This is one of the worst hotels we have stayed for our Maritime tour. If I could give 0 stars for…read morethis place, I would have. We were welcome by Donna (staff) and there's nothing welcoming about it. She hurriedly talks about the hotel info but it's more of a mundane task for her instead of being an enjoyable part of her job. Downsides: Accommodation -We were placed in a room that is dated, dingy and smells moldy/musty. -Floors have several stains in them (see pic) and the carpeted floors were uneven and makes squeaking/creaking noises when you walk on it. -We were informed that we have a waterfront view which is partly true. When you're in the lower level rooms, your view will be obstructed by trees /shrubs so it is very unlikely you will see a full view of the Bras d'Or Lake. -Outlet plugs were limited and situated in very hard to reach places. If you didn't bring a power bank, your electronic devices will be nowhere close to you. -Washroom is very small and taking a shower is very unpleasant since it's slower to drain and basically you're standing in water. Dining -Place is very remote, not a lot of places to dine and no shops close by. It will take you more than 20 mins to walk to the nearest restaurant and 5 to 10 mins by car. -That left you with no choice but to dine in their restaurant called McCurdy Dining Room that has limited choice of menus. Food is mediocre and very expensive for a rural place. Seafood chowder is watered down, not a lot of seafood in it and a little bit spicy. Their Seafood Pasta is bland and has more noodles than sauce/seafood. Same goes with their Chicken Parmesan Pasta. You also have to wait for a long time for your food as they're understaff and trying to accommodate more customers that they can handle. -Breakfast was included when we booked our room. It's a buffet style and you get the basic breakfast of eggs, sausage, toast, etc. Upside: Nothing good about this hotel and wouldn't even recommend this to my worst enemy!

We headed to the eastern coast of the Canada for the first time ever this summer…read more It was a fabulous trip, and a highlight of it was visiting Cape Breton and Baddeck. We were lucky enough to stay at the Silver Dart Lodge in Cape Breton. What a wonderful location. Overlooking the the lake, and each room has a small patio and chairs to sit and enjoy the views. The folks at this lodge were so friendly and helpful as well. East coast friendliness is definitely evident here! :) Beds were comfy and rooms were well appointed. Separate sink area from the shower/toilet room. Ample closet space. 2 comfy chairs to watch a flat panel tv and free wifi. This hotel also has a great dining room and is not far from downtown Baddeck and other attractions like the Alexander Graham Bell museum.

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. :-)

The town of Baddeck is the only decent town nearby so the location here, waterside, is good…read more Pretty nice in the newly renovated main lodge but lax, disinterested housekeeping. A good place to stay generally but a bit pricey for the benefit.

Do not book if you need sleep. We were put in a lower cottage directly beneath another unit. The…read moreceiling is paper thin. Every step and thud from above shook our space. Night one, before 11 pm, we asked the night supervisor (James) to speak to the guests. He refused, said they had just checked in and "have rights." We complained three times. No action. Our kids did not sleep and the next day of our trip was ruined. The property looks neglected. Pool ceiling peeling and falling. Walls yellowing. Metal rusting. Gym with a decaying mirror and an ice machine sitting open. Windows fogged and taped instead of repaired. Breakfast was picked clean more than an hour before closing on two mornings and only restocked after we asked. Staff dismissive. Property falling apart. Hard no.

My family loved staying here and eating at the restaurant! It's super quaint, full of light, and…read morethe rooms and whole property are beautiful. I loved sitting on the porch in the morning! The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. We had dinner at the restaurant and all ordered the one vegan entree, the Vegan Salisbury Steak (refried bean patty with portabella mushroom gravy, potatoes, and seasonal vegetables), which was DELICIOUS. The house-made sorbet was also fantastic. Our server was so friendly and nice and we really enjoyed our whole dinner experience, especially since we ate outside (on the porch). Telegraph is right in the center of Baddeck, near multiple cafes, restaurants, gift shops, a supermarket, and on the same block as nightly ceilidh locales. Thanks to everyone at Telegraph for such a wonderful experience!

Had dinner in the Cable Room at the Telegraph House, an old-style dining room in the hotel. We had…read morethe crab cakes to start, then the pork tenderloin, haddock and roast chicken for mains. The crab cakes were delicious and made with 95% crab and not filling, according to the server. For some reason my chicken came with homemade cranberry sauce and stuffing, reminding me very much of Thanksgiving dinner. We all agreed that the food was just okay, but the service was very good and it was a nice setting.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Cape Breton! I went there twice last month and everything…read morewas delicious. The gourmet grilled cheese is perfection. The seafood linguine was so fresh and had a beautiful presentation.

Was so disappointed in this restaurant. My daughter and I went in there and we ended up getting not…read morea great table, but that was on us because we did not make a reservation. She ordered linguine with chicken. I had wings and a spinach salad. Now you may ask, "how can anybody screw this up?" well quite easily actually. They pre-cooked the chicken and added it to the linguine after the fact which I would expect if I was paying $10 for the meal but the chicken linguine was actually $30 and she couldn't even finish it and she was starving because the chicken was so severely overcooked. I got my wings with their homemade hot sauce which was awful, I have cooked in restaurants for many years and I can tell you it is not difficult to make a hot sauce but this one was not good. It wasn't even spicy. I also got a side spinach salad, which was a bit limp but not bad considering but it literally fit into a tea cup and it was six bucks which again was not bad but everything else was overpriced. If I had gotten this whole meal for $45 or 50 bucks, I would understand but we paid $100 without tip for this meal, which is absolutely ridiculous for the quality that we got. The service was actually not very good either, we had to wait forever to get our order taken and we had to wait twice as long to get our meal, then our dirty dishes sat in front of us for over 20 minutes before I flagged somebody down and asked them for the bill. We have only been here for a day and a half, so I don't know all of the restaurants, but I am sure if you're willing to pay $100 for a meal for two people you can do better than this place.

This place is old and run down. Been here three days and the only thing I am taking away is: broken…read morewasher, terrible internet, telephone not working, ATM not working, temperature regulation in the shower is impossible. I'll stop there. Did I mention that to staff manning the front desk has no idea what this cost. They waste your time calling around to other employees ask for prices. They get a lot of tour bus business and seem to rely on that business for survival. The up side is the food and service in the restaurant. My hats off to the chefs and servers. Make better choices. The picture below gives you an idea of the material condition of this place.

We had a very nice stay here. Great location, nice views, our room was lovely, restaurant food &…read moreservice were excellent, very friendly and accommodating staff-especially night manager Wahab Khan. 5 stars!

A Warm Welcome to Baddeck - We'll Be Back!…read more After six mornings of B&B/hotel breakfasts on our Nova Scotia stay, we were happy to choose a self-catering option in Baddeck, giving us the flexibility to eat on our own schedule and grab a bite to eat in the town. Willie's The Worn Doorstep was just what we wanted, and then more. Our suite was more of an apartment with the choice of two queen beds, a fairly large living room area with a kitchenette and verandah. Our room faced away from the street, and it was quiet with no traffic noise.The suite was clean, bright, nicely furnished, with comfortable beds, and a short stroll into town, making it an easy recommendation for others. We also sat upstairs on the roof deck, to enjoy the July weather and the views. But what made The Worn Doorstep an extra special stay for us was the kindness and hospitality of Willie and Gina. We were given a warm Scottish welcome (genuine - Willie is a Glaswegian, transplanted to Canada many years ago). Willie was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Baddeck, gave lots of advice when we asked for local information, and shared many entertaining and interesting stories. Will return for more!

We were at Trailsman Motel and Restaurant in Baddeck, Nova Scotia on September 18-20,2019.We were…read moregreeted with a warm welcome in the reception. She was accommodating and had even asked us if we don't like the room we can change it into another one which we did. The room was clean especially the linens and the bathroom.Breakfast was excellent and the restaurant is overlooking the water.Magbood is an amazing person and the rest of the staff are very hospitable. Great service overall, I strongly recommend this lodging to anyone that would like to enjoy Cabot Trail. Zeny Umoquit Niagara on The Lake, ON

Although this is clearly an older property, I have to give 5 stars, because of " intention ". The…read morepeople that own and run this place have all of their energy directed in serving their customers. The rooms are nice. They have been re-done. Beds are very good. Wifi worked okay. Nice & quiet, considering it is on the highway. There is a outdoor pool, I did not use it. There is a restaurant on site, and the food was amazing. Big, big portions. Very tasty meals. Nice staff. I think the location, outside of the little town, is part of the attraction. Very peaceful. Very scenic. Right on the water. I think this is a great little motel , with a big heart ! Give it a try .

This is a great place to stay, walking trails, away from the city, cozy cabins, great for big…read morefamily trips and gatherings. Everyone I know who's gone there has loved it too!