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At The Harbourfront Bed & Breakfast Inn

123 Pierce Street, North Sydney, Nova Scotia B2A 1P4, Canada
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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We stayed here for convenience because of the proximity to the ferry terminal. The room was comfortable and clean. Heather was very welcoming and gave us information about nearby restaurants and accommodation options at our next destination. We were served an excellent hearty breakfast before we left in the morning. Very good value for our money. We would definitely stay... More

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Harbourfront123, Owner at At The Harbourfront Bed & Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Always happy to engage in conversation with my guests and we do try and make your overall stay the best we can. More

Sarnia, Canada
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

When we arrived the proprietor was already waiting for us and showed us the place and lead us to our nice, clean room. She was very helpful in directing us to local places (restaurants, etc.). The morning meal was enjoyable, the other guests made good conversation (points to see, etc.)

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Harbourfront123, Owner at At The Harbourfront Bed & Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
14 March 2013

To you and all the other guests I had the pleasure of hosting this year, thank you for a wonderful year. I have had commitments that limited my time to respond to my guests in a timely manner regarding their stay with me this past year. Yes, we are fortunate to have some fine food establishments in town. It is... More

Toronto, Canada
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11 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

The house was stately and its location in town was fine, as was our room and bed. Breakfast was plentiful, very tasty and featured local produce. Although there was a wide street out front, we were requested to park in the lot at the rear. Since the house is located on the side of a hill, be prepared to carry... More

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Harbourfront123, Owner at At The Harbourfront Bed & Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
14 March 2013

Thank you for bringing up the parking concern. For those who visit me in the future, I can't move off the hill but I do encourage guests to bring luggage in the front door prior to parking. This reduces one flight of stairs. I also have 2 rooms on the ground floor that I try to provide to those guests... More

Auburn, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

We enjoyed our stay here. The hostess was wonderful. Very helpful. made a nice breakfast. The room was clean had 2 beds . Bathroom was clean. Nice flat screen tv. We visited sydney mines so we were close. The property is in town so you are on a city street , but no problems. would stay again good value

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High River, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

Comfortable bed,... clean ensuite,... very nice breakfast, Heather was very helful, and gave good directions to get to Sydney, and she is a good host. It was too bad that it was pouring with rain, so unable to enjoy the ambience of the outside. It was pouring all night and the rain was dripping onto the air conditioner, so that... More

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Harbourfront123, Owner at At The Harbourfront Bed & Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
14 March 2013

Thank you for your input. If you or any other guests have any suggestions, I would appreciate them. They can be sent to harbourfront@eastlink.ca. Although Cape Breton is not inclined to be too hot, the air conditioners are a necessity at certain times. Central air with room controls are not a viable solution, so individual room units are in place.... More

Ottawa, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

I'm not sure just who the 16 people were that gave this place an excellent & very good, (friends? relatives?) - we found it average at best. Gloomy & dogged eared, mismatched furniture & linens, we were glad we'd booked for just one night. So-so breakfast.....

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Harbourfront123, Owner at At The Harbourfront Bed & Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
14 March 2013

I am very sorry i was unable to meet your expectations, but I do try to provide good value to my guests. The breakfast of meat, eggs, cereal, yogurt, bread product, jam and juice tends to meet the requirements of most of my guests. I am sorry it did not meet yours. I am trying to make aesthetic improvements at... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

You only have to get 2 things right when you run a bed and breakfast. A good bed is essential and we did not have a good bed at the Harbourfront. Our host was helpful, breakfast was good, the room was pretty, but the bed made it impossible to get a good nights sleep. It was also very warm and... More

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Harbourfront123, Owner at At The Harbourfront Bed & Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
14 March 2013

Dear Guest You are right regarding the matress being the prime item for a facility such as this. I have found the choice of a matress to be very subjective. One guest will prefer firm, another likes one the sink down into. For this reason, if you have a preference, please let the owner know and I know that an... More

Rome, Italy
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

Very good value: our room was quite large, with a private new bathroom. Everything spotless. Heather was a very kind and always busy host :-)! Breakfast not that bad. Some good restaurants in North Sydney. Would stay here again.

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Harbourfront123, Owner at At The Harbourfront Bed & Breakfast Inn, responded to this review
14 March 2013

It would be my pleasure to have you visit again. Heather More

St. John's, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2012

Like others, I was a little skeptical about what we would find with a B&B for $80 - we were surprised. Heather (the host) was super friendly and accomodating! The Harbourfront was a great place to stay. The room was very clean, with a newly finished bathroom. The decor was a bit old fashioned, but the bed was comfortable and... More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2012

We had a front room on the second floor with a wonderful view of the harbor and all of the activity associated with the Newfoundland ferries. Room was very comfortable, breakfasts were quite good and it turned out to be a great place to meet interesting people on their way to Newfoundland. The hostess, Heather, could not have nicer and... More

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Also Known As:
The Harbourfront Hotel North Sydney
The Harbourfront Bed And Breakfast Inn
At The Harbourfront Bed & Breakfast Inn North Sydney, Nova Scotia
Address: 123 Pierce Street, North Sydney, Nova Scotia B2A 1P4, Canada
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Region: Canada > Nova Scotia > Cape Breton Island > North Sydney
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in North Sydney
Price range (per night): $74 - $108
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
At The Harbourfront is a couple of blocks from the ferry to Newfoundland and across the street from the bus terminal. For travelers touring Cape Breton: we are approx 45 minutes from the start of the Cabot Trail. We are near the city of Sydney with all its entertainment events and casino, about 45 minutes from Glace Bay's Savoy Theatre and Miners Museum, the Fortress of Louisburg and East Bay the home of Rita MacNeil’s Tea Room. Also not too far from the many golf courses and festivals that are part of the summer events in Cape Breton. North Sydney offers free entertainment at the wharf in the summer season. New North Sydney Arena and new Culture and Heritage Centre will add to the pleasure of those visiting the area along with the Sports Museum and Fossil Centre, nearby in Sydney Mines. ... more   less 
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