Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick, Canada, and home to the Historic Garrison District. This district's attractions include the York Sunbury Museum and New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame. Fredericton features low-cost hotels situated near the city's annual music events, such as the New Brunswick Summer Music Festival and Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival. Many of these hotels have rooms with views of the Saint John River.
The City Motel is on the southern edge of downtown Fredericton, right off of the Fredericton Bypass. As of winter 2010, the room rates at City Motel start at $79. High season rates--May through September--start at $98 per night. The hotel features a fitness center and on-site restaurant, serving local cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 55 rooms have antique-style furniture and suites with sitting areas. Pets may stay in designated rooms. Restaurants on Prospect Street and Regent Street are within walking distance. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from downtown attractions, including the W.W. Boyce Farmers' Market and Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
As of winter 2010, the Fort Nashwaak Motel's room rates begin at $74. The hotel offers a weekend special of $110 for a two-night stay. Weekly and monthly rates are also available. The hotel is on the eastern banks of the Saint John River and some of the rooms offer direct views. Some rooms feature living room areas with bookshelves and kitchenettes. The hotel is home to Cannon Cross, a pub-style restaurant with a full-service bar. The Portobello Creek National Wildlife Area is a 20-minute drive from the hotel, offering birdwatching and hiking activities. Off-site shopping and dining options in downtown Fredericton are a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
Located on the Saint John River, the Riverside Resort offers room rates as low as $79 per night, as of winter 2010. The hotel is within 20 minutes of attractions in Fredericton's Mactaquac region, featuring the Village of Harvey--home to the world's largest fiddle--and Mactaquac Provincial Park, a 1,235-acre park with walking paths and 18-hole golf course. The hotel has 72 rooms, including the Jacuzzi Suite, which has a whirlpool tub and fireplace. On-site dining is available at Parkview Restaurant, which has an outdoor veranda area and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Prospect Inn is in eastern Fredericton and rests on the southern banks of the Saint John River. Hotel room rates start at $65 per night, as of winter 2010. Summer rates start at $99 per night. This hotel features a playground, picnicking area, game room and full-service restaurant, the P.I.E. Cafe. The hotel provides 50 guest rooms, some of which have private balconies overlooking the river. Off-site dining in Fredericton's downtown area is less than 10 minutes away, including the riverfront Diplomat Restaurant, open 24 hours a day and offering Chinese and Canadian cuisines. The hotel is a five-minute drive from Garden Creek Falls, a recreation area with cascading waterfalls and hiking trails.
