The outside of the building does NOT do justice to the rather eclectic and beautiful interior spaces and rooms.

Our host Linda made us feel right at home and showed us where all the breakfast items were kept. It was an informal arrangement where one could serve oneself. She even slipped a printout of the weather report under our door and gave us hints for our daytrip to Louisbourg!!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing not to like

Nice old Inn, convenient make it yourself breakfast

Stayed in August 2025

Might be a bit more challenging for those with mobility issues. A few short flights of stairs to get to room

Located close to boardwalk and downtown. Sufficient parking. Easy and convenient to walk to nearby shops. Room was very spacious.

Stayed in July 2025

The tv didn't work properly. You had to turn it on manually. The air conditioner is very noisy. There was no coffee in the morning (need to make your own).

The location is great. You can walk on the boardwalk, and the Governors pub down the street is excellent.

Stayed in July 2025

Layout is a bit awkward. Would not be suitable for someone with mobility issues.

Good location for exploring the Sydney waterfront. Very helpful and friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room in a heritage building with character.

Stayed in June 2025

Quite loud. Beds and furniture quite old.

Living room, kitchen

Stayed in June 2025

Kind of a hidden gem in Sydney---looks like a very basic motel, but it's quite comfortable inside, nice decor, super-clean, and the owners are very nice. Right downtown too, so very convenient for exploring Sydney or as a way point to the ferry.

Stayed in May 2025

Trying to connect with a live person when arranging our booking was difficult.

The breakfast was AOK - a self-serve buffet with several options. This hotel is in downtown Sydney, close to the big violin, and to our choice of restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner when so many places were booked - the Lebanese Flower (just a short walk away).

Stayed in October 2024

Too many stairs to climb with heavy luggage for two seniors. The car park needs resurfacing, the pot holes were HUGE !! The property could do with some TLC, it felt a little run-down

The location was perfect, right on the Esplanade and very close to excellent local restaurants. Breakfast was very good, cereals, bagels, yoghurts, toast and jams/marmalades. Unlimited pod coffee VERY quiet rooms even though the property is on the main esplanade The Queen bed was very comfortable and the room was extremely clean. Both Bonnie and Linda were very welcoming and made sure that we had everything we needed

Stayed in October 2024

I liked it all. It was near good places to eat, to shop, and had good access to the road to get to the university.

Linda and Bonnie are wonderful. I felt like I was leaving my family when I left. I also like the fact you could have breakefast whenever you liked, and not be stuck with a specific time. There was also all day tea and coffee--always a plus.

Stayed in September 2024

Could use an update , breakfast was toast or bagels.

Location was good. Host was very nice.

Stayed in September 2024

Loved the character of the place and it was very spacious. Lots of parking out back and excellent communication from the management

Stayed in August 2024

Price was to high.

Good.

Stayed in August 2024

Uneven floors.

Nice shower.

Stayed in August 2024

Hallways are a little bit outdated

Small boutique hotel with nice and clean bathroom

Stayed in August 2024

Location of the air conditioning on the wall above the bed, is not an ideal placement.

Excellent and convenient location right by the boardwalk, Althiough we booked knowing that breakfast was not included, we were very pleasantly suprised to have been offered a continental breakfast in the dining room/kitchen. Parking is onsite in the rear and also on the street in front of the inn. The room itself was well appointed and very clean, with complimentary toiletries,

Stayed in July 2024

Breakfast options are limited.

Location can’t be beat. the hostess Bonnie was super welcoming - so nice to have that personal connection.

Stayed in July 2024

Needs a new mattress for the bed we slept in.

Bonnie was really nice and helpful. Enjoyed the breakfast.

Stayed in July 2024

Quite old building and doesn’t have a paved parking lot.

Very good location, so easy to commute to restaurants, shopping stores, sightseeings, etc.

Stayed in July 2024

Parking lot dirty and lots of weed growth and garbage like coffre cups and bags

Clean inside and close to downtown

Stayed in July 2024

The location was central and perfect for getting around Sydney and Cape Breton. Easy walking to waterfront and restaurants. The Spanish Bay Inn provided easy parking, average room space , AC and equipped with microwave , fridge and utensils. Bed was super comfy ! They provided a main kitchen area for guests on main level with basic supplies like juice, cereal , bread , coffee/tea etc for guest needs. Bonnie checked us in who was very friendly and accommodating and made the whole process and experience seem effortless.

Stayed in July 2024

Damp smell in lobby had fans going so maybe some water issues?

Room was great bed comfortable and staff very friendly

Stayed in July 2024

Bonnie was great.The room was nice but we couldn't use the shower and the faucet dripping all night kept us awake.

Stayed in July 2024

Chairs in room need a very good clean so does hall carpet.

Lovely room size and view of the Ocean, room 6. Light breakfast in the morning which was an added bonus did not realise breakfast included . Bonnie who showed us room and kitchen very helpful, she recommended a few places to eat. We ate at the pub opposite the entrance to hotel as it had stunning views of the ocean. Went for a walk along board walk afterwards.

Stayed in June 2024