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Thriftlodge Cape Breton

2.0 star property
Waterfront motel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Room, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Hallway
Thriftlodge Cape Breton offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a cozy terrace, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, multilingual staff and outdoor furniture.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

About the neighborhood

Map
21 Old Victoria Rd, Port Hastings, NS, B9A 1L2

What's nearby

  • Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port Hasting Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Mulgrave Heritage Centre - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Bayfield Beach Provincial Park - 39 min drive - 26.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China King Family Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Thriftlodge Cape Breton

Motel near Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives
Located close to Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Thriftlodge Cape Breton provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 68 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, March, and April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15 per night

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Travelodge Port Hastings Hotel
Travelodge Port Hastings Motel
Thriftlodge Port Hastings Motel
Thriftlodge Cape Breton Motel
Thriftlodge Cape Breton Port Hastings
Thriftlodge Cape Breton Motel Port Hastings

Frequently asked questions

Is Thriftlodge Cape Breton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thriftlodge Cape Breton?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thriftlodge Cape Breton?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thriftlodge Cape Breton?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thriftlodge Cape Breton located?

Situated in Port Hastings, this beach motel is steps from Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. Port Hood Station Provincial Park is 27 mi (43.4 km) away.

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Thriftlodge Cape Breton Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 116 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

☆☆☆☆

Friendly and accomodating staff. Even though the room looks outdated but it was clean. Near the hi way so it was very convenient.

2/10 Terrible

Cathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sleep in your car. It's better

This hotel does not deserve it's name. Look at the pictures. The window is held closed by a screw attached to some piece of wood, bed leg and bathroom sink legs are crooked. The toilet flush is in a inconvenient spot to say the least. The carpet is full of stains. There was a cricket under the bread which by the way free breakfast is cereals and toasts only. Do not waste your time, sleep in your car.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Jim, Chelmsford, Ontario

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room did not look anything like the picture. Had to ask for extra blanket.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Sign on front desk back in 10 minutes No one at deskk for at least hour
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very run down though clean. Needs TLC and an easier way to get there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonne endroit pour arrêter coucher à un prix abordable Nous avons coucher à cet endroit pour transiter vers d’autres destinations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Way outdated premises

Beautiful view, but Hotel is very outdated and had a musty smell. Bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’emplacement et la vue sont tres bien C’est convenable pour la cote donner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

RSTraveller, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location requires an extensive renovation. It is only a small upgrade from sleeping in your vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Our television in the room did not work. We changed rooms. The toilet did not work properly, the bed and bedding were something to be desired. We paid thru Expedia and the front desk took our card number and wanted to charge us, because they couldn’t collect from you guys.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel property was not appealing Inside everything was good. Because of the surrounding exterior, we missed the sign. Although the building stood out, we did not realize it was the motel and we passed it going 15 minutes out of our way. I would like a full breakfast not just the small amount offered
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Barely made the acceptable level.

The room was dated and there was a spider web in one corner. The TV had to be turned on at the set and the volume control as well. Poor signage travelling from the east. Light fixtures falling off the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Clean basic room. When we first walked in there was a bit of a damp musty smell, I didn’t notice it once we ran the air conditioning for awhile. Fine for an overnight. Close to the causeway and a truck stop diner nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Bonne location, près de l’autoroute. Pour le reste très ordinaire, le bâtiment manque clairement d’entretien. La propreté de la chambre semblait correct mais au matin aucune équipe d’entretIen sur le plancher n’était présente pour faire les chambres... bizarre!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth, Mono, Ontario

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot of options in the area less than $100 so we went for this one. Pay a little more and get a LOT more. This is a motel (back your car up to the room entrance type of place). Hasn't been updated since probably the 1980's. When we pulled up, I had to suck my breath in. We made the best of it, but there's a reason they don't have pictures of their building.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave me a room where the bathroom sink did not drain, then moved me to a second room that had ? blood stains on the wall. Was surprised that a simple cold breakfast was included. That was appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Fan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
seems it's haunted. No front desk, continental breakfast area with nothing but coffee machine and cereals.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of the way...our room after 3 changes had lamanent floors which we liked.dark in the room, toilet broken,cold and heat would not come on.t.v. would not work either.We would NOT stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Attention au tarif

A EVITER Accueil pas aimable à mon arrivée, le responsable a exigé un SUPPLÉMENT alors que j'avais réglé intégralement sur le site en prétextant que hotel.com ne lui avait pas payé le bon tarif La chambre : il y avait une odeur désagréable qui provenait de la salle de bain
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Melissa, Port Hastings

Liked: Staff & service
Great view of Canso Causeway. Close to museum and information center. Great staff! My pillows smelled funny, though, and when I asked for replacements I was told it was the carpet that smelled musty. Ewww! Room was basic, mattress hard, shower broken, and door warped. But the location was just what I wanted and the tv and WiFi worked, so I was not unhappy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le petit dejeuner offert est minimsliste Quelques renovations s imposent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was basic but clean. Peggy was helpful at check-in. Dining room has a great view of Porcupine. Port Hastings Museum is just down the hill and the causeway is close by. Breakfast was adequate but not inspired.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Dan, Saskatoon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They lie. Dirty. We booked a king room called and even confirmed two hour prior to arrival and they then gave it to someone else. Smells and is in terrible condition. I would rather sleep in my car next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Phyllis, Halifax, NS Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Close to museum and other entertainment. Church supper next door was convenient, My booking through Expedia indicated a special rate of $89.00 plus tax, however, I was charged $110.00 plus tax when I was sent my itinerary via email so that is what the Thriftlodge charged me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid if possible.

No hot water at vanity...had to use bathtub each time when washing hands, shaving, brushing teeth, etc. Heat & Air unit was inoperable. Bugs in unit due to management leaving each unit's outside door open before check-in. Check-in took 30 minutes, while the manager/owner did miscellaneous computer work without assisting. Overall poor property condition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

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