The Lighthouse and Beach Motel undergoes extensive renovations in Souris West
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Near the eastern tip of Prince Edward Island, Souris is the terminal for the Prince Edward Island - Îles-de-la-Madeleine Ferry. As such, quite a few people pass through the town each summer.
Waymark Code: WMZBDD
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 10/13/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Which makes the Souris area a natural for opening and running a Lighthouse B&B, Lodge, Hotel or Motel. One of several decommissioned lighthouses on PEI in which one may bed down for a day or a week, this one is about three miles west and south of the town of Souris proper.

This motel hasn't received great reviews recently on Trip Advisor, but the reviews for the lighthouse itself have been OK, so if you relish the experience of sleeping in a real lighthouse with a great view give it a try.

One may rent the three storey lighthouse and attached light keeper's quarters for $700 per week. They also offer a three-day Honeymoon special.

The operator of the lighthouse describes the accommodations thus:
"3 km from Souris and les Îles-de-la-Madeleine ferry. Quiet setting. Panoramic view overlooking the ocean. Lighthouse Keeper's suite in three-storey lighthouse with whirlpool, TV. Overnight and housekeeping motel units. Sandy beach with excellent swimming, 400 m. Continental breakfast included with overnight and Lighthouse Keeper's Suite. Licensed restaurants, 2 km. Bilingual services. Reservations advisable.".

A couple of years after we visited the motel changed hands and major renovations were undertaken. Excerpts from the story, published by the Charlottetown Guardian, follow.
The Lighthouse and Beach Motel
undergoes extensive renovations
in Souris West
Maureen Coulter | Aug 12, 2017
The motel, on six acres of land overlooking Sheep Pond Beach, has undergone extensive renovations after new owners took over the aging motel in Dec. 2015.

Anne and Grant Galbraith, of Galbraith P.E.I. Holdings, ran the motel for one season with some minor upgrades before taking the plunge to demolish and rebuild the main part of the building this past year.

Souris contractor, William Ford, led the renovation process, working under a tight deadline to complete the new construction by June 23.

The motel went from being 16 rooms to 12 and includes a wheelchair accessible unit.

The main office, which is connected to the renovated section of the motel, also carries some history, as it was the scale house office in Wood Islands for many years.

The motel was previously a two star accommodation, but since the renovations is now rated a 3.5 star after an inspection by Tourism P.E.I.

It is also pet friendly, has a continental breakfast and offers bilingual services.

The motel will be open until Oct. 1 since the Galbraith family will be returning to their home to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
From the Charlottetown Guardian
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When was the article reported?: 08/12/2017

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