Dunlop Inn
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 16:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 11:00 |
Breakfast | Breakfast available |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Children | Children are welcome at this hotel |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
Front desk 24 hour
Non-smoking
First aid kit
More about Dunlop Inn
Dunlop Inn
Located in Baddeck, Dunlop Inn features a private beach area and a shared lounge. With a garden, the 4-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The inn provides a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.
Reviews from 
Couple
Comment: 7 Jun 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
Great starting point for touring the Cabot Trail
Built in 1861, the Dunlap Inn is a small 5-room B&B located on the shores of Bras d'Or Lake in the Cape Breton Island town of Baddeck, NS. We stayed two nights in a second floor street-view room with a private bath (although there were some lake views out the side window in the room}. One important note: You must check-in at the Telegraph House about a quarter mile down the road to get your Dunlap Inn room keys.
Our room had a double bed and twin bed, two chairs and small side table. The bathroom, that was very likely a closet before it was transformed, had a toilet sink and decent sized shower, with a sliding pocket door for privacy.
Downstairs included a breakfast room and a bright common living room overlooking the lake with sliding glass doors that opened to a porch from which you could watch the activity on the lake and enjoy the view of Kidston Island and its lighthouse. One day, we actually saw a seal bobbing around in the lake, which they say is a fairly common sight. Outside, a grassy lawn gave way to a dock on the water offering comfortable Adirondack Chairs. Parking is available for 5 cars onsite.
The Continental Breakfast included, bagels, breads, fresh fruit, cheese, a baked item, hard-boiled eggs, cold cereal, granola, yogurt, juice and coffee/tea, and was served from 8-10am.
The village of Baddeck is fairly compact. From the inn you could take a 5-minute walk to the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, which is worth a visit, and several restaurants and shops in town. Tom's Pizza was very good, as was the Highwheeler Cafe & Bakery with fresh baked goods and their own fresh-roasted coffee. The Main Street Restaurant and the Freight Shed are two full-service, sit-down restaurants with nice menus, although we didn't eat at either. About 15 minutes down the road are the Big Spruce Brewing Company (Eastern Canada's only on-farm organic craft brewery} and another great cafe called the Herring Choker Deli in Nyanza. Don't let the name fool you. The homemade sandwiches and baked goods were outstanding!
We enjoyed the inn and met some interesting people who were all there to experience the Cabot Trail. Definitely, a quaint, quiet place to spend a couple nights.
Our room had a double bed and twin bed, two chairs and small side table. The bathroom, that was very likely a closet before it was transformed, had a toilet sink and decent sized shower, with a sliding pocket door for privacy.
Downstairs included a breakfast room and a bright common living room overlooking the lake with sliding glass doors that opened to a porch from which you could watch the activity on the lake and enjoy the view of Kidston Island and its lighthouse. One day, we actually saw a seal bobbing around in the lake, which they say is a fairly common sight. Outside, a grassy lawn gave way to a dock on the water offering comfortable Adirondack Chairs. Parking is available for 5 cars onsite.
The Continental Breakfast included, bagels, breads, fresh fruit, cheese, a baked item, hard-boiled eggs, cold cereal, granola, yogurt, juice and coffee/tea, and was served from 8-10am.
The village of Baddeck is fairly compact. From the inn you could take a 5-minute walk to the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, which is worth a visit, and several restaurants and shops in town. Tom's Pizza was very good, as was the Highwheeler Cafe & Bakery with fresh baked goods and their own fresh-roasted coffee. The Main Street Restaurant and the Freight Shed are two full-service, sit-down restaurants with nice menus, although we didn't eat at either. About 15 minutes down the road are the Big Spruce Brewing Company (Eastern Canada's only on-farm organic craft brewery} and another great cafe called the Herring Choker Deli in Nyanza. Don't let the name fool you. The homemade sandwiches and baked goods were outstanding!
We enjoyed the inn and met some interesting people who were all there to experience the Cabot Trail. Definitely, a quaint, quiet place to spend a couple nights.
Couple
Comment: 1 Jul 2026
Historic charm, Good location, Underwhelming Room
Good location, historic charm, but Room 3 is quite disappointing. It’s VERY tight for 2 people with luggage and does not have a pleasant view. The closet has an angled floor so you can’t store luggage in it. The bathroom is disconnected and you have to leave the room and go across the hall. The furniture is very dated. It does have a window air conditioner and ceiling fan, which is good since temps are warmer than normal but both are rather loud and distracting. Finding few pros to balance the cons to redeem the experience. The other rooms here might be nice but room 3 is not what we expected.
Couple
Comment: 6 Jun 2026
Stayed in: Jun 2026
Lovely quiet B&B
We stayed here for one night and were very impressed. Check in at the neighbouring hotel was quick and easy. Our room was comfortable and well appointed and the breakfast was excellent.
Couple
US
Comment: 22 Aug 2025
Stayed in: Aug 2025
Excellent waterfront option for staying in Baddeck
This place is a fantastic option in Baddeck. During our travels, we stay in all types of lodging. We're seeing more and more of this sort of place... a B&B feel, but not all of the frilly nature and hosts waiting on you hand and foot. The location of the Dunlop just can't be beat. It is right on the waterfront on a protected cove of Bras d'Or Lake. Not only that, it has its own private deck and boardwalk right on the edge of the water. The main pier is just a short walk away. There, you will find one of the best restaurants in town and a really great tour boat operator. If you walk out the front door, you're just blocks away from the middle of Baddeck. In addition, this inn has its own private gravel parking area right next to the historic building. The rooms and the entire inn have been updated very nicely, too. We stayed in the Garden Room on the second floor, which faces the street (but not the water). It was very clean, and the window A/C unit kept the room very comfortable. It was hot while we were in town with temperatures in the high 80's Fahrenheit. The shower in that room is a huge walk-in, and the sink is out in the corner of the very large bedroom. We definitely made use of the outdoor boardwalk and very nice Adirondack chairs. We watched the full moon rise right over the bay, which was loaded with anchored sailboats. The lighthouse is just across the water, too. Breakfast here is advertised as continental, but we really felt like it was quite a few steps above that. We had options of fresh drip coffee, hard-boiled eggs, toast, some fresh scones from the bakery down the street, yogurt, granola, fresh fruit, and I believe you could get cereal and milk as well. The dining space is very large, with room to spread out. The Alexander Graham Bell historic site and museum is almost straight across the street from the inn, too. I'd say that by far the best selling point of staying here is that you'll only have a max of 4 other couples staying in the other rooms, so you get a lot of privacy. The key is the waterfront location, with a patio and boardwalk that is private just to people staying at the Dunlop. If we return to Baddeck, we would absolutely stay here again.
Solo traveller
Comment: 20 Aug 2025
Stayed in: Aug 2025
Happy to Recommend.
Beautiful home with just five rooms. I booked early so I could stay in the Lighthouse room and the view could not be beat. All guests can enjoy the same view from the charming back deck. Several restaurants and shops in walking distance. Off-street parking was appreciated. I would love to stay here again.
Excellent location
552 Chebucto St, Baddeck, B0E 1E0, Canada|0.62 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
16:00
Check out before:
11:00
Good to know
Children are welcome at this hotel
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.
Pets not allowed
Breakfast available
Breakfast options
Continental breakfast
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please note that Dunlop Inn has no reception. Guests are required to check-in at a sister property located at 479 Chebucto Street, 245 metres from the property. Guests are kindly requested to contact Dunlop Inn prior to arrival for further details. Managed by a private host
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