Reviews of Spanish Bay Inn, CANADA 4 stars
10 Pitt Street, B1P5X3 Sydney, Canada
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was basic continental
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe room was so clean and cute with a beautiful view of the waterfront. The hotel is right across from the governors pub and eatery, which had amazing food and excellent live entertainment. The lady at the front desk was so nice and very accommodating.
The breakfast could’ve had more options, maybe some fruit and cream cheese for the bagels.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewOur 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!!
The outside of the building does NOT do justice to the rather eclectic and beautiful interior spaces and rooms.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I greatly appreciate it. I hope our paths cross again some day. Cheers Linda
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEasy to find. Friendly staff. Charming and clean.
Stairs to the room. Hard time climbing stairs
Thank you so much for the kind words, we greatly appreciate it.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice old Inn, convenient make it yourself breakfast
Nothing not to like
Thank you Jamie...glad you enjoyed our Little Inn. Hope you get to return sometime.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThank you, glad you were comfortable at our Little Inn
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI enjoyed the Highland Village Museum in Iona, The Louisbourg Fortress, the Kennington Cove Beach, the cute cafe Spoondrift, and The Cabot Tour through Cabot Discovery Tours (because our guide, Frank, was exceptional). It's always interesting learning about a new place. The views in Cape Breton are breathtaking. The fish and lobster exquisite.
Do glad you enjoyed our little Island.
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAwesome place to stay. Old build but renovated immaculately.
Thank you Kevin, so glad you enjoyed your stay. we appreciate the kind words.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is great, the people are friendly, and the inn is quaint and interesting.
The breakfast was simple but just fine.
Thank you so much Wilda, your kind words are appreciated.
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocated close to boardwalk and downtown. Sufficient parking. Easy and convenient to walk to nearby shops. Room was very spacious.
Might be a bit more challenging for those with mobility issues. A few short flights of stairs to get to room
Thank you Renee for your kind words. Hope one day you get to come back!
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe rooms were nice and clean and there was a kitchen available with coffee and snacks such as bagels, toast and cereal available 24/7.
Unfortunately this is not a location for a person with a physical disability. There is no elevator and all rooms require you to do stairs to get to them. There is no staff member on site at all times, just a phone number to call for a person who is on call. Parking was not great, you could park behind the building but it was very dark with no security cameras.
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewJust in for one night, comfortable and clean.
On first floor and had to take luggage’s upstairs
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFantastic welcome from Linda who took the time to answer all questions. She even came over in that brutal heat to adjust the tv. The room was great, comfortable, clean, quite and stocked with all the required amenities. The downtown location was superb. I should add that the price point was exceptionally good when compared to local competitors.
Not much of anything I could call a negative experience.Fr
Paul thank you so much for your kind words. Your review sure made my day start off right! I hope you get to return, it was a pleasure to meet you and have you stay with us. Linda
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is great. You can walk on the boardwalk, and the Governors pub down the street is excellent.
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).
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGood location for exploring the Sydney waterfront. Very helpful and friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room in a heritage building with character.
Layout is a bit awkward. Would not be suitable for someone with mobility issues.
Thank you for choosing us for your stay, I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLiving room, kitchen
Quite loud. Beds and furniture quite old.
I am sorry you were not happy with your accommodations, I will definitely try to do better.
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewKind 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.
Thank you so much for your kind words, they are very much appreciated. I hope you get to return.
Reviewed: 13 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe 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).
Trying to connect with a live person when arranging our booking was difficult.
Sorry you had trouble getting in touch....however I am glad you enjoyed the rest of the area.
Reviewed: 22 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewSpacious room, good overall location, helpful staff, safe parking lot.
Thank you for your kind words
Reviewed: 17 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewGood location, close to terminal. Close to restaurants. Friendly staff, homey feeling.
Thank you for your kind words
Reviewed: 8 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe 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
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
Thank you for your kind review
Reviewed: 5 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewClean nd friendly staff
Great location
Thank you for your kind words...so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing us!