of places to visit. Bed was comfortable, internet access was secure and we had our own transportation but most of the downtown is walkable if you are able. We would certainly recommend the Dawson House as a go to place to stay.
Breakfast was home made and served with elegance. Our hostess, Donna, was wonderful and very knowledgeable of places to visit. Bed was comfortable, internet access was secure and we had our own transportation but most of the downtown is walkable if you are able. We would certainly recommend the Dawson House as a go to place to stay.
10
Stephen
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely stay at this historic B&B. The house is very well-maintained and modern, the innkeeper engaging without being overbearing. It is about a half mile walk to town or a 5 min car ride.
We had a lovely stay at this historic B&B. The house is very well-maintained and modern, the innkeeper engaging without being overbearing. It is about a half mile walk to town or a 5 min car ride.
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GAYATRIE
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean and comfortable vintage B&B that’s walkable to the historic downtown. Hostess Donna, was extremely friendly and helpful! Complimentary breakfast was wonderful. Would recommend.
Clean and comfortable vintage B&B that’s walkable to the historic downtown. Hostess Donna, was extremely friendly and helpful! Complimentary breakfast was wonderful. Would recommend.
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Melanie
Aug 19, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great property, close to downtown so you can walk if you want.
Great property, close to downtown so you can walk if you want.
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Fred
Sep 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hostess. Excellent breakfast. Beautiful historical property. Walkable to restaurants and Victoria park.
Great hostess. Excellent breakfast. Beautiful historical property. Walkable to restaurants and Victoria park.
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Homemade breakfasts earn strong praise for taste and presentation, often served family-style with engaging conversation among guests.
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Brian
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Delightful 1800s home, roomy and comfortable room, bed, etc. Good location in Charlottetown, close to the city center while also easily accessible from the countryside. Charming host who shared numerous good recommendations of things to see and places to eat. Delicious breakfasts. Highly recommended, we will be back
Delightful 1800s home, roomy and comfortable room, bed, etc. Good location in Charlottetown, close to the city center while also easily accessible from the countryside. Charming host who shared numerous good recommendations of things to see and places to eat. Delicious breakfasts. Highly recommended, we will be back
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Connie
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
It was an unbelievable property! Our room was to die for… Donna is one of the best hostesses you could ask for… breakfasts were unbelievable! I can’t say enough about the property or the accommodations! I would recommend to anyone going to Charlottetown!
It was an unbelievable property! Our room was to die for… Donna is one of the best hostesses you could ask for… breakfasts were unbelievable! I can’t say enough about the property or the accommodations! I would recommend to anyone going to Charlottetown!
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Linda
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly and accommodating host provided great information for places to eat in Charlottetown and suggestions for things to do and see in the area. Loved the family style breakfast table.
Very friendly and accommodating host provided great information for places to eat in Charlottetown and suggestions for things to do and see in the area. Loved the family style breakfast table.
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Joyce
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Absolutely lovely, heritage home! Donna makes you feel like you are at home with a wonderful hot breakfast. And if you have to leave early, she will pack you an excellent snack. Beautiful location, close to many histroic sites in town.
Absolutely lovely, heritage home! Donna makes you feel like you are at home with a wonderful hot breakfast. And if you have to leave early, she will pack you an excellent snack. Beautiful location, close to many histroic sites in town.
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Paul
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Donna, the owner and our hostess, was a treat. Friendly greeting when we arrived, quickly checked us in, gave us info and a map with reco on where to go and what to do. Our room was quite large and very comfortable. I slept like a log! The homemade hot breakfast was delicious. The home's decor is lovely. Great front porch for sitting awhile. Highly recommend.
Donna, the owner and our hostess, was a treat. Friendly greeting when we arrived, quickly checked us in, gave us info and a map with reco on where to go and what to do. Our room was quite large and very comfortable. I slept like a log! The homemade hot breakfast was delicious. The home's decor is lovely. Great front porch for sitting awhile. Highly recommend.
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Karla
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful house full of antiques. Well appointed bedrooms with all the comforts you could want. A very gracious and friendly host. She made us feel so comfortable. Helpful suggestions on where to tour on the island. Breakfasts were amazing - even accommodating special requests for my daughter. Highly recommend.
Beautiful house full of antiques. Well appointed bedrooms with all the comforts you could want. A very gracious and friendly host. She made us feel so comfortable. Helpful suggestions on where to tour on the island. Breakfasts were amazing - even accommodating special requests for my daughter. Highly recommend.
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Ana Carolina
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The b&b is amazing. It’s an upscale B&B in an authentic Victorian house with a great host! The host welcomed us very professionally and gave us excellent restaurants recommendations! She also prepared freshly prepared breakfast , which as a great opportunity to mingle with other visitors.
The b&b is amazing. It’s an upscale B&B in an authentic Victorian house with a great host! The host welcomed us very professionally and gave us excellent restaurants recommendations! She also prepared freshly prepared breakfast , which as a great opportunity to mingle with other visitors.
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Ruth
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Breakfast was home made and served with elegance. Our hostess, Donna, was wonderful and very knowledgeable of places to visit. Bed was comfortable, internet access was secure and we had our own transportation but most of the downtown is walkable if you are able. We would certainly recommend the Dawson House as a go to place to stay.
Breakfast was home made and served with elegance. Our hostess, Donna, was wonderful and very knowledgeable of places to visit. Bed was comfortable, internet access was secure and we had our own transportation but most of the downtown is walkable if you are able. We would certainly recommend the Dawson House as a go to place to stay.
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LORI
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The check in was quick and thorough, Donna was very down to earth and pleasant . She runs a beautiful Old Victorian house that is so clean and comfortable. It’s extremely welcoming from the first step you take inside the foyer. Breakfast was delicious and the conversation around the table with the other guests and Donna was great! It’s really a small world when you get chatting. We haven’t been BnB guests in the past, but this trip to the east coast has changed our way of thinking.
The check in was quick and thorough, Donna was very down to earth and pleasant . She runs a beautiful Old Victorian house that is so clean and comfortable. It’s extremely welcoming from the first step you take inside the foyer. Breakfast was delicious and the conversation around the table with the other guests and Donna was great! It’s really a small world when you get chatting. We haven’t been BnB guests in the past, but this trip to the east coast has changed our way of thinking.
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GAYATRIE
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean and comfortable vintage B&B that’s walkable to the historic downtown. Hostess Donna, was extremely friendly and helpful! Complimentary breakfast was wonderful. Would recommend.
Clean and comfortable vintage B&B that’s walkable to the historic downtown. Hostess Donna, was extremely friendly and helpful! Complimentary breakfast was wonderful. Would recommend.
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Sherry
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
This is a beautiful, well cared for property. The house was spotless, comfy bed, quiet neighborhood, nice amenities, delicious breakfast. Off street parking. Donna is a wonderful host. Would stay again if in the area.
This is a beautiful, well cared for property. The house was spotless, comfy bed, quiet neighborhood, nice amenities, delicious breakfast. Off street parking. Donna is a wonderful host. Would stay again if in the area.
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Paul
Aug 23, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast Is a wonderful place to stay for discovery Charlottetown city center. The house is well decorated, very clean and cosy. Donna is a great hostess and a good référence for visiting the Island. We highly recommand this B&B, we had a wonderful stay!
The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast Is a wonderful place to stay for discovery Charlottetown city center. The house is well decorated, very clean and cosy. Donna is a great hostess and a good référence for visiting the Island. We highly recommand this B&B, we had a wonderful stay!
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Sandra
Jul 21, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The owner Donna was very helpful. The accommodation location and breakfast were great
The owner Donna was very helpful. The accommodation location and breakfast were great
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Elizabeth
Jul 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was spotless, the breakfast was delicious and the hosts were very informative and welcoming!
Our room was spotless, the breakfast was delicious and the hosts were very informative and welcoming!
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Cam
Jul 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place, super clean room - fantastic host Donna, who made us a fantastic blueberry pancakes and sausage breakfast! Highly recommended for a great comfortable stay in Charlottetown
Excellent place, super clean room - fantastic host Donna, who made us a fantastic blueberry pancakes and sausage breakfast! Highly recommended for a great comfortable stay in Charlottetown
FAQs about The Dawson House Bed & Breakfast
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the historical district of Charlottetown, within a 5-minute drive of Historic Charlottetown Waterfront and Charlottetown Port. It is approximately 0.3 miles from Victoria Park and 4.9 miles from Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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There is no front desk at this property. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
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