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Ceilidh Country Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Bras d'Or Lake

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Reception
Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Breakfast buffet
Ceilidh Country Lodge welcomes visitors with a continental breakfast and free WiFi. Enjoy scenic views from the terrace and host gatherings in the banquet hall. The staff is praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Larger Room with King Bed, Lake View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Larger Room with King Bed, Lake View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Room with 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Honeymoon Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Honeymoon Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Baddeck is home to Ceilidh Country Lodge. Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall and Kidston Island Lighthouse are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kidston Island Beach Ferry and Bell Bay Golf Club. Don't miss out on a visit to Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre.
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369 Shore Road, Baddeck, NS, B0E 1B0

What's nearby

  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Freight Shed At The Terrace - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Freight Shed - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ceilidh Country Lodge

Motel near Bras d'Or Lake
Located close to Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall and Kidston Island Beach Ferry, Ceilidh Country Lodge provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 individually furnished rooms feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR2526T8388

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ceilidh Country Lodge Baddeck
Ceilidh Country Lodge
Ceilidh Country Baddeck
Ceilidh Country
Ceilidh Country Hotel Baddeck
Ceilidh Country Lodge Baddeck, Nova Scotia - Cape Breton Island
Ceilidh Country Lodge Motel
Ceilidh Country Lodge Baddeck
Ceilidh Country Lodge Motel Baddeck

Frequently asked questions

Is Ceilidh Country Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ceilidh Country Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ceilidh Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ceilidh Country Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ceilidh Country Lodge located?

Situated in Baddeck, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Bras d'Or Lake, Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall, and Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre. Kidston Island Beach Ferry and Kidston Island Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Ceilidh Country Lodge Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly Delicious breakfast Enjoyed our stay so much we stayed one extra night great beds lots of hot water convenient to exploring the area walking or driving
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, wonderful breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dragan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, great views, easy parking, clean rooms, ok breakfast friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and walkable to few restaurants. Nice quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This location was adequate for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds & view of Bra D'Or Lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beds were very comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
checked in early, staff were nice, easy start to cape breton
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very kind, very helpful Great accommodations, comfortable bed, lots of hot water!very clean, Beautiful setting Delicious breakfast! We met so many nice people while we were there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and staff. Clean and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Good seafood restaurants nearby Relax in front of the room with nice view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access to the Cabot Trali.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff are very friendly. Nice little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

cornelis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property with views on the lake. Friendly and helpful staff. Walking distance to town and many restaurants. Celtic events in town are wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and owner of the property were lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room and nice property close to town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Navreet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, very outdated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice choice for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alisha

Was nice for a one night stay, I wouldn't want to stay longer. Breakfast was just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Walking distance to the lake and several restaurants. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and room were as advertised
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly. Very close to the Baddeck town centre for restaurants, shopping and lake tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed in Skye Lodge. Needs refurbishing, especially the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Ceilidh Lodge was just what we needed for our 2 day getaway to see the Autumn colours on the Cabot Trail Conveniently located close to dining and shops in Baddeck- owners very welcoming and accommodating as we had a small dog. Breakfast was a pleasant surprise, good food and very well set up to serve yourself. Staff very professional and nice calming music played at breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Pretty good breakfast. Great location. AC is a bit noisy though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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