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

We stayed here only one night. We were in the lodge, and it has what you need. Plenty of chairs in our 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! read more

Ye Old Argyler Lodge - Back view - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Lower Argyle, Nova Scotia

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Stayed in the Sea Shanty. Cozy cabin overlooking Lobster Bay. Our 2 day stay was relaxing. John and Elana were excellent hosts. We really enjoyed the Monday night Lobster Boil where John took the time to share with us the impact of Lobstering in Nova Scotia. When we come back to Nova Scotia, the Argyler Lodge will be on our list of places to stay! read more

I really, really want to give four stars. Definitely a four star potential here. However, there were some pretty serious missteps that are keeping me at a three for the Argyler. The Pros: The service is incredible. My best friend and I arrived late on Sunday night after a very delayed ferry crossing from Portland, Maine. We were met and welcomed, given our keys, everything was great. The room was exquisite. We stayed in the Captain's Quarters - which sleeps 2-3 easily. Four poster bed with a luxurious mattress. Charming decor. Excellent shower with great water pressure. Ample pillows and blankets and a stunning view of Lobster Bay. The food. Our breakfast was lovely - omelettes, gluten free English muffins, bacon, orange juice, local berries, hashbrowns. Really good coffee. All good right? Should have been. The Cons: No food outside of breakfast on most days (dining room is open for dinner Thursday - Sunday). This is not explicitly listed ANYwhere on the website, nor were we told at registration, even though we were booked in for two nights. Sunday night we had already eaten, so it came as kind of a shock after breakfast when we were told no more food would be available until Tuesday morning. Nothing is accessible without a car. The nearest town is several miles away. There is no public transit or local cab. Also all fine, but when you cater to folks from all over, you may want to warn them that they are stuck there without a car. We walked the nearby trail, explored the grounds, read on the porch...and that got us to about 3pm. Summary: Once the staff (John and Alanna) became aware of just how stuck we were, they did take steps to help us out. John gave us a ride to dinner at a local restaurant; Alanna connected us with some other folks to visit a nearby local festival. They really helped us out - which was hugely appreciated, and the hotel really is truly lovely. I reread the website, trying to see how I could have made such a mistake, but the logistical situation is absolutely unclear. I think that they should either add a "things to know" tab to the website naming that a car is essential for a successful visit, or they should disable online booking. "Sorry, no food" is really an unpleasant surprise. That said - go here when they are serving food! It really is lovely and peaceful - the perfect retreat! read more

This is by far the worst restaurant I've been to in my life I asked for medium rare steak and got a steak that was Burnt to a crisp very unhappy customer definitely will not be back read more

I've gotta go back with the family. John and wife are good hosts. The location is achingly beautiful. Their food, off the boat, out of their garden and wonderfully cooked, is a treat. My room was ample, the bed was super comfortable. I even spent the morning being chased along their breakwater by their youngest cat! I could find myself relaxing here... read more

This place is worth the drive from wherever you are in southwestern Nova Scotia. There is a good selection of tasty dishes. The lobster poutine is particularly scrumptious, and the desserts were well above our expectations. Prices are decent for the quality, and the service was excellent. We toured the hotel rooms as well, which were spacious and clean with a breathtaking view on the water side. I will definitely return. read more

Beautiful location. Awesome food. Lobster poutine is a must. They have a jazz band that plays once or twice in the summer, worth checking out. read more