Must-see hotels in Cape Breton Island

  • Broadwater Inn & Cottages

    Cape Breton Island

    Situated 2km northeast of Baddeck, this 1830s home belonged to JD McCurdy, who worked with Alexander Graham Bell on early aircraft designs. The rooms in…

  • Silver Dart Lodge

    Cape Breton Island

    Cracking views over Bras d'Or Lake are the main selling point here. There's a wide choice of accommodations, with rooms divided between the original main…

  • Maison Fiset House

    Cape Breton Island

    A little luxury in Chéticamp is found in this grand old 1895 home, once owned by the town's first doctor. All the rooms are nicely appointed in a heritage…

  • Colby House

    Cape Breton Island

    This 1904 house makes a grand spot to stay in Sydney, with three handsome rooms tricked out in turn-of-the-century style. It's been beautifully maintained…

  • Cranberry Cove Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    From the dark-pink facade to the period-perfect interior of mauve, dusty blue and antique lace, you'll be transported back in time through rose-colored…

  • Keltic Lodge at the Highlands

    Cape Breton Island

    Especially favored by golfers, this upmarket Tudor-style resort on its own peninsula has been a luxurious retreat since the 1950s. It's been attractively…

  • Cambridge Suites Sydney

    Cape Breton Island

    This smart hotel in a hard-to-beat downtown location has comfortable, nicely renovated rooms in a variety of configurations, many with water views …

  • Lantern Hill & Hollow

    Cape Breton Island

    For a proper spoil, head to this fancy cottage complex that sits in a dreamy beachfront location and offers extremely stylish rooms, decorated in soothing…

  • Cabot Links

    Cape Breton Island

    Even if you don't play golf, you might want to consider this slick resort for a night or two of guaranteed luxury. Accommodations range from stylish hotel…

  • Point of View Suites

    Cape Breton Island

    This accommodations complex just out of town has a major plus: many of its rooms have a grandstand view of Louisbourg Fortress. It offers a large choice…

  • Meat Cove Campground

    Cape Breton Island

    This is the place if you enjoy camping in the middle of nowhere. The campground sits on a grassy bluff with incredible ocean views: gorgeous on a sunny…

  • Chéticamp Outback Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    Inland from Chéticamp, this back-road country motel looks standard, but the rooms are a bit of a surprise: they have wood-effect walls, enormous TVs,…

  • Driftwood Lodge

    Cape Breton Island

    It's hard to find wallet-friendly accommodations along the Cabot Trail, but this rustic beside-the-beach inn definitely fits the bill; it's been going…

  • A Boat to Sea

    Cape Breton Island

    Right on the water and surrounded by beautiful gardens, this grand home is accented by stained glass and has a quirky antique collection. Relax on the…

  • Bear on the Lake Guesthouse

    Cape Breton Island

    Between Wagmatcook and the next town, Whycocomagh, this welcoming hostel is a good budget base, although at 30km southwest of Baddeck, it's hard to get to…

  • Blue Bayou Resort

    Cape Breton Island

    Sleep under the stars in a geodesic dome or traditional tipi at this wooded campground. Domes are set on a wooden base, feature proper beds and private…

  • Seascape Coastal Retreat

    Cape Breton Island

    Seascape's pleasant cottages are set in pretty landscaped gardens only a five-minute drive from central Ingonish. Each cottage has a separate sitting room…

  • Telegraph House

    Cape Breton Island

    This hotel-motel has Alexander Graham Bell connections: opened in 1861, it served as the town's telegraph office for many years, and the inventor himself…

  • Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages

    Cape Breton Island

    If you're looking for an ecofriendly stay, consider spending a night in a country cottage overlooking 60 hectares of rolling pastures and bucolic bliss on…

  • Maven Gypsy B&B & Cottages

    Cape Breton Island

    On the other side of Cape Smokey from Ingonish Beach (a drive of about 20km), this 19th-century lemon-yellow farmhouse is a peaceful refuge, with…

  • Duncreigan Country Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    A pleasant inn set among oak trees, the Duncreigan feels rather dated, but its rooms offer plenty of space, and some have terraces and water views. There…

  • Clayton Farm B&B

    Cape Breton Island

    This 1835 farmhouse sits on a working Red Angus ranch and is run by hardworking Isaac Smith. Paraphernalia of old Cape Breton life and of Isaac's family…

  • Stacey House B&B

    Cape Breton Island

    Once a parsonage, this Victorian B&B is overflowing with knickknacks, such as antique teddy bears, dolls and model ships; there's also an old-time…

  • Cornerstone Motel

    Cape Breton Island

    Last stop before the national-park gates, this endearingly retro motel is about 7km from town. It offers pretty much what you'd expect in terms of…

  • Hampton Inn by Hilton

    Cape Breton Island

    A large chain hotel, the Hampton has surprisingly generous rooms, albeit with a lack of zing or character. As you'd expect, the facilities are good,…

  • Louisbourg Harbour Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    This sea captain's house has been renovated with excellent taste: the four antique-filled rooms boast reading chairs, gleaming wood floors, and pocket…

  • HI-Cabot Trail Hostel

    Cape Breton Island

    This basic but friendly hostel has a 10-bed bunkhouse, three bathrooms and three private rooms, as well as a couple of kitchens for guests' use (you can…

  • Albert's Motel

    Cape Breton Island

    Colorful patchwork quilts really liven up the decor at this simple but homey motel, where the rooms also have mini-fridges, microwaves and large flat…

  • Dunlop Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    A great B&B choice in downtown Baddeck, this modern gabled house has fabulous lake frontage – most of the tasteful rooms have a water outlook. There's a…

  • Chéticamp Outfitters B&B

    Cape Breton Island

    Just 2km south of town, this hilltop place offers plain rooms in Acadian style. Views stretch from the sea to the mountains, and generous breakfasts are…

  • Heritage Home B&B

    Cape Breton Island

    Decorated with gables, arched windows and a veranda, this Victorian Gothic house is full of history. The rooms feel a bit like museum pieces, with their…

  • Lynwood Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    This gabled inn, built by a Baddeck merchant, has a solidly Victorian air, with rooms filled with four-poster beds, fusty furniture, rugs and chaise…

  • Hine's Ocean View Lodge

    Cape Breton Island

    This away-from-it-all spot, high up along its own road (signposted off Meat Cove Rd), has plain, almost dormitory-style rooms and a shared kitchen. The…

  • Gathering House B&B

    Cape Breton Island

    This welcoming, ramshackle Victorian home is close to the heart of town, and is run by a couple who used to work for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police…

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