HARBOURVIEW INN AND WINCHESTER

We stayed for one night when visiting Digby. Very friendly and the room was nice. They give you a nice breakfast which is included and that was a nice touch. Ample parking at no cost. We’re glad we stayed there and we would stay there again.

We recently stayed at this inn and left with very mixed feelings, primarily due to the management's approach to hospitality. We accidentally arrived earlier than the official check-in time (our mistake). However, the owner handled this with a total lack of courtesy. He literally poked his head around the door and virtually shooed us off the doorstep, making us feel incredibly unwelcome from the very start. This unwelcoming vibe continued throughout the property, which is filled with numerous signs, rules, and regulations. It felt excessive and made us feel uncomfortable, as if guests are assumed to be incapable of behaving suitably. The rigidness extended to breakfast. It is a strict set menu with absolutely no flexibility. I asked for scrambled eggs as I wanted something light, but they were unable to deviate from the set plate. As a result, I ended up just having a yogurt. Furthermore, the property itself feels very tired, unloved, and is in need of a full renovation. On a positive note, the bed was very clean and comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep. Additionally, the lady from Kent who served us was incredibly kind, warm, and provided the pleasant customer service we had hoped to receive from the management. We suggest that hospitality may not be the owners forte! However if you love Basil Fawlty this may be the place for you!

One night stay in a spacious Double Queen Room on the corner is comfortable with very large windows so there was a bit of a view. (The windows look very old and I assume don't seal very well but we were comfortable with the in room AC.) Friendly staff. Short walk to the community pool down the road. Breakfast of fruit, yogurt and granola, “egg cups”, hashbrowns and toast and was pretty good. Price was reasonable. Other than the pool we didn't explore the property much - We arrived after dinner and watched a World Cup match before taking a short drive in to Digby to walk the waterfront - so we probably didn't experience all it has to offer. Overall i would consider staying again for a similar trip.