Hearthstone Inn Sydney
560 Kings Rd, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1S 1B9 Canada
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#140 of 264 hotels in Cape Breton Island
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Located adjacent to Sydney Harbour on Kings Road in Sydney Nova Scotia, the Hearthstone Inn Sydney is ideally located only minutes from the shopping and dining of Downtown, Sydney's Centre 200 Sports and Entertainment Complex, Casino Nova Scotia, the Membertu Trade and Convention Centre, and ten minutes of four Golf courses, and a knowledgeable staff to assist our guests in planning day-trips to Cape Breton Island's key tourism destinations, including The Cabot Trail, Fortress Louisburg, Baddeck; and summertime activities/adventures including Two Rivers Wildlife Park, Whale Watching, Kayaking, and renown golfing experiences at the Highland Links and Dundee Resorts; the Hearthstone Inn Sydney is not only what our corporate and leisure guests need us to be, but we are where they need us to be as well.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Centre with Internet Access
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Wifi
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Bar / lounge
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
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Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
24-hour front desk
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Self-serve laundry
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560 Kings Rd, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1S 1B9 Canada
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Stayed for one night on our Maritime road trip. Lovely person at the front desk who was as helpful as they could be. However, rooms are very tired. Hallways and rooms need work. No elevator, windows in rooms don't open at all. Kuerig in room didn't work, either did phone. Maintenance guy quite abrupt about it and told us to use phone at front desk instead which was downstairs. Dark brown towels showed their age. Shower plumbed backwards. Old patio furniture in room was the tipping point. All part of a road trip experience but felt a bit like camping in a hotel. Fine for a quick one-night stay.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: If you decide to stay ask for room on main floor so you don't have to cart luggage upstairs. ...
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The place is in desperate need of some TLC. My room was older and the two mattresses were obviously not from the same era - one was great and the other was so old it just sank in as soon as I sat down on it - no support whatsoever. Other than that, though, my stay was decent thanks to the awesome team here, namely Lily - she was courteous and personable, just great all around. For Sydney, I'd say this hotel is bang average - would have been a 2/5 without the team.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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I'd like to be clear now, that the hearthstone doesn' get a bad review from me. Our room and stay has been pleasant and nice and the staff has been friendly and helpful. The one star (which should be none) goes to the restaurant located within, which is conveniently for them not listed on Yelp. The "ISLA KUSINA International Cuisine" or "The Kusina" is severely overpriced for the food and undersized portions you get. My son and I went in for dinner last night, He ordered a poutine with a side option of chicken tenders which was 8$ plus 4$ for the chicken tenders add on. I ordered Pasta linguini with bacon and garlic bread which was 18$ + 2 soft drinks. HERE IS WHAT WE GOT: My son got a medicore poutine served in a cereal bowl and those 4$ chicken tender add ons? They were only 2 crappy frozen chicken fingers right out of a box. My Pasta ALSO came in a cereal bowl, there was no bacon and the garlic bread was a puny stale chunk of buttered bread that was re-heated in a microwave. I also ordered a half lb of wings and in return I got 5 pitiful wings that had barely any meat on them. After taxes our meal came to almost 60$. Today the only reason we came in again for breakfast was that the Hearthstones website and all its affiliated booking sites said that breakfast is included free in your stay. (It's not) and we didnt find that out until we were ready to sit down and eat. We got the "guest deal" that was advertised as an "all included $7.99 breakfast" (It wasnt.) WHAT WE GOT: My son got a puny undercooked pancake (which he said had a bad texture and taste, so he couldnt even eat it) and undercooked potatoes, with a puny portion of scrambled eggs and I had to pay $2.99 extra for him to only get 2 pathetic slices of bacon. My order was listed as toast, eggs, (notice that eggs is plural) 2 sides of meat, and hashbrowns. I GOT: 1 slice of toast (that wasnt toasted, it was like someone stuck it in an arm pit.) 1 egg (not eggs) 1 slice of bacon, 1 breakfast sausage, and the same undercooked potatoes. I'd also like to point out that although advertised as included, We were charged extra for a small orange juice and a watered down coffee. When we were finished our "free breakfast" came to 25$. I'm not happy whatsoever and now my son is sick in bed in our room from the undercooked food.…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: Don't eat in the restaurant!!
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I appreciate hotels that go beyond the norm and attempt something different. The Hearthstone Inn in Sydney, Nova Scotia, is such a hotel. Its rooms, for example, are decorated in themes based on local culture. Moreover, it has great mattresses and bedding. Unfortunately, it’s downhill from there. The Hearthstone Inn fails on the basics one comes to expect at good hotels. The attached photos are revealing – loose door handles, rusty bolts on the toilet, sloppy wall finish, messy paint jobs, rotting siding, tattered breakfast menus. The list goes on. No wifi for three days and an outdoor sign advertising a bar that cannot sell alcohol because it does not yet have a license. As architects are prone to say, the devil is in the details. And the details shown in the photographs tell you everything you need to know about this establishment.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The sad state of the rooms made me uncomfortable about the general maintenance of the inn. There...
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we stayed here for 2 nights to get away. The atmosphere is great, beautiful visuals, but some stuck up staff... booking.com stated that I would have a "lake view" and this is the view we got. Other than that the beds are comfy and our room was tidy but my room didn't look like the room advertised on booking.com for this Hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed back in 2021 when in Sydney for medical appointments and despite certain covid limitations the stay went quite well SO!! I booked again in March 2022 for similar reasons. Checked in. Room was a disaster nothing worked had to be moved to another room - Somewhat reluctantly on their part- services were less than previously but price was greater Staff were not a bonus Will NOT go back Went back in
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Date of stay: March 2022
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After reading other reviews, I started to get worried about staying here. But aside from needing a building upgrade to fix all the little things, I could see that they are trying and doing an okay job at ensuring a good room experience. Our room was clean and amenities were supplied. Little upgrades to the room helped make it feel more comfortable, though a larger investment in upgrades would have increased comfort. My biggest concern was the gap around the door making sound and light from the hallway come into our room too easily. All in all, a decent cheaper hotel option. Definitely not a luxury hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Booked the Hearthstone via Hotwire. Decided not to go after reading the reviews. Tried calling the hotel 3 times to let them know I wouldn’t be there, no one picked up the phone and the auto answer service hangs up before you can leave a message. Out of pocket but sometime you just need to walk away
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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This tired hotel is not recommended. I do not like giving a bad review but should discourage you from staying here. It has not been cared for in a long time, inside and out. The staff provided the absolute minimum, as directed by head office. Even the Chinese restaurant and bar had no liquor licence.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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The hotel was booked thru Hotwire .com. We used that travel / reservation website in the past and got one of the hotels listed as possible. This time the Hearthstone Inn was not listed among the options. We were disappointed with the hotel given by Hotwire and we will never use Hotwire ever again. Hotwire review is 0 of 10. You have to pay in advance and they give you the hotel they want. Regarding the Hearthstone Inn, it is a 3 star hotel with friendly service. When we arrived the key of the given room didn’t work and we were given the Celtic room, which is decorated with the music instrument and music sheets. The room was clean as well as the bathroom. The hotel is fairly old and is in need of a good refit. That’s the reason of the review 3/5. The breakfast was not included and was $7 per person. We saw locals coming for breakfast to the restaurant. I was expecting a better hotel, but Hotwire disappointed us.…
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Check other reviews and request a music theme room.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hearthstone Inn Sydney
Which popular attractions are close to Hearthstone Inn Sydney?
Nearby attractions include The Big Fiddle (2.4 km), Sydney Downtown Development Association (2.0 km), and Jost House Museum (2.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hearthstone Inn Sydney?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Hearthstone Inn Sydney?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Hearthstone Inn Sydney?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Hearthstone Inn Sydney?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hearthstone Inn Sydney?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Olive Tree, Flavor, and Doktor Luke's.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hearthstone Inn Sydney?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hearthstone Inn Sydney?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Hearthstone Inn Sydney?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Hearthstone Inn Sydney offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Hearthstone Inn Sydney?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Jost House Museum (2.5 km).