Silver Dart Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre

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West Lodge, 2 Queen Beds

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

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East Lodge 2 double Backside No View

East Lodge 2 double Backside No View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Chalet, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Main Lodge, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Chalet, 1 Queen Bed

Chalet, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Baddeck

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bras d'Or Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre with a stay here. Kidston Island Beach Ferry and Kidston Island Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 39 min drive - 70.4 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tom's Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Freight Shed - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bean There Coffee Cafe - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Silver Dart Lodge

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre
Silver Dart Lodge offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Silver Dart Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Baddeck hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1968
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

This property is closed from October 29 2025 to May 1 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between October 14 and May 18.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06211547406460000-257

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Silver Dart
Silver Dart Baddeck
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Silver Dart Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 635 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1108 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric de

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean large room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary, Reno

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely older property. Some units are newer, less drafty. Wonderful view of the lake. On site dining available, walking distance or short drive to other venues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Adequate accommodations

We arrived early but room not ready and no effort was made to prioritize room - toured the excellent Alexander Graham Bell museum and stopped for a drink at the freight shed (very nice) before returning at 2:00.. still not ready so did load of wash in antiquated but working washing machine for $5 and checked out advertised free bikes (too rusty and no brakes😜) Room was adequate with comfortable beds but smelled somewhat musty so opened both doors to enable air flow! When checking in… bill presented was inflated by $100 but corrected when questioned with a comment of “good eye!” Looked like nice restaurant but we did not partake in breakfast or dinner and left early to travel the Cabot Trail!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the Silver Dart, kind of a throwback motel/lodge. The beds, pillows etc were very comfortable. Room was a good size with great views of the water and very clean. The Adirondack chairs on the lawn made it feels so homelike. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay again, we were sad to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Betty M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

shakil, Newmarket

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room size was decent and view was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, beautiful view of the lake. Highly recommend. Get a room with a view!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time and enjoyed our time at Silver Dart Lodge. The room was spotless, beautiful views, the breakfast buffet was a bit better than most and dinner was excellent. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Supper was excellent in the dining room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome by Ann with lots of suggestions for around town. Clean and quiet large toom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Thumbs Up!

Checking in was smooth & pleasant. Room was clean & comfortable and well appointed. Room & washroom amenities were more than adequate. Would stay here again. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and view. We stayed in a Chalet due to the fact that we had a dog. The Chalets are very old and outdated and you can hear everything from the next door neighbors as they ajoin each other.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice McGarrahan

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

Nice view

The Silver Dart was very nice—— good location. Enjoyed the view from our room and liked the chairs out front.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rochelle, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As others have stated, this is an older property and could really use an update. We were in a lower room in the main lodge and although the room was clean, the carpet smelled musty and everything just felt tired. Bathroom super cold and uninviting. Towels never dried throughout the day. One of the windows in the bedroom was missing a lock. We did not use the pool but did not look particularly inviting either. Gym consisted of 3 cardio machines. This was a 2 night stay so fine for us . Would not want to stay much longer than that. We had dinner in the restaurant one night and one breakfast. Breakfast was only buffet and was adequate for $18.00. Dinner was also decent although extremely busy in the dining room with a tour bus ( or 2 ) crowd. Had an issue with the wine my partner ordered that was not rectified so he paid for a glass of wine that he had one sip of. It sat there all through the meal and was not acknowledged by the server although he had told her it was too sweet and tasted like apple juice. Huge bright side were the wonderful ladies at the front desk! They were excellent! Quick, efficient check in and out and just generally lovely each time we spoke to them. Parking was also very easy .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, small rooms in desperate need of major update. Terrible bed. Do not recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property, a little dated .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is big but a bit dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned lodge and we stayed in the main lodge. At first we thought it needed refurbishment but the bathroom was totally brand new and there was new carpet in the main bedroom, but all in a retro style. Staff were friendly, food was average. Nice view of the lake. All in all a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is old and rundown. Can definitely do with some serious renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great sized room. Dining room on premises
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025