the worst experience of nova scotia was staying here...........starting with the staff at the front desk to the deplorable conditions of the hotel and room. it was such a negative experience that my daughter and i discuss it as the "worst part of nova scotia"... i would NEVER even stay in the town again due to the bad experience.............. more

We stayed here for one night before catching the ferry to Maine last July. Having spent most of the day getting a bit lost in the uninspiring interior of Nova Scotia and arriving in Yarmouth minutes before the visitors' center closed for the night, we booked this hotel without looking around at other options. I'm sure we could have found... more

There was a warm welcome with special rates for 5 nights. The receptionist was quite flexible in respect of the room choice. The bartender was very friendly (British, living since years in Canada) as was the restaurant staff! The food/price relation was okay. The rooms were standard but large (important when on travel with suitcases). Only the roommaid had some... more

The Colony is a straightforward place--rooms are simple and clean. You do not have high or fancy expectations when you come here, so you get what is promised. This is the most convenient location if you are leaving on the morning Cat ferry. The restaurant is quite good for standard fare--i.e. fried seafood and a typical Canadian-American breakfast. Price is... more

An average motel. Convenient location across from the ferry. more