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Telegraph House

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Baddeck with free parking

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Property grounds
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Dinner served
Standard Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Travelers love Telegraph House for its helpful staff and cozy atmosphere. It offers a charming terrace for relaxing, an on-site restaurant, free self-parking, and smoke-free premises, all of which previous guests have praised.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 421
AED 495 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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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
Ceiling 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 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
  • ‪The Freight Shed At The Terrace - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Freight Shed - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬8 min drive

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

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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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Reviews

Telegraph House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 622 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Nice spot great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Check in was easy and staff super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The Inn is centrally located to all amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, comfortable bed and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The balcony view was great. Nice historic property. Great central location and lots of walkable places nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic and beautiful. The accommodations were quaint and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Nice location in town. Very efficient check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming and well maintained older property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bartlomej

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

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old building with some history
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the 'cabin' we were given, clean, modern, and we'll equipped.The food at the restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is the second year we returned to stay at the telegraph. It's a wonderful place right in the middle of downtown Baddeck. The Cable Room cuisine is unbelievable. Service including wait staff, cleaning staff and front desk superb. One could not do better for a holiday in Cape Breton.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the charming Telegraph House. It was exactly as we’d hoped. Conveniently located in this small charming town and we could walk to everything. Staff was very helpful and our meal in their restaurant was absolutely delicious! Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

8/10 Good

Clayton

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

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and motel. Friendly staff and clean rooms. Back of property should be cleaned up and landscaped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A delightful experience! Exceptional staff, dining, wait staff. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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