Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the property?

Breakfast is not specifically mentioned, but guests can grab a bite from the snack bar/deli.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, the property allows pets. However, the maximum number of pets allowed is not specified. Service animals are exempt from any pet fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 4:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located 0.4 miles from Bras d'Or Lake and approximately 23.8 miles from the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. It is also near Whycocomagh Provincial Park, which is about 1.1 km away.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from June to September, with access hours from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What are the hotel policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

Fair Isle Motel & The Nest in Whycocomagh

Average nightly price at Fair Isle Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
June	US$108
July	US$122
August	US$122
September	US$124
October	US$109

What guests think

Travellers describe Fair Isle Motel & The Nest as a clean, friendly, pet-welcoming stop with comfortable beds, lake views, and easy check-in, often used as a convenient base for the Cabot Trail in a quiet, good-value setting.

Facilities like kitchenettes, an outdoor pool, and laundry are appreciated. The setting is somewhat remote with limited dining and nightlife, though essentials and a few eateries are within a short drive. Some guests note an older exterior, occasional musty odours, noisy or weak A/C, and minor maintenance quirks. Expect a simple, scenic, and warmly run roadside stay.

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Facilities

Guests frequently mention the outdoor pool and coin laundry, and many rooms include kitchenettes with basic appliances and parking at the door. Several also point out a small playground or trampoline.

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Kelly

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent room and kids enjoyed the pool!

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Paul

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was one of our favourite spots that we stopped. The kids loved the trampoline. It was great to have a kitchen and the space of the larger unit. Great value!

10

Paul

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Recently renovated and kept in great condition. With outdoor pool. Wonderful views.

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Sarah

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Outdoor pool was clean, the room was well appointed and clean. Partitioned washroom was great. Having a small fridge with freezer, toaster and microwave was wonderful.

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Herb

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice view. Large clean room. Spacious grounds. Nice pool.

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James

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This is our second time staying at the Fair Isle Motel (family of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids 13 & 9). Great little motel. Clean, comfy beds. Last year we had a room with a kitchnette and this year we had a standard room that had a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, and toaster. Wifi was great and kept up 2 kids and their electronics. Nice outdoor pool. Bbq available. 2 lovely black labs on site. Beautiful beaches within 20-30 min drive. Would definitely recommend this motel to anyone traveling to Cape Breton.

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Lee

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent little motel. The outdoor pool was big and very clean. They had coin opperated laundry facilities. They had a toaster, kettle, microwave and fridge in the room we stayed in. Enjoyed our stay!

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Francesca

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall great place to stay! Property is quaint, and staff are very welcoming! Theres an outdoor pool and laundry on the property. Room are a little outdated, but nothing bad!

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Stacey

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was cozy and great to be able to cook our own food in the mini kitchen. The pool was great and it was close to where we needed to be.

10

Cheryl

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great to have laundry facilities.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean rooms and a well-kept property. A few note musty odours or isolated housekeeping misses.

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Kim Ellamay

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Delightful staff, they couldn't be any nicer. Not to mention our room was absolutely spotless, possibly the cleanest I've ever stayed in. I would gladly stay there again.

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Tehniyat

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, quiet, clean motel. Very nice staff and smooth check-/out. Nearby gas stations, tim hortons, convenience store, and a few restaurants. Everything was great. Toilet area was just tight for the average person. Definitely recommend!

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Bart

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was so clean clean I should have taken pictures. The furniture and lighting are good, the refrigerator has room for more than just a six pack, which is good. Love the water pressure in the shower. The view from the front door is very nice.

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Cooper

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is very clean and the grounds are well kept. The swimming pool is very nice and the staff are extremely friendly. The price is great and location is beautiful with a view of the lake.

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douglas

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked everything about the property

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Alan

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very nice and room exceptionally clean!

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REBECCA

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent motel to stay in this area. Super clean and comfortable. Easy check in and out. Good soundproofing in room in spite of noisy neighbors the second night.

10

Connie

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the third time staying at this motel. Very clean, friendly service. We'll be back when we return to the area.

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Debbie

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view,playground with trampoline for kids,beds were comfortable.Although room was very musty and when I asked about it they said it was because it rained the day before which should not have made any difference.They did give an air freshener.lol.I think most rooms were musty since a lot of others had their doors open.The room wasn’t that clean there was quite a few hairs in the bathtub and does no one wipe off surfaces any more?Maybe I am overly sensitive about how things are cleaned since I have cleaned others houses on and off for years.

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Paul

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Coffee, microwave, toaster, fridge, air conditioned. Bathroom modern, very well kept. Nice to have your car outside your room. Less than five minutes to 2 local restaurants and Tim Hortons.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious with lake views, and some have been updated. A few guests report dated furnishings, weak or noisy A/C, or older mattresses and pillows.

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Anita

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and convenient parking for bringing in luggage. The room was clean and the bed was fairly comfortable. The air conditioning however was not very strong and we couldn't seem to adjust it.

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Laura

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was ok, best was the updated bathroom. There was an attempt at kitchenette which is why we booked here. I didn’t like the two burner hotplate on an old table…. Would be better on a microwave stand and have a collapsible table against the wall ( IKEA for example ) to create more space. Need new pillows also. Overall, staff was friendly, motel was quiet even though at capacity.

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Jo-Anne

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff at this motel was very friendly and accommodating. The room was great, bed very comfortable, access to the pool, parking in front of our door. The location is perfect! We golfed at Cabot Cliffs, visited Baddeck and drove the Cabot Trail :) Thank you for a great 3 night stay :)

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Holger

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Stayed here for 4 nights a few years ago. Liked it so much we added a 5th night this trip. Clean, super comfy beds, excellent wifi, fridge, coffee maker, microwave, kettle and toaster. Super friendly staff too. Doesn't get much better. And a good price to top it 9ff.

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LILI

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean and quiet place for the family to stay overnight. Easy check-in and free parking.

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lori

4 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Needs some updating

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Vicky

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location and courteous staff. The bed was noisy, old mattresses and old furniture. Great location and pet friendly.

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Gorden

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room and the view from the hill is amazing Overlooking the lake

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France

6 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

L’ensemble est correct, l’air climatisé ouffff quel vacarme, ça devrait être silencieux car c’est une thermopompe???

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Stacey

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view

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Service

Service is widely described as warm, accommodating and efficient, with smooth check-in (including late arrivals) and helpful local tips. Isolated issues include limited after-hours contact and a key/office timing concern.

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nancy

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious and the bed very comfortable.

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Frances

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Received a call back to notify us where we could find the key to the room if we could not make it by 9 pm. Got there at 855, in time to receive a hearty welcome

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Robert

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in: friendly hello, your name please, here's your key, have a nice stay, done. Perfect.

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Harry

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really good, we arrived late at night but they left key for us so check-in and check-out was really smooth

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Ken

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff and property very efficient and property nicely maintained.

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david

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lady at front desk very friendly and helpful. Recommended seafood chowder

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Shania

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff here are amazing! When we checked in we asked a couple of questions about heading out onto the Cabot Trail and they had great suggestions and recommendations. I would recommend Fair Isle Motel to any friends of family in the area and I would return if I am able to come back.

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Jason

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was not able to get to the property (due to an accident and road closure...) and they were super kind and understanding, refunding my money. Thank you!!!

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jeruto

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room key opening other guests rooms was disturbing. The prize is not worth the service.

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Chrystine

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely lady at check in!! Very friendly and welcoming

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Location

Quiet hillside setting with scenic lake views and convenient access to the Cabot Trail. The area is somewhat remote with limited dining and nightlife, though essentials are within a short drive.

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Peggy

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We used this to tour around Cabot Trail and it was perfect. The accommodation was comfy and the owner was nothing short of sweet. Charlene’s restaurant is just down the road and was good home cooked food. The Farmers Daughter was great to get a sandwich and goodies in the morning.

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David

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spent a second night. Was able to do the Cabot Trail and the second day The Alexander Graham Bell Historic Site. Nice and quiet motel just 30 minutes drive from Baddeck and cheaper. The Farmer’s Daughter nearby has lovely breakfast.

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Sohail

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay, Very friendly staff Clean rooms, Beautiful location.

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Brent

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location

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Liam

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great Location

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Esther

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning unit was set in a window that couldn't be darkened making the room very bright. Seemed expensive considering the amenities, no sites of interest or food options close by.

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S

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great place to stay en route to the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton Highlands NP. The staff are nice and polite and the rooms are spacious and clean. There's not much going on in Whycocomagh though, not easy to get a drink at all with most places being about a 30 minute drive away

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Jonathan

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is great. Quiet, clean and with an absolutely amazing view from the front. A great base for starting or finishing the Cabot Trail.

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Peter

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fair Isle made a great base for taking in all Cape Breton has to offer. It is approximately 340 km round trip around the Cabot Trail. Charlene's has great food but isnt licensed. Took in traditional music at the Red Show, 25 km NW.

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Paul

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Coffee, microwave, toaster, fridge, air conditioned. Bathroom modern, very well kept. Nice to have your car outside your room. Less than five minutes to 2 local restaurants and Tim Hortons.

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Dining

No on-site dining is highlighted; nearby options like Charlene’s and a general store/bakery are recommended. Several note limited local choices, with Tim Hortons and a few casual spots a short drive away.

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Tehniyat

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, quiet, clean motel. Very nice staff and smooth check-/out. Nearby gas stations, tim hortons, convenience store, and a few restaurants. Everything was great. Toilet area was just tight for the average person. Definitely recommend!

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Peggy

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We used this to tour around Cabot Trail and it was perfect. The accommodation was comfy and the owner was nothing short of sweet. Charlene’s restaurant is just down the road and was good home cooked food. The Farmers Daughter was great to get a sandwich and goodies in the morning.

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David

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spent a second night. Was able to do the Cabot Trail and the second day The Alexander Graham Bell Historic Site. Nice and quiet motel just 30 minutes drive from Baddeck and cheaper. The Farmer’s Daughter nearby has lovely breakfast.

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Joan

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel with a beautiful view of the water. Staff were fantastic!! We stayed here on our way off the Cabot Trail. (We did it counter clockwise). Not many restaurants near but a great General store just at the corner down the road with a take out counter and great fresh baking. We chose to get simple sandwiches on their fresh homemade bread. Best sandwich we may have ever had. And try their ‘pocket sandwiches’. Wonderful! Great stay. Would stay again.

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william

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A roadside stop close to two good restaurants, a gas station and Tim Hortons. A 20 min drive to A Bell museum. Good rates. Friendly, helpful owners. Clean, quiet and comfortable.

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david

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lady at front desk very friendly and helpful. Recommended seafood chowder

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Esther

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning unit was set in a window that couldn't be darkened making the room very bright. Seemed expensive considering the amenities, no sites of interest or food options close by.

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S

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great place to stay en route to the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton Highlands NP. The staff are nice and polite and the rooms are spacious and clean. There's not much going on in Whycocomagh though, not easy to get a drink at all with most places being about a 30 minute drive away

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Maria

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Christena is like a breath of fresh air, customer service at its finest! Wish they had hairdryer and at least some semblance of a continental breakfast (good that there’s a Tim Hortons nearby!)

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Paul

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Coffee, microwave, toaster, fridge, air conditioned. Bathroom modern, very well kept. Nice to have your car outside your room. Less than five minutes to 2 local restaurants and Tim Hortons.

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Chickadee)

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds (Red Robin)

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Blue Jay)

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Morning Dove)

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Puffin Pantry)

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