Name: The Cove Inn
Address: 2 Bedford Street, Box 490, Westport, Canada, Westport, Ontario, CA
Price range: US$139–US$185 per night
Rating: 8.6

What guests think

At The Cove Inn, reviewers highlight a charming historic setting on the Westport waterfront, very friendly staff, enjoyable on site dining with live music, and comfortable, cozy rooms that make for a relaxing, memorable stay.

The central location in Westport makes it easy to reach shops, restaurants, and lakeside parks on foot. Reviews also note consistently good cleanliness and a warm, inviting ambience. Some mention rooms without TVs, a minimal breakfast on certain days, occasional slow service, and that check in can be unclear because it sits inside the restaurant. Best for travelers who prioritize atmosphere and location over in-room extras.

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Facilities

On-site restaurant and bar host frequent live music; guests also enjoy the patio/porch areas with water views. A few reviews found check-in confusing because it is located inside the restaurant.

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10

Dawn

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lake view room I had booked was not available however the staff dealt with mix up professionally and promptly, and we were offered a voucher towards the cost of dinner which we thought was fair. Meal was great service from Alex was excellent. Alternative room was lovely a little traffic noise in the morning but nothing terrible. A great music venue with lots of bands advertised would love to return.

10

Isabelle

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the terrasse!

8

Renee

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front porch is great, with a view of the water.

10

Jennifer

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I really appreciated Michelle's warm welcome, and the fact that my dinner was ready for me when I arrived after a chaotic day and whiteknuckle drive in the rain. It was both comforting and delicious. The place was beautiful and historic, and my room very peaceful. And the fact that there is live music 36 5 days a year is brilliant!

10

Germain

20 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Personnel accueillant, petite chambre propre, bonne restauration, musique 'live' situé en plein centre du village, nous avons apprécié notre court séjour.

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Natalie

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place The lobby was in the middle of the restaurant. I thought it was waiting area to be seated in the restaurant, but then found out it was to sign into the lobby of the hotel. They don’t have a designated area for checking in.

4

Lesley

8 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Confusion as to where front desk/ check in was. Meal was not served hot and was of poor quality considering price. Staff were pleasant enough. Chairs were left soaking wet after the rain, had to use towels from our room to dry them so we could enjoy the lovely front porch. Extremely loud air conditioner.

10

Steve

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Went to see Shane Murphy, great venue and the nicest people.

10

Kerri

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Would definitely stay again Food, entertainment and staff were amazing

10

Debra

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this place. Homely style with modern touches. The room was lovely, bed was super comfy and bathroom was new/renovated. The staff were all superb, so nice and friendly they made our stay very special. We had dinner there 2 nights of the 3, both had live music which was fabulous and we particularly enjoyed Jeff Callery and his band. The patio was lovely, and the weather co-operated so was great to eat outside with the spectacular water views and the great music. Food was delicious and again, can't say enough about how wonderful the servers were. The Cove Inn is in the perfect location, right downtown near the water, stores, restaurants and bars. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this hotel.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the inn and rooms as very clean.

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10

Ab

21 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Service above and beyond expectations. Extremely clean.

10

Cheryl

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful quaint little town. Very traditional facility, helpful, friendly staff, very clean facilities

10

Josip

25 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean - Quiet - Friendly - Just Wonderful. !!

10

Germain

20 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Personnel accueillant, petite chambre propre, bonne restauration, musique 'live' situé en plein centre du village, nous avons apprécié notre court séjour.

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Karen

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is a quaint cute Inn nestled in a town of Westport. The entrance way takes you back to the late 1800's. Our 2nd floor room had a great view of the Upper Rideau Lake. The hotel was clean, accommodating and staff was friendly. We ate at the Cove Inn restaurant where there was a great live band. Highly recommend this hotel and a fun weekend spot if you are traveling around Westport

10

Lyne

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and cozy room, clean. Good location near the water. Staff very nice and helpful.

10

John

31 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff go the extra mile to make sure all iOS well. Rooms are clean, comfortable and efficient! Did not need a TV. Food ini the restaurant was also excellent and service top notch! We will return again !

4

Michel

23 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Endroit bien situé dans notre itinéraire en vélo. Commodité minimum mais très propre. Salle à manger avec spectacle. La plus mauvaise note va au déjeuner. moins que minimum compte tenu qu'il n'y a aucune alternative dans le secteur. (nous étions en vélo)

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable with historic character; several are renovated with modern bathrooms, and some offer water views or quiet stays. Multiple reviews note there is no TV in some rooms, which surprised a few guests.

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10

Dawn

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lake view room I had booked was not available however the staff dealt with mix up professionally and promptly, and we were offered a voucher towards the cost of dinner which we thought was fair. Meal was great service from Alex was excellent. Alternative room was lovely a little traffic noise in the morning but nothing terrible. A great music venue with lots of bands advertised would love to return.

10

ilona

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room fully renovated, friendly staff, magnificent location on the Rideau lake and Foley mountain conservation area and a big surprise an outstanding Canadian Thanksgiving buffet dinner! Ilona and Jeffrey

10

Chris

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant stay, nice room, good food and excellent staff. Nice to have no TV but great view of the water.

10

James

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Truly a country inn . Thank god there was no tv. Loved the red pine floors.

10

Karen

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is a quaint cute Inn nestled in a town of Westport. The entrance way takes you back to the late 1800's. Our 2nd floor room had a great view of the Upper Rideau Lake. The hotel was clean, accommodating and staff was friendly. We ate at the Cove Inn restaurant where there was a great live band. Highly recommend this hotel and a fun weekend spot if you are traveling around Westport

10

Linda

10 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely ambience in a lovely location. I recommend a T.V. be standard in ALL rooms.

10

Lyne

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and cozy room, clean. Good location near the water. Staff very nice and helpful.

10

Debra

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this place. Homely style with modern touches. The room was lovely, bed was super comfy and bathroom was new/renovated. The staff were all superb, so nice and friendly they made our stay very special. We had dinner there 2 nights of the 3, both had live music which was fabulous and we particularly enjoyed Jeff Callery and his band. The patio was lovely, and the weather co-operated so was great to eat outside with the spectacular water views and the great music. Food was delicious and again, can't say enough about how wonderful the servers were. The Cove Inn is in the perfect location, right downtown near the water, stores, restaurants and bars. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this hotel.

10

Kimberly

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, scenic location. Great food, great entertainment and lovely quiet room.

8

Deborah

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love this place. The entertainment was amazing restaurant was excellent. BuT Would have liked to know ahead of time there was no TV in our room. (Rm 30) . But we will go back for sure. It’s just a wonderful Inn

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with staff resolving issues promptly. A few mention slow restaurant service and confusion about the check-in area inside the restaurant.

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10

Dawn

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lake view room I had booked was not available however the staff dealt with mix up professionally and promptly, and we were offered a voucher towards the cost of dinner which we thought was fair. Meal was great service from Alex was excellent. Alternative room was lovely a little traffic noise in the morning but nothing terrible. A great music venue with lots of bands advertised would love to return.

10

Lesley

4 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were very welcoming.

10

Jennifer

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I really appreciated Michelle's warm welcome, and the fact that my dinner was ready for me when I arrived after a chaotic day and whiteknuckle drive in the rain. It was both comforting and delicious. The place was beautiful and historic, and my room very peaceful. And the fact that there is live music 36 5 days a year is brilliant!

10

Susan

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hosts were attentive and resilient to meet our needs, food was excellent, owners greeted most people in bar/restaurant through the evening.

10

Ronald

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

the staff was very friendly and helpful

10

Neil

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great visit, everyone so nice

2

Laurie A

9 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Waitresses were extremely slow, seemed to cater more to ppl in the area! Rooms great, that's it.

10

Natalie

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place The lobby was in the middle of the restaurant. I thought it was waiting area to be seated in the restaurant, but then found out it was to sign into the lobby of the hotel. They don’t have a designated area for checking in.

10

Roxanne

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay! The Inn is so pretty and cozy. The staff was great, check-in was easy, check out was even easier!

10

John

31 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff go the extra mile to make sure all iOS well. Rooms are clean, comfortable and efficient! Did not need a TV. Food ini the restaurant was also excellent and service top notch! We will return again !

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Location

Central in Westport with a scenic lakeside setting and easy walking access to shops and dining. Many appreciate the pretty town and views.

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10

Steve

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything is within a 5 minute walk. Lovely waterfront park

10

ilona

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room fully renovated, friendly staff, magnificent location on the Rideau lake and Foley mountain conservation area and a big surprise an outstanding Canadian Thanksgiving buffet dinner! Ilona and Jeffrey

10

Chris

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant stay, nice room, good food and excellent staff. Nice to have no TV but great view of the water.

10

Brian

12 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice inn. Excellent dining. Beautiful town.

8

Fay

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Westport Gem: we loved the historic feel of The Cove Inn, complete with antiques and beautiful internal architectural highlights. Lovely setting on the water. Shopping and dining in Westport is part of the adventure.

10

Rachael

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, vintage inn. Historic, friendly, simple in a tiny, pretty village surrounded by gorgeous scenery and of course LAKES!

10

Lyne

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and cozy room, clean. Good location near the water. Staff very nice and helpful.

10

Debra

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this place. Homely style with modern touches. The room was lovely, bed was super comfy and bathroom was new/renovated. The staff were all superb, so nice and friendly they made our stay very special. We had dinner there 2 nights of the 3, both had live music which was fabulous and we particularly enjoyed Jeff Callery and his band. The patio was lovely, and the weather co-operated so was great to eat outside with the spectacular water views and the great music. Food was delicious and again, can't say enough about how wonderful the servers were. The Cove Inn is in the perfect location, right downtown near the water, stores, restaurants and bars. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this hotel.

8

Catherine

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in Westport. Lovely older inn, lots of character, great food in restaurant. Would definitely stay there again!

8

Henry

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great view and lovely area

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Dining

The on-site restaurant is frequently praised for tasty dinners and live music, creating a lively atmosphere. However, several reviews note limited breakfast on some stays and occasional slow service.

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10

Dawn

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lake view room I had booked was not available however the staff dealt with mix up professionally and promptly, and we were offered a voucher towards the cost of dinner which we thought was fair. Meal was great service from Alex was excellent. Alternative room was lovely a little traffic noise in the morning but nothing terrible. A great music venue with lots of bands advertised would love to return.

8

Lucas

24 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The building is historical, nice property. Beautiful area and super cute town. The room was nice, although for the price I would like to have a real breakfast. I don't know if they do that on weekdays, but I was there overnight on Saturday and got two muffins in the fridge and coffee. I think it's worth it for the experience.

8

Bernard

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

food was great

10

Susan

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hosts were attentive and resilient to meet our needs, food was excellent, owners greeted most people in bar/restaurant through the evening.

10

Katie

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a great stay and a great night. The people were great, the music was crazy good and the food and service was perfect. We will be back for sure!

2

Laurie A

9 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Waitresses were extremely slow, seemed to cater more to ppl in the area! Rooms great, that's it.

4

Patricia

21 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room expensive relative to B&B’s in the area. There was no radio or television in the room. The breakfast was minimal, left in the fridge. All lights and fridge were unplugged and we had to literally move furniture to connect for lighting.

10

Kerri

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Would definitely stay again Food, entertainment and staff were amazing

10

Debra

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this place. Homely style with modern touches. The room was lovely, bed was super comfy and bathroom was new/renovated. The staff were all superb, so nice and friendly they made our stay very special. We had dinner there 2 nights of the 3, both had live music which was fabulous and we particularly enjoyed Jeff Callery and his band. The patio was lovely, and the weather co-operated so was great to eat outside with the spectacular water views and the great music. Food was delicious and again, can't say enough about how wonderful the servers were. The Cove Inn is in the perfect location, right downtown near the water, stores, restaurants and bars. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this hotel.

10

Erin

7 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay at the inn. Friendliest people and staff. My partner and I loved our room. The food at the restaurant was fantastic. The live music was great! Will definitely stay here again.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $185	3
4 $139	5 $139	6 $139	7 $139	8 $139	9 $139	10 $139
11 $139	12 $139	13	14	15	16 $139	17 $139
18 $139	19 $139	20 $139	21 $139	22 $139	23 $139	24 $151
25 $139	26	27	28	29 $185	30 $139	31 $139

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