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Telegraph House

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Baddeck with free parking

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Property grounds
Dinner served
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
At Telegraph House, unwind on the charming terrace or indulge in a meal at the restaurant. With free self parking and smoke-free premises, you'll feel right at home. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is SAR 434
SAR 509 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sep - 6 Sep

Room options

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Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Portable fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 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
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Freight Shed - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lynwood Inn Restaraunt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bean There Coffee Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Telegraph House

Property highlights
Telegraph House provides amenities like a terrace and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cable Room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 1860
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03141515326303161-479

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Telegraph House Inn Baddeck
Telegraph House Inn
Telegraph House Baddeck
Telegraph House
Telegraph House Hotel Baddeck
Telegraph House Baddeck, Nova Scotia - Cape Breton Island
Telegraph House Hotel
Telegraph House Hotel Baddeck Nova Scotia - Cape Breton Island
Telegraph House Hotel
Telegraph House Baddeck
Telegraph House Hotel Baddeck

Frequently asked questions

Is Telegraph House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Telegraph House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Telegraph House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Telegraph House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Telegraph House located?

Situated in Baddeck, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre, and Kidston Island Beach Ferry. Bras d'Or Lake and Kidston Island Lighthouse are also within 10 minutes.

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Telegraph House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 577 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great..clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Inn with comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

shideh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, friendly staff. No breakfast but the cafe cross the road was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bartlomej

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to sttay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location right in town. Nice room with comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice views and easy access to food also a festival on the go beautiful apot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access and very good restaurant. Right in the middle of things in town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean local motel with room and cabin options
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff who provided useful information on local amenities and guidance on touring the area. The only downside is that although the property has a very good restaurant it does not serve breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great spot friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with extremely helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute place with a nice restaurant serving local food. Staff was lovely. Felt like stepping back in time, in a good way.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and stay. Bit outdated decor, but comfortable and clean. Would stay agaibln
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a wonderful place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful older motel, really well maintained. Room was extremely clean and location was excellent! We would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was lovely. Our room had a balcony where we could see the lake. In facility dining was convenient & tasted great. The motel was walkable through the town & waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest spots I’ve ever stayed at. The food was amazing and the service great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Afshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property. Staff service was excellent. This property is near by food, shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old house with a fabulous restaurant (one of the best meals of our trip). Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room. Cute porch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing inn with history back to 1861. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quaint setting
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025