The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Autograph Collection

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Autograph Collection
8.7 (1035 reviews)
184 Adolphus Street , Saint Andrews , CA
+1 506-529-8823

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful historic hotel with charming decor
Friendly and attentive staff
Stunning views and location
Cons:
Poor check-in experience and delays
Inconsistent food quality
Additional unexpected fees

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Cleanliness
8.34
Room cleanliness was acceptable, but some dissatisfaction with check-in delays and room readiness.
Service
8.81
Staff were friendly and helpful in most instances, though check-in experience was notably poor.
Location
9.35
Great location with beautiful views and proximity to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.8
Overall room quality was good, but some complaints about bed size.
Amenities
8.83
Amenities like the pool and dining options available but with some mixed reviews about food quality.
Value for Money
8.79
Overall good value despite some issues, but additional charges (e.g., activity fee) were unexpected.
Food and Beverage
7.84
Food quality was inconsistent, with some meals described as terrible.
Overall Experience
8.81
Overall experience was positive, although check-in issues marred the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 06:04

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Experience the epitome of luxury at The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Autograph Collection. Indulge in the outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness centre, then unwind in elegantly decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.

Gourmet Dining
Savor exquisite meals at Braxton, the on-site gourmet restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Delight your taste buds with a culinary experience like no other during your stay.

Prime Location
Conveniently situated just 320 meters from Katy's Cove Beach & Playground, this pet-friendly hotel also offers stunning sea views from select rooms. With nearby attractions like the Algonquin Golf Course and Fundy Discovery Aquarium, every moment is filled with adventure.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Autograph Collection.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YSJ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1035 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 8.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 7.84
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Sally • couple • us
10
Marvelous
Pros:

Everything about this resort is first rate. It’s beautiful, comfortable and the staff is super.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • couple • us
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura & Kevin • couple • ca
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Doris • couple • de
7
5 Sterne sind absolut nicht gerechtfertigt
Pros:

Gepflegte Anlage
Schönes Frühstückszimmer

Cons:

Personal unfreundlich und herablassend
Zimmer sehr sehr klein, einen kleinen trolley bringt man kaum unter
Bad klein, einfach ausgestattet
Jedes Extra wird extra berechnet, tägliche resort fee unabhängig davon, ob man spa benutzt oder nicht

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Christian • family_with_children • de
6
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Gavan • extended_group • us
10
Loved the historical excellence of the property and it location in beautiful Saint Andrews.
Pros:

The accommodations were excellent. The food could have been better, not outstanding. For example the Breakfast was not as hot as it should have been.

Cons:

Food was good but not outstanding to match the excellence of the property.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay in St Andrews by the sea
Pros:

Beautiful historical building. Great facilities. 10 minute walk into town which was beautiful.
Staff very pleasant. Room comfortable
Easy parking. Had very relaxing time.

Cons:

Thought process high when we had to pay separately for breakfast.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • ca
5
Disappointing due to the poor service.
Cons:

I was out of my room for the entire day and when I returned the room had not been made up. I had to track down housekeeping staff to get the room made up.

Additionally, on three separate occasions I had to track down staff to get served in the bar and on the veranda.

For a hotel of this stature I would expect top notch service.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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María Salomé • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • ca
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Toole • couple • ca
8
Nice relaxing vacation if a little expensive
Pros:

The beds were very comfortable. Staff was outstanding.

Cons:

Carpets by beds were slippery. Food for celiac was limited. Coffee machine in room was in an awkward position.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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P2866JWstephenb • Family • Ontario
6
Picturesque location - some pros and cons
Pros:

We spent two nights at the Algonquin while visiting from Ontario. Our suite was comfortable and included amenities like a microwave, fridge, charging ports, and a large TV. Dinner at Passamaquoddy on our first night aimed for a fine‑dining experience but didn’t quite meet expectations. On the second night, we ate at Braxton’s, where the meal was good, but the restaurant was noisy enough that we asked the maître d’ for a quieter table – which we got. The space felt overcrowded, and staffing seemed limited. We had been promised a couple of glasses of complimentary champagne as it was our anniversary, but it never materialized. Even so, the staff we met were friendly and helpful — thank you to Cameron for his assistance. One more issue. There were multiple weddings on-going when we arrived - it was a Saturday. No problem with that except that finding parking was a challenge and took an inordinate amount of time.

2026-08-29 • via Tripadvisor
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cathyhV5020SH • Couples
6
Did not meet our expectations.
Pros:

Hotel is beautiful but lacking all the little things one would expect at a pricier hotel. Bathrooms are tiny, cheap towels, air conditioning barely works. We couldn’t get our room cleaned the first day because they seemed to be understaffed. They knocked on our door at 6pm but we needed the room by then. The wifi is awful, we were able to upgrade for a fee on the second day but couldn’t access it afterwards. The restaurant was so not great for what they were charging so we only went once.

All in all 3.5 star at 5 star prices.

One upside, except for the inexperienced server in the restaurant the staff were pleasant and helpful.

2026-08-28 • via Tripadvisor
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m • family_with_children • ca
8
Such a pretty, relaxing golf resort in a lovely little coastal town, though beaches are 'limited'
Pros:

Stayed for a week: VERY lovely, pretty property; our room (2 queens w/ kitchenette) was great - clean, quiet, comfy, (always had hot water, but while we all found beds to be very comfy, we found the pillows too 'high' and had stiff necks), quite pretty decor and a nice view; GREAT amenities (though outdoor pool could have been a bit warmer and cleaned a bit better, but really such a lovely spot); close walk to town and the lovely Kingsbrae Gardens; shuttle offered was great and much appreciated; housekeep service was excellent, with the housekeep staff very approachable; really enjoyed music played in communal areas; much of the staff were either very friendly (Liam! Gizella! Yahia!) or pleasant and competent enough; our only real disappointment was to do with food service, noted below. ALL IN ALL would definitely recommend this very beautiful resort property, esp for those looking for a great place to unwind in a lovely, walkable town, right by the ocean -- ALGONQUIN RESORT IS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE!

Cons:

Felt let down by the restaurants: though clean and and attractive, the menus were quite redundant -- NOT a lot of cross over b/w the different menus. Desserts were kind of non-existent for those that don't prefer bitter notes (with even high tea being odd we thought) and the sad fruit cobbler pieced together from the wet oatmeal and fruit salad offered during the breakfast buffet - tho churros under the kids menu, which we snuck in with our order, were yummy!) Lighter fare or offerings for those not eating red meat or not too thrilled with the cookery (often rubbery) of the seafood dishes seemed limited -- how about a little more chicken? maybe a turkey sandwich? a really nice veggie salad? And how were many of the seafood dishes not that good (rubbery)?! Or was it really just us? All told we found the food was hit and miss - some dishes were yummy (soups/ red meat offerings) others kind of really not that good (salads/seafood). And breakfast buffet was rather dull/mediocre for a nice resort (omletts were great tho!). ALSO, surprisingly, the food service was often a let down (bringing out wrong orders many times -- even being told on more than one occasion that our incorrect order(s) were what we had asked for!!?? Or having to ask for cutlery/ water to be brought to table after food was brought and wait staff walked away?) Though 1/2 of the servers were friendly, the rest still have to be taught that skill? Or maybe not hired in the 1st place? Would definitely benefit by having new professionals look at and rework the menus to appeal to broader tastes/provide more range, and aldo scrutinize staff a bit more to weed out the less pleasant folk. **FOOD IN TOWN WAS BETTER WE FELT** PS re: tuck shop: if you could stock some toiletries like toothbrushes/ cold remedies/ sanitary products, I bet guests would appreciate that, esp as the one drug store in town closes at 5:00.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Darie • couple • ca
9
We felt very spoiled. A bit of a travel in times past.
Pros:

Atmosphere luxurious.

Cons:

The breakfast. Very dear for the coffee/danish.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Darlene • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

The facility is beautiful in a lovely small town on the coast.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • ca
10
Amazing as always. Upgrades are totally wonderful.
Pros:

Everything. It’s one of our happy places.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Zeina • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

Very nice place, good location, very confortable and clean

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Jodi • couple • us
10
Very enjoyable and relaxing
Pros:

The room was large except for the bathroom which was very small. Breakfast was delicious and we had dinner at Braxtons one night which was delicious too. The Ghost tour was fun!

Cons:

The bathroom could have been bigger. It was very cramped.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Normand • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Location, ground upkeep, balcony, service with luggage.

Cons:

High price and cramped bathroom especially for a luxury resort. Fee for facilities.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee