Name: Inverary Resort
Address: 368 Shore Road, PO BOX 190, Baddeck, Canada, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, CA
Price range: $132–$235 per night
Rating: 7.65

What guests think

At Inverary Resort, travelers praise the scenic lakeside grounds, friendly staff, and convenient access to Baddeck, while feedback is mixed on room age and layout, and some guests report noise from hallways or floors above.

Amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna, a pub with live music, and beach and water rentals, though the hot tub, sauna or spa are sometimes closed, and the gym feels dated. Guests often enjoy the on-site pub and restaurant with good food and occasional live music, but breakfast quality varies and there can be long waits or closures at busy times or off-season. It suits travelers prioritizing setting and activities over fully consistent rooms and amenities.

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Facilities

Lakeside grounds feature an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna, a pub with live music, beach access and water rentals; parking is available. However, the hot tub or sauna and the spa are sometimes closed or not hot, the gym feels dated, some buildings lack elevators, and outdoor lighting or paths need attention.

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John

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Spa was not working. Some electrical wall sockets fitted plugs very loosely, if at all.

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Mike

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool, hot tub and sauna were very good. Impressive facilities in great condition on very nice grounds.

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Lorne

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was amazing right on the water with lots of different buildings to stay in. The beach area was very nice and they offered free rentals of paddle boards or kayaks in the evening. The entertainment in the main building pub was a great way to end the night.

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Glen

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and relaxing facility overall. Unfortunately the sauna and hot tub were out of service..

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Chris

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was a bit dated. Washroom door in room wouldn't latch closed. Washroom floor was on a slant. Pool area was clean but hot tub was not actually hot more warm bath water like.

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Diana

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a beautiful property with many options for out door activities such as kayaking, boat rentals etc. There’s a lovely indoor pool, sauna and hot tub that are a welcome treat after a very long drive. The restaurant and pub we pleasant and the food was good. The breakfast buffet was a nice start to the day, especially looking out at the water and boats.

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Bradly

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Traveled from Arizona. This was a disappointing stay. The building the room was in (Glasgow House) was outdated. There was water and other damage throughout the halls and windows in common areas. Some common areas had old phones and appeared unclean. Room was musty smelling and minimal with no wall decor. Small TV with basic cable that had a number of channels not working or with static making them unable to be watched. The gym area was very small with old equipment, missing weights, and now air circulation (small window with an air conditioner not turned on). Pool was nice but the outdoor hot tub, sauna and indoor hot tub were "out of order" first day of our stay. The Narrows Pub was good, good food and all staff were very nice. Front desk staff were also nice. Would not recommend. I think for the price with the amenities being "out of order" warrants a partial refund. A resort with no amenities working other then the pool seems odd. Disappointing we were not put in the newer buildings.

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Tracy

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked this as a RESORT property. Everything was closed or not working. No spa, no restaurant or bar, hot tubs were BOTH closed or not working. No room made up until you left. Horrible experience.

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Cheryle

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well kept property. Beautiful location overlooking lake. Live music at the main lodge.

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Charleen

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I fell in a pot hole walking from the pool to my room. Hurt my knee and hand. The walkway is not well lit and I didnt see the pot hole. Did not enjoy the rest of my stay. The staff were great getting bandages for my knee.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews mention clean rooms and well-kept grounds, but recurring issues include musty or damp odours, stained carpets, and occasional pests or missed cleaning details.

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Joseph

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay had a mix of pros and cons. The lobby and room had a noticeable musty smell and felt outdated and worn. Unfortunately, the room wasn't very quiet; I could hear everything from the room above, including running water and creaky floorboards, which made it difficult to relax. The check-in process also felt impersonal and lacked a welcoming feel. On a positive note, the bed was very comfortable and the in-room coffee was a nice touch. The pool was also a good size and an enjoyable feature.

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Cheryl

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean; staff friendly and informative. Beds were comfy. Several packs of guests roaming the halls and partying until quite late, and although the walls seemed reasonably soundproof, every sound from the halls drifted through the thin doors. Shower had good pressure but lukewarm was as hot as it got.

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Janet

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were smelly and damp. Very old furniture

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Rodion

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The landscape is beautiful, with easy access to the beach. We enjoyed the restaurant that offers live music and appreciated the proximity of various dining options. The staff were friendly and helpful. However, we did notice spiders, flies, and mosquitoes in our room, indicating a need for pest control. Additionally, the toilet bowl is too low, which may not be safe for guests with knee problems or osteoarthritis.

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Jenna

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and very clean

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jennifer

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the proximity to water, lovely views.Could walk to town busy road though.Amenities were great.The room we were assigned initially smelled like urine and the carpet was badly stained,smell was awful.They moved us but did not apologize or think it was odd.The rooms especially bathrooms could use a good clean.No elevators,not for people with mobility issues.Taking lugfage up three flights not ideal.

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Jenna

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean!!

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Karen

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location was beautiful. The welcome desk and bar area was updated and the staff were very nice. Overall, The property itself needed repairs including the outside space. The rooms need ( our room) to be updated. Our room had a foul odor to it. The furniture was old. The bathroom floor was sticky.

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Amy

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was lovely. Front desk and restaurant. We ate around 730 pm and our waitress was fantastic. The room was also lovely. Clean, spacious, lots of windows and the bed was super comfortable.

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Abby

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly. The food in the restaurant was delicious! The room was outdated, could use a deep cleaning and smelled musty. The heating/cooling system didn’t work very well, kept cutting out and was very noisy. The bed was comfortable.

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Rooms

Room quality is inconsistent: some are renovated and modern, while many are dated with small TVs, older bathrooms or low toilets, and occasional maintenance issues; beds are generally comfortable. Noise can travel from hallways or upstairs, and some rooms feel small or dark.

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Cheryl

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean; staff friendly and informative. Beds were comfy. Several packs of guests roaming the halls and partying until quite late, and although the walls seemed reasonably soundproof, every sound from the halls drifted through the thin doors. Shower had good pressure but lukewarm was as hot as it got.

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Colin

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is nice and in a beautiful location. Only downfall is certain buildings are updated and the ones that aren't drag this resort down a star in rating. I would stay again as long as I could book one of the updated rooms.

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Dana

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the hotels we stayed at was verryyyy outdated for the amount we paid. The doors seemed like anyone could just kick it in and the rooms were so close that u can hear ppl coming in and out across the room. The main building is new and beautiful but the older parts are very outdated for the amount you are paying

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Joann

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is lovely and I see the main area / reception has had a facelift but the rooms are sad. Our bed was okay but only three pillows? And the three we had were flat and old. The place is in sorry need of an update. For the price point it should be in better condition. The toilet was so low to the floor and the tub must have been installed in 1966.

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Daniella

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is absolutely lovely, we stayed in the newer updated building. The room was beautiful.

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Mary

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property very nice. Food in Narrows very good. Bathroom needs renovating. People above a little noisy. TV old and limited channels specially sports. Comfy beds.

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Jennifer

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfiest beds ever. Wasnt thrilled we had to cart everything up 2 flights of stairs. Rooms a bit on the small side. A/C was great. TV was tiny and not the greatest quality. We missed having a microwave. Ordered a grilled chicken burger (from their menu) but soon discovered it was a coated. Wasn't a fan. Overall a pretty good stay and was very clean.

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Kelly

Jun 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very out dated - I think part of this property has been renovated but we stayed in the old section. It had everything we needed, comfy bed and pillows, clean but smelled bad (musty old carpet/upholstery?). Some plugs don’t work - the plug falls out. We had to move the coffee maker to the bathroom. Someone tried to break into our room in the middle of the night - they were fiddling with the key hole for a long time which woke us up and when we went to the door to say “hello” or “you have the wrong room” they took off running away. The property itself, design wise, is nice and well kept and unique (resort style). We booked via Expedia and the photo was misleading (the nice renovated rooms of course!) and it was non refundable which was annoying. It suited our needs for being there briefly to run the relay but I wouldn’t want to go back and stay on vacation. Baddeck and Cape Breton in general are beautiful though!

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Yue

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

With the lake front the resort was nice. But the room’s sound proof was bad. The guests upstairs danced to mid night and we could hear all their moves.

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Michel

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Modern well appointed rooms, 10 minute drive to nice restaurants

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with quick problem-solving and occasional upgrades. A few guests experienced impersonal or unhelpful interactions, and restaurant teams can be overworked during busy periods.

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Joseph

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay had a mix of pros and cons. The lobby and room had a noticeable musty smell and felt outdated and worn. Unfortunately, the room wasn't very quiet; I could hear everything from the room above, including running water and creaky floorboards, which made it difficult to relax. The check-in process also felt impersonal and lacked a welcoming feel. On a positive note, the bed was very comfortable and the in-room coffee was a nice touch. The pool was also a good size and an enjoyable feature.

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Lynn

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful views and area but owner was not a friendly or people person at all. He did not allow us to have a later check out by an hour and stay until noon. We had arrived at 6pm the previous day. We were located on the second floor and there are no elevators and they did not offer help to carry our suitcases up the stairs and so I put my back out.

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James

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

what a great resort! We were there in the middle of the Celtic colors, music festival. The staff was so friendly and courteous. Partygoers in The next room kept us up all night with their noise, but the next day, the hotel kindly afforded us a significantly delayed check out so we could get some rest. Would recommend it to anybody coming to Baddeck, CBI

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Karen

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes the room was very clean and comfortable. The staff very pleasant and helpful and the food was delicious.

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Trevor

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

AC fully working, extremely nice staff, very understanding and helpful. Would recommend staying here!

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Lisette

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff upgraded our room without asking. James gave us good information before heasing to the cabot trail.

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Taline

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was the worst experience we had on our trip. The staff had no idea about anything on or off the resort, if you can call it that. I booked this hotel because it had a spa and a must eat restaurant but when we called to make spa appointment in advance we were met with a short employee tell us that they could not offer any of the spa services and that they close at 5 because people go to the pub in town. The restaurant onsite was closed guests staying there even though the front desk sent us there for food and they were making lunch for a buss tour but claimed they were closed otherwise. We arrived after 3 but were told only 1 room was ready, even though there were hardly any guests staying there. When we checked into our room there was a giant stain on the carpet, the room smelled bad, the toilet wouldn't flush and the sink leaked. When i tole the front desk she said " i guess i will tell maintenence" no appologies or concerns about or stay or satisfaction. This hotel shouldn't be called a resort it should be called a motel which is what it was. Old, outdated, and consiting of an unhelpful and unknowledgeable staff. Aside from thr location and the kind people in town i would not recommend this property to anyone.

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Patrick

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was super accomodating. We were able to check in early and with our small dog. Rented paddle boards from the friendly staff at the waterfront and had a blast paddling out to the island. Even saw a seal. Would recommed highly.

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Brian C

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed 2 nights overall a good experience except that the Bar and Restaurant staff were clearly overworked and not enough of them either night Up to an hour wait to order food and/or a drink Food was average at best The staff clearly did their best and were engaged, no sign of management or a plan to support their people when they were overrun with customers

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Amy

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was lovely. Front desk and restaurant. We ate around 730 pm and our waitress was fantastic. The room was also lovely. Clean, spacious, lots of windows and the bed was super comfortable.

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Location

Scenic waterfront setting in Baddeck, walkable to town and convenient for the Cabot Trail. Often quiet and relaxing.

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Tamara

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location.

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Sean

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location cant be beat right on the lake.

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Catherine

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place to stay. Close to everything. Walking distance to downtown. Beautiful property.

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Frank

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to downtown Baddeck

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Mandy

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quite and close to everything you need!

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Clifford

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large beautiful property with great views. Great restaurants here and around town, all within walking distance.

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Chuck

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was in a good location for our purposes.

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Arnie

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is close to downtown and waterfront. All services are on site.

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Cora

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great resort, lovely staff, it has its own beach area, and a place where you can rent boats and kayaks. Walking distance to downtown. We'll come back if we visit the area again.

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Lynnie

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location and views, very relaxing . The staff at the reception desk was very nice and helpful. Overall a great experience.

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Dining

On-site pub and restaurant receive frequent praise for tasty food and live music. Breakfast quality and variety are inconsistent, and there are periodic closures, long waits, or limited service in the off-season.

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Laura

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved it here and will return! It was a perfect stay. The pub and pool and the views were standout. Thank you for a lovely weekend! 💖

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Tanya

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk service was very friendly, funny amd helpful Cafe bar had good food and service although they were run off their feet. Breakfast could have been warmer and fresher but it was near the end of the buffet: service was good there too though

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Tim

Feb 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed on the way to the ferry to New Found land. As it was off season the restaurant was not open.

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Debbie

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only thing I'll ding here is their place for breakfast. It had very minimal options. Considering how nice the resort is, this was very surprising.

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Heather

Dec 29, 2022

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Very disappointed that there was no dining available at all, not even breakfast. Wish we had known that ahead of time, we wouldn't have stayed there. Plus the only supper option available in Baddeck was Tim Hortons.

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Karen

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes the room was very clean and comfortable. The staff very pleasant and helpful and the food was delicious.

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Diana

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a beautiful property with many options for out door activities such as kayaking, boat rentals etc. There’s a lovely indoor pool, sauna and hot tub that are a welcome treat after a very long drive. The restaurant and pub we pleasant and the food was good. The breakfast buffet was a nice start to the day, especially looking out at the water and boats.

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Charles

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was looking forward to a nice meal in the Lakeside Restaurant, but it was closed for a private function.

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Lorna

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property, a unique resort. Dinningroom was wonderful and food was cooked perfectly.

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Brian C

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed 2 nights overall a good experience except that the Bar and Restaurant staff were clearly overworked and not enough of them either night Up to an hour wait to order food and/or a drink Food was average at best The staff clearly did their best and were engaged, no sign of management or a plan to support their people when they were overrun with customers

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Month	Average price
January	$104
February	$105
March	$104
April	$102
May	$121
June	$161
July	$181
August	$163
September	$157
October	$151
November	$103
December	$103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $234	3 $205
4 $205	5 $151	6	7	8 $136	9 $205	10
11 $205	12 $201	13 $144	14 $235	15	16	17 $208
18 $133	19 $142	20 $132	21 $154	22	23 $145	24 $148
25 $135	26 $143	27 $142	28 $147	29 $134	30 $132	31 $142

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