My shower had absolutely no hot water…read more The hallway was extremely loud and disruptive from 8am-11am The elevator did not work to get my bags up to my room The ceilings have mold There are no refrigerators or microwaves anywhere This place needs a monumental overhaul in many ways. But having no hot water is inexcusable.

I was amazed by so many aspects of our stay at the Digby Pines for Christmas. I actually, do not…read morewant to write of the great experience I had at the Pines this Christmas, because I would like to keep the secret of this gem all to myself. All the staff were exceptional. All the servers were excellent; attentive, caring, thorough, and knowledgeable about the menu, buildings, and amenities as well as nearby attractions. Those that served our meals at different times and those I watched serving other clients displayed such traits and knowledge. All the guests were relaxed and enjoying the meals with smiles and conversation. Maintenance staff kept the whole place clear of snow, shoveled and salted, all while being friendly and responding to any questions or concerns. The staff of the Digby Pines were engaged, motivated, and worked well between departments, all together creating an amazing team and providing a fantastic experience. To all the staff, those seen by the guests and those working behind the scenes supporting, well done to the whole team. You made our experience forever memorable. The atmosphere at the Digby Pines was special. The Digby Pines is a fine, Grand Hotel of Nova Scotia. The buildings are well maintained and have great aesthetics. I cannot imagine how much time the staff put in to decorate the Hotel for Christmas. It could easily be seen that a great deal of care and forethought went into the effort. The final effect was beautiful and relaxing. I saw a lot of guests photographing so much of the Hotel and the decorations. For those who put it together, a big pat on the back, you all certainly can take pride in the positive reaction of all the guests. My daughter was able to enjoy the Spa while she was there. She was raving to all her friends and family when she returned about how special the staff was, and how well they took care of her. She was especially pleased with the haircut, style and treatments she received. Of course, the food and the ambience of the restaurant were fantastic. There is so much I want to write about the dining experience; the food, the staff, the décor, really must be experienced first-hand to truly understand how satisfying all the meals were. Relaxing contentment on each occasion. Once again, this is achieved by exceptional staff with knowledge, experience and teamwork. Such teamwork reflects good leadership at all levels. I could go on far more about the many great experiences I and my daughter encountered at the Digby Pines; the staff, the food, the atmosphere was all so marvelous. Maybe the best way to write of my encounter is to say, I so want to, and will come back to, the Digby Pines, again and again.

We reserved a room at Dockside Suites through Booking.com, and we're happy we did. The room was a…read morelarge king bed room overlooking the water -- three large windows provided the viviews, and in addition there was a small private wood deck right outside the room also with a glorious sea view. The room was spotlessly clean, the bathroom was large with a very nice step-in shower (no tub), and there was also a roomy closet. The bed proved comfortable, and the AC worked fine. Technology got in the way with the TV, however. We couldn't figure how to operate it, and asked the staff to help. It took them a while to get it right, but then the next evening we encountered the same problem and got the same help. Too much technology, in our opinion. The suites are entered from the street and up a flight of steps - no elevators. Hauling bags can be challenging. The front desk is in the next door restaurant, a little confusing at first. Parking is free in a small lot across the street, though spaces are limited. There are a couple of restaurants, all part of the same group, located in the building. (We review them separately.) One gripe: one of the restaurants has an outside speaker spewing a sort of loud disco 80s beat music and we could feel the thump-thump in our room from around 3 until it quit at 11pm. We asked about having it stopped and got no results. A minor issue but an annoying one that keeps us from giving this hotel five stars. The staff proved friendly and helpful. The suites are quite a bargain given their size and the views, a little under $200 per night in US dollars. Digby is a nice little town on the Bay of Funky famous for its fresh scallops, and we can't imagine there's a better place to stay if you're visiting here.

Digby is a hidden gem, and so is Dockside Suites. If you find yourself in Digby, I highly recommend…read moreyou stay here. We stayed in the bottom level suite and everything was perfect. It was definitely a highlight of our entire trip to Nova Scotia and provided a truly memorable experience. Wake up and see the Bay of Fundy, sit outside on the patio and watch the scallop boats, walk to any of the nearby restaurants, and hear live music from the boardwalk. It was more than great.

Wish I had more time here to try everything on the menu before boarding the ferry to Saint John…read more The bacon-wrapped scallops were a treat and, according to the other reviews, the lobster would be fantastic too! Great view of the harbour looking out the window from the hillside and nice pleasant quiet dining room. I'm sure staying at this place would be as placid as having a meal there. Nice.

We had such a wonderful time at the Admiral Digby Inn last week. We'd never been to Nova Scotia…read morebefore, and picked Digby because it seemed central to everything. We settled on the Admiral Digby Inn, also, because it seemed pretty central. For a random, pretty uniformed choice, we really hit the jackpot. We rented the 2 bedroom cottage and it could not have been more perfect. We were on the motel property but off in the corner, so it felt incredibly private. We had all the amenities of the motel-including the indoor heated pool and the AMAZING restaurant- but we had our own kitchen, living room and 2 private decks. One with ocean views and a hammock that I miss! I had the best haddock I've ever had at the restaurant. Breakfast was yummy too. If I have to pick a negative, it would be that there were no televisions in the bedrooms. But that's not really a negative, because we didn't travel all the way to Nova Scotia to watch TV. The pool was a little dated, but my son, the little fish, didn't care. The staff was very pleasant and attentive. The front desk clerk offered us great advice on what to see and do, and even offered to book us a whale watch. They even had discount tickets to Upper Clements amusement park. I cannot recommend the Admiral Digby Inn highly enough. We're hoping to visit next year!

Ocean Hillside is a beautiful property, overlooking the Annapolis Basin, very close to the Digby…read morePines hotel. The entire property, and the house, are immaculate and very well maintained. Our room, the maroon room, was decorated in Victorian style that some would call dated, but fits with the rest of the house. The hosts, Maria and Bob, are very pleasant and will chat with you as much, or as little as you want. The maroon room is very spacious and has a wonderful view of the basin and the property's gardens. It also had cable TV and free wifi. Bob is a retired executive chef and it shows in the quality of the complimentary breakfast. The cranberry scones were wonderful, especially with some of the lemon curd. Strawberry muffins were next and they were fantastic. Better still was the absolutely flawless egg Benedict. This was one of the best I've ever had. $95 taxes in for all this, who could ask for more?

I dare you to find a better B&B anywhere. This historic property was built in 1859 in the midst of…read morewonderful gardens. It truly is a great place to have a wedding. We didn't, but there was one going on when we got there. Innkeepers Val Peterson & Paul Stackhouse made us feel like family...and eavesdropping on the conversation with the bride and groom, I know they felt special too. Each room is beautifully decorated with antiques and every morning you are greeted to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and muffins and scones baking in the oven to go along with a full breakfast served in the very formal dining room. The room may be formal, but the atmosphere is very relaxed. I really can't wait to go back! One word AWESOME or maybe EXTRAORDINARY. Just remember they are open from April 1-November 30. Even they need a break sometime.

This house is definitely more an "inn" and less a "B&B" due to its size, but all the same, it was a…read morewonderful stay, and the breakfast was great. The house is like a comfortable museum - beautifully decorated with antique items, but you don't feel like you're in a "no touch" zone. The hostess was super friendly and extremely accommodating, especially when we told her we would miss breakfast because we had to leave a little early to go whale watching. She and her staff started breakfast early and still fed us a full feast! It's centrally located, an easy walk to the center of Annapolis Royal but still a bit quiet and tucked away. We stayed in Room 2, which has a wonderful bed (comfy and quiet) and a large free-standing tub perfect for soaking in. The only complaint is that we're a bit sensitive to noise on a road, and this room is at the front of the house, so you can hear the cars moving along. However, the house is set back from the road, so it's not a considerable annoyance, and there is not much that the Inn can do about that. As it is, they do have an AC unit in the room, so it's easy to keep windows closed. Room 2 has a great free standing bathtub and a comfy and quiet bed. You don't share a wall with any other guests since the bathroom separates your bedroom from other guests, so it's very private.

This review is for the restaurant. Amazing super fresh fabulous everything. We did all seafood,…read moreand it was superb. Vegetables, sauces, bread, all extraordinary. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Brier Island Lodge, perched atop the cliffs of the island overlooking the ocean, offers you…read morecomfortable, oceanfront vacation accommodations along with a unique Nova Scotia regional dining experience and whale watching boat tours.

Nice Rooms. Amazing Swimming Pool And Large Slide. Most Of The Time No Ding Dong Ditchingread more

I am staying in Bridgewater for work and it was recommended by the staff to stay. We spent the…read morefirst night having dinner and my coworker ordered a medium rare steak and it appeared well done. The waiter and the manager was a bit sharp with her and said "that is how steaks are done here ". They double charge us for the steak which is odd. The local staff were made aware of our dissatisfaction and try to remedy it with credit for a free meal. It was appreciated. We gave the resto another try and we were happy. I feel everyone deserves a second chance. On a side note. The rooms are great and the swimming pool has the best slide ever!!! I love the :) hockey memorabilia. Apparently this hotel is partly owned by hockey legend Glen Murray :)

Great place service was exceptional, food was great and the rooms were spotless. From the time we…read moregot there till we left we were treated like a 5 star hotel!

We stayed here only one night. We were in the lodge, and it has what you need. Plenty of chairs in…read moreour room, but not really any for lounging. The best thing for that is the wrap around porch. So lovely to sit and watch the water and the sunset if not foggy. We ate dinner and breakfast. Both delicious. The chowder was yummy without being too creamy. Fresh salad! The brandied lobster sauce over fish was very good. Vegetables done perfectly. We had the omelette breakfast- quite delicious and great service!

Western Nova Scotia is a different place. Big business is nearly unheard of. The nights are…read morequiet. All but a few major roads are unpaved, and if you ask a local there what a traffic jam is, they may just say "I don't know." Our headquarters for our stay in western NS was the Mountain Gap Inn. A collection of little cabins across the Annapolis basin from the little town of Digby (the scallop capital of the world, evidently,) the Inn was a great place to call home for a few days. The cabin we rented was well-kept. Nothing was broken, everything was very clean, and there were all the appliances we could have ever wanted. We had a little porch out front, which offered an absolutely stunning view of the Annapolis basin. It was the kind of view you'd want to turn into a painting and hang on your wall. Beautiful. I will one day return to Nova Scotia, and if I come back to the western side, I'll probably stay here again.

Mountain Gap is an okay place, but just okay. The whole facility badly needs an upgrade. We stayed…read morethere a few times and I honestly did not feel safe in their cottages. I felt like the whole place could collapse at any moment, the furniture, and beddings looked like they had not been changed for decades. It does, however, have amazing view, large outdoor pool, hot tub, and nice bonfire.