Name: La Digue Suites
Address: Petit Étang, Nova Scotia, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, CA
Rating: 8.95

What guests think

La Digue Suites sits on a working harbour with walkable access to restaurants and the Cabot Trail, offering scenic water views for some rooms, but the industrial setting can feel busy and occasionally noisy or bright early in the morning.

Rooms range from simple, dated units to larger, modern suites with kitchens and decks; many appreciate comfort and views, but several mention small layouts, thin walls, and uncomfortable or noisy sofa beds. Cleanliness feedback is often positive, yet recurring issues include musty or sewage-like odours, dampness, and occasional housekeeping misses such as dirty sheets or floors. Service is remote with phone-based check-in; some guests found staff friendly and responsive, while others struggled to reach anyone or received no advance instructions. Overall, expect a convenient, harbourfront base best suited to short stays.

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Facilities

On-site parking is easy, and some suites offer kitchen or kitchenette setups. Basic supplies can be sparse or inconsistent, with several mentions of missing toiletries, dish soap, or coffee pods.

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Maureen

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location was good. Parking was good. The room was smaller than expected for 3 adults. We had expected 2 beds and sofa bed. It would have been helpful to have a toaster, cutlery, kettle and some plates so that we could have made some breakfast. The wifi connection was good and we enjoyed some TV shows.

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Moira

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient location, clean and updated suite. White goods provided. Staff friendly and helpful.

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Wei

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No shampoo or shower gel. Room was very clean and very nice view of harbor. Since it is a small town, there are limited options of restaurants.

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Fardau

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no reception on site. Apparently it was mentioned in the booking but when you travel for three weeks and checkin/out almost daily we didn’t noticed. Also, some other locations gave us directions/messages before arrival and this location didn’t. On site we had to call a remote reception. From there on all went smoothly though. Room was clean and all necessities were there. It’s by the marina. Parking is easy on site.

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Vicky

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was easy to find. Central to everything we needed. It slept 6 easily. The only issue we had was there were no coffee pods or shower soap or gel. We ended up having to go but these things. For the price of what we paid it should have been stocked in my opionion.

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Emily

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A comfortable apartment which had good facilities.

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Jenniffer

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect spot for our family worth the sure as we could cook meals in the kitchen. Central to Cabot trail and other things. Clean and well appointed. The cleaning team were extremely warm and welcoming. Looking forward to our next stay at La Digue Inn and Suites!

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gerald

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was good. Suite is small but functional. Location is good. Beautiful view off back suites. No toiletries shampoo conditioner etc… They do supply glassware and ask to wash if used but no soap supplied.

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Natalie

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Got there and even though the room door was unlocked, there was no key for the room. Then when I called owners to tell them they said they would be right over. Only after calling again did they show up after 20 minutes of waiting. Then there were quite a number of flies in the room. The fold out bed had a thin mattress and squeaked when moving in the bed. The bathroom door squeaked loudly if you open and closed it fully. There only one Keureg pod for coffee so we couldn't make coffee for us all. One good thing was owners gave an extensive list of restaurants with menus and the restaurants were mainly in walking distance. FYI, the place is right on a working fishing dock.

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Leanne

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Upon arriving at The Digue Suites , we found our dockside room and was able to park directly outside our door. This was handy for luggage access etc. The room was very clean and charming. Nice large shower with plenty of towels as well. Decor was unique and furniture has seen some better days but were all functioning. The bed was comfortable and clean. There is a small fridge , microwave and coffee maker as well. We walked to Le Gabriel for dinner and some live entertainment, which turned out to be a lovely evening. Absolutely loved the area and explored the Cheticamp Island as well. Stunning views from the lighthouse. Overall a great little Stopping point on our Cabot Trail adventure!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean, but recurring issues include musty or sewage-like odours and occasional lapses like dirty sheets or floors. Reports of dampness also appear in multiple reviews.

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Andrew

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Island View suite was supposed to be non-smoking but had a lingering odour of stale cigarette smoke and damp. The sink was almost completely plugged. The buildings heat exchangers were located against the exterior wall and were noisy until midnight. No insulation between the neighbouring suite as I listened to a complete phone conversation the occupant was having. Room is very tired.

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Karen

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was hair on the bathroom floor when we arrived in our room. The room is in need of an update and sound proofing. In comparison to our previous rooms price wise this was pricey for the room.

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Terry

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location was very walkable suite had everything we needed except ice. Lovely room but Sewage. Smell in the bathroom

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Alan

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place was nice and clean. Would recommend to others.

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Lisa

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived the unit had a very unpleasant odor. It clearly had been cleaned thoroughly with a slight smell of bleach present, but it could not eliminate the bad odor. The cleaning person was very kind and had clearly done a good job but could not alleviate the smell - kind of like mildew and dog.. We left the windows open while we went to eat, which did help some. Plus one window wouldn't lock.

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Mélanie

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spot but could feel dirt on floor throughout the room. Not sure it was vacuumed before we got in. Other than that, great spot, good service.

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Rod

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great spot! I wish i could have given it a 5 all around...but, I see in another review someone mentioning a mold like smell. Should have been a heads up for the owner but sadly it smelled during our stay too. Wet towels placed over the sink and shower drain helped. Daytime we were able to open the windows full but being on the ground floor we chose to lock them at night. Time for some maintenence on those for sure. Other than that everything went wonderful.

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Harpal

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

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Jessie

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Simple room, basic amenities. Smelled musty and looked like sheets had not been cleaned.

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doug

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything looked great but went to go to bed and pulled back the covers and found that the sheets were used and dirty.

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Rooms

Room quality varies widely: some modern, spacious suites have harbour views and decks, while others feel small, basic, or dated. Noise travels through thin walls and ceilings, and several reviews cite uncomfortable or squeaky sofa beds.

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Laurence

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The building has very thin walls - we were kept up night after night by the neighbours partying. The landlord was not available by phone. The door lock did not work - the landlord would not fix it.

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Lorraine

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Three people in a room so small we couldn’t open the suitcases and walk to the bathroom. The sofa bed made so much noise whenever someone rolled over it woke everyone up. The noise from the room over us also kept everyone awake until midnight. I don’t know why there are so many good reviews. Perhaps some of the rooms are larger/ better than ours was.

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John

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great view of the harbour and a beautiful suite

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Patrice

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place very spacious suite with a view of marina, all areas downtown are close very convenient, friendly staff.

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Jeannette

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Calling this room a suite is a stretch .. More like a low-end motel room with a couch, mini fridge, and microwave. There was a Keurig coffee machine but no cups and no cream and sugar. There were two wine glasses but no way to wash them. There was no kitchen. The towels were adequate, the sheets were worn. The building is on a gravel lot on the working wharf. The curtains were not sufficient to completely block the windows from someone looking in. Fortunately it's off season and no one was actually back there. It was okay for a motel room, but extremely expensive and not at all what I expected.

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Chris

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great, beautiful view

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Sarah

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was clean and bright with big windows. The pullout couch was incredibly creaky and very loud. Everytime someone moved a tiny bit it was very loud and metallic sounding. Also we could hear everything that the people in the suite above us did. Every step. Every trip to the washroom. Was close to the national park and about 20 min from skyline trail

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Lorena

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a hidden gem. We had the suite on the main floor and it was fantastic. Huge living room kitchen area and then a separate room with a king size bed. It doesn't look like much from the outside but fantastic suite. Would highly recommend. Plus, head to The Doryman for dinner...the food was great.

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Kashir

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Here is your refined, polite, clear, and grammatically corrected version: --- The room was recently renovated, nicely decorated, and very clean. It was also conveniently close to the Skyline Trail, which was one of the main reasons we chose this property. The room itself was small, but this was expected as the square footage was clearly advertised. My only concern was with the sofa bed. It made a screeching noise whenever my son moved, which made it a bit difficult for him to sleep comfortably. It seems that the metal frame of the bed might be quite old or possibly loose.

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Kylea

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Furnishings are incredibly dated and had a terrible sleep due to the hot polyester sheets and noise from the fridge & water system

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Service

Check-in is remote by phone with no on-site desk; experiences range from friendly, responsive help and occasional upgrades to difficulty reaching staff and a lack of advance instructions. A few guests reported problems being resolved quickly, while others struggled to get support.

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Tiffany

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My sons and I stayed here for one night. The property manager was wonderful! She answered all of our questions, helped me find a car service in the area and then checked back to make sure everything went well. Hotel was clean and comfortable and the location to the harbour was great for my boys!!!

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Laurence

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The building has very thin walls - we were kept up night after night by the neighbours partying. The landlord was not available by phone. The door lock did not work - the landlord would not fix it.

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Moira

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient location, clean and updated suite. White goods provided. Staff friendly and helpful.

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marc

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

4appels pour rejoindre le propriétaire afin de faire notre « Check in » La Digue est située près des quais et il y a du vas et vient de camions lourds, donc un peu bruyant. Pour le reste, tout est bien

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Tammy

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We came for whale watching tour (next door) and arrived early. Not only was it clean, and had beautiful views, but the room itself was quiet & very comfortable. The owners also allowed us access to the room early with no extra fee.

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Ariane

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Au milieu de la ville, près de tous les attractions, tranquille, propre et accessible. Nous avons eu un petit problème avec l’air climatisé, mais en moins de 10 minutes nous avons été répondu et le problème était réglé ! Personnel super sympathique :-)

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Pei

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No front office, should have been sent a message the day before for check in instructions. Property should have WhatsApp app for contact. International travelers may have trouble calling local numbers.

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Jan

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in is unconventional and inconvenient for tourists without a local mobile phone contract: you have to call a number to be allocated the room you have rented. Although we asked for check-in details via the contact form the day before, there was no response. The room itself is very basic and not acceptable for the price (240 CAD). The bed was fine. Unfortunately there was a lot of dirt under the sofa bed.

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Gillian

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didnt like the fact that no one responded to messages left at the 2 phone numbers listed on a sign. Eventually we guessed that unit with exterior light left on might be ours. Doors were left unlocked for 2 units. No message left for us within and no one ever came by. Unacceptable!

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Marjorie

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Several suites on an inlet on the main street in Cheticamp. Unfortunately there was a power outage the day we were arriving that affected the internet and the room cleaning. The owner upgraded us to a bigger suite and was very responsive to calls. The suites are nice and clean. Several good restaurants in walking distance.

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Location

Waterfront setting on a working wharf is walkable to restaurants and town sights, with scenic harbour views. The industrial environment can bring early-morning activity, truck traffic, and occasional fish smells.

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Shane

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Near the water and a working port, very scenic

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Maigan

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the oceanview suite which was very well kept. You can walk the entire town from the suites. We will definitely return.

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marc

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

4appels pour rejoindre le propriétaire afin de faire notre « Check in » La Digue est située près des quais et il y a du vas et vient de camions lourds, donc un peu bruyant. Pour le reste, tout est bien

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Linda

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property looking onto the working harbour. Very comfortable and staff were extremely helpful. Only stayed for one night, but it would be a good base to explore the area.

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Malcolm

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice spot, clean and updated, a bit noisy as yiu are on an actual operating fishing wharf

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Wayne

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, right on the harbour. Apartment was very comfortable

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Starr

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location. Would highly recommend this location as it’s close to plenty of dining options.

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BOYD

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was great . The working fishing boats in the harbour out front were cool to watch.

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Elizabeth

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean spot right in town. Right by the dock and walkable to restaurants and stores. You can hear people talking (muted voices) the other units as well footsteps, but the night was very quiet. We would stay again.

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Danielle

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is the ugliest and most dreadful spot in Cheticamp. This “hotel” sits at the bottom of a hill in a dusty parking lot facing working pier. There are bright lights on all night and by 4;30 am you can hear the beeping on the pier. There is no office. You call to check in. The tell you you “suite” and it’s unlock. There is a sign telling you if you use a glass or cup to wash it and put it away but there is no dish soap. The bed sheets are old and thin. This is not the place you want to stay when visiting beautiful Cape Breton.

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Junior Suite Partial Ocean View Queen Bed

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