Spent two days here in late August. A lucky find. Rooms are very comfortable. Most important,…read morehowever, is that the food is outstanding; one would be hard pressed to get food this good in NYC or any other big city. For dinner I had mussels and a steak - both were excellent. Meals are served in the main house (the main house a good place to hang out and read and surf the internet after eating) and then most of the bedrooms are located in a separate building about a 30 second walk away. Lots of great views from this B&B and easy access to the surrounding area - beach walks, walks in the woods, walks to the lakes, and I suspect a good base if going to the Stan Rogers' summer concert. The hosts David and Ann Marie are very welcoming and they went out of their way to make our stay great. We got lucky - the night we arrived David and Ann Marie were hosting a 'living room' concert and after dinner we sat and listened to musicians who had traveled from Regina, Saskatchewan. Lots of fun. This apparently happens from time to time so when you book see if there is a concert during your stay. If not, still come. Very highly recommended.

You will never find a better spot for great food, welcoming and warm conversation and a restful…read moreplace to sleep! My husband and I spent our 42nd anniversary there and were absolutely enthralled with all that there was to offer at the Inn as well as the surrounding communities and beaches. I highly recommend this as a destination spot on your travels!

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.

I can't say enough great things about this little gem. My girlfriends and I were planning a "meet…read morein the middle" get together as two of us live in Dartmouth and the other two live in Cape Breton. We wanted a cheap spot to stay overnight where we'd be comfortable to hang out and a have a girls night. After a recommendation from a coworker, I looked this place up online and was immediately sold. And what a deal! They currently have a "Trip Advisor" rate for the off season of $79 a night for any of their 8 rooms. We picked one with 2 double beds. The $79 was based on double occupancy, so we had to pay $10 each per extra person. But $99 is still a steal, especially considering what you get in return. It's located about a 5 minute drive from Main St in Antigonish. The exterior is sort of non-descript and much what you would expect from a motel. It's okay, but nothing special. It is definitely not an indication of the rooms. Our room was very homey. It is painted in lovely warm but light earthy tones, and the flooring was a nice honey-toned laminate. The L-shaped bathroom is cute and roomy with ceramic flooring and a fantastic-looking tub. The entire room was immaculate. The beds are soooo comfortable with clean white duvet covers and no shortage of pillows. Lots on the bed, along with extra pillows and blankets in the armoire. A TV and DVD player also sit in the armoire, and the office has a tall bookcase filled with DVDs you can borrow for free. One wall in the room holds a small kitchen, with cupboards, dishes/utensils, a stove, small fridge, microwave and counter space. It's very unobtrusive within the room, yet so convenient. A selection of chips and chocolate bars were on the table as part of an honour bar. The prices were no more expensive than what you'd pay to buy them yourself. The fridge had a couple bottles of complementary water, along with some soda which was also part of the honour bar. We wanted to check in early so we could leave our luggage in the room, and that was no problem at all. But when we walked in the room, we liked it so much we stayed a little while before heading out again. It was so clean, we removed our boots at the door. Then we all immediately plopped on the beds. We were so comfortable we basically had to force ourselves up after 5 mins to go out and explore, otherwise we'd just crash for the day. We came back late afternoon and curled up on the beds again for some girl talk. We headed out later for a nice dinner and grabbed a few DVDs on our way out for that night. We came back to the room with dessert to share, grabbed some forks and dug in. Then we all got in comfy clothes and got in bed to watch some movies and chat, and eventually sleep. We were so comfortable there. When we woke up the next morning, we took advantage of the continental breakfast, which is included in the room rate. What a selection! Homemade muffins, fresh bread, fruit, bagels, granola bars, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal and more - plus juice, tea and coffee. We spent an hour or so chatting in the breakfast room (which is made up of 2 or 3 tables and chairs on one side of the office, next to a large window), while enjoying our lovely breakfast. When it was time to check out, I was sad to leave. It would have been great to stay another night or two. Lovely inn with amazing attention to detail (above and beyond), and super friendly and welcoming service. I can't recommend highly enough!

The Antigonish Evergreen Inn combines the best of the hotel, motel and B&B formats. My wife and I…read morestayed two nights at the Inn before continuing on to Cape Breton Island and enjoyed our stay; enough to return for another night on the return trip. Breakfast is served in the office reception area by the owners. Richard and Linda are warm and friendly; after a few minutes you feel like old friends. Their staff are also friendly. During our stays we enjoyed homemade blueberry scones - cereals, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt and more are also available. Staff and owners assisted with travel plans, suggestions for meals, etc. The rooms were tastefully decorated, hotel quality and well-equipped including robes and slippers as other reviewers have noted. Desks have a pop-up panel concealing electrical outlets and USB outlets. The rooms have (electric) fireplaces with heat available which adds to the atmosphere. There are many thoughtful touches; I noticed that each room has a small glass ring storage dish. The motel format adds the advantage of easy parking close to your room's door - no stairs, elevator, corridors or large parking lot to navigate. I will definitely return on my next trip to Nova Scotia.

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.

This was our first motel stay in Nova Scotia. The place wasn't too bad, and let's face it, the view…read moreover the causeway is pretty incredible. The room is typical for an inexpensive motel, and we really didn't have any issues. We did pass through the restaurant but chose not to eat there, as it looked like some pretty generic food that was not appealing to us. Instead we went down to the local supermarket and picked up a roasted chicken to eat, which was perfect for us. We did have an issue with our door, where the battery basically died on the electronic lock. They had a serviceman out there immediately to replace the battery, where we then got to hear stories about how the door locks had been installed by Pat Benetar's father (he apparently owns an electronic door lock company). There is no continental breakfast offering, so you will be on your own for food in the morning. There may be food at the restaurant in the morning, but I did not check. Room amenities: - Cable/Satellite television - Mini-fridge - Free Wi-Fi

Local Eats! House made fish chowder loaded with shrimp, scallops, haddock comes w/fresh roll…read more Lobster/Potato Cakes also house-made and yummy! Dolly made us fresh brewed ice tea. Lots of comfort food here. Your best bet in the town.

The best hotel in town by far! I've been staying here for over 10 years. The service is impeccable,…read morerooms and public spaces are spotless, decent breakfast, and exceptional value.

As the commercials go, you'll feel smarter when you stay at a Holiday Inn Express. That is most…read moredefinitely the case when you stay at this Holiday Inn Express. Upon check-in, I was given complimentary chocolate and water by the desk clerk (I'm also a Rewards Club member). The hotel looks very new, I'm guessing it was built over the last couple of years, plus it is conveniently located off of the highway. My room was very clean and very spacious, plus it had plenty of amenities. I decided to take a dip in the hotel's indoor pool, which also features a water slide. My only complaint about that the pool was too shallow in the area that people would enter the pool from sliding. Continental breakfast was good and plentiful. Do consider staying here if you're passing through this part of Nova Scotia and need a hotel room for a night.

Great place! It was clean, enough room for three people, free wifi, super friendly staff…read more Would go there again anytime!

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!

My husand and I spent a couple days in Sydney, Cape Breton (we left yesterday)…read more Our room was nice. We had a view of Sydney Harbour. There are less expensive hotels a couple kms away on Kings Road but we wanted to stay downtown. WIFI is free as is parking. There are two restaurants in the hotel ... the Crown & Moose Pub (we had supper there last night) and the Highland Mermaid (we had breakfast there this morning ... it was okay but pricy). There was a cruise ship in dock yesterday ... we could see it from our room. When cruise ships come into town, there are lots of shops next to it that open if you are looking for local crafts. This was a nice hotel. We booked online and got a rate of $134 which was good for a Delta. I'd stayed here again.