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The tourism operators of PEI are committed to quality and cleanliness in their accommodations. All properties listed on this site have been inspected to ensure they meet the Province's and industry's standards of clean-liness and state of repair. Properties listed as "license pending" were under construction or renovation at the time of publication and not available for inspection. Inspections on these properties are completed prior to receiving guests. Before booking an accommodation not listed in this Guide, please confirm that it is licensed and inspected. Look for a posted license prior to check-in.
Information contained in this Guide has been supplied by the operators and although rates are guaranteed, the accuracy of descriptions is not. Details included in listings are meant to assist consumers in making choices, and not intended to discriminate in any way. Prices are listed in Canadian dollars and unless otherwise stated, do not include tax. Many accommodations offer significant discounts during the off season. Cancellation and deposit policies are set by the individual operators. Always check these policies prior to booking. The area code for PEI is 902.
Within each of the colour-coded regions, accommodations are listed alphabetically according to the rating categories. Many listings show a Canada Select rating, which is based on a set of standards used across the country. If you use a three-star property elsewhere in Canada, you will find PEI three-star properties comparable.
Ratings are based on an overall score which measures a property's facilities, services, quality and amenities. An additional half-star is awarded to properties where quality exceeds the requirement for its star rating. The rating program is voluntary and some operators choose not to participate; an unrated property does not imply low standards. Please read the accommodation listings carefully, and ask the operator concerning specific needs.
Resort (R) - Resorts are destination properties which offer extensive recreational activities, on-site dining and private bath as well as many additional guest services.
Inn (I) - Properties offer breakfast and an evening meal on premises, and private bath facilities, often en suite. Some operators 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 arange of guest facilities, services and amenities.
Bed & Breakfast/Hospitality Home (B&B)(HH) - Private residences. Guestroom is private, bathroom may be shared or private.
Breakfast is available at B&Bs and often at tourist/farm/guest homes. Includes Breakfast Inns.
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.
Highest ratings on PEI:
Cottage 
B&B
Inn
Hotel/Motel
Resort
Campground/RV Park
Campgrounds are rated using a two-tier system: facilities/service (F) evaluates entrance, store, restrooms, roadways, grounds, security, laundry, and general quality; recreation (R) evaluates programs, activities and recreational facilities and is scored separately. Listed campgrounds are required to maintain high standards of cleanliness and state of repair in accordance with provincial regulations. Camping Select is a voluntary rating program in which some operators choose not to participate.
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, 25 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.
| AE |
American Express |
| DC |
Diners Club |
| V |
Visa |
| BA |
Bank Americard |
| MC |
MasterCard |
| B |
bath |
| o/n |
overnight |
| S |
shower |
| m |
metre |
| km |
kilometre |
| (u) |
unserviced site |
| (2w) |
site with water and electrical hook-ups |
| (3w) |
site with water, electrical and sewage hook-ups |
| (5w) |
site with 3w hook-ups plus cable and telephone |
| hsk |
housekeeping unit - provides bedding, utensils, dishes, refrigerator and stove or hotplate (for light housekeeping) |
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Accessible for persons with disabilities |
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Limited accessibility. Contact re: specific needs |
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Access Canada Level 2 |
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Access Canada Level 3 |
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Non-smoking |
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Food served |
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Licensed to serve alcohol |
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Pool, indoor or outdoor |
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Beach within 200 metres |
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Bicycle Friendly |
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Pets permitted, usually on leash |
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Air-conditioned establishments |
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High-speed Internet |
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Crafts demonstrations |
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Member, Tourism Industry Association of PEI |
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Open off season: before June 15 and/or after Sept 15 |
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French services |
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Some French services |
Watch for operators that display the Genuine Island Host logo - they have completed an improvement program to increase their standards of excellence and be more responsive to emerging tourism trends
