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Blue Bayou Resort

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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Beach
Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds
Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds
Individually furnished
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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25 Old Rd Loop, South Harbour, NS, B0C 1G0
  • Place, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ski Cape Smokey
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Skyline Trail
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Exterior

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Mobile Home | Terrace/patio

Comfort Mobile Home

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Cottage

Family Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

South Harbour

At Blue Bayou Resort you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Yellow Head Conservation Lands. .This smoke-free hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this South Harbour hotel include North Highlands Community Museum and St. Paul Island Museum.

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Highlands Links - 39 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Ski Cape Smokey - 42 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Skyline Trail - 48 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Cape Smokey Provincial Park - 50 min drive - 65.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideaway oyster market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Morrison's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Markland - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Angie's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪South Harbour Pantry - Supply Pantry - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Bayou Resort

Hotel with free parking, near Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Blue Bayou Resort offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This South Harbour hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Blue Bayou Resort offers 20 accommodations with portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CAD 30 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

The property is closed between 31 October and 30 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 180.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-in fee: CAD 30 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 11:00 PM

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, 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
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number STR2526T0368

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Blue Bayou Resort?

Yep, Blue Bayou Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Bayou Resort?

The closest beach to Blue Bayou Resort is Black Brook Beach (14.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Bayou Resort?

No, Blue Bayou Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Bayou Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Bayou Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Blue Bayou Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
The experience does not quite align with the concept of luxury glamping, as the property is currently undergoing renovations that detract from its initial appeal. While check-in was straightforward and the option to choose a dome was a thoughtful addition, the absence of a welcome pack—such as washing up liquid and cloth—was noticeable. Although the bed was spacious, the overall atmosphere lacked warmth and felt uninviting. In summary, the facility is in need of significant updates to enhance its appeal
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garnett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was great experience in a glamping setting. The dome was comfortable and had all the required conveniences. The staff is excellent and caring. The property is great and the water views and activities are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice “glamping” experience. We had never done this kind of vacation but found it to be comfortable and easy Stephane is a great host and in process of major upgrades to the geodesic domes. Probably will be even better in 2026!
Two waterside domes
Inside a king dome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid Yazmin

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

6/10 Okay

Jayne

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

Unique accommodation in a lovely local location

This is a unique place to stay, and set on a beautiful lake/calm water. The dome was great, 2 beds for the 4 of us, a great bathroom area, and another small area with a sink, kettle and some mugs. A fridge, or even communal fridge would have been a bonus, although we could hire a cool box with ice to help keep our food cool. Kayaks and SUPs are free to hire which is great along with like jackets, a real plus. Whilst there, they were working on building more pods, so not quite as peaceful as it could be with the work going on, but not a massive issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uri Sevilla

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

Great experience

A very special and cool experience. We loved it and wish we had more time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bel environnement, lit confortable,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee B

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Can you be just “whelmed”?

If you compare this to typical tent camping, it is a nice accommodation. If you are expecting a five star luxury glamping experience, this is probably not the property for you. We were happy to enjoy the camping amenities such as the fire pit that was near our tent. We were able to borrow lawn chairs and a hot dog roasting stick from the office which was nice. We had expected a regular amount of towels comparable to a hotel room, which is not what we got, so you should probably bring your own if you’d like more than one quite small towel for showering. No bath mat is provided and the shower curtain is quite short which means water goes everywhere, so be careful not to slip and bringing extra towels will also help with that. Bedding was minimalist and the bed itself was somewhat uncomfortable, but far superior to sleeping on a camping mattress or on the ground. A space heater and fan in the tent are nice to have and work well. Most tents do not have any kind of view of the lake and some of the tents are quite close together. If you can get tent 3 where we stayed, it has a larger camp area and more privacy than some of the other sites we noticed. The property has a lot of potential. While we did not get a chance to use them, there are kayaks and SUPs to use which is great. A few more small details (cotton bedding, more towels, bath mat, longer shower curtain) and this would be more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhinay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Narga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We booked for one of the domes. It's pleasant, if cheaply furnished. The dome is heated with a space heater which makes is quite cosy. We booked for a lake view but didn't get one as it was almost completely blocked by trees when others had clear sight. Tiny towels are unusable, so take your own. Bed is comfy but has very odd bedding, certainly not cotton. We saw plenty of small wildlife such as squirrels and chipmunks and lots of jellyfish in the crystal clear lake. Sadly, the lawned area is covered in dog poo with no effort made to pick it up. Little thought has been given to the overall experience for the guest. Such a shame as it could be really beautiful with a bit more effort.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Levi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited over a wet and windy Thanksgiving weekend. The property offers glamping facilities in fascinating white dome tents with your own bathroom, shower and mini kitchen - plus heating. We were very comfortable, slept well and enjoyed our stay. The only thing to beware of is making sure you find open dining facilities or bring your own food. We found a restaurants nearby the first night - but they were closed the second - and the next nearest was 35mins away. I shouldn’t really complain since it is in a remote area and we came for the beautiful scenery - it’s something I wish I knew - just to set expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the peace and quiet. Easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was great! Stephane (co-owner with his wife) and their cute dog, Sydney, was there to greet us on our arrival. Catherine (Stephane's daughter) was lovely! She was very helpful with her advice. What a sweetheart! Stephane was very accommodating as he escorted us to our dome site and he helped us start our campfire because we hadn't done that before! We took the kayaks (no extra cost - included in our stay) out for a paddle in the morning and it was so beautiful and peaceful! Nice way to start your morning! Everyone is so friendly at Blue Bayou Resort and make you feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Kayaking on the lake was Beautiful and fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! If you like camping with all the conveniences this is the place to go. The view is spectacular. You can go kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, etc. It's all free! I just wanted to let you know that there are no extra charges. Best of all, you get privacy. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service with friendly staff and atmosphere, but make sure to bring a cooler, bbq, and other camping gear. Not many restaurants close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Po Shan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Sanket

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They have 2 queen bed dome but there is no door or curtain for washrom area which was really inconvinient if 4 adults sharing dome. Also door opens on washroom side so it will be an issue if someone changing in that area. If there is curtain or door for washroom, it will solve both the problems.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It was a really cool experience to stay in the dome but I definitely did not find the place to be luxurious like it was advertised to be. It was a very bare minimum dome. There were only one towel per person, no towel to stand on after showering so that the floor didn’t get soaked. The bed was not comfy at all very hard and only one pillow per person. There were no dishes except two mugs in the dome, nothing to cook with outside and being at the top of the Cabot trail there was not much in the way of getting food either. There isn’t even a fridge to keep the food cold that we did take, thank god they sold ice to keep it cold. Also the owners have a dog but don’t follow their own rule of keeping dogs on leash. Their dog was intimidating our dog a few times when we were trying to take him out to use the washroom so we felt we couldn’t even have our dog outside with us when we had a fire one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023