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Blue Bayou Resort

Property class: 2.5
Evenings by the firepit create perfect vacation memories while mornings offer energizing starts at this welcoming bayfront retreat

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A beach view through a cave opening, with clear skies and distant mountains. - Blue Bayou Resort (South Harbour)
A dome-shaped tent with a wooden interior, a bed, and a door. - Blue Bayou Resort (South Harbour)
A kitchen with skylights, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dishwasher. - Blue Bayou Resort (South Harbour)
A geodesic dome structure surrounded by trees. - Blue Bayou Resort (South Harbour)
A spacious, modern interior with a large bed, a seating area, and a view through a geometric window structure. - Blue Bayou Resort (South Harbour)
Travelers at Blue Bayou Resort gather around the cozy firepit on cool evenings, creating perfect moments with family and friends. The resort makes outdoor enjoyment simple with convenient free self-parking and barbecue grills for casual meals under the sky.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

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A geodesic dome tent in a forested area with trees in autumn colors.

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A geodesic dome structure with a wooden door and window, surrounded by trees.

Premium Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Trundle Bed

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A spacious, modern interior with a large bed, a seating area, and a view through a geometric window structure.

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A rustic campsite with a fire, a wooden structure, and a person working on a laptop.

Comfort Mobile Home

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with teal walls, a wooden ceiling, and a bed with a geometric-patterned bedspread.

Family Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A geodesic dome structure with a wooden door and window, surrounded by trees.

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Trundle Bed

About the neighborhood

South Harbour is home to Blue Bayou Resort. St. Paul Island South Point Lighthouse and St. Paul Island Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Yellow Head Conservation Lands. Visit our South Harbour travel guide
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25 Old Rd Loop, South Harbour, NS, B0C 1G0

Restaurants

  • Morrison's
    6 min drive
  • Angie's
    5 min drive
  • South Harbour Pantry - Supply Pantry
    2 min drive
  • Caboto Cafe
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Picnic area

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 (single-level property)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 28 2026 to July 30 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between October 31 and May 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 260 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of CAD 260 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number STR2526T0368

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Bayou Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Bayou Resort?

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 Blue Bayou Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Bayou Resort located?

Situated in South Harbour, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cape Breton Highlands National Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Yellow Head Conservation Lands. North Highlands Community Museum and Paquets Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Blue Bayou Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garnett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was great experience in a glamping setting. The dome was comfortable and had all the required conveniences. The staff is excellent and caring. The property is great and the water views and activities are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice “glamping” experience. We had never done this kind of vacation but found it to be comfortable and easy Stephane is a great host and in process of major upgrades to the geodesic domes. Probably will be even better in 2026!
Two waterside domes
Inside a king dome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Kayaking on the lake was Beautiful and fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Location close to local favorites, which are more beautiful than the skyline.
White point nearby. Beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great "glamping" experience. This was a great location for exploring Cape Breton Island with easy access to the Cabot Trail. The owners are great, quick with help for any concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was awesome with views of the lake. Kayak and canoes are free to use also. The owners are amazing and very helpful about things to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jayne

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

Unique accommodation in a lovely local location

This is a unique place to stay, and set on a beautiful lake/calm water. The dome was great, 2 beds for the 4 of us, a great bathroom area, and another small area with a sink, kettle and some mugs. A fridge, or even communal fridge would have been a bonus, although we could hire a cool box with ice to help keep our food cool. Kayaks and SUPs are free to hire which is great along with like jackets, a real plus. Whilst there, they were working on building more pods, so not quite as peaceful as it could be with the work going on, but not a massive issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service with friendly staff and atmosphere, but make sure to bring a cooler, bbq, and other camping gear. Not many restaurants close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! If you like camping with all the conveniences this is the place to go. The view is spectacular. You can go kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, etc. It's all free! I just wanted to let you know that there are no extra charges. Best of all, you get privacy. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
The experience does not quite align with the concept of luxury glamping, as the property is currently undergoing renovations that detract from its initial appeal. While check-in was straightforward and the option to choose a dome was a thoughtful addition, the absence of a welcome pack—such as washing up liquid and cloth—was noticeable. Although the bed was spacious, the overall atmosphere lacked warmth and felt uninviting. In summary, the facility is in need of significant updates to enhance its appeal
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited over a wet and windy Thanksgiving weekend. The property offers glamping facilities in fascinating white dome tents with your own bathroom, shower and mini kitchen - plus heating. We were very comfortable, slept well and enjoyed our stay. The only thing to beware of is making sure you find open dining facilities or bring your own food. We found a restaurants nearby the first night - but they were closed the second - and the next nearest was 35mins away. I shouldn’t really complain since it is in a remote area and we came for the beautiful scenery - it’s something I wish I knew - just to set expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was great! Stephane (co-owner with his wife) and their cute dog, Sydney, was there to greet us on our arrival. Catherine (Stephane's daughter) was lovely! She was very helpful with her advice. What a sweetheart! Stephane was very accommodating as he escorted us to our dome site and he helped us start our campfire because we hadn't done that before! We took the kayaks (no extra cost - included in our stay) out for a paddle in the morning and it was so beautiful and peaceful! Nice way to start your morning! Everyone is so friendly at Blue Bayou Resort and make you feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Renee B

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Can you be just “whelmed”?

If you compare this to typical tent camping, it is a nice accommodation. If you are expecting a five star luxury glamping experience, this is probably not the property for you. We were happy to enjoy the camping amenities such as the fire pit that was near our tent. We were able to borrow lawn chairs and a hot dog roasting stick from the office which was nice. We had expected a regular amount of towels comparable to a hotel room, which is not what we got, so you should probably bring your own if you’d like more than one quite small towel for showering. No bath mat is provided and the shower curtain is quite short which means water goes everywhere, so be careful not to slip and bringing extra towels will also help with that. Bedding was minimalist and the bed itself was somewhat uncomfortable, but far superior to sleeping on a camping mattress or on the ground. A space heater and fan in the tent are nice to have and work well. Most tents do not have any kind of view of the lake and some of the tents are quite close together. If you can get tent 3 where we stayed, it has a larger camp area and more privacy than some of the other sites we noticed. The property has a lot of potential. While we did not get a chance to use them, there are kayaks and SUPs to use which is great. A few more small details (cotton bedding, more towels, bath mat, longer shower curtain) and this would be more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible place to stay, wouldn’t recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a tranquil & restful spot. Currently a work in progress. The access roads about the property need attention. The new geo-domes (permanent materials including glass) are amazing, they even include AC & constant hot water! The water sports equipment was in good working order & very much appreciated. A larger office welcoming guests which offered common camping foods & consumables etc would be very welcome & perhaps a nice little income stream - it wouldn't need to be open all day? With time & further work this place is gonna be a solid 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and owner were really great! We stayed for 2 nights and they helped us with getting kayaking ready. There are two issues we had, one was we didn’t realize how cold it gets at night (even in July). We stayed in an older plastic dome so it felt more like a tent. Make sure you bring winter PJs/extra layers. The other matter was outside of our control. The shower area drained towards the toilet so everything was wet after a shower. Aside from these two things everything else was amazing. I definitely want to come back but maybe stay in the hard domes with a kitchenette.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Uri Sevilla

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

Great experience

A very special and cool experience. We loved it and wish we had more time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was amazing and relaxed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madhu

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
It was beautiful. Really welcoming staff and beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here while seeing the Cabot Trail. Host was super friendly and kind. He even dealt with a noisy cabin on our last night in a timely manner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the peace and quiet. Easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

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

Amazing Glamping Experience!

Wonderful Glamping Experience Host, Stephane, was great! Domes are fun Amazing location Fire pits & bbq’s
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was very comfortable, Owner very attentive. Since we stayed there for 2 nights, we had the opportunity to kayak for free. When it started to rain a little, the owner gave us a canopy to hide from the rain when we had lunch or dinner. The holiday was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023