Rothesay Motel, formerly Ye Comfy Cabins, began in 1920 with the construction of the cabins by the Breen family who ran the business until 1971. At the time, the Hampton Highway was the main road to Moncton. It was taken over by the Gordon family, who relocated from Saint John, until 1996 when Bob and Erin Black became the owners of Ye Comfy Cabins until 2004. The McGuires ran the cabins for six years and then demolished all but three to build the nine unit motel. The property preserved two cabins and the two-unit old barn which serve as a reminder of the business's rich history. Current owners, Kevin (K.K.) Kang and Sunmi Jung took the motel and revolutionized the idea of a motel. The rooms were reformed to give a taste of modernness and comfort while preserving its past exterior.
Land acknowledgement
The Saint John Region is situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations. This territory is covered by Peace and Friendship Treaties signed with the British Crown in the 1700s. The treaties did not surrender the territory and resources, but recognized Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati title, and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.
Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency pays respect to the elders, past and present, and descendants of this land, and is committed to moving forward in the spirit of truth, collaboration, and reconciliation.
