Licensing and Ratings

Licensing and Ratings

Tourism operators in PEI are committed to the quality and cleanliness of their properties. Islanders take great pride and time to ensure your accommodation or camping site is comfortable and well maintained.

All accommodations and camping sites listed have been inspected to ensure they meet the province's and industry's standards. Before booking  a property not listed in the printed Visitors Guide, please confirm that it is licensed and inspected. Look for a posted license prior to check-in. It is your assurance that cleanliness and standards of comfort have been met.

Information contained in this website has been supplied by the operators and the accuracy of descriptions is not guaranteed. Details included in listings are meant to assist consumers in making choices. Rate information, for many properties, is presented as a low to high range. The low rate is often the lowest off-season rate available and listings will contain the phrase "Prices include off-season rates." If only one rate is shown, then it is the high rate and off-season rates are available directly from the property.

Prices are listed in Canadian dollars. Cancellation and deposit policies are set by the individual operator. Always check these policies prior to booking.

The area code for all of Prince Edward Island is 902.

Canada Select

Within each of the five colour-coded regions, accommodations are listed alphabetically according to their rating category. Most listings show a Canada Select rating, which is based on a set of nationally accepted standards. If you stay at three-star properties elsewhere in Canada, you will find PEI three-star properties comparable. Ratings measure a property's facilities, services, quality and amenities. The rating program is voluntary and some operators choose not to participate; an unrated property does not imply low standards.

Based on consumer research, the Canada Select program revises the criteria it uses to assess accommodation properties and determine star ratings. Please read the descriptions to ensure the amenities you are looking for are available at the property you choose.

Categories and Star Definitions

Resort (R) - Destination properties which offer extensive recreational activities, on-site dining and private bath as well as many additional services.
Inn (I) - Properties offer breakfast and an evening meal on premises, and private en suite bath facilities. Some may use the term "inn" as part of their property name, but are actually categorized as B&B (or Breakfast Inn) according to the rating system.
Hotel/Motel (H/M) - These properties offer private bath and a range of guest facilities, services and amenities.
Bed & Breakfast/Hospitality Home (B&B)(HH) - Private residences. Guest room is private, bathroom may be shared or private. Breakfast is available at B&Bs and often at tourist/farm/guest homes. Includes Breakfast Inns, which tend to be larger Bed & Breakfast properties.
Cottage (C) - Self-contained units offering private baths and cooking facilities (or provisions for dining on site). Units may be detached or linked, and include houses and housekeeping apartments, suites and condos.

Star Ratings

Highest ratings on PEI:
Cottage
B&B
Inn
Hotel/Motel
Resort
Campground/RV Park

Camping Select

Campgrounds are rated using a two-tier system: facilities/ services (F) evaluates entrance, store, restrooms, roadways, grounds, security, laundry, and general quality; recreation (R) evaluates programs, activities and recreational facilities, and is scored separately. Camping Select is a voluntary rating program in which some operators choose to participate.

Access Canada

Access Canada is a four-level standard used by roofed accommodation operators to meet the needs of mature travellers and people with disabilities. The program is voluntary. Participating establishments have agreed to provide a minimum number of rooms at their chosen Access Canada level. Please contact the establishment directly to ensure your specific needs can be met.

In PEI, 32 properties have chosen to participate in the Access Canada program. Following is a brief description of the Access Canada levels:

• seniors with normal aging limitations of hearing, vision and agility, and mild disability.
• persons with mild hearing, visual impairments, and stamina, strength and agility limitations.
• persons with moderate hearing and visual impairment or persons who are independent wheelchair users.
• persons with severe hearing or visual impairment, persons who are deaf or blind, and persons who are dependent wheelchair users.

The highest Access Canada rating in Prince Edward Island is A3.

Abbreviations

Symbols

	Accessible for persons with disabilities
	Limited accessibility. Contact re: specific needs
	Access Canada Level 2
	Access Canada Level 3
	Non-smoking
	Food served
	Licensed to serve alcohol
	Pool, indoor or outdoor
	Beach within 200 metres
	Bicycle Friendly
	Pets permitted, usually on leash
	Air-conditioned establishments
	High-speed Internet
	Crafts demonstrations
	Member, Tourism Industry Association of PEI
	Open off season: before June 15 and/or after Sept 15
	French services
	Some French services