Marathon Hotel, North Head
About the Hotel
Rooms With Satellite TV
The Marathon Hotel in North Head offers 3-star accommodation with a garden. Each room features a TV with satellite channels. A double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower, a hairdryer, air conditioning, a wardrobe, heating, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed and free toiletries. The spacious family room features a wardrobe, heating, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This family room has 2 beds. The single room has a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom. This unit has 1 bed.
On-Site Restaurant
The Marathon Inn features an on-site restaurant.
Leisure Activities
Grand Manan Island is renowned as a naturalists' and bird watchers' paradise. Guests can learn about the island's lifestyle and travel by boat to Machias Seal Island. Children will have fun and adventure in nature. Sunsets are enjoyed from Long Eddy Point Lighthouse on the Whistle Rd. Southern Head Lighthouse has a great view to Maine. The craggy cliffs with surf pounding are on the west. Grand Manan Museum has a large display of birds and other items of local interest.
Location and Transportation
The Marathon Inn overlooks the North Head Harbour in Grand Manan and is on the very top of Marathon Lane, a hidden drive between the North Head Post Office and the seasonal Island Arts gift shop. Swallowtail Lighthouse is 2 km away, Thomas B. Munro Memorial Nature Preserve is 4.5 km away, and Long Eddy Point Lighthouse is 4.5 km away. The Old North Head Post Office is 0.3 km away, Grand Manan Art Gallery is 3.5 km away, Southwest Head Lighthouse is 1 km away, and Pettes Cove Arts is 0.5 km away. Seven Days Work Cliff Nature Preserve is 2.5 km away. Saint John Airport is the nearest airport. Marathon Hotel is 100 km from Saint John.
Hotel Services
Marathon Hotel possibly is the oldest in continual operation in Canada, originally built over a century ago by a retired sea captain. The Inn consists of other buildings being moved to the current location and added to the original building by walkways. The establishment has been owned by nine people since its opening. The buildings that comprise the Marathon Inn are among the more eclectic on the island. The inn consists of three large buildings joined together with covered walkways. The island has a number of craftsmen and artist inspired by the scenery, wildlife, and peaceful environment. The Main House is in the Second Empire Style. Character-defining elements include square three-story massing. The Annex features lateral rectangular three-story massing. Many of the original furnishings are still in use and free Wi-Fi access is featured throughout. Shared kitchen is available.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Fishing
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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