Silver Dart Lodge

4.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Breakfast and dinner served
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View
Front of property – evening/night
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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257 Shore Rd, Baddeck, NS, B0E 1B0
  • Place, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kidston Island Beach Ferry
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

West Lodge, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

East Lodge 2 double Backside No View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chalet, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main Lodge, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chalet, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(98 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Baddeck

Located in Baddeck, Silver Dart Lodge is by the sea, just a 3-minute walk from Bras d'Or Lake and a 1-minute drive from Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kidston Island Beach Ferry and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Kidston Island Lighthouse.

What's nearby

  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tom's Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lynwood Inn Restaraunt - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bean There Coffee Cafe - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Baddeck Lobster Supper - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Silver Dart Lodge

Silver Dart Lodge offers 90 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 90 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Silver Dart Lodge has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 9 to 18 for adults and CAD 5 to 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1968
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 14 and May 18.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 9.00 to 18.00 for adults, and CAD 5 to 9 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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-2023-24-06211547406460000-257

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Silver Dart Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1126 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, nice property, convenient to local attractions, shops and restaurants
Sunrise from Silver Dart Lodge
rainbow seen from Lodge
lighthouse view from Harbor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in a beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and a wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Enjoyed our stay , would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here twice and would do so again. Lovely staff, quite and great views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great views, great restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean property with ammenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

YING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for family and travelling with dog, staff is very friendly, great location to stay a night before getting to the national park, the view from the room is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint but really wonderful stay. Good food and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for traveling around Cape Breton. Nice places to eat. Many things to do and easy to access. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

WAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good place to stay while in Baddeck
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and convenient too, and the view was fantastic. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Minions

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very clean and the view is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vidya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the lodge and it’s surroundings were well maintained and it had a scenic view from my room.. and it was pet friendly too..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

The beds were super comfortable, and it was a beautiful location! Just a short walk into town, with lots of delicious food options!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aylee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with great views. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and amazing water views!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the chairs on the balcony, loved the view and loved the pool. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The area is beautiful and the view is stunning. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Seaton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a cool Spot to stay the night before heading on the Cabot trail!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025