Stayed the night here on our travels through Cape Breton…read more This is a quirky place, where the rooms are quite oblong (ours had two double beds in it, with a short amount of room between the foot of the bed and the wall) The bathrooms for each room are situated across the hallway, but each room has its own bathroom. The room key opens both the room door and the bathroom door... but to get from your room to the bathroom, even in the middle of the night, you have to leave your room and go across the hallway. As I said... quirky. However, the rooms are clean, there are nice seating areas located around the place, and we slept well. Room Amenities: - Cable/Satellite television - Wi-Fi Down the hall there is a common kitchen area as well as a fridge, which is meant for travelers to store their medication that needs to be refrigerated, but we used it to keep some luncheon meat cool. There is also a gym, but it has seen some better days. There is a restaurant attached to the hotel, though it seems to mainly produce pizza at night. In the morning they serve a continental breakfast for free, and it quite nice to sit there and talk with the kitchen staff and owner. Locally, there is a pub down the road that features live music most nights, highly recommended if you are in the mood for some local music and a brew.

A great quiet inn only a few minutes walk from Mabou's famous Red Shoe Pub. Upon arrival, our…read morefriendly host led us through a common room decorated with antiques to our similarly decorated fresh and clean spacious but narrow room. A comfortable king-size bed means a good nights sleep before enjoying a complimentary continental breakfast with fresh homemade baking including biscuits, cinnamon rolls, and bread. If you're there on weekends, you might enjoy their great selection of pizzas for a light snack or dinner. An outdoor wooden patio and a large parking area immediately adjacent to the inn add to your convenience in this affordable spot run by conscientious owners. Top marks for quality and price here!

Worst service, long wait time orders are wrong. Food is ice cold for the cost of the meal. It is…read morenot worth it would never recommend this place.

Wowzers This place…read moreis a diamond in the rough. Seems like a hometown restaurant but with BIG CITY tastes. The dining area has quaint tables outfitted with elegant black and white tablecloth's with wine glasses, water goblets, and cutlery, all laid out for you and waiting. The view overlooking the entrance to the Bras d'Or Lake is breathtaking from where you sit. The staff were very attentive, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu. The bread basket (with EPIC tea biscuits) were hugged in a black napkin with pats of real butter softening in the basket. These were the best biscuits I've ever had and if they put fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream on them in season -I'd pay good money for that!! The main meal presentations were mouthwatering. When I say it made my mouth water it is an understatement!! The flavour burst in my mouth and made my eyes close. Soooo good. I'd say with out a doubt the chef (Jason) knows what he is doing and has equally talented staff behind the scene. The portions were perfect and filling enough but when you peek at the dessert menu you'll find the room. (Hollow-leg-anyone? - yep right here!!!) The in house made ice-cream is melt-in-your-mouth-amazingly-delicious and with the home made warm brownies with hot fudge sauce made me (well Ya-know ) All in all this is a stop I will go out of my way for and YOU should do the same. Thank you for a memorable evening!! Note: Sorry, no picture of the dessert I had. Too busy eating it to take a picture. Mmmm.

The Ocean View Motel is in a great spot both in terms of the view and the location within the area…read more It is within convenient walking distance of several places to eat & drink, and easily found right off the main road. The staff is great to work wIth and very friendly, and the view from the front porch is incredibly relaxing. Overall, a great place to stay in Cheticamp--I would definitely come back on a return visit.

We stayed here just one night. We reserved one of the regular chalets but when we got there we…read morewere upgraded to the delux one with the whirlpool tub... Can't beat that!! This place is as scenic as it gets... right on the water, excellent views. The chalet was extremely clean and the staff was very friendly. Whenever we plan our next trip to Cape Breton, we would definitely consider staying here again.

Even though this is a small hotel in a small town, it is run just as well, if not better than many…read morebig hotels in big cities. The room is super clean. The staff is very professional and friendly. The food and service in the restaurant is excellent. I've stayed here twice now and will definitely be back.

From the owner: Maritime Inn Port Hawkesbury is conveniently located at the entry to Cape Breton Island, just 8…read moreminutes from Cape Breton's Canso Causeway on Reeves St Port Hawkesbury. This Canada Select and Nova Scotia Approved hotel serves as a great base for a Cape Breton vacation featuring the Cabot Trail, Louisbourg and many other points of interest. Enjoy full service Taste of Nova Scotia approved dining at Miller's Cafe and Miller's Tap and Grill.

Upon arrival, this place is awesome. The views are unsurpassed. What a setting .... right on the…read morecliffs. Water on both sides... the ocean and bay. The pool is set below the resort right on near the ocean. Check-in went fairly well. Our friends were checking in at the same time next to us - their person couldn't have been nicer and detailed. Thankfully!!! Ours was unfriendly and basic... no details shared. So.... then we get to our room. Stuffy!! Wow!! No air. Windows closed. Immediately tried to open bedroom window, which opened easier. However, it did not STAY open. We all tried it; finally I removed a piece of plastic that was used as a support and crammed it in. But, the screen was bent on the outside leaving a gap. And, let me tell you, they have mosquitos. I crammed a piece of a plastic . bag in the crack and told the front desk. Since it was late, they told me someone would be around to take care of it the next day. This NEVER happened. The bathroom window would only stay open by a block of wood. And, our view was only fair - we did have a view of the bay, however, we also had a view of a noisy parking lot. And, with the window open, the parking lot might well have been in our room. The bed was comfortable - woo hoo. That raised it up from a 2 to a 3. Let's talk restaurants. That was such a disappointment. The servers seem young and inexperienced as well as overworked. We made a reservation well ahead of time for dinner at the main restaurant. So, here's how the evening went...... Upon arrival we were directed to the same view as my room. We asked for a view of the ocean and was told that the table was reserved. Asked for a different table ... that one was reserved. What?! They said they were all reserved and it was done ahead of time. Reminded them of our reservation - we were moved one table over... BIG deal. Ordered drinks. Our server was young and didn't know wines. She was reading from a scratch pad. We finally ordered .... and waited and waited...... Then she walked by our table and said "OH your drinks!" .... uh... ya... our drinks. Our wine, a white wine was warm. More angst. So... apps come out fine. Scallops were the worst we'd had on the trip after a week and a half. Tough. Pretty presentation but meh. Entrees arrive.... The server says - "I'm so sorry....they forgot to cook your pork belly" to me. The promised it won't be long. In the meantime, the other 3 are nearly done with their dinner. I continue to wait and wait and wait. Now the other 3 are totally done. She makes eye contact with me - runs in the back and comes out and says "Someone else picked up your pork belly order - I am sorry. They will be making one now and will bring it out to you in 2 to 3 min." My thought 2 to 3 min??? I was still hungry or I would have just cancelled it but told her to bring it and obviously I would not be charged for it. The skillet came out so hot - was there any comment of "hot plate"??? uh... NO. Needless to say, this was a less than memorable last night dinner with our friends from the states. I would have normally anticipated a manager coming out to apologize or have a dessert on the house or better yet, the entire meal compensated. None of this happened. Also of note - the hotel did not have an elevator. This is important to take into consideration with bags, handicapped, etc.

Our group of ten family members stayed here recently and were sadly disappointed. The…read moreaccommodations are not actually a lodge, but rather a hotel. The views were fantastic and our room was comfortable but certainly not a lodge experience as advertised. Our dinner in the restaurant was a disaster from the beginning. We arrived 15 minutes before our reservation so expected a slight delay in service. That delay eventually became on hour before the last person in our party was served a drink. The only wines available from the wine list were much more expensive than those unavailable. The vast majority of the beer selection was also unavailable. This was communicated to us after a thirty minute wait after ordering. The wait for food after ordering was two hours or more. When it did arrive it was cold and obviously had been sitting for quite some time. The staff don't appear to work together, while waiting for our meals, some servers were setting their tables for breakfast. We were told there was no manager available to speak to us but eventually someone came and comped some of the items. Breakfast was great the next morning with lots of options. Bottom line is don't expect a lodge and eat dinner somewhere else

My tour group stayed here as we wanted a location close to Cape Breton National Park so we could…read moreget an early start to hiking. These are large chalet-type, well-spaced buildings with both upstairs and downstairs units. All of the upstairs units have an ocean view! We had four different units between the group, two up and two down. All were spacious and had small kitchens with every implement for cooking a meal for four. Staff was great and I would stay here again in a flash!

In search of a stay for a night in Port Hawkesbury, we decided in this B&B. We were told to come…read moreafter 6 or 7pm as the hosts were going to arrive from out of town. Upon entering the door my heart must have sank looking at the old house. I though this is going to be a long night. The welcome was warm and friendly and John was funny. Which was a relief. He showed us the bedroom which seemed older. But as we settled we came to grips that this must be a century home. The hardwood floors, the ceiling, the crown moulding, the railings outside, the bathroom. It can be a museum. The bed was OK, but the room had character. Overlooking the river and some side small rooms also rented by the same folks. Please refer to the pictures to believe it. The living room (parlour then) was amazing. They have pictures of the original owners. The house built more than 130 years ago!! We also told the host that we were vegetarian no eggs and a vegan. The host still made amazing breakfast for us. Blueberry Scones or biscuits were the best I have ever had. I could just pay them to eat those biscuits. Again the hosts were amazing. Newfoundlanders in Nova Scotia exceptional hospitality

We stayed at this place in Port Hawkesbury after booking online. There was a rather large group of…read moreus, and some were outside in the cabins. My family stayed in a unit in the house so I can only speak for it, but it was so adorable! The floors were a little creaky and I don't think soundproofing was fantastic, but the furnishings were old-school and very cute. The slanted ceiling, old wooden wardrobe, pictures and quilts, lacy curtains, and the washroom (with a shower and a separate old-style bathtub) had an adorable antique vibe. The size of the room was standard, but the washroom was quite roomy. I personally loved it! I believe it was a heritage house. It also had an amazing view of the harbour. Unfortunately we got in late and it faced west so we couldn't see sunrise, but I imagine sunset would've been spectacular! We also had breakfast there. If you're looking for fast grab-and-go this probably isn't the place (although I'm sure you can make arrangements), since there was just a couple as staff. However, the service was great and they were super attentive. The food was home-style and made on the spot to order, and coffee is freshly ground coffee beans pressed. It was a relaxing meal overlooking the beautiful view of the water. Would recommend a stay here :)

Great place!! Jeff, the owner, was on the premises first thing in the morning having made the three…read morebreakfast breads earlier. Cozy and comfortable B&B. Several nice restaurants within walking distance. Lovely views of the small harbour. New bathrooms. Nice comfy beds. Recommend!

My girlfriend and I were on a last-minute motercycle trip to the Cabot Trail last summer (August,…read more2011), and we stumbled on the Water's Edge. They had one room available so we took it. The room was comfortable and clean, and had a great view of the water. Wanda the cleaning lady was extra helpful. The staff gave us tips on the best places to see around the area. We went kayaking, visited the Alexander Graham Bell museum, and drove around the Cabbot trail. It also had a cool gallery of local artists in the Inn. Over all, we had an amazing stay, and most of it was because of the Water's Edge giving us such great local tips. If we go back, we will definitely stay there again, as it's located perfectly in the center of all the best sites in Cape Breton. I wrote this same review on Trip Advisor, and I just joined Yelp, so I figured I'd start out by reviewing this place. That's how much we liked it. :-)

Cute cottage, apparently recently updated. Like a studio apartment with all the amenities. Friendly…read morestaff.

We didn't arrive for our one night stay until the evening so we didn't get to enjoy the area but…read morethe view from our cottage/room was spectacular. Every unit faces the Ingonish Harbour and what a treat it was to watch the sunset and, subsequently, the sunrise the next morning. There's also a deck behind the unit with a bench and table and chairs. Parking is in front of each unit. Upon entering the room there's a small kitchen storage cabinet with a microwave, coffee maker, kettle, a couple sets of crockery, and a small table and chairs. On the other side of the room there's a mini fridge. The bathroom had its own heater but it didn't work and the bathmat did not stick to the bathtub. Be careful of slipping while showering.

We spent 5 nights at Cabot Links Resort and played 4 rounds of golf. The Links and Cliffs are very…read morenice golf courses. They are challenging but not overwhelming and having a caddie is a big plus. The caddies were all very friendly and the golf program was very well organized. The rooms were also nice and we enjoyed our meals in the three restaurants. The staff were also professional, helpful and friendly. The disappointments were the lack of resort amenities (should change in 2020 when the new clubhouse and spa are built); without our own transportation we were pretty much captive to the site as there were only a couple of restaurants nearby and they offered pretty much the same pub fare as two of the restaurants on site; no coffee shop on site where one can get a quick muffin or bagel before playing golf (although there is a place in town which was a short walk); no shop on site with basic toiletries as most places have; no work out facilities. There was a van available to take us off site but it was costly. Also unless you are a hiker or come from a landlocked part of the country I would pass on taking a van ride along the Cabot Trail. We found the ride long and boring which was no reflection on our tour guide as he was very nice. In summary, come to play golf but know in advance that unless you are a hiker there is nothing else to do.

Traditional and well designed Scottish links style course. Scenic and right on the beach, this is a…read morecourse you can easily walk. Also a companion walker is allowed, so I enjoyed walking as my husband played. Caddies are worthwhile helping reading the subtle greens.