Quarterdeck Beach Resort In The Winter

Visiting the Quarterdeck Resort isn’t just for summer fun! See what the resort has to offer in the Winter months!

Although you might equate the Quarterdeck Beach Resort in Summerville Nova Scotia with summertime fun, I recently visited in November and decided it’s the perfect place to go any time of year!

Bonus: the resort is usually a bit cheaper in the off season! So grab your partner or some friends and head down to the South Shore for a night or two.

Important Info

Phone: 1.800.565.1119
Address: 5 Willow Lane, Summerville Centre, Nova Scotia
Check in time: 4pm
Check out time: 11am

Checking In

The main building is across the street from the beach! We aimlessly wandered around trying to find it… I don’t want you to do the same! In the main building you’ll get your keys, and you can pick up a souvenir or a light snack. The front desk was really helpful when we had to call for an extra robe & towel.

Quarterdeck Room Types

The first thing you’ll notice when booking at the QD (that’s short for Quarterdeck!), is there are several different types of rooms available. I’ll go through each type here so you can decide what is best for you!

All rooms are non-smoking, and feature air conditioning/ heat that you control.

Beach Villas

These are probably the rooms you are thinking of if you have ever driven by the Quarterdeck Resort! They are right on the beach and have amazing views! All of the beach villas are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and feature a full kitchen, private balcony and sleep up to 6 people. The Deluxe villas have a 2-person jacuzzi tub as well!

Shoreline Rooms

These rooms are quite small and made for 2 people. They are located right on the beach with great views of the Atlantic Ocean. They have a private deck and feature a microwave, coffee maker and mini-fridge with Queen sized beds.

Shoreline 3 Bedroom

Also located right on the beach. These units feature a full kitchen, 3 bedrooms with 2 queen beds and one single bed, as well as a pull out sofa to sleep up to 7 people. They have 1.5 bathrooms and a private balcony.

The Lofts

The Lofts are across the street from the beach, and still offer great views. There are a few different sizes which range from studio to 2 bedrooms. All of the rooms except the studio feature a kitchenette, including a fridge, microwave, coffee machine, tea kettle and toaster. Some of the rooms have a stove-top (no oven).

Hilltop Rooms

Behind the lofts and past the Rec Centre, you’ll find the Hilltop Rooms. They are the only rooms at the Quarterdeck that are pet friendly. All of these rooms feature a queen size bed, bathroom with a shower, a microwave, coffee maker and mini-fridge and a private deck with distant ocean views. These rooms sleep 2 people.

Our Room Review

We booked the 2-bedroom loft which featured a bedroom with a King sized bed, plus a bunk bed room, and a laydown sofa. It felt spacious for the 3 of us on our girls weekend trip.

The Living room area had some chairs and a sofa, plus a little dining area. The kitchenette was equipped with everything we needed (yes, including the corkscrew!). We had a private balcony with chairs overlooking Summerville Beach in the distance.

The bathroom was great, I loved the products provided in the shower. We had a great time hanging out in the cozy robes provided for us.

We didn’t mind being across the street from the beach and The Grill. It was a short walk down, and a very quick walk to the rec centre.

Quarterdeck Property Amenities

Rec Centre

The Recreation building, located between the Loft rooms & the Hilltop rooms, has a small pool, sauna, fitness room, lounge room with games and a private 18 seat theatre. It is open from 12-8 daily, all year round.

Outside the building you’ll find the hot tub/ swim spa.

During our visit in November 2020, we booked a time to use the hot tub due to Covid-19 restrictions. You also had to pre-book the use of the rec centre building.

The Grill

The restaurant at the Quarterdeck is called The Grill, and is located right on the beach. The restaurant offers stunning views, and in the summer you can choose to dine outside or inside. The hours will vary depending on the season.

We dined here for dinner, and again the next morning for brunch. Being a non-seafood eater, I was slightly worried about finding something to eat, but they had lots of non-seafood dishes and options for vegetarians. I ordered the Clubhouse sandwich and really enjoyed it, and I have to say the fries were especially delicious! Our dessert of homemade ice-cream was a bit of a miss, however. The flavor was yummy, but the texture left something to be desired.

Brunch the next morning was great, however we did wait a long time for our food. Overall I would definitely plan to eat at The Grill on your trip. They recommend making reservations by calling them directly at 1 902 947-2050.

Things To Do Near The Quarterdeck Resort

Summerville Beach

Although part of The Quarterdeck sits right on Summerville Beach, it does not own the beach. Summerville Beach Provincial Park is probably my personal favorite beach along the South Shore of Nova Scotia. It’s the perfect place for a beach day, but if you are visiting in the winter like we did, it’s still a great place for a walk along the ocean. It also has great sunsets… don’t miss visiting this beach!

Read more about the Best Beaches In Nova Scotia

Thomas Raddall Park & Keji Seaside Adjunct

If you want to spend some more time outside, check out Thomas Raddall Provincial Park for some hiking, biking or kayaking (maybe not kayaking in the winter though!). Nearby, Keji Seaside Adjunct also offers hiking trails, and bird watching opportunities.

Liverpool

The closest town is Liverpool, about a 15 minute drive away. In Liverpool you can get groceries to bring to your room, and any other provisions you might need!

If you’re looking for something to do (in the winter), I suggest visiting Hell Bay for a drink, grabbing a pastry at Five Girls Baking, and walking along Main Street to Fort Point to see all of the old houses & see the lighthouse. There are shops along Main Street for you to grab a local souvenir as well!

There are also several interesting museums like The Queens County Museum, Rossignol Cultural Centre and Hank Snow Home Town Museum. They all have differing hours in the winter months, so be sure to check ahead before you visit!

Read more about What To Do, Eat & See in Liverpool, NS

Final Thoughts

The Quarterdeck resort is a great place to stay, even when it’s cold outside! Summer is so short here in Nova Scotia that we really shouldn’t limit ourselves to just traveling in July & August! I hope you’ll check out the QD soon, let me know what you think!