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Trailsman Lodge

2.5 star property
Beach motel with outdoor pool

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Aerial view
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Outdoor pool
This lakeside retreat invites guests to unwind on the terrace or take a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool. The property features in-room WiFi, a hearty breakfast to fuel adventures, and an arcade/game room for entertainment, all surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Terrace/patio

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace/patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
10003 Hwy 105, Nyanza, NS, B0E 1B0

What's nearby

  • Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 11 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 11 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 12 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rose’s Smash Burger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Baddeck Lobster Supper - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Meow - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Trailsman Lodge

Motel by the lake
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Trailsman Lodge . In addition to laundry facilities and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 53 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03301326117196752-10003

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Trailsman Motel Nyanza
Trailsman Lodge Nyanza
Trailsman Nyanza
Trailsman Lodge
Trailsman Lodge Motel
Trailsman Lodge Nyanza
Trailsman Lodge Restaurant
Trailsman Lodge Motel Nyanza

Frequently asked questions

Does Trailsman Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Trailsman Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Trailsman Lodge ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Trailsman Lodge ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Trailsman Lodge ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Trailsman Lodge located?

Situated in Nyanza, this beach motel is steps from Bras d'Or Lake and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre. Mary Harper Nature Reserve and Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Trailsman Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brianna

Liked: Amenities
Close to everything, nice staff and location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anuranjan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great views, just outside the lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. We had the 1 bedroon like cottage with a deck was lovely. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dedra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Amenities
The room was ok, dusty over lamp, although it seems to be updated it’s still older. The breakfast was good and the scenery was beautiful. The price was good and we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on water, would be great for summer with kids. Very comfy king bed/room. Wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect for traveling to cabot trail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and it overlooked the water. Beautiful spot. We were pleasantly surprised with the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Easy access to car from room. Breakfast included excellent food and plenty of choices. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, easy to check in, breakfast was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice grounds with lake view and outdoor sitting areas
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, big & clean. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ARAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient parking in front of the room. Convenient location for exploring the island. Convenient early breakfast at 7:30 helps to start early.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and easily accessible to the cabot Trail
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

cecilia

Liked: Amenities
Checking in was a breeze, The room is clean, bed is comfortable and the room is large enough to accommodate 2 people,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice continental breakfast, comfortable bed, pillows & linen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

varun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, lake view room had a deck and large picture window over looking the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable, the staff was helpfull and there was a a nice view.We enjoyed our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Terrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. View of the lake was lovely. Limited Tv channels, questionable breakfast. Close to Baddeck which had some good restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic motel. Pretty lake view if you can get it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rynae

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was great but the sheets had blood on them
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and well equipped. Breakfast was lacking options, if breakfast is until 9:30 there should still be food options available at 9am. Nice place for a roadside stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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