Prince Edward Island · Hospitality Marketplace · Since 2016
PEI Inns, Cottage Resorts & Campgrounds For Sale
Cottage resorts, inns, motels, campgrounds and seasonal hospitality businesses across Prince Edward Island. Advertised by owners and licensed agents. Every inquiry goes straight to the seller.
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Here's how it works for PEI buyers and sellers.
Owners and agents advertise here
Private sellers and licensed real estate agents pay a flat fee to put their PEI cottage resort, inn, motel or campground in front of people looking specifically for this kind of property.
You deal directly with the seller
Every inquiry goes to the seller or their agent. Frontier Hospitality Advisor doesn't represent either side, negotiate, or take a commission.
Selling? It's $349, once
Your listing stays up until the property sells and goes out in the next newsletter. No commission. No time limit.
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For PEI Owners · and Their Agents
Advertise a PEI Cottage Resort, Inn or Campground For Sale: $349, Once
People come to this page looking specifically for PEI hospitality properties, and right now there's nothing here for them to see. List yours and it's the only PEI property on the page, in front of 10,000+ monthly page views and 3,200+ newsletter subscribers looking for this kind of property.
This is a marketplace, not a brokerage. You set the price, buyers contact you directly, and there's no commission. Selling with an agent? Your agent can advertise your listing here too.
Email your details
Tap the button below to open an email with the listing template already filled in. Add your property details, attach up to 12 photos (landscape works best) and send. It takes about 10 minutes.
Review your draft
Within 24–48 business hours you'll get a link to your draft listing and an invoice for $349. Ask for any changes you want.
Approve, pay, go live
Pay by credit card or e-transfer and the listing goes live, then goes out in the next newsletter. Buyers contact you directly.
See what the template asks for
LISTING ADVERTISEMENT SUBMISSION Selling as (private owner or licensed agent): Listing title: Address or general location: GPS coordinates: Asking price (state CAD or USD): Contact details for buyer inquiries (name, email, phone, website): Property overview (type of property, years operating, what makes it attractive to a buyer): Buildings & improvements (main lodge, cabins, guest rooms, outbuildings, docks, runways; ages, sizes, condition): Land (acreage, access type, waterfront, tenure type): Chattels included (boats, motors, equipment, furniture): Additional info (video links, brochure, anything else to include): Photos: attach up to 12 to this email. Landscape orientation works best.
Listing Advertisement
$349
CAD · taxes included · one-time fee
- Your own SEO-optimized listing page
- Shown on this PEI page and the all-Canada listings page until it sells
- Featured in the next issue of The Frontier Report (3,200+ subscribers)
- Up to 12 photos
- Unlimited price and detail updates, no charge
- Buyer inquiries go straight to you
Open to private sellers and licensed real estate agents.
Priced in line with the market? Expect inquiries right away.
Start My Listing EmailPEI Market Intelligence
The PEI Hospitality Market in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
PEI's hospitality real estate market is made up of cottage resorts, inns, motels and campgrounds serving a summer touring market that keeps setting records. The province welcomed 1.87 million non-resident visitors in 2025, up 10%, and both visitation and visitor spending hit record highs for the second year in a row. For buyers from off-Island, the issue that matters most is land ownership: the Lands Protection Act.
Record demand, short season
Visitor spending reached a record $520.7 million in 2024, and 2025 set new highs again. That supports the revenue side of a PEI cottage resort or campground. The constraint is seasonality: most PEI operations earn the bulk of their year between late June and early September, so the business has to carry the property through a long off-season.
The Lands Protection Act affects most resort sales
Non-residents, corporations and even resident corporations need provincial approval to hold more than 5 acres of land or more than 165 feet of shore frontage. Since April 2022, the full acreage counts against each buyer, so co-buyers can't split a parcel to stay under the limit. Many campgrounds and cottage resorts exceed 5 acres, and most buyers purchase through a corporation, so build the approval into the purchase conditions and the closing timeline.
Every short-term stay is licensed
All paid short-term accommodation on PEI must be licensed as a tourism establishment, with an inspection as part of licensing. Licensed operators report occupancy monthly and, unless they're on municipal water, test drinking water every three months while open. That monthly occupancy reporting is useful for buyers: a licensed operation has a documented occupancy history to check against the financials.
What PEI hospitality properties sell for
Across Canadian lodge and resort sales, gross revenue multipliers run from about 2.0× to 6.0×. Short-season operations with high expense ratios sit at the low end; well-run campgrounds, cottage resorts and inns with stronger margins trade higher. PEI-specific sale data is thin on this platform, so lean on the business's actual numbers, its occupancy reports and a local appraisal.
What drives value in PEI hospitality properties
- Beach, waterfront & national park proximity
- Acreage & shore frontage (Lands Protection Act)
- Season length & shoulder-season revenue
- Documented occupancy & repeat guests
- EBITDA margin & documented revenue history
- Licence status & inspection history
- Building condition & deferred maintenance
- Water, septic & coastal erosion exposure
Up 10% from 2024, a record for the second straight year.
Up 4% over the previous record set in 2023.
Above these, non-residents and corporations need provincial approval to hold land.
With over 12,860 fixed-roof units and campground sites across the Island.
Across a Canada-wide sample of 100 lodge and resort sales. Nearly half sold below 87% of asking price.
PEI's Hospitality Regions
Where PEI Resorts, Inns and Campgrounds Are: A Regional Breakdown
PEI is small, but each part of the Island draws a different guest and supports a different kind of property.
North Shore
Cavendish & the Green Gables Shore
The Island's busiest summer resort area, along the north shore beaches and PEI National Park. Cottage resorts, campgrounds, motels and family attractions with peak summer demand and the highest concentration of tourism businesses.
Capital Region
Charlottetown & Area
Inns, boutique hotels and motels serving touring, cruise, business and event travel. A longer season than the beach areas, with year-round demand in the city.
Eastern PEI
Points East Coastal Drive
Souris, East Point, Basin Head and the eastern harbours. Quieter beaches, cottages and inns, plus deep-sea fishing charters out of the eastern harbours. Lower entry prices than the north shore.
Western PEI
North Cape Coastal Drive
Summerside, the Évangéline region and West Prince to North Cape. Cottages, campgrounds and small inns serving a touring and Acadian-culture market, at some of the Island's most affordable prices.
South Shore
Red Sands Shore
The south shore from the Confederation Bridge toward Victoria-by-the-Sea. Warm-water beaches, cottages and seasonal businesses, first in line for visitors arriving by the bridge.
PEI Due Diligence Essentials
Land Ownership, Licensing and Approvals on PEI
PEI is almost entirely privately owned land, so Crown tenure rarely comes up. Instead, two provincial regimes shape most hospitality sales: the Lands Protection Act and the licensing of tourism establishments.
Freehold Land
About 88% of PEI is privately held, so nearly every resort, inn or campground is owned outright. Confirm boundaries, rights-of-way and easements with a PEI lawyer and a current survey.
Lands Protection Act Thresholds
A non-resident person or corporation, or a resident corporation, must apply for approval if they'll hold more than 5 acres or more than 165 feet of shore frontage. Executive Council makes the final decision, with the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) handling applications.
Co-Buyers & Corporations
Since April 2022, the full acreage and shore frontage count against each non-resident or corporation acquiring a parcel. Buying through a corporation, even one owned by Islanders, can trigger an application. Make approval a condition of the purchase.
Who Counts as a Resident
Residency under the Act is defined narrowly, with requirements for both time spent living in the province and citizenship or permanent residency status. Recent arrivals may not qualify yet. Confirm your status with IRAC before you make an offer.
Tourism Establishment Licence
All paid short-term accommodation with stays under a month must be licensed as a tourism establishment, with an inspection as part of licensing. Licensed operators report occupancy monthly. Confirm the licence status and what the new owner needs to obtain.
Water Testing & Municipal Rules
Operators not on municipal water must test drinking water every three months while open. Where a municipality requires its own licence, it comes first. Check water test records and local short-term rental and zoning rules as part of due diligence.
Lands Protection Act rules have changed several times, so confirm current requirements with IRAC and a PEI lawyer before you commit. See the full due diligence checklist →
PEI · Frequently Asked Questions
Buying and Selling Resorts, Inns & Campgrounds on PEI: Common Questions
Is Frontier Hospitality Advisor a real estate brokerage?
Are there any PEI resorts or inns for sale on this page right now?
How do I advertise a PEI property for sale on this page?
How much does it cost to list a PEI resort, inn or campground for sale?
Can a real estate agent advertise a client's PEI property here?
What types of hospitality properties sell on PEI?
How strong is tourism on PEI?
Can non-residents buy a resort or campground on PEI?
Does the Lands Protection Act apply to corporations owned by Islanders?
Does a PEI accommodation business need a licence?
Is there Atlantic salmon fishing on PEI?
What do PEI resorts and campgrounds sell for, and how long do they take to sell?
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