Homeward Inns of Canada
41 James St, Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 1R6 Canada
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Homeward Inns of Canada is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Antigonish, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and Homeward Inns of Canada makes getting online easy as free wifi is available.
You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the motel, including newspaper. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests.
Close to St. James United Church of Canada (2.1 km), a popular Antigonish landmark, Homeward Inns Of Canada Hotel is a great destination for tourists.
While visiting Antigonish, you may want to try some shrimp at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Brownstone Restaurant or Gabrieau's Bistro.
Should time allow, Saint Francis Xavier University, Columbus Field, and Lyghtesome Gallery are some popular attractions that are within walking distance.
Enjoy your stay in Antigonish!
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
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Allergy-free room
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41 James St, Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 1R6 Canada
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The room has been almost completely renovated while keeping its old look. Very clean. Comfortable bed and new , convenient kitchen for longer stays or family .Not very soundproofed though without counting the noise of the fridge 🥴
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My family travelled to Antigonish for my mother's funeral on January 20 and we all spent 2 night s at the Homeward Inns on James Street. The rooms were clean and comfortable and all together in one section of the motel, it was comforting that we could all be together. Staff were kind and courteous which made a difficult time a little more bearable
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Date of stay: January 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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We were late in booking accommodations for a weekend wedding but fortunately Homeward Inns had space. Very basic accommodation, but they are trying to do their best. The rooms were clean, nestled between Tim Hortons and McDonalds, adjacent to the highway so along with the old AC, a little noisy. The AC drowned most of that out...
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The property is right off the main highway on the main road of Antigonish so you can hear the big convoys drive by but is otherwise surprisingly quiet in terms of traffic. There are a variety of food establishments to choose from within walking distance and it’s close to the University.
Front desk staff was friendly and helpful but there is no continental breakfast included. Coffee is complimentary at the lobby but that’s about all you’re going to get. The rooms are located on the side and back of the property.
Some if not all of the buildings stand only on cement blocks. When the people next door to you move around it can clearly be heard in your room. That’s not counting the tv, the people talking, the doors opening and closing and the banging on the wall when they move in their beds. You can compare it to being on a ground floor with someone above you but 50 times louder. It was that bad that I had to put in my ear plugs.
You can throw in new linens, plank flooring, a flat screen tv and lamp shades all you want but these rooms need more attention and come with a musty smell. The beds are in need of serious upgrading as do the towels. What establishment carries brown towels these days? Are they clean? Are they dirty? Are they stained? Who knows..?
If you’re a hard sleeper who just needs a place to lay your head for the night on a budget this place is for you. Otherwise do yourself a favour and spend the extra money at another establishment.
Front desk staff was friendly and helpful but there is no continental breakfast included. Coffee is complimentary at the lobby but that’s about all you’re going to get. The rooms are located on the side and back of the property.
Some if not all of the buildings stand only on cement blocks. When the people next door to you move around it can clearly be heard in your room. That’s not counting the tv, the people talking, the doors opening and closing and the banging on the wall when they move in their beds. You can compare it to being on a ground floor with someone above you but 50 times louder. It was that bad that I had to put in my ear plugs.
You can throw in new linens, plank flooring, a flat screen tv and lamp shades all you want but these rooms need more attention and come with a musty smell. The beds are in need of serious upgrading as do the towels. What establishment carries brown towels these days? Are they clean? Are they dirty? Are they stained? Who knows..?
If you’re a hard sleeper who just needs a place to lay your head for the night on a budget this place is for you. Otherwise do yourself a favour and spend the extra money at another establishment.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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My husband and 9 yr old son got there the day before attending hockey camp, the room was supposed to be ready at 3pm, it was not ready until 5pm. (They took my visa over the phone, booked it for 5 nights) Me, my 14 yr old and 4 month old daughters could not go there until the next day because they did not have a 2-bed room available, that was fine with me, until we arrived the next day. When we got there, we were bringing the baby into the room from our truck, we parked, to us what looked like a parking spot( no signs posted otherwise), so we could bring the playpen and babyswing in and luggage. A man raised his voice in the hallway and said "whose red truck out there!" My husband was going down the hall to get our luggage and said " I got a red truck.". The man said (not politely) " You got to move it right now, you are not allowed to park there!" My husband was trying to tell him he was just bringing the baby in and getting the luggage. The man cut him off and said move it RIGHT NOW! He kept repeating it MOVE IT NOW! My husband got a little upset and embarassed that this man was treating him so disrespectfully, he cussed one word. The man said what room are you in and he told him. The man said "you go to go", my husband was shocked and said "what". The man said " GET OFF MY PROPERTY". He said he was the owner of the Homeward Inn. He was working late because the manager quit on him a couple days earlier.
Well our family trip did not start, I just wanted to go home. The baby was upset it was dark by the time my husband got through giving them back their key and getting a receipt. We had an hour and a half drive but it took us 2 hours because we had to stop and calm the baby down. I never want to go to Antigonish again because of this incident, I feel very humiliated and embarassed. This never happened to me in my lifetime until now.
Well our family trip did not start, I just wanted to go home. The baby was upset it was dark by the time my husband got through giving them back their key and getting a receipt. We had an hour and a half drive but it took us 2 hours because we had to stop and calm the baby down. I never want to go to Antigonish again because of this incident, I feel very humiliated and embarassed. This never happened to me in my lifetime until now.
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Date of stay: August 2009Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed here August 4, 2017 as a stop over on our way to Halifax. We checked in a bit late (10 pm) which they were alright with. We booked here because of it's location (close to amenities). Upon arriving we were "upgraded" to a different room with two queen size beds. When we entered the building the first thing that hit us was the dirt and the stink in the long hallway. The room itself was very dirty and smelled bad. Carpets were filthy and the walls needed a lot of TLC! We must say that it's bad when you have to step on towels to avoid stepping on the floor. We might add though the bed sheets looked clean as did the bathroom. We did contemplate leaving shortly after check-in but given the time of night and unsure we would find something else we decided to stay. The next morning we told the lady at the front desk about the condition of the room and what we would have done if it wasn't so late. Her reply was simply "okay, thank you". Will never stay here again (maybe should have stayed in the car).
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We booked our room for a family wedding about a month in advance. The wedding was half an hour out of town and we knew that we would miss the check in time, so we called ahead and checked in early. They gave us our key and showed us were our room was. The people in the room the night before hadn't left yet, as it was still morning when we arrived. We arrived back in town at 2 a.m. more than ready for bed. We had a suite, as we were prepared for other cousins who might have needed a place to stay. They first thing I noticed was two pairs of shoes in the kitchen and a wallet on the table. I told my mom this and she figured the housekeepers might have forgotten them. (I didn't want to stay in a room where the housekeepers could overlook something as big as this.) Mom decided we would just go to sleep and deal with this in the morning. (We were very very tired.) So she opened the door to the bedroom. There was a person sleeping in our bed.
I marched down to the office to get this sorted out. But of course it was two a.m., so there was nobody there. I called the emergency number posted on the door. The woman who answered sounded a little annoyed that someone was calling her at two in the morning. Not as annoyed as I was that there was someone else in my room. She told us that there was nothing that could be done about it and she would talk to them in the morning. She told me there were other places to stay, and we should check the Claymore Inn. Do you honestly think that a hotel on the main street would have a room ready for us at two in the morning on a Saturday in July?? So we drove home. We drove an hour and a half to get home. It was two in the morning. We booked this room a month ago.
I would like to apologize to whoever was in that room, you must have been terrified if you woke up.
Management offered us a free room at a later date to make up for this, but I'd have to be crazy to stay there now. I'd be afraid that they'd give someone else a key to my room as well.
I marched down to the office to get this sorted out. But of course it was two a.m., so there was nobody there. I called the emergency number posted on the door. The woman who answered sounded a little annoyed that someone was calling her at two in the morning. Not as annoyed as I was that there was someone else in my room. She told us that there was nothing that could be done about it and she would talk to them in the morning. She told me there were other places to stay, and we should check the Claymore Inn. Do you honestly think that a hotel on the main street would have a room ready for us at two in the morning on a Saturday in July?? So we drove home. We drove an hour and a half to get home. It was two in the morning. We booked this room a month ago.
I would like to apologize to whoever was in that room, you must have been terrified if you woke up.
Management offered us a free room at a later date to make up for this, but I'd have to be crazy to stay there now. I'd be afraid that they'd give someone else a key to my room as well.
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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The service here was extraordinary, from all front office staff. Always a smile and accommodating special requests. Pearl is a priceless resource. She researched facilities that we're open off-season for us and gave great recommendations. Smiling. She went the extra mile.
And the breakfasts were awesome at the nearby cafe.
If you're staying in Antigonish, please stay here. You won't be sorry.
And the breakfasts were awesome at the nearby cafe.
If you're staying in Antigonish, please stay here. You won't be sorry.
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Date of stay: May 2014Trip type: Travelled with family
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I had booked the room for 3 people and a small dog. When we arrived just after 9 pm, after being on the ferry from port aux basques all day, then driving 2 hours in the pouring rain, we were told that our dog could not stay. Apparently all of the pet friendly rooms were all booked to others, the front desk clerk was not at all courteous.She tried to get us to backtrack on the highway to another hotel. Now the room we had booked had no carpet but because there was carpet in the hallway(which was extremely old and dirty) we were not allowed to bring him to the room.We stayed at this hotel last year when we came through and did not experience any problems. The clerk did not even give us the voucher for breakfast we had to ask for it. I will not stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2013Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from HomewardInnsofCanada, Manager at Homeward Inns of Canada
Responded Nov 21, 2013
Thank you for your review of our property. I apologize that you were unhappy with your experience at the Homeward Inns of Canada. We do have a number of guest rooms that are pet free for the comfort of our guests with allergies. If you requested a pet room, we absolutely should have accommodated that request. As per our 100 percent customer service guarantee, please contact us via our website or by phone for a full refund of your stay.
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I stayed here with my family on the way back from P.E.I. And it was definitely not worth the cost. It is a very run down motel with a lot of work needed. It is also a very ugly area of town with terrible views from the window. You had to go to this little restaurant for your breakfast and the food was pretty bad. I definitely wouldn't stay here again.
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Date of stay: July 2013Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from HomewardInnsofCanada, Manager at Homeward Inns of Canada
Responded Nov 21, 2013
Thank you for your review. I am sorry that you were unhappy with your stay at the Homeward Inns of Canada. As stated in all of our rooms and in our lobby, our property has a 100% percent satisfaction guarantee. Please contact us via our website, or by phone for a full refund.
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Yes they are. When I walked in I believe the owners Dog was in the front office. Very friendly staff also
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homeward Inns of Canada
Which popular attractions are close to Homeward Inns of Canada?
Nearby attractions include Saint Francis Xavier University (0.7 km), Antigonish Farmer's Market (0.3 km), and Peace by Chocolate (1.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Homeward Inns of Canada?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and newspaper.
Which room amenities are available at Homeward Inns of Canada?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
Is parking available at Homeward Inns of Canada?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Homeward Inns of Canada?
Conveniently located restaurants include Little Christo's Pizzeria and Mediterranean Eatery, The Tall and Small Cafe, and Gabrieau's Bistro.
Are pets allowed at Homeward Inns of Canada?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Is Homeward Inns of Canada accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.