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South West Mermaid Inn

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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The Best Western Mermaid Yarmouth sits near the Yarmouth Ferry Terminal, offering guests a garden retreat and convenient laundry facilities. Visitors connect via in-room WiFi and enjoy the seasonal pool with sun loungers. Previous guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2014
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2014
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2014
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

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B5A1J2, NS, Yarmouth, 545 Main Street

What's nearby

  • Yarmouth Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Frost Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yarmouth Regional Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Yarmouth Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mariners Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bulk Barn - ‬2 min drive

About this property

South West Mermaid Inn

Family-friendly hotel near Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
Located close to Yarmouth Regional Hospital and Frost Park, South West Mermaid Inn provides free continental breakfast, a bowling alley, and a garden. Tee up with amenities like a driving range at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge), and a computer station
  • Outdoor furniture, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at South West Mermaid Inn feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bowling alley
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Bowling alley
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - May 2014

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 22 and January 7.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
17 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03311119315375654-545

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

South West Mermaid Inn Hotel
Best Western Mermaid Yarmouth
South West Mermaid Inn Yarmouth
South West Mermaid Inn Hotel Yarmouth

Frequently asked questions

Does South West Mermaid Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is South West Mermaid Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at South West Mermaid Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at South West Mermaid Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is South West Mermaid Inn located?

This family-friendly Yarmouth hotel is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Frost Park and Yarmouth Mall. Yarmouth Regional Hospital and Yarmouth County Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

South West Mermaid Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 750 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 750 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 750 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 750 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 750 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Very helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast quick, varied choices, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Caely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to great eateries
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel, really like the hot breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was convenient and quite close to downtown and water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
Nice friendly staff, hot breakfast included, old establishment, lumpy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shirl-lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff. Could use some updates.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
How nice to have your breakfast prepared for you as an option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The building is older for the price range.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk crew was helpful and really nice. Great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good for a short stay. Staff were welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find location, clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Loved the pool too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Better than some 4 stars places Expedia normally recommends. If you are catching the CAT stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great linens. Helpful, friendly staff. Minutes from Yarmouth to Bar Harbour Ferry crossing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was easily accessible to everything; the room was very clean and well kept; the breakfast offers were delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to everything including the ferry. Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfectly adequate for the cost. The breakfast included freshly prepared and tasty egg dishes. A nice plus to their continental breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025