Experience 5-star comfort at Nova Glamping, an LGBTQ+ friendly resort hotel located at 8 Simmons Island, West Dover, NS. Trusted by 64 guest reviews.
Recent guests celebrate the peaceful island setting, thoughtfully designed domes, and standout facilities like the wood-fired hot tub and sauna. The accommodating and friendly staff consistently enhance the experience, making it ideal for relaxation and special occasions.
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Located on Simmons Island in West Dover, Nova Glamping offers a secluded retreat surrounded by nature and ocean views. This 5-star resort hotel combines elements of rustic charm with thoughtful modern amenities, set within cozy domes and a cabin that provide guests with comfort and privacy. The property is known for its warm and clean accommodations, with special attention to detail to enhance the guest experience.
Facilities include a wood-fired hot tub and sauna, both unique features highlighted by previous visitors for their relaxing qualities. The resort’s intimate setting, along with attentive staff based at the main house, supports a peaceful atmosphere where guests can unwind. It is also an LGBTQ+ friendly environment, welcoming a diverse range of travelers.
The location offers striking views, including a panorama of the famous Peggy’s Cove lighthouse from some of the cabins. Guests appreciate the nearby hiking trails and the overall serenity of the private island setting. Some have noted the need to bring their own food and the heating in the domes might require additional layers during cooler nights. The toilet facilities have been mentioned as less ideal, which should be kept in mind when planning a stay.
Ideal for couples or small groups seeking a tranquil getaway, Nova Glamping is a place where visitors often remark on the memorable sunsets, friendly hosts, and the sense of being welcomed like family. The property is particularly suited for those looking to disconnect and immerse themselves in an unusual, nature-focused lodging experience on the Nova Scotia coast.
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
This is a dream come true for those seeking relaxation and peace surrounded by nature and the ocean. A pure (hidden) gem. We spent a wonderful day and night there. The hot tub is sooo relaxing. The domes offer everything you need, are warm, cozy and so clean. If you need help with anything there is always staff at the main house. Highly recommend it to everyone and we are so happy that we had the chance to spend a night there. Thank you so much
Our daughter's wedding was a perfect event. Osama and Jennifer are an amazing team - accommodating, kind and hardworking. And the sunset was spectacular! Thank you so much!
We stayed in the Cabin for 2 nights in September, 2025, celebrating our 40th Anniversary . The whole experience was wonderful. Don't hesitate to book!! The view of Peggy's Cove from the Cabin was fantastic! Staff were helpful in assisting with carrying bags to the Cabin. We really enjoyed the hot tub, the hiking trail on site, the peace & serenity!!! The view from the upstairs bedroom is absolutely beautiful.... so much so, that we chose to sleep there vs the master on the main floor!! Cabin is equipped with everything you need... attention to detail is very notable! Communication for check in was easy ... the staff on site were amazing... you couldn't ask for better !! ... Honestly, we felt like we were being welcomed by Family. We will forever hold warm memories of our trip to this Special Oasis! Thank you so very much for such a warm & welcoming experience!!!
We stayed a night at the cabin with another couple in Oct of '24 and we're still talking about it almost a year later. What a great experience! Host was amazing and accommodating. Highlights were the sunset boat tour (although a little chilly in October) and the fire heated hot tub & sauna. The local goats were a hit as well. Wish we would have booked for longer. Highly recommended!
Beautiful island, domes and facilities at this fantastic get away. The host team was amazing and barely let us lift a finger. The sauna, hot tub and everything was perfect. At Peggy's Dome, there is a view of Peggy's Cove lighthouse, as well as many other lighthouses along the horizon.
Honestly, one of the highlights of my entire trip at Nova Scotia. The dome was beautiful, we enjoyed the private island, and really loved the sauna and hot tub. Only complaint is that the heater wasn’t enough for us during the night and we ended up wearing five layers to sleep. The toilet situation isn’t ideal too and I would have appreciated more transparency there. Other than that, really beautiful spot and we were so glad we booked this for a stay. Please bring your own food by the way
My sister and I spent one night in the Peggy Dome and wish we had so many more nights! The island is so peaceful and truly the perfect “getaway.” Unlike anything we had experienced before. The views were better than the pictures and surreal to wake up to. The dome was clean and cozy with many thoughtful touches. The hosts were extremely friendly, helpful, and attentive. They took time to show us how to work the wood-heated hot tub and sauna - both of which were extremely unique and relaxing experiences! I already can’t wait to plan a trip back and will be recommending Nova Glamping to all my friends/family.
Stunning location. Our dome was very comfortable. The wood-fired hot tub was soothing, and Jennifer and Christian, the hosts, were very accommodating.
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