Name: Stardust Motel - Timberlea
Address: 1791 Saint Margaret's Bay Road, Timberlea, Nova Scotia, CA
Price range: $81–$150 per night
Rating: 6.8

What guests think

Stardust Motel - Timberlea draws repeat praise for very clean rooms, generous space with kitchenettes, and a scenic lakeside setting, plus a convenient base for reaching Halifax and nearby sights, while frequent comments note tight parking and some traffic noise.

Many guests commend friendly, accommodating staff, though a few report inconsistent office hours, deposit or billing hassles, and limited help for issues. Many note the absence of dishes or cutlery, plus firm or squeaky beds, small TVs, occasional Wi-Fi dead spots, and temperature or AC availability concerns. Overall, expect a clean, good-value lakeside motel with lovely views and easy access to Halifax.

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Facilities

Lakeside seating areas and a dock are a highlight, and several reviews note an on-site laundry. Parking is repeatedly described as very tight or limited.

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Joseph

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

lakeside deck was wonderful

8

Diane

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We got great service. Nice, clean, laundry facilities, and helpful woman at the front desk. Very nice and convenient stay for its range.

8

Brent

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and friendly and clean. Only issue was limited parking. More rooms than spaces.

8

Karyn

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Air-conditioned in room was excellent. Laundry room available.

8

Eric

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Only issue is that people with big cars had issues parking since you had the columns next to the parking space. Only place to really park was at the end of the motel.

8

Dee

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Appreciated the lovely surroundings… just as pictured. Single stackable washer and dryer

8

Jayne

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean rooms and great beds. Only downside is tight spaces in the parking lot.

10

James

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the picturesque lake behind the property. Felt like staying at a cottage!

10

Joanne

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We especially liked the dock on the lake. Beautiful and relaxing.

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corinna

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My only slightly negative comment would be parking could be a little more spacious. Very very tight parking.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point across reviews, with many calling rooms and grounds very clean and well maintained. A few note exceptions such as dirty floors or lingering odors.

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Marianne

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was a beautiful view of the lake. Generally good property. Floors were very dirty, turned socks black. Need to be mopped.

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Dana

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

clean and well maitained

10

Claudia

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, quiet, safe, staff very helpful. Overall my family and I had a great experience. I highly recommend it.

10

Carla

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was so clean. Property was Beautiful love the sunset on the water& and the sunrise. Fast checki-in....

10

Peter

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and comfortable motel. The setting, overlooking a lake is beautiful. We will stay here again.

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Corrinne

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Smelly and dirty

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Kathleen

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The motel is surprisingly clean.

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Randall

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was much nicer and better kept than most of the places we stayed during our vacation. Good job Staff

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Danielle

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a very clean room lots of space clean bathroom.

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Wayne

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean, full size fridge, microwave, mini kitchen and easy access to area.

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Rooms

Rooms are older but generally large and functional, many with kitchenettes and full-size fridges and lake views. Common drawbacks include road noise, dated furnishings, firm or squeaky beds, small TVs, and occasional Wi-Fi or temperature control issues.

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Sue

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to freeway. Loud with traffic noise. Clean and large rooms. Kitchen has toaster oven and microwave . Good size fridge but no plates or cutlery. Lake behind property is beautiful and peaceful

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Wayne

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a nice clean motel. Room has full size refrigerator and a kitchenette we cabinets and sink.

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Barry

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view of the lake, plus a nice little sitting area at the back of the property right by the water. Only down fall was it room was hot and they hadn't issued out the heat pump remotes yet. I would definitely stay here again.

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Matthew

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was spacious and quiet. Bed was comfortable. We even had a view of the lake. Outside seating area was on the shore of the lake; beautiful!! Wifi didn't work in our room, but it did closer to the office and outside.

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Kaylin

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Halifax but in a quieter area with a nice view. Room was clean and nice with a cool skylight. Decent internet connection. You can chrome cast to the tv which is also nice. Cleanest bathroom I’ve seen anywhere I’ve stayed in a long time. Liked having a kitchenette in the room and large fridge. In walking distance to some good local restaurants and activities. Tim’s, gas, pharmacy right a cross the road. Will definitely stay here again next time I’m in Halifax.

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Holger

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is a gem. Didn't expect much really but boy were we happy. Large comfortable clean room with excellent beds, shower and wifi. We'll stay longer next time.

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Wing Yun

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed , clean bathroom , spacious room with kitchen and a big refrigerator.

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Mike

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice room, clean and well kept . The only downfall is ,it is really noisy as the hotel is so close to the road.

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Gordon

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was such a wonderful surprise. I honestly didn't expect much from a hotel on the edge of Halifax but the staff were very friendly, the room was older but clean and large, and out the back was a lake with maintained walking trails. Great stop on our trip :)

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Shawna

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed could have been more comfortable and it was noisy. Street traffic was loud but expected. View was best I’ve woken to. TV was difficult to navigate and we called for assistance but did not receive any help. We managed with what we had. No stove or elements so can’t use kitchen other than microwave and fridge. We ordered and picked up food or ate while out.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating. However, several guests mention inconsistent office hours, early check-in or late check-out refusals, deposit or billing frustrations, and unhelpful responses to problems.

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George

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Did not end up staying there but desk was helpful

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Edward

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The problem with this property is the manager,I believe owner.I have never received this much disrespect and poor treatment from any hotel in my life.I arrived at 1pm after 31 hrs on the road with little sleep.I spoke to 2 staff members who checked with the manager.She refused my request. I was informed my room would be ready around 1:15.I asked to speak to the manager.She refused. I went to eat and wait. I returned at 2:50.I went to office and asked to check in and was told to wait until 3pm.I believe this woman was the manager. When I came back 10 minutes later,another woman checked me in without problem.I explained what had happened and asked her tell the manager that I would like to speak to her and left her my contact information.Next day, I asked if my request had been delivered and was told it had.I have not heard from the manager.My problem is with the management of the Stardust Motel and not the staff who were excellent.If I not already paid for my stay,I would have gone somewhere else.My check in was terrible.

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karen

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean and comfortable room. Main desk staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Patrick

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find off Hwy 103 South, good food options and our hostess Huong was familiar with the area. We will come back for sure!!

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Sandra

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is very clean, comfortable and affordable in a safe neighborhood with a pretty lake behind it. There are restaurants nearby and its an easy drive to Halifax. The negatives are no big deal, but it is odd. No one works in the office. You have to push a button to call someone who may or may not answer. There's a man that lives in one of the rooms and sits outside the office. At first, we thought, "Oh God, we are at a motel where homeless people live", but it end up that he works there. He will not speak to you or get anyone to help you when you can't get ahold of anyone to check in, though. He just sits outside the office and silently observes. The parking lot is tight if you have a big vehicle. No big deal. The homeless guy decided to wait until the lot was full before washing the railing on the 2nd floor balcony, so water was pouring down on all of the vehicles. It didn't hurt anything, but it sure was weird to walk out of the room to see water pouring onto all the vehicles. Apparently the homeless guy heard me say, "What the heck?", because a couple hours later, he randomly confronted me by saying, "Water doesn't hurt nothin!" a couple times. That was the only time he spoke to us. (My husband had said harsher words than, "What the heck", but the homeless guy only confronted me. Not my husband.) When I went to check out, there was another bewildered couple outside of the locked lobby who were trying to get ahold of anyone for a receipt.

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Claudette

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location- close to Halifax Very clean Staff there is so genuinely kind, I thought she was the owner but she indicated she was an employee. She is a gem and I hope owners recognize this! Cleaners on previous stay even asked how we liked it. You can see how hard they work. Don’t think I’ve ever had cleaners ask before. Beautiful view! Would definitely stay again.

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Gary

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk lady - Huone - is the best.

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Gary

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lady at the front desk is the best !!!

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Holly

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The area along the lake was beautiful, and there is a great brewery nearby. The staff was friendly as was the cleaning staff, the only drawback was that the offic wasn't open for service the 2 times I went to speak with them.

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Natasha

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked that the room had a beautiful view of the lake and having the room service was nice. When I went to check in, it took 10 minutes of standing there waiting for the receptionist to end a phone conversation which was a little frustrating. The room itself had a running toilet and the fridge compressor was so loud when it kicked in it startled me during the night. Also parking in the tiny stalls with the posts so close was a little tricky and would be difficult for someone with accessibility issues.

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Location

Convenient base outside Halifax with quick highway access and nearby cafes, a market and a brewery, plus a scenic lakeside setting. Some light sleepers report noticeable road traffic noise.

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Thomas

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great motel in convenient area near Halifax. Very well maintained. Cant beat it for the price.

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John

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

If you are a light sleeper, there is a road directly in front which can be noisy.

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Iain

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Looks like a regular motel but very clean and extremely well maintained accommodation by a lake. Decent food options within easy walking distance

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Ruben

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in a very nice neighborhood, safe and close to coffee shops and convenience stores. A great place to stay if you’re road tripping as you have access to many roads/highway’s from there. Very welcoming staff ...!!

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Mandy

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Timberlea was a random find on the way to next destination. The hotel suited our needs for the price, we liked the added kitchen space but tv was tiny with barely any channels. The view and exterior is very sweet and this small town is really cute and rebuilding well.

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Patrick

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property on the water, a short distance (15 - 20 minutes from Halifax). Restaurants nearby.

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Sherry

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The view of the lake is beautiful. Close to Halifax 15 min and about 40 min to Peggy's Cove.

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Philip

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to Halifax but located in a bedroom community outside of the greater metropolitan Halifax area. Still good value for the money.

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Roberta

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location on the lake, less expensive than in the city but an easy, short drive right down St. Margaret's Bay Rd. to the Armdale Rotary and into the city. Exceptionally clean. Good Internet. Gas station and Tims nearby which is great for travellers. Also a short drive to Bayer's Lake for shopping. A hidden gem.

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Scott

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean, nice outdoor space with great view of the lake. 20 minutes to Downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. Access to nature trails.

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Dining

No on-site restaurant or breakfast is mentioned, but there are multiple eateries nearby, including a tavern, Tim Hortons, and a brewery.

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Michael

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very close to the timberlea tavern . Great food .

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Gordon

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked everything except there is no restaurant.

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Micheal

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and the lake behind the room was beautiful. Several dining options very close to this motel.

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Kaylin

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Halifax but in a quieter area with a nice view. Room was clean and nice with a cool skylight. Decent internet connection. You can chrome cast to the tv which is also nice. Cleanest bathroom I’ve seen anywhere I’ve stayed in a long time. Liked having a kitchenette in the room and large fridge. In walking distance to some good local restaurants and activities. Tim’s, gas, pharmacy right a cross the road. Will definitely stay here again next time I’m in Halifax.

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Trevor R

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Walked to Tim Hortons every morning

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Diane

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable room with a little kitchenette. Tim Horton’s, convenience store & brewery all within walking distance. Beautiful view of the water, with a sitting area available.

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Roderick

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good price compared to Halifax motels. Nice room. Comfortable. Nice area. Close to stores and Halifax. No free breakfast. No hot water for bathtub, just warm. $250 deductible security fee.

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Mcgregor

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel was 15 minutes from Halifax. We were close to a lake and there was a sitting area there. A cute restaurant and drugstore across the street was a bonus. There is a full fridge and sink and a small coffee maker. If you plan on preparing a meal, bring what you need. There are no plates or utensils provided.

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Ruby

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely wonderful motel near the water that you can swim in and also sit out on the dock. Very clean, comfortable, and good location close to Halifax and Peggy's Cove. Staff were friendly and the brewery across the street is fantastic - great food and great beer. There is also a little market with a coffee shop, fresh veggies and fruits, and pastries just across from the motel that is wonderful. Will definitely stay again!

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Jason

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A very clean and organized motel with amazing views of the lake that’s less than 10 feet from the back. Friendly staff. Lots of great restaurants and micro-breweries a short distance away.

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Stardust Motel - Timberlea

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

2 Double Beds, Suite, Lake View

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