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Telegraph House

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Baddeck with free parking

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Exterior
Standard Room, Multiple Beds
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View | Bathroom
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar

Room options

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Room, 2 Single Beds

Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 4 min walk
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 5 min walk
  • Kidston Island Lighthouse - 7 min walk
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 8 min walk
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tom's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Freight Shed - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red Barn Gift Shop & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lynwood Inn Restaraunt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bell-Buoy Restaurant & Supper House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Telegraph House

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03141515326303161-479

We should mention

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 does it cost to stay at Telegraph House?

As of 28 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Telegraph House on 3 Mar 2025 start from AU$206.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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. 231 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 487 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayda

Great people, very cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Excellent front desk staff and a lovely meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Excellent place to stay and close to everything !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ina

For the winter having a mat to put your boots on. The location is beautiful, it snowed everyday. We snowshoes the silver dart trail loop and the nicholson trail (part of it). The trails were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

They had a very nice restaurant with great food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Great location. Quiet and within walking distance of some lovely cafes and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Nice property that suited my needs, allowing for the off season slowdown. Plan to return in season when restaurant is open.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Basic motel room but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Nice accommodation if youre on your way to Cabot Trail. Very clean , comfy bed and pillows. Great location too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suanne

Had a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kerri

Great location. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great hotel and clean room. Great location and very friendly ataff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Staff and room and inn and surrounding areas excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lj

A lovely town and hotel. Dining was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JUDITH ROSE

Heritage hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe-Ann

It was a great place to stay - hope to be back soon. It was clean and updated. It was a perfect location as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

The Telegraph House is like a home away from home with the air of a Victorian era mansion. The dining and menu options in the Cable Room was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Awesome property. We stayed in the Alexander Graham Bell Room accidentally!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Loved the history, friendly staff and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

It was a lot of stairs but a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Muriel

Had a lovely stay at the Telegraph House. Staff were wonderful and the dining was amazing! The Cable Room is a must for dinner. Delicious food and the friendliest hostess/wait staff! However, the rooms are in need of renovating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Cute room, staff very helpful. Clean. Loved it here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jewel

It was a nice stay for one night. Room was clean and had good beds. It was in close walking distance to restaurants down by the harbour. Enjoyable start to the Cabot Trail.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024