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.

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!

In search of a stay for a night in Port Hawkesbury, we decided in this B&B. We were told to come…read moreafter 6 or 7pm as the hosts were going to arrive from out of town. Upon entering the door my heart must have sank looking at the old house. I though this is going to be a long night. The welcome was warm and friendly and John was funny. Which was a relief. He showed us the bedroom which seemed older. But as we settled we came to grips that this must be a century home. The hardwood floors, the ceiling, the crown moulding, the railings outside, the bathroom. It can be a museum. The bed was OK, but the room had character. Overlooking the river and some side small rooms also rented by the same folks. Please refer to the pictures to believe it. The living room (parlour then) was amazing. They have pictures of the original owners. The house built more than 130 years ago!! We also told the host that we were vegetarian no eggs and a vegan. The host still made amazing breakfast for us. Blueberry Scones or biscuits were the best I have ever had. I could just pay them to eat those biscuits. Again the hosts were amazing. Newfoundlanders in Nova Scotia exceptional hospitality

We stayed at this place in Port Hawkesbury after booking online. There was a rather large group of…read moreus, and some were outside in the cabins. My family stayed in a unit in the house so I can only speak for it, but it was so adorable! The floors were a little creaky and I don't think soundproofing was fantastic, but the furnishings were old-school and very cute. The slanted ceiling, old wooden wardrobe, pictures and quilts, lacy curtains, and the washroom (with a shower and a separate old-style bathtub) had an adorable antique vibe. The size of the room was standard, but the washroom was quite roomy. I personally loved it! I believe it was a heritage house. It also had an amazing view of the harbour. Unfortunately we got in late and it faced west so we couldn't see sunrise, but I imagine sunset would've been spectacular! We also had breakfast there. If you're looking for fast grab-and-go this probably isn't the place (although I'm sure you can make arrangements), since there was just a couple as staff. However, the service was great and they were super attentive. The food was home-style and made on the spot to order, and coffee is freshly ground coffee beans pressed. It was a relaxing meal overlooking the beautiful view of the water. Would recommend a stay here :)

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.

Beautiful stay. Besides person heavy on their feet in the room above…read more Veiws are incredible. Looking forward on going back.

Comfortable room with a beautiful view overlooking the water! The owner is such a sweetheart of a…read moreman! He was kind, accommodating, & very welcoming! The breakfast was delicious with home made everything & amazing coffee! Eggs, sausage, bacon all delicious! Highly highly recommend!!!

This is a welcoming, family-run bed&breakfast Inn smack dab in the middle of a historic Acadian…read morecommunity in southeast Cape Breton Island, only 3 hours drive from Halifax. It is well set back and elevated from the main road, which in any case is never busy. There is ample free parking and it is entirely smoke-free. If you like rugged coastlines and fishing villages, this is the place for you (although there is beach nearby). Many rooms/units have a view of the bay. The proprietor grew up in the community, moved away, and returned, and is well-connected with the community. She lives in the Inn and is only a phone call away. She knows all the special places to explore. When we visited, breakfast was a satisfying continental buffet, with cereal, fruit, pastries, boiled eggs, yoghurt, toast, etc. There is no other regular meal service, but everyone recommends the Groundswell pub in nearby D'Escouse, a relaxing 10-minute drive away (at night, drive slowly and watch out for deer!). Although the building is old, the inn rooms are fresh and comfortable with all the conveniences. Each room has independent heat (no A/C but you would rarely need it--the screened windows open easily for fresh ocean breezes). You could not find a better place to stay in Isle Madame. If you are looking for a spot to host a family reunion or hold a small conference in a rural setting, this is the place!

It was ok a little bit too pricey for me to be a small motel the breakfast fair took a while for…read moreservice that's all you get there is breakfast

Great place!! Jeff, the owner, was on the premises first thing in the morning having made the three…read morebreakfast breads earlier. Cozy and comfortable B&B. Several nice restaurants within walking distance. Lovely views of the small harbour. New bathrooms. Nice comfy beds. Recommend!

My girlfriend and I were on a last-minute motercycle trip to the Cabot Trail last summer (August,…read more2011), and we stumbled on the Water's Edge. They had one room available so we took it. The room was comfortable and clean, and had a great view of the water. Wanda the cleaning lady was extra helpful. The staff gave us tips on the best places to see around the area. We went kayaking, visited the Alexander Graham Bell museum, and drove around the Cabbot trail. It also had a cool gallery of local artists in the Inn. Over all, we had an amazing stay, and most of it was because of the Water's Edge giving us such great local tips. If we go back, we will definitely stay there again, as it's located perfectly in the center of all the best sites in Cape Breton. I wrote this same review on Trip Advisor, and I just joined Yelp, so I figured I'd start out by reviewing this place. That's how much we liked it. :-)

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!