Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant
10003 Highway 105, Baddeck, Nova Scotia B0E 1B0 Canada
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#12 of 21 motels in Cape Breton Island
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Trailsman Motel is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Baddeck, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
The rooms offer air conditioning and a refrigerator, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease.
Trailsman Motel features baggage storage and a coffee shop. In addition, as a valued Trailsman Hotel guest, you can enjoy a pool and free breakfast that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
Guests of Trailsman Motel can find some great restaurants a short walk from the motel, including Herring Choker Deli (0.8 km) and Red Barn Restaurant (1.3 km).
Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a history museum, such as Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.
Enjoy your stay in Baddeck!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Game room
Table tennis
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Special diet menus
Vending machine
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Private check-in / check-out
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Air conditioning
Private beach
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Telephone
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Refrigerator
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Non-smoking rooms
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10003 Highway 105, Baddeck, Nova Scotia B0E 1B0 Canada
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Not sure where all the glowing online reviews are coming from My husband and I made same-day reservations online after reading good reviews and seeing website pictures. We arrived at 10:45 pm after a long day of driving from Yarmouth. My heart sank when we pulled into the parking lot which is on the highway. The buildings and grounds needed much work. It all looked old and weary. We hoped the interior would be better. Nope. The front office is tiny, smells overwhelmingly of some kind of unidentifiable odor and was not welcoming or attractive. The person at the front desk told me he had updated us at no cost to a lake view room, even though we had not requested one. I thanked him, and went to find our room. Our room was in a side building, detached from the main hotel building. It was dark, but if there was a lake view from our room, I am still looking for it. The room was small, old, outdated and the door locks flimsy. AC unit in the wall was loud. Breakfast was in the dining room, and it was okay. But, we will NOT return to this property. Perhaps if you had a true lake view room in the main building, the experience would be better. But, ours was not good. I have noticed that hotel management responds negatively to all unflattering reviews. Their favorite expression seems to be, “We are so busy that we don’t need your business, so we win!” So, to you I say that this review is honest and based on our experience from last week’s stay with your hotel. We will never be back , so in our view, We win!…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Good hotel in easy to find and convenient location. Nice clean rooms with all amenities you need. Clean bathrooms. We had a lake view room which had lovely view of the lake. Good hot buffet breakfast. Good pool and lovely deck area. Would recommend if you are needing to stay in Baddeck area.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed at the Trailsman lodge in Nyanza, just on the outskirts of Baddeck, NS. The property is well kept, our room was very clean and we had a great view over looking Nyanza Bay. The room had a deck attached where you could sit out if you liked. The lodge was very quiet even tho it is close to the road. As for the room itself, there was two double beds, refrigerator, coffee maker and no carpet. Continental Breakfast is offered in the morning until 930am. I found the Trailsman lodge centrally located, only one hour to Sydney or really any place on Cape Breton that you would want to go. The only downfall is the internet service is not good at all, even tho it is free for guests. But over all we enjoyed our stay at the Trailsman Lodge and would consider staying there next time We are down that way.…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Budget friendly, friendly service, comfortable with great views and breakfast included. Nice choice for a night with my family along our trip to Nova Scotia. I recommend if you are looking for a place that doesn't break the bank.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed in the Trailsman for the start of the Cabot Trail and was a nice room with lake views. 20 to 30 minute drive to a lovely waterfall walk. Breakfast was average but not the best we had sampled on our travels.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Good: WiFi worked well. The view from our room (52) was lovely. The bed was relatively comfortable...a bit too hard for us. Parking close to room. The free breakfast was average for this type of establishment. The Bad: TV wouldn't work even when we did what they told us to at reception. Dirty top sheet and dirty shower curtain. Whole place could use a good clean. Fairly run down. Conditioning Shampoo is garbage. The food at the restaurant is pretty bad...except the poutine, which was quite good.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Not in Baddeck - outskirts Room not as shown on booking.com Cobwebs, dirt, stains, fuzzy tv Annex building with no outside locking door No upgrade after complaining Did not stay for breakfast - just wanted to leave! Book in Baddeck - not here
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hallways smelled bad, sprayed with deodorants that irritated allergies. Room was dirty especially the bathroom. No heat and was given a noisy space heater that you couldn’t keep on because it was so loud you couldn’t sleep. Broken drawer on dresser wouldn’t stay closed and we hit it when you walked past. Overpriced for what you got, wouldn’t stay again.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Don’t stay here find somewhere else in Baddeck
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We recently booked rooms at the Trailsman Motel in Baddeck, Cape Breton, through Booking.com. We were grossly overcharged for 4 people per room, even though there was only one person staying per room. Booking.com and the Manager of the motel blamed each other for not being able to correct the error, leaving us to absorb the mistake of $120. This motel is 1.5 stars at best. It is very out of date and really not somewhere we would ever stay again. Not only were the rooms dirty, especially the bathroom, but the heat did not work in one room and we were given a very noisy space heater.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Junk piled everywhere Beach un-useable Restaurant is a take out In a box even eat in. Pool is dirty Grounds are covered in goose poop Old clunky air conditioner Make sure you ask for lakeside or it’s highway at your door
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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US$97 - US$99 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
55
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Frequently Asked Questions about Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant
Which popular attractions are close to Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant?
Nearby attractions include Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre (3.3 km) and Le Vieux Chemin du Cap-Rouge Trail (6.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant?
Conveniently located restaurants include Herring Choker Deli, Red Barn, and Tim Hortons.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (10.6 km) and Victoria County Court House (10.1 km).
Does Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lake view available here.
Is Trailsman Lodge & Restaurant accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.