Harbourview Motel and Accommodations

After a very long day in Cape Breton, my husband and I stayed here for one night. I paid online and did not need to provide anything upon checking in. The king bed was comfortable. The room was clean. Train tracks are directly behind the hotel. The trains did not bother our sleep at all, though. They provided free water bottles and moon pies. The water coming out of the tap smelled strange. Pricier than I would have liked to pay.

Well, this wasn't what I was expecting - but the pictures are exactly what you get. I bed was huge and we had the best sleep - comfy and very quiet. But the shower - if I could bring that home I would - amazing! Terrific hosts and super clean.

First, the positive: our room was clean. And that's about it. The cafe is no more, having closed permanently. There's a Chevy on blocks in front of one of the cabins and various snow removal pieces strewn about. The only view from our room was of the train tracks and we were serenaded by several trains during our one-night stay. There was no water pressure in either the bathroom sink or shower if someone in another room decided to simultaneously flush a toilet or have a shower. The reception area is a joke. Our air condition unit made more noise than the passing trains. Apart from a couple of student desk lamps on the bedside tables, there was one dim overhead light in the room. The hairdryer had one speed - full force, because the lower level was burned out. The bed mattress was concave and the TV remote was on its last legs. Complimentary coffee consisted of two Nescafe sachets. One of the worst places we've ever stayed at and sets the low bar for everything else that follows.

We stayed here two nights in August and we were very pleased with our room! Very clean. Our bed was very comfortable We stayed in the Inn which was quaint!! The view was lovely .. it’s been updated to keep its historical feel!

This accommodation was a last minute choice as our hotel in a different town cancelled our reservation unexpectedly. I am glad to have found this place as it was very clean, perfectly OK location-wise, by the water and not too far from the dining options. Even if it was pretty much basic, we had a good night sleep, it was quiet, and the person welcoming us was really nice.