Acadia University
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US$92
/ night
About this property
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a communal living room.
Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a communal living room.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, laundry facilities, and a library. Planning an event in Wolfville? This hotel has 6720 square feet (624 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 30 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at Wheelock Dining Hall serving the guests of Acadia University, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 1200 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Location
When you stay at Acadia University in Wolfville, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Acadia University and K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Robie Tufts Nature Centre.
What's nearby
Acadia University(0.1 Miles)
K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre(0.1 Miles)
Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens(0.2 Miles)
Robie Tufts Nature Centre(0.5 Miles)
Wolfville Farmers Market(0.5 Miles)
Randall House Museum(0.8 Miles)
Hennigar's Farm Market(1.3 Miles)
Reservoir Park(1.4 Miles)
Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards(2.2 Miles)
Gaspereau Vineyards(2.3 Miles)
Mercator Vineyards(2.5 Miles)
Domaine de Grand Pré(3.6 Miles)
L'Acadie Vineyards(3.6 Miles)
Lockhart and Ryan Memorial Park(3.9 Miles)
Old Covenanter Church(3.9 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ)(59.8 Miles)
Elevator/Lift
Bicycle rental
Garden
Horse riding
Ecotours on site
Ballroom
Location
39 University Ave, Wolfville, Canada
Acadia University (0.1 Miles)
K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre (0.1 Miles)
Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens (0.2 Miles)
Robie Tufts Nature Centre (0.5 Miles)
Wolfville Farmers Market (0.5 Miles)
Randall House Museum (0.8 Miles)
Room options
1
Premium Double Bed
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
1
Premium 3 Bedroom Suite (Shared Bath and Living Area)
Room details
3× Double Beds
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
1
Classic Room, 1 Double Bed
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Communal KitchenShared Bathroom
Premium 2 Bedroom Suite (Shared Bath and Living Area)
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Communal KitchenShared Bathroom
1
Classic Room, 2 Single Beds
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Communal KitchenShared Bathroom
1
Classic Single Bed
Room details
1 Single Bed
Wi-Fi (Free)Communal KitchenShared Bathroom
Guest reviews of Acadia University
7.8
Good
Based on 77 verified reviews
What guests think
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At Acadia University, guests describe basic, dorm-style summer lodging that suits budget travelers, with generally clean, quiet rooms and a convenient campus location near Wolfville’s Main Street, but expectations should match student housing rather than a traditional hotel.
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At Acadia University, guests describe basic, dorm-style summer lodging that suits budget travelers, with generally clean, quiet rooms and a convenient campus location near Wolfville’s Main Street, but expectations should match student housing rather than a traditional hotel.
Recurring drawbacks include no air conditioning leading to warm rooms, shared hall bathrooms, and limited in-room extras; kitchenettes often lack utensils or kettles, and several guests found beds firm. Staff are generally friendly and helpful, though several wished for clearer arrival guidance, and multiple reviews report slow or unreliable hot water. Expect a simple, convenient campus stay that trades hotel-style comforts for value and location.
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Facilities
Facilities are minimal: shared kitchenettes or fridges are available but often lack utensils or kettles. Overall amenities are basic.
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4
Jing
21 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
The blanket smells of body odour. The shared kitchen has no kettle for boiling water, zero plates, bowl, spoon, etc. Two single use plastic cups were in the room, that all. I was given a room on 4th floor, there was no hot water the night I checked in, so I couldn't shower. The coffee and tea on offer was in a different building block, to access it I must get down from 4th floor, walking out the building where my room is, and through a large open space to another building to the reception area. Because there were no areas to sit, once you get your coffee, you must take it elsewhere to drink it. The check in was difficult too, because the buildings are looked the same and signage for check-in isn't obvious. I paid over $140 per night of stay and got an experience that was worse than accommodation I paid less than $80 for a night!
The blanket smells of body odour. The shared kitchen has no kettle for boiling water, zero plates, bowl, spoon, etc. Two single use plastic cups were in the room, that all. I was given a room on 4th floor, there was no hot water the night I checked in, so I couldn't shower. The coffee and tea on offer was in a different building block, to access it I must get down from 4th floor, walking out the building where my room is, and through a large open space to another building to the reception area. Because there were no areas to sit, once you get your coffee, you must take it elsewhere to drink it. The check in was difficult too, because the buildings are looked the same and signage for check-in isn't obvious. I paid over $140 per night of stay and got an experience that was worse than accommodation I paid less than $80 for a night!
10
Julia
13 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay. Large dorm room with several individual washrooms on the halls. Shared fridge and small kitchen. Clean room with linens and towels.
Great place to stay. Large dorm room with several individual washrooms on the halls. Shared fridge and small kitchen. Clean room with linens and towels.
10
Daniel
14 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
The dorm room was very clean and quiet. We went to spend the weeeknd helping our son move into another dorm and watch some of the football practices. The grounds were well maintained. Very easy to get around.
The dorm room was very clean and quiet. We went to spend the weeeknd helping our son move into another dorm and watch some of the football practices. The grounds were well maintained. Very easy to get around.
6
Helene
18 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Rien de plus qu' une chambre (sans air climatisé). Il faut être équipé pour profiter de la cuisine car il n'y a absolument rien. La serviette était cachée dans le armoire. Tout était très propre. Stationnement peu commode. Laveuse et sécheuse à disposition.
Rien de plus qu' une chambre (sans air climatisé). Il faut être équipé pour profiter de la cuisine car il n'y a absolument rien. La serviette était cachée dans le armoire. Tout était très propre. Stationnement peu commode. Laveuse et sécheuse à disposition.
10
Paul
17 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
This is a pretty solid choice for affordable summer travel accommodations with one big issue. It's a standard single dorm room with a bed, desk and wardrobe. There's a shared bathroom - two of them - and we were there with very few other people so there was no issue with waiting. There is a kitchenette with a fridge/freezer which we used to freshen up our cooler ice packs. What's the issue? There's no air conditioning and no fans. And when we were there Nova Scotia was in the grips of a heat wave. We went out and bought a fan from a local hardware store so we could sleep. The good news is we were there only one night and we are now up one portable fan. That said, parking was right by the building and the downtown strip was within walking distance (5-10 min). It's a great option, but book when the temperature isn't in the 30s, bring your own fan or prepare to sweat.
This is a pretty solid choice for affordable summer travel accommodations with one big issue. It's a standard single dorm room with a bed, desk and wardrobe. There's a shared bathroom - two of them - and we were there with very few other people so there was no issue with waiting. There is a kitchenette with a fridge/freezer which we used to freshen up our cooler ice packs. What's the issue? There's no air conditioning and no fans. And when we were there Nova Scotia was in the grips of a heat wave. We went out and bought a fan from a local hardware store so we could sleep. The good news is we were there only one night and we are now up one portable fan. That said, parking was right by the building and the downtown strip was within walking distance (5-10 min). It's a great option, but book when the temperature isn't in the 30s, bring your own fan or prepare to sweat.
10
Ronald
20 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Small bar fridge would work
Small bar fridge would work
8
Adam
11 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Simple room, not much for amenities, but clean, hassle free, and perfect location for walking downtown...or stumbling back. And cheap!
Simple room, not much for amenities, but clean, hassle free, and perfect location for walking downtown...or stumbling back. And cheap!
6
Caley
24 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
This is a dorm room. No frills, tv, or AC (very hot inside, fan can be borrowed with deposit). Bathroom is not ensuite (shared). Pool is offsite. It is a budget accommodation, but considering how basic, still feels overpriced. Staff initially did not want to honour my hotels.com pricing. The best part about my stay was visiting the KC Irving building and gardens adjacent to the building.
This is a dorm room. No frills, tv, or AC (very hot inside, fan can be borrowed with deposit). Bathroom is not ensuite (shared). Pool is offsite. It is a budget accommodation, but considering how basic, still feels overpriced. Staff initially did not want to honour my hotels.com pricing. The best part about my stay was visiting the KC Irving building and gardens adjacent to the building.
8
Doreen
21 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
It’s a university dorm with few amenities. Read reviews! We took a fan and a Kerig coffee maker- thank goodness because it was a hot night. Nice little kitchen area with microwave and full fridge with freezer. Exactly what we expected. Check in area not well marked but staff were very friendly. We are both alumni so it was fun to come back!
It’s a university dorm with few amenities. Read reviews! We took a fan and a Kerig coffee maker- thank goodness because it was a hot night. Nice little kitchen area with microwave and full fridge with freezer. Exactly what we expected. Check in area not well marked but staff were very friendly. We are both alumni so it was fun to come back!
6
Celia
15 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
It's a perfectly functional place to stay. Don't count on using the kitchen because they don't supply plates or cutlery. The bathrooms are a little dirty. But overall, it's a decent place to stay for lower cost than most other accomodations in the area
It's a perfectly functional place to stay. Don't count on using the kitchen because they don't supply plates or cutlery. The bathrooms are a little dirty. But overall, it's a decent place to stay for lower cost than most other accomodations in the area
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Cleanliness
Most guests find rooms and common areas clean and quiet. A few mention issues such as smelly bedding or less-than-pristine bathrooms.
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10
Michelle
4 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
Clean and affordable place to stay while enjoying Wolfville downtown. Easy to walk to. Stroll through the botanical gardens across the road.
Clean and affordable place to stay while enjoying Wolfville downtown. Easy to walk to. Stroll through the botanical gardens across the road.
8
Darcey
20 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
This is a true campus experience. That being said the rooms and bathrooms are clean. You are a two minute walk to the Main Street. You are a 10 minute drive to shopping.
This is a true campus experience. That being said the rooms and bathrooms are clean. You are a two minute walk to the Main Street. You are a 10 minute drive to shopping.
4
Jing
21 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
The blanket smells of body odour. The shared kitchen has no kettle for boiling water, zero plates, bowl, spoon, etc. Two single use plastic cups were in the room, that all. I was given a room on 4th floor, there was no hot water the night I checked in, so I couldn't shower. The coffee and tea on offer was in a different building block, to access it I must get down from 4th floor, walking out the building where my room is, and through a large open space to another building to the reception area. Because there were no areas to sit, once you get your coffee, you must take it elsewhere to drink it. The check in was difficult too, because the buildings are looked the same and signage for check-in isn't obvious. I paid over $140 per night of stay and got an experience that was worse than accommodation I paid less than $80 for a night!
The blanket smells of body odour. The shared kitchen has no kettle for boiling water, zero plates, bowl, spoon, etc. Two single use plastic cups were in the room, that all. I was given a room on 4th floor, there was no hot water the night I checked in, so I couldn't shower. The coffee and tea on offer was in a different building block, to access it I must get down from 4th floor, walking out the building where my room is, and through a large open space to another building to the reception area. Because there were no areas to sit, once you get your coffee, you must take it elsewhere to drink it. The check in was difficult too, because the buildings are looked the same and signage for check-in isn't obvious. I paid over $140 per night of stay and got an experience that was worse than accommodation I paid less than $80 for a night!
10
Julia
13 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay. Large dorm room with several individual washrooms on the halls. Shared fridge and small kitchen. Clean room with linens and towels.
Great place to stay. Large dorm room with several individual washrooms on the halls. Shared fridge and small kitchen. Clean room with linens and towels.
10
Daniel
14 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
The dorm room was very clean and quiet. We went to spend the weeeknd helping our son move into another dorm and watch some of the football practices. The grounds were well maintained. Very easy to get around.
The dorm room was very clean and quiet. We went to spend the weeeknd helping our son move into another dorm and watch some of the football practices. The grounds were well maintained. Very easy to get around.
10
Diana
29 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Very clean and quiet. I would recommend travelling with a fan, the rooms are very warm.
Very clean and quiet. I would recommend travelling with a fan, the rooms are very warm.
6
Helene
18 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Rien de plus qu' une chambre (sans air climatisé). Il faut être équipé pour profiter de la cuisine car il n'y a absolument rien. La serviette était cachée dans le armoire. Tout était très propre. Stationnement peu commode. Laveuse et sécheuse à disposition.
Rien de plus qu' une chambre (sans air climatisé). Il faut être équipé pour profiter de la cuisine car il n'y a absolument rien. La serviette était cachée dans le armoire. Tout était très propre. Stationnement peu commode. Laveuse et sécheuse à disposition.
8
Adam
11 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Simple room, not much for amenities, but clean, hassle free, and perfect location for walking downtown...or stumbling back. And cheap!
Simple room, not much for amenities, but clean, hassle free, and perfect location for walking downtown...or stumbling back. And cheap!
8
Stuart
6 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Quick and easy check in. Clean room. Clean bathroom. Quiet surroundings. Would stay again.
Quick and easy check in. Clean room. Clean bathroom. Quiet surroundings. Would stay again.
6
Celia
15 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
It's a perfectly functional place to stay. Don't count on using the kitchen because they don't supply plates or cutlery. The bathrooms are a little dirty. But overall, it's a decent place to stay for lower cost than most other accomodations in the area
It's a perfectly functional place to stay. Don't count on using the kitchen because they don't supply plates or cutlery. The bathrooms are a little dirty. But overall, it's a decent place to stay for lower cost than most other accomodations in the area
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Rooms
Rooms are basic dorm-style and generally quiet, with some larger layouts; expect shared hall bathrooms. Lack of air conditioning leads to warm nights, and several guests found the beds firm.
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Sigrid
17 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Close to town Took 20 minutes to get hot water Warm in rooms Hard beds
Close to town Took 20 minutes to get hot water Warm in rooms Hard beds
6
Tasha
24 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very hot and no way to cool it down. Bed was hard as a rock.
Room was very hot and no way to cool it down. Bed was hard as a rock.
10
Julia
13 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay. Large dorm room with several individual washrooms on the halls. Shared fridge and small kitchen. Clean room with linens and towels.
Great place to stay. Large dorm room with several individual washrooms on the halls. Shared fridge and small kitchen. Clean room with linens and towels.
8
Andrea
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sweet and simple. Nothing fancy but if you are just looking for a place to sleep, it’s a solid spot.
Sweet and simple. Nothing fancy but if you are just looking for a place to sleep, it’s a solid spot.
10
Daniel
14 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
The dorm room was very clean and quiet. We went to spend the weeeknd helping our son move into another dorm and watch some of the football practices. The grounds were well maintained. Very easy to get around.
The dorm room was very clean and quiet. We went to spend the weeeknd helping our son move into another dorm and watch some of the football practices. The grounds were well maintained. Very easy to get around.
10
Diana
29 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Very clean and quiet. I would recommend travelling with a fan, the rooms are very warm.
Very clean and quiet. I would recommend travelling with a fan, the rooms are very warm.
8
robert
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Standard student accommodation. Nothing fancy but perfectly fine. Don’t expect luxury. Well situated and quiet. Shared bathrooms.
Standard student accommodation. Nothing fancy but perfectly fine. Don’t expect luxury. Well situated and quiet. Shared bathrooms.
10
Kristina & Brad
13 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Front desk was amazing! Surprisingly the rooms were quiet & very comfortable!
Front desk was amazing! Surprisingly the rooms were quiet & very comfortable!
10
Paul
17 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
This is a pretty solid choice for affordable summer travel accommodations with one big issue. It's a standard single dorm room with a bed, desk and wardrobe. There's a shared bathroom - two of them - and we were there with very few other people so there was no issue with waiting. There is a kitchenette with a fridge/freezer which we used to freshen up our cooler ice packs. What's the issue? There's no air conditioning and no fans. And when we were there Nova Scotia was in the grips of a heat wave. We went out and bought a fan from a local hardware store so we could sleep. The good news is we were there only one night and we are now up one portable fan. That said, parking was right by the building and the downtown strip was within walking distance (5-10 min). It's a great option, but book when the temperature isn't in the 30s, bring your own fan or prepare to sweat.
This is a pretty solid choice for affordable summer travel accommodations with one big issue. It's a standard single dorm room with a bed, desk and wardrobe. There's a shared bathroom - two of them - and we were there with very few other people so there was no issue with waiting. There is a kitchenette with a fridge/freezer which we used to freshen up our cooler ice packs. What's the issue? There's no air conditioning and no fans. And when we were there Nova Scotia was in the grips of a heat wave. We went out and bought a fan from a local hardware store so we could sleep. The good news is we were there only one night and we are now up one portable fan. That said, parking was right by the building and the downtown strip was within walking distance (5-10 min). It's a great option, but book when the temperature isn't in the 30s, bring your own fan or prepare to sweat.
6
Caley
24 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
This is a dorm room. No frills, tv, or AC (very hot inside, fan can be borrowed with deposit). Bathroom is not ensuite (shared). Pool is offsite. It is a budget accommodation, but considering how basic, still feels overpriced. Staff initially did not want to honour my hotels.com pricing. The best part about my stay was visiting the KC Irving building and gardens adjacent to the building.
This is a dorm room. No frills, tv, or AC (very hot inside, fan can be borrowed with deposit). Bathroom is not ensuite (shared). Pool is offsite. It is a budget accommodation, but considering how basic, still feels overpriced. Staff initially did not want to honour my hotels.com pricing. The best part about my stay was visiting the KC Irving building and gardens adjacent to the building.
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Service
Staff are routinely friendly and helpful, and check-in is usually quick. However, unclear signage and mismatched instructions caused arrival confusion for several guests, and there was one serious access issue reported.
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Maria E
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Perfect location and kind staff.
Perfect location and kind staff.
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Claude
2 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nous avons trouvé très difficilement le lieu l adresse n étant pas celle du site et l autre fournie apparaissant dans les instructions spéciales consultées tardivement de notre côté ,ceci étant le cas d autres touristes " en perdition" .En fait il faut pénétrer dans l enceinte de l'université et rejoindre un autre bâtiment .Surprise de constater que la chambre correspond à une chambre d étudiant. douche ou baignoire et wc se trouvant à l extérieur de celle-ci. Il n y avait pas de séchoir à cheveux ni de deuxième serviette et deuxième oreiller ce qui manifeste une absence de vérifications avant l arrivée.. Quid si nous étions arrivés tardivement ! En fait la précision de ces points permettrai de mettre en garde des voyageurs relativement âgés.
Nous avons trouvé très difficilement le lieu l adresse n étant pas celle du site et l autre fournie apparaissant dans les instructions spéciales consultées tardivement de notre côté ,ceci étant le cas d autres touristes " en perdition" .En fait il faut pénétrer dans l enceinte de l'université et rejoindre un autre bâtiment .Surprise de constater que la chambre correspond à une chambre d étudiant. douche ou baignoire et wc se trouvant à l extérieur de celle-ci. Il n y avait pas de séchoir à cheveux ni de deuxième serviette et deuxième oreiller ce qui manifeste une absence de vérifications avant l arrivée.. Quid si nous étions arrivés tardivement ! En fait la précision de ces points permettrai de mettre en garde des voyageurs relativement âgés.
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Beth
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were very kind Each person should get two pillows we rented a fan which was great but only knew that through someone else that stayed at another university. Is this advertised? The grounds, buildings are beautiful
Staff were very kind Each person should get two pillows we rented a fan which was great but only knew that through someone else that stayed at another university. Is this advertised? The grounds, buildings are beautiful
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Chris
15 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
I arrived to find that air conditioning did not exist in the building. The room was 27 Celsius. A fan could be supplied but that would require a 20$ deposit. The solution was to pay another 45$ and move to the building with AC. This took time and energy when all I wanted to do was sleep. The person at the counter named Blessing was extremely helpful. Kudos to them.
I arrived to find that air conditioning did not exist in the building. The room was 27 Celsius. A fan could be supplied but that would require a 20$ deposit. The solution was to pay another 45$ and move to the building with AC. This took time and energy when all I wanted to do was sleep. The person at the counter named Blessing was extremely helpful. Kudos to them.
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Lori
25 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Was given a key that would only unlock my room door, it wouldn't unlock the door to the building. So essentially I was trapped up in my room. Found this very strange and didn't see anyone else dealing with this issue and it was not resolved. I received the worst service of my life and asked for a refund and left.
Was given a key that would only unlock my room door, it wouldn't unlock the door to the building. So essentially I was trapped up in my room. Found this very strange and didn't see anyone else dealing with this issue and it was not resolved. I received the worst service of my life and asked for a refund and left.
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Eric
10 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
This would be a good choice for someone familiar with the Acadia campus. Since I wasn't, it was difficult to find the building for my check-in (which wasn't the same building as our room). The printed guide for summer visitors assumed a lot of campus knowledge -- and in any case should have been email to people with reservations ahead of time. Room adequate, but no towels.
This would be a good choice for someone familiar with the Acadia campus. Since I wasn't, it was difficult to find the building for my check-in (which wasn't the same building as our room). The printed guide for summer visitors assumed a lot of campus knowledge -- and in any case should have been email to people with reservations ahead of time. Room adequate, but no towels.
10
Kristina & Brad
13 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Front desk was amazing! Surprisingly the rooms were quiet & very comfortable!
Front desk was amazing! Surprisingly the rooms were quiet & very comfortable!
8
Lynn
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Better signage would be very helpful. Check in staff while friendly, could be a bit better at explaining where things are, providing wifi info. Overall, good place to spend a night
Better signage would be very helpful. Check in staff while friendly, could be a bit better at explaining where things are, providing wifi info. Overall, good place to spend a night
8
Doreen
21 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
It’s a university dorm with few amenities. Read reviews! We took a fan and a Kerig coffee maker- thank goodness because it was a hot night. Nice little kitchen area with microwave and full fridge with freezer. Exactly what we expected. Check in area not well marked but staff were very friendly. We are both alumni so it was fun to come back!
It’s a university dorm with few amenities. Read reviews! We took a fan and a Kerig coffee maker- thank goodness because it was a hot night. Nice little kitchen area with microwave and full fridge with freezer. Exactly what we expected. Check in area not well marked but staff were very friendly. We are both alumni so it was fun to come back!
8
Stuart
6 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Quick and easy check in. Clean room. Clean bathroom. Quiet surroundings. Would stay again.
Quick and easy check in. Clean room. Clean bathroom. Quiet surroundings. Would stay again.
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Location
Convenient campus location a short walk to Main Street and downtown amenities; several guests enjoyed the scenic grounds and nearby gardens. Area feels quiet and accessible.
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Michelle
4 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean and affordable place to stay while enjoying Wolfville downtown. Easy to walk to. Stroll through the botanical gardens across the road.
Clean and affordable place to stay while enjoying Wolfville downtown. Easy to walk to. Stroll through the botanical gardens across the road.
10
Maria E
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Perfect location and kind staff.
Perfect location and kind staff.
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Darcey
20 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a true campus experience. That being said the rooms and bathrooms are clean. You are a two minute walk to the Main Street. You are a 10 minute drive to shopping.
This is a true campus experience. That being said the rooms and bathrooms are clean. You are a two minute walk to the Main Street. You are a 10 minute drive to shopping.
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Brian
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Price is great. Super safe accommodations. A little warm at night and hot water takes a long time to get to shower and even when it finally arrives, it’s like warm. Beautiful university campus and it’s very close to some great food and coffee choices, along with recreation.
Price is great. Super safe accommodations. A little warm at night and hot water takes a long time to get to shower and even when it finally arrives, it’s like warm. Beautiful university campus and it’s very close to some great food and coffee choices, along with recreation.
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Tomomi
9 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Acadia University is located near the main street of Wolfville. It was such a lovely campus! I particularly loved visiting inside and outside of the Irving Environmental Science Centre, which was so close to the residence building!!
The Acadia University is located near the main street of Wolfville. It was such a lovely campus! I particularly loved visiting inside and outside of the Irving Environmental Science Centre, which was so close to the residence building!!
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Daniel
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The dorm room was very clean and quiet. We went to spend the weeeknd helping our son move into another dorm and watch some of the football practices. The grounds were well maintained. Very easy to get around.
The dorm room was very clean and quiet. We went to spend the weeeknd helping our son move into another dorm and watch some of the football practices. The grounds were well maintained. Very easy to get around.
8
robert
27 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Standard student accommodation. Nothing fancy but perfectly fine. Don’t expect luxury. Well situated and quiet. Shared bathrooms.
Standard student accommodation. Nothing fancy but perfectly fine. Don’t expect luxury. Well situated and quiet. Shared bathrooms.
10
Paul
17 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a pretty solid choice for affordable summer travel accommodations with one big issue. It's a standard single dorm room with a bed, desk and wardrobe. There's a shared bathroom - two of them - and we were there with very few other people so there was no issue with waiting. There is a kitchenette with a fridge/freezer which we used to freshen up our cooler ice packs. What's the issue? There's no air conditioning and no fans. And when we were there Nova Scotia was in the grips of a heat wave. We went out and bought a fan from a local hardware store so we could sleep. The good news is we were there only one night and we are now up one portable fan. That said, parking was right by the building and the downtown strip was within walking distance (5-10 min). It's a great option, but book when the temperature isn't in the 30s, bring your own fan or prepare to sweat.
This is a pretty solid choice for affordable summer travel accommodations with one big issue. It's a standard single dorm room with a bed, desk and wardrobe. There's a shared bathroom - two of them - and we were there with very few other people so there was no issue with waiting. There is a kitchenette with a fridge/freezer which we used to freshen up our cooler ice packs. What's the issue? There's no air conditioning and no fans. And when we were there Nova Scotia was in the grips of a heat wave. We went out and bought a fan from a local hardware store so we could sleep. The good news is we were there only one night and we are now up one portable fan. That said, parking was right by the building and the downtown strip was within walking distance (5-10 min). It's a great option, but book when the temperature isn't in the 30s, bring your own fan or prepare to sweat.
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Cheryl
1 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Within walking distance to many amenities
Within walking distance to many amenities
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Adam
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Simple room, not much for amenities, but clean, hassle free, and perfect location for walking downtown...or stumbling back. And cheap!
Simple room, not much for amenities, but clean, hassle free, and perfect location for walking downtown...or stumbling back. And cheap!
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Michelle
4 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean and affordable place to stay while enjoying Wolfville downtown. Easy to walk to. Stroll through the botanical gardens across the road.
Clean and affordable place to stay while enjoying Wolfville downtown. Easy to walk to. Stroll through the botanical gardens across the road.
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Darcey
20 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a true campus experience. That being said the rooms and bathrooms are clean. You are a two minute walk to the Main Street. You are a 10 minute drive to shopping.
This is a true campus experience. That being said the rooms and bathrooms are clean. You are a two minute walk to the Main Street. You are a 10 minute drive to shopping.
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Jing
21 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The blanket smells of body odour. The shared kitchen has no kettle for boiling water, zero plates, bowl, spoon, etc. Two single use plastic cups were in the room, that all. I was given a room on 4th floor, there was no hot water the night I checked in, so I couldn't shower. The coffee and tea on offer was in a different building block, to access it I must get down from 4th floor, walking out the building where my room is, and through a large open space to another building to the reception area. Because there were no areas to sit, once you get your coffee, you must take it elsewhere to drink it. The check in was difficult too, because the buildings are looked the same and signage for check-in isn't obvious. I paid over $140 per night of stay and got an experience that was worse than accommodation I paid less than $80 for a night!
The blanket smells of body odour. The shared kitchen has no kettle for boiling water, zero plates, bowl, spoon, etc. Two single use plastic cups were in the room, that all. I was given a room on 4th floor, there was no hot water the night I checked in, so I couldn't shower. The coffee and tea on offer was in a different building block, to access it I must get down from 4th floor, walking out the building where my room is, and through a large open space to another building to the reception area. Because there were no areas to sit, once you get your coffee, you must take it elsewhere to drink it. The check in was difficult too, because the buildings are looked the same and signage for check-in isn't obvious. I paid over $140 per night of stay and got an experience that was worse than accommodation I paid less than $80 for a night!
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Brian
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Price is great. Super safe accommodations. A little warm at night and hot water takes a long time to get to shower and even when it finally arrives, it’s like warm. Beautiful university campus and it’s very close to some great food and coffee choices, along with recreation.
Price is great. Super safe accommodations. A little warm at night and hot water takes a long time to get to shower and even when it finally arrives, it’s like warm. Beautiful university campus and it’s very close to some great food and coffee choices, along with recreation.
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Cheryl
1 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Within walking distance to many amenities
Within walking distance to many amenities
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Adam
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Simple room, not much for amenities, but clean, hassle free, and perfect location for walking downtown...or stumbling back. And cheap!
Simple room, not much for amenities, but clean, hassle free, and perfect location for walking downtown...or stumbling back. And cheap!
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Doreen
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a university dorm with few amenities. Read reviews! We took a fan and a Kerig coffee maker- thank goodness because it was a hot night. Nice little kitchen area with microwave and full fridge with freezer. Exactly what we expected. Check in area not well marked but staff were very friendly. We are both alumni so it was fun to come back!
It’s a university dorm with few amenities. Read reviews! We took a fan and a Kerig coffee maker- thank goodness because it was a hot night. Nice little kitchen area with microwave and full fridge with freezer. Exactly what we expected. Check in area not well marked but staff were very friendly. We are both alumni so it was fun to come back!
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Denise
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a university dorm room which was nostalgic for me as I attended that university 40 years ago!
It was a university dorm room which was nostalgic for me as I attended that university 40 years ago!
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Jeff
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Price was good
Price was good
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Chris
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I arrived to find that air conditioning did not exist in the building. The room was 27 Celsius. A fan could be supplied but that would require a 20$ deposit. The solution was to pay another 45$ and move to the building with AC. This took time and energy when all I wanted to do was sleep. The person at the counter named Blessing was extremely helpful. Kudos to them.
I arrived to find that air conditioning did not exist in the building. The room was 27 Celsius. A fan could be supplied but that would require a 20$ deposit. The solution was to pay another 45$ and move to the building with AC. This took time and energy when all I wanted to do was sleep. The person at the counter named Blessing was extremely helpful. Kudos to them.
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Daniel
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The dorm room was very clean and quiet. We went to spend the weeeknd helping our son move into another dorm and watch some of the football practices. The grounds were well maintained. Very easy to get around.
The dorm room was very clean and quiet. We went to spend the weeeknd helping our son move into another dorm and watch some of the football practices. The grounds were well maintained. Very easy to get around.
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Kristina & Brad
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk was amazing! Surprisingly the rooms were quiet & very comfortable!
Front desk was amazing! Surprisingly the rooms were quiet & very comfortable!
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The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Roy Jodrey Hall, 39 University Ave, Wolfville NS, B4P 2R6]. If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Room 519, Acadia Students' Union Building 30 Highland Ave Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6]. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Bicycle rental
Garden
Horse riding
Ecotours on site
Ballroom
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Picnic area/Tables
Vending machines
Handrails in Stairways
Pool Hoist (on site)
Smoke-Free Property
Stair-Free Path to Entrance
Tasting Room
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Parking (Wheelchair Accessible)
Wheelchair-Accessible Lounge
Wheelchair-Accessible on-Site Restaurant
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Wheelchair-Accessible Pool
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Garden
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Fitness facilities
Fitness Center (nearby) (free)
Hiking/Biking (nearby)
Library
Mountain Bike (nearby)
Public Winery Tours
Television in Common Areas
Vineyard
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Elevator/Lift
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Ballroom
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Banquet Hall
Conference Center
Conference Space
Coworking Spaces
Front Desk (limited hours)
Gift Shops or Newsstand
Grocery/Convenience Store
Laundry Facilities
Private Winery Tours
Reception Hall
Well-Lit Path to Entrance
Wine Release Events
Parking
Electric car charging station
Parking (RV/Bus/Truck) (free)
Parking (Self) (free)
Parking (Uncovered)
Internet
Free wi-fi
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