With a stay at Trailsman Lodge in Nyanza, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Bras d'Or Lake and a 4-minute drive from Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre. .This beach motel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Mary Harper Nature Reserve and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall.
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 8 min drive - 9.2 miles
Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 8 min drive - 9.2 miles
Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 8 min drive - 9.2 miles
Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 9 min drive - 9.2 miles
Bell Bay Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.9 miles
Getting around
Sydney, NS (YQY) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 7 min drive
Rose’s Smash Burger - 2 min drive
The Red Barn - 17 min walk
Baddeck Lobster Supper - 9 min drive
Meow - 7 min drive
About this property
Trailsman Lodge
Beach motel with outdoor pool
Trailsman Lodge offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Nyanza motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 53 air-conditioned rooms 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 desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On a lake
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
No elevator
More
1 building
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
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
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03301326117196752-10003
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Trailsman Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
401
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
368
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
152
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
56
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
23
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas
Oct 21, 2025
Nicholas
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
myrna
Oct 20, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view from the room and staff were friendly. The room could have been cleaner. We ran out of water in the morning as well as the kitchen. The included breakfast was really good and the dining room was very pleasent.
The room was clean and it overlooked the water. Beautiful spot. We were pleasantly surprised with the breakfast.
Vicky
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Jenifer
Traveled with family
Oct 17, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff in the front desk or in the office it's hard to talk to. He is not approachable honestly. We booked as early of July to make it sure we have nice and comfy room. But he gave us the older room and it is at the back of the lodge no separate parking. Even the fridge you can't put your food looks dirty. The room is no.59 we go call him and I said we cant stay here we want a comfortable room since we book early and we are 2 nights there. He said we don't have room. He kept me waiting. I said I want room in-front of your lodge the one that posted in your account. Thats why I booked here beacuse you have a cozy and comfy room.so he gave me no.6 room it is a big different to the room no. 59. Looks that guy is racist. Sorry to say but thats what we feel.
Room smelled terrible, like mold and mildew. bathroom and sheets not clean
Patricia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Gerardus
Traveled with family
Oct 13, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Room was average
Paint was pealing on the ceiling
Toilet lid was missing
Had to walk outside across the lawn to get to the ice machine in the dark
Gerardus
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Deborah
Oct 12, 2025
Deborah
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
John
Traveled with partner
Oct 12, 2025
Nice place, a bit pricey. Good breakfast. But I had just lathered up full of soap I. Shower and the pressure dwindled to a dribble and then stopped. Told mgr. He came and said it was just a high demand time in the morning. I thought he might have offered me a discount on the bill. But no. And not overly apologetic. Probably wouldn’t go back
Convenient parking in front of the room.
Convenient location for exploring the island.
Convenient early breakfast at 7:30 helps to start early.
ARAM
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Andrew
Oct 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The room is clean but it’s not the room I booked. We booked a king bed with waterfront view but when we arrived they only had a room with 2 queens or a king bed with no view. The worst part is the water has been off since last night so we can’t shower or have coffee.