This is one of the worst hotels we have stayed for our Maritime tour. If I could give 0 stars for…read morethis place, I would have. We were welcome by Donna (staff) and there's nothing welcoming about it. She hurriedly talks about the hotel info but it's more of a mundane task for her instead of being an enjoyable part of her job. Downsides: Accommodation -We were placed in a room that is dated, dingy and smells moldy/musty. -Floors have several stains in them (see pic) and the carpeted floors were uneven and makes squeaking/creaking noises when you walk on it. -We were informed that we have a waterfront view which is partly true. When you're in the lower level rooms, your view will be obstructed by trees /shrubs so it is very unlikely you will see a full view of the Bras d'Or Lake. -Outlet plugs were limited and situated in very hard to reach places. If you didn't bring a power bank, your electronic devices will be nowhere close to you. -Washroom is very small and taking a shower is very unpleasant since it's slower to drain and basically you're standing in water. Dining -Place is very remote, not a lot of places to dine and no shops close by. It will take you more than 20 mins to walk to the nearest restaurant and 5 to 10 mins by car. -That left you with no choice but to dine in their restaurant called McCurdy Dining Room that has limited choice of menus. Food is mediocre and very expensive for a rural place. Seafood chowder is watered down, not a lot of seafood in it and a little bit spicy. Their Seafood Pasta is bland and has more noodles than sauce/seafood. Same goes with their Chicken Parmesan Pasta. You also have to wait for a long time for your food as they're understaff and trying to accommodate more customers that they can handle. -Breakfast was included when we booked our room. It's a buffet style and you get the basic breakfast of eggs, sausage, toast, etc. Upside: Nothing good about this hotel and wouldn't even recommend this to my worst enemy!

We headed to the eastern coast of the Canada for the first time ever this summer…read more It was a fabulous trip, and a highlight of it was visiting Cape Breton and Baddeck. We were lucky enough to stay at the Silver Dart Lodge in Cape Breton. What a wonderful location. Overlooking the the lake, and each room has a small patio and chairs to sit and enjoy the views. The folks at this lodge were so friendly and helpful as well. East coast friendliness is definitely evident here! :) Beds were comfy and rooms were well appointed. Separate sink area from the shower/toilet room. Ample closet space. 2 comfy chairs to watch a flat panel tv and free wifi. This hotel also has a great dining room and is not far from downtown Baddeck and other attractions like the Alexander Graham Bell museum.

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

The Keltic Lodge is very lovely, and the staff most attentive. We did enjoy the restaurants and the…read moregrounds. As a treat I had a 90 minute massage which was exceptional. My only regret was the quality of the bedroom at the lodge itself. Before making your reservation make sure that you have a room with a view. You are surrounded by the majesty of Cape Breton so it is hard to look out your window only to see a wooden staircase.

My husband and I enjoyed our 4 day stay at Dundee. The grounds and rooms are lovely and kept…read moreimmaculately clean. The a/c did not work in our room. A front desk staff member immediately came to the room. After trying to get it working, she not only promptly moved us to an upgraded room, she checked several to be sure we got the one with the best possible a/c and even offered to help us move our bags. We did not lose even a half hour of our vacation time! In general this is a wonderful place! It's well maintained and very clean. Every staff person we encountered was warm, friendly, and helpful. I appreciated that a 24 hour guest laundry is available up near the cabins. Our room came with nice toiletries, a decent blow dryer, and the shower had great water pressure.

You may or may not know, that I love to golf. I'm not that good though, but I am improving…read more This was the course my love of golf began. I played here the morning of my wedding with my groomsmen, it was cold, really cold. In fact it was snowing on one of the holes at the top of the mountain. Yes a mountain. At least it feels that way when playing. the holes are up hill or down hill, not a whole lot of level playing. But Fun! But that was one of my most enjoyable games. This is the only course i have ever played where i will always get a cart. I just don't feel like walking up a mountain. The resort itself is awesome, the rooms are great, the views of Bras Dor Lakes are great, the food is oh-so-good. I can't wait to play this course, on a nicer summer day. (Not in October) The green fees are on the high range. Approx $65. But man I'll pay that to golf here. Check out http://www.capebretonresorts.com/ for package deals! Worth a look! Keep Swinging!

We had a terrible meal at this restaurant. All of the food was horribly overcooked and rubbery,…read moreservice was slow, and prices were comparable to other nearby yet far superior restaurants. I ordered the lobster and mussels - it was the first time in my life I didn't finish a lobster because it was so bad. (I'm not really even sure how it is possible to overcook a lobster like this, it's one of the easiest things to cook...) All in all it was a very disappointing experience, and I wish we had gone back to Freight Shed (or anywhere else) instead.

Just had an amazing meal here sitting on the patio!…read more Pan fried haddock, escargot, mussels, specialty coffee....all incredible! Live entertainment and friendly staff. Can't wait to come back!

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.

Fabulous dinner - would give it 6 stars if I could. Every course was refined, unique, and…read moredelicious. Especially loved the mushroom stroganoff. Pair that with (surprisingly) good Nova Scotia cabernet, great service, and a lovely outdoor setting. Best meal by far of our Cape Breton vacation.

Five star hosts with great food. The hosts were super warm. He has a great sense of humor and her…read moreculinary skills rival the best restaurants around. The Inn sits on a secluded bluff with great views. Each room feels like a private spot, ours with vaulted ceilings and warm finishes. The breakfast fare is rich with original choices that will beckon you back for another stay. Only a 20 scenic minute north of town and Bell museum with very reasonable rates.

I was in Belle Cote for a wedding last weekend and honestly couldn't have been more impressed with…read morethis resort! There was a ton of us piling into this resort for the weekend of the 30th-1st and although there was slight disorganization in terms of attempting to book, we were in the end more than accommodated. The assistant manager running this resort does not seem to sleep; she fills all roles, at all times of day and night. Gorgeous cottages facing Margaree harbour as well with adirondack chairs facing the ocean. Absolutely picturesque. My absolute favorite part about this resort (and the thing that will get me back) was that we were not nickle and dimed. 11 of us easily fit into 2 cottages and there was never a mention of the typical: Extra $30/person/night etc etc. Ie- two nights in these cottages worked out to $70/person! A great place to head for a couples weekend what with the close proximity to beach, golf and spa. Love this place! By the way, note the lobster pound. Lobster was so fresh that the fisherman were coming in to refill the tank almost as fast as we were ordering!

The resort was lovely. Great location! The cottages were 50 meters from the Gulf of Saint…read moreLawrence, and only a few miles away from Cape Breton Highlands National Park. There are only a couple of things I would change: (1) the dinners are a little pricey for what you get in comparison to other places in Nova Scotia; and (2) the cottages do not have an oven in the kitchen.

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.

We had a very nice stay here. Great location, nice views, our room was lovely, restaurant food &…read moreservice were excellent, very friendly and accommodating staff-especially night manager Wahab Khan. 5 stars!

Visited from the U.S. while touring the Cabot Trail. This is not a 4-Star at all. Maybe 4 stars…read moreout of ten. The food was awful! Pork Schnitzel was inedible. Special mushroom soup was uncooked and tasted like corn starch thickener. The WiFi never worked for the three days we were there. How could this be a four star with the following issues: 1) Outside entrances (Huntly Building), 2) cheap vinyl siding, 3) toilets that move when you sit on them, 4) very soft (squishy) tubs. Positives: Room was clean. Hot water was plentiful. Grounds were well manicured. We were told only two people per room and thus had to get two rooms for family of 4 with young (children) only to then discover that both rooms were suites with pull out sofas that were perfect for young children. What a rip off. This place caters to tour buses and athletic teams. Have stayed at other luxury inns and resorts on this trip that were far nicer and much less expensive. Bottomline: For a 2-3 star, paying $150-$175 per night, it would be fine. Otherwise, stay away.

Good value for the price, overall but definitely no frills…read more The ladies at the check-in desk were very nice. They asked me if anyone had responded to my questions about food allergies regarding the restaurant. I replied that they had not but didn't get a response then either so we did not eat there. The rooms have a beautiful view of the lake and they are very clean with comfortable beds. However, our room had an odor, I couldn't tell if it was from animal or if it were just stale. I used a lot of Febreze. It is also very dated like 80s/90s. Very convenient to local food and attractions. My suggestions: Tom's Pizza, Rose's Smash Burgers, the Alexander Graham Bell museum and my favorite, the Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh (pronounced Kay-Lee, it's a Breton music hall)

This is the friendliest place that I have ever stayed. The motel is great and the people are like…read morefamily. We had a pleasant stay in a great room with a beautiful view of the Bras D'Or (lake.) The restaurant had the same great view and very good food. We then had a personal disaster when our car suffered a catastrophic failure while we were 700 miles from home. The motel owners Cat and Everett and the rest of the staff were angels and went to heroic lengths to save us. Gert and the front desk sent her brother-in-law Richard to help get our car off the road and make sure that we were OK. Everett picked us up and brought us back to the motel. Cat arranged a tow to a repair shop (alas the car could not be fixed.) Cat arranged a rental car. Cat arranged our flights. Everett drove us 45 minutes to the rental car. They then saved us a huge one-way fee by retrieving the rental car from the airport 2 hours away. I have traveled a lot and have seen many things. I have never seen this type of kindness. Gert, Margaret, and Marlene at the front desk were amazingly friendly and helpful. Our waitresses Erica and Bonnie were very friendly and great at their jobs. Our maid Joy was great and kept the room spotless. I did not know any of these people until a few days ago, yet I feel like they are family. I have never written a review like this, but wanted people to know about these wonderful people at the Cabot Trail Motel. The weather was not great and our car died, but this was an unbelievable stay.