Hotels, B&Bs, Guesthouses, Inns in Nova Scotia where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken

Lanes Privateer Inn

Inn in Liverpool

6.4

Rated

From $77

$

Inn where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Other
We prepare a welcome packet with menus, keys and information. We check guests in through the coffee window from the cafe

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, certain room types. 9 are outside access and 14 are accessible from the interior

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 24 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
No

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
Yes, New hours: Check-in: 13:00 - Check-out: 11:00

Other limitations
We will change as restrictions are lifted

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
Yes

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
Yes, in public areas and guest rooms

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
Yes

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
Yes

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
Yes

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes
Details: Isolate and request testing

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
No

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Gillespie House Inn

Bed & Breakfast in Parrsboro

9.4

Excellent

From $127

$

Bed & Breakfast where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Yes, by using an app
On line registration and chackout

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 24 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
No

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
Yes, up to 75% of the rooms can be occupied

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Other limitations
we limit number of people in reception

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
No

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
No

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
No

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
No

Protocols & Certifications

Do you follow any of these protocols or have you obtained any of these certifications?

Clean it Right Nova Scotia

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
No

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
No

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Auberge Thon Jaune - Yellow Tuna

Guest House in Wedgeport

9.8

Excellent

From $381

$

Guest House where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, certain room types.

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
No

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
No

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
No

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
Yes

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
Yes, New hours: Check-in: 16:00 - Check-out: 11:00

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
Yes

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
Yes

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
No

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
Yes, in public areas and guest rooms

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
No

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
No

Protocols & Certifications

Do you follow any of these protocols or have you obtained any of these certifications?

Nova Scotia/TiansClean it Right, and Airbnb

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
No

Are there any services currently unavailable due to health and safety issues (e.g. valet parking, airport transfer, spa, gym, indoor pool, conference rooms, coffee points, etc.)?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
Yes
Reopening Date: May, 31 2020

Harmony B&B and Suites

Bed & Breakfast in Digby

9.1

Excellent

From $114

$

Bed & Breakfast where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Yes, through plexiglass structures in reception

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, certain room types. Suite # 5 to Suite # 10

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
No

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
Yes

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
Yes

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
No

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

River Ridge Lodge

Bed & Breakfast in Mahone Bay

9.5

Excellent

From $142

$

Bed & Breakfast where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Yes, by using an app

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 24 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
No

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Accessories

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Coastal Inn Digby

Motel in Digby

9.0

Excellent

From $104

$

Motel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Yes, through plexiglass structures in reception

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, all rooms

Cleaning

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Accessories

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Hotels in Nova Scotia where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken