Telegraph House

Property class: 3
Baddeck Victorian hotel with restaurant

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Enjoy your visit to Baddeck with a stay at Telegraph House. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Cable Room, which serves dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $141
$165 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a chair.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a window with blinds, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a sink, and a television.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
479 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, NS, B0E 1B0

What's nearby

  • Bras d'Or Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Baddeck Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lynwood Inn Restaraunt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Main Street - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baddeck Lobster Supper - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Telegraph House

  • Enjoy your visit to Baddeck with a stay at Telegraph House. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Cable Room, which serves dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 31 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Built in 1860
  • Terrace
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Cable Room - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03141515326303161-479

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Telegraph House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Telegraph House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Telegraph House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Telegraph House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Telegraph House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Are there restaurants at or near Telegraph House?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Cable Room.

What's the area around Telegraph House like?

Telegraph House is a short 5-minute walk from Baddeck Boardwalk and 5 minutes' walk from Bras d'Or Lake.

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Reviews

Telegraph House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offered excellent food and a pleasant atmosphere, highly recommended by multiple guests. (74 reviews)
  • Ample parking was available and convenient for guests. (9 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great restaurant and great service staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was clean and comfortable. Check in was quick. Staff was very friendly. Self parking was convenient
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Great place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

An excellent place. I had the book last minute. due to another hotel being a little sketchy and man did I luck out. The staff were amazing. The restaurant fantastic and the location right downtown was perfect. I would definitely stay here again. The room was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Classic hotel/inn right in the heart of Baddeck with convenient walking to local shops and restaurants. On-site dining room was phenomenal.
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8/10 Very good

Nice clean room in the heart of Baddeck. A short walk to restaurants and shopping.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff that went out of their way to help my group plan our Cabot Trail trip. Clean rooms at a great price and in an awesome location. Would stay again!
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8/10 Very good

Rooms were very clean. Staff was very helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

The Telegraph House is an older with history. It has been taken care by 4 generations of Dunlop's. The staff is very nice and helpful and the room we stayed in was very clean and comfortable. It's very well situated, walking distance from every restaurants, shops and pharmacy.
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6/10 Good

Clean room, pet friendly, friendly staff, great location, good parking. Could have done with more than 2 coffee pods.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very welcoming and really accommodating with my husband with mobility issues. I have never been to a place where they say check out these 2 rooms to find what is best for you ... lovely and comfortable. The coffee shop across the street was magic
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8/10 Very good

Nice spot great restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location, comfortable bed and helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Inn with comfortable rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property. Check in was easy and staff super helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, large bathroom with soaker tub. Was perfect for our two night stay in the area.
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8/10 Very good

Excellent front desk staff and a lovely meal.
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8/10 Very good

The staff were friendly and helpful. The Inn is centrally located to all amenities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Historic and beautiful. The accommodations were quaint and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay, the rooms are spacious and have all the amenities needed.
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10/10 Exceptional

The balcony view was great. Nice historic property. Great central location and lots of walkable places nearby.
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8/10 Very good

Nice location, friendly staff. No breakfast but the cafe cross the road was really good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old house with a fabulous restaurant (one of the best meals of our trip). Staff were friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the nicest spots I’ve ever stayed at. The food was amazing and the service great!