Great staff, very friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent and large portions. Good, not…read moregreat, selection of food and drinks. Cottages are older but well maintained. Bathrooms have had a recent update. Beds are clean and comfortable. Stayed two nights and would visit again.

Outstanding, reasonably priced meals! And for mariners like us, a friendly wharf with freshwater,…read morediesel, and total protection from the weather.

The best hotel in town by far! I've been staying here for over 10 years. The service is impeccable,…read morerooms and public spaces are spotless, decent breakfast, and exceptional value.

As the commercials go, you'll feel smarter when you stay at a Holiday Inn Express. That is most…read moredefinitely the case when you stay at this Holiday Inn Express. Upon check-in, I was given complimentary chocolate and water by the desk clerk (I'm also a Rewards Club member). The hotel looks very new, I'm guessing it was built over the last couple of years, plus it is conveniently located off of the highway. My room was very clean and very spacious, plus it had plenty of amenities. I decided to take a dip in the hotel's indoor pool, which also features a water slide. My only complaint about that the pool was too shallow in the area that people would enter the pool from sliding. Continental breakfast was good and plentiful. Do consider staying here if you're passing through this part of Nova Scotia and need a hotel room for a night.

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.

I can't say enough great things about this little gem. My girlfriends and I were planning a "meet…read morein the middle" get together as two of us live in Dartmouth and the other two live in Cape Breton. We wanted a cheap spot to stay overnight where we'd be comfortable to hang out and a have a girls night. After a recommendation from a coworker, I looked this place up online and was immediately sold. And what a deal! They currently have a "Trip Advisor" rate for the off season of $79 a night for any of their 8 rooms. We picked one with 2 double beds. The $79 was based on double occupancy, so we had to pay $10 each per extra person. But $99 is still a steal, especially considering what you get in return. It's located about a 5 minute drive from Main St in Antigonish. The exterior is sort of non-descript and much what you would expect from a motel. It's okay, but nothing special. It is definitely not an indication of the rooms. Our room was very homey. It is painted in lovely warm but light earthy tones, and the flooring was a nice honey-toned laminate. The L-shaped bathroom is cute and roomy with ceramic flooring and a fantastic-looking tub. The entire room was immaculate. The beds are soooo comfortable with clean white duvet covers and no shortage of pillows. Lots on the bed, along with extra pillows and blankets in the armoire. A TV and DVD player also sit in the armoire, and the office has a tall bookcase filled with DVDs you can borrow for free. One wall in the room holds a small kitchen, with cupboards, dishes/utensils, a stove, small fridge, microwave and counter space. It's very unobtrusive within the room, yet so convenient. A selection of chips and chocolate bars were on the table as part of an honour bar. The prices were no more expensive than what you'd pay to buy them yourself. The fridge had a couple bottles of complementary water, along with some soda which was also part of the honour bar. We wanted to check in early so we could leave our luggage in the room, and that was no problem at all. But when we walked in the room, we liked it so much we stayed a little while before heading out again. It was so clean, we removed our boots at the door. Then we all immediately plopped on the beds. We were so comfortable we basically had to force ourselves up after 5 mins to go out and explore, otherwise we'd just crash for the day. We came back late afternoon and curled up on the beds again for some girl talk. We headed out later for a nice dinner and grabbed a few DVDs on our way out for that night. We came back to the room with dessert to share, grabbed some forks and dug in. Then we all got in comfy clothes and got in bed to watch some movies and chat, and eventually sleep. We were so comfortable there. When we woke up the next morning, we took advantage of the continental breakfast, which is included in the room rate. What a selection! Homemade muffins, fresh bread, fruit, bagels, granola bars, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal and more - plus juice, tea and coffee. We spent an hour or so chatting in the breakfast room (which is made up of 2 or 3 tables and chairs on one side of the office, next to a large window), while enjoying our lovely breakfast. When it was time to check out, I was sad to leave. It would have been great to stay another night or two. Lovely inn with amazing attention to detail (above and beyond), and super friendly and welcoming service. I can't recommend highly enough!

The Antigonish Evergreen Inn combines the best of the hotel, motel and B&B formats. My wife and I…read morestayed two nights at the Inn before continuing on to Cape Breton Island and enjoyed our stay; enough to return for another night on the return trip. Breakfast is served in the office reception area by the owners. Richard and Linda are warm and friendly; after a few minutes you feel like old friends. Their staff are also friendly. During our stays we enjoyed homemade blueberry scones - cereals, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt and more are also available. Staff and owners assisted with travel plans, suggestions for meals, etc. The rooms were tastefully decorated, hotel quality and well-equipped including robes and slippers as other reviewers have noted. Desks have a pop-up panel concealing electrical outlets and USB outlets. The rooms have (electric) fireplaces with heat available which adds to the atmosphere. There are many thoughtful touches; I noticed that each room has a small glass ring storage dish. The motel format adds the advantage of easy parking close to your room's door - no stairs, elevator, corridors or large parking lot to navigate. I will definitely return on my next trip to Nova Scotia.

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 :)

We stayed here for a night for the Jubilee. We got a good deal on Hotwire and since TripAdvisor…read morelists this hotel as a 2.5 star hotel we weren't exactly expecting a lot, but our expectations were exceeded. The front desk staff were both very friendly, they even gave us cookies when we checked in. They gave us good advice on where to find parking downtown, directions of how to get there, breakfast options etc. The room was very clean and cozy. We were on the first floor and had a patio and a parking spot directly outside of the patio door which was convenient. The beds were very comfortable and we had a great sleep. We missed breakfast but they offered to bring out some food for us anyway. The hotel is conveniently located close to the mall and Walmart and a 5 minute drive to the downtown area. We would without hesitation book this hotel again, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable/clean hotel at a good price.

We stopped here for an early supper on our way to Cape Breton I and were very pleasantly surprised…read moreby the excellent food and service. The restaurant uses local ingredients and serves local wines from Jost vineyards. Particularly good was the seafood chowder; chock full of haddock, clams, crab, shrimp, and lobster in a very nice milky broth. Portions were generous and the prices were very reasonable. Excellent discovery!

We booked into Lonely Rock Seaside Bungalows for a couple of days as an alternative to the standard…read morechain hotel while my husband was on business at Goldboro nearby. I didn't really check the amenities, and didn't have any expectations. We were fantastically surprised! This location is overlooking an almost deserted sand beach and picturesque secluded harbour. While the bungalows are not directly on the beach, it doesn't matter, they are steps away across a little-used road. The bungalows themselves are sturdy and well-appointed - these hosts have thought of everything. I have never been to a 'cottage' that has been so scrupulously clean, had the little hotel toiletries, hair dryer, laundry soap and a basket, among other things. The dishes and cutlery are complete, and everything WORKS (have had that happen before at cottage, especially fridges for some reason). They are pretty, and have patios with nice table, chairs and new, clean, BBQs. Everything is checked daily, I watched the staff do this! The beds seems new, perfect condition, bedside tables and lamps, books; videos, games and even a guitar are available if you would like them. Oh, and, each cottage has satellite TV, if you are desperate. Pets are more than welcome, and when I took my dog to the beach, another treat awaited; they have a fire pit area (and grill that fits the pit if you want to cook) complete with padded benches, picnic table and extra benches, lots of firewood and kindling (no nickle and diming here like at campgrounds where they charge you $10 for a bag of wood) and even little thoughtful touches like a pile of green marshmallows sticks waiting. After a hard days work, my husband was so happy to sit around the fire with a glass of wine, and the hostess Conny and her son Toby even wandered down to chat with us! They are really good people, and it was nice that they joined us. This is the type of place that makes you feel as though you are visiting friends when you stay. We will definite go again!

We decided to stay at The Alt which is located inside (small indoor walk to terminal) Halifax…read moreInternational Airport since we have a 0700 international flight. What a great hotel. Clean, modern, beautifully decorated & designed. A great choice. The staff are really great and very accommodating. They have an onsite restaurant with a full menu... pizza oven also... along with a full bar. Perfect choice. A departure & arrivals board located in lobby/bar area to keep tabs on your flight. Ideal.

So far so excellent. Very quick and easy check in. Very…read morefriendly staff. Love it all around. Would absolutely recommend this airport. It is right onsite to the airport as well. Clean, fresh, the staff are all wonderful.