This hotel/resort is very old-timey. If you like the old-school charm in an idyllic setting then…read moreconsider staying here. We spent one night here in September, just after the Labor Day weekend. It is just down the road from the port town of Digby, the scallop capital of Canada and had some great seafood right on the wharf. The hotel is large and offers rooms in the main building as well as cabins. There is a heated outdoor pool and a fitness center with a small sauna. Our room was small, as rooms were back in the day. There was just enough room for the king-sized bed and a couple of chairs with not a lot of wiggle room. Though handicap accessible, be aware that some of the rooms require the use of stairs as ours did. The restaurant seemed to offer a nice brunch, but because it ended at 10am, which is too early for a vacation spot in my oppinion, we opted to eat in town, which is where we took all of our meals. However, the hotel does offer fine-dining for dinner. We checked out the walking trail that goes all around the hotel grounds, which are expansive. All in all a nice place to stay and would recommend it of you are travelling in the area.

We called Digby Pines to inquire about the condition of their course. We were assured that other…read morethan 14th hole the course was in good condition. It was a LIE. The fairways and bunkers are in horrible condition. No grass. Hard dried mud on every fairway and bunker complex. Tee decks are not maintained. Stanley Thompson would be so disappointed in how poorly maintained his course is. Avoid as there are are far better golf courses in the area

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.

Great little mom and pop motel in Digby NS. Outside the age of the place shows, but the room was…read morenice and clean. Helen, the owner, was more than helpful at checkin. Took plenty of time explaining where everything we could need around town. Great place for the price. No air conditioner in our room, but we did have a cool sea breeze at night.

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.

We stayed in Bridgewater with the idea of traveling to nearby towns, however I didn't realize it's…read morefar and the town of Bridgewater is pretty non descript. The Best Western is fine. The staff are great and were very helpful. Just be warned how far it is from everywhere. Our room is fine, it's clean and spacious. A little dated but fine.

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

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.