Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. There is limited parking, and no reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and should be arranged in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located near the beach, just steps from Antigonish Mall and 8 minutes by foot from Saint Francis Xavier University. It is approximately 0.9 miles from St Ninian's Cathedral and 1.2 miles from Antigonish Heritage Museum.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool. Pool access is available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but they may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of CAD 15.00 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Claymore Inn and Suites

What guests think

At Claymore Inn and Suites, travellers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff and the tasty breakfast at the attached cafe, while noting the older, mall-adjacent property delivers generally comfortable, quiet rooms at a fair value.

Reviews frequently mention dated decor and mixed cleanliness, with some reports of stained linens or bathroom mold. Facilities like the pool, hot tub, and sauna are present but inconsistently maintained or occasionally closed. With streaming-only TVs and limited overnight front-desk coverage but a handy location by shops and dining, it suits travellers seeking convenience over polish.

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Facilities

On-site pool, hot tub, and sauna are a draw but maintenance is inconsistent, with murky water, nonworking jets, or occasional closures reported. Some guests did find these areas usable.

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Seanne

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated property, yet, exceptionally clean bathrooms and rooms with "modernish" updates like( panel floors vs carpet). Heated pool was refreshing, hot tub was murky, sauna dry and hot as expected. AC in rooms, plus ability to login to your own Prime or Netflix acct on TV. Walking distance to Sobeys, Dollarama and NSLC. Food vouchers for Justamere Cafe offering an exceptional breakfast. Overall, a terrific stay.

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Leah

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly and helpful, our room was clean and comfortable. The woman at the front desk overheard my daughter ask me if we packed her swimming goggles (oops, we didn’t) and offered her a pair to borrow. The pool was clean and well maintained. Overall, the hotel felt very welcoming. We’d definitely stay there again.

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Sophie

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The pool was closed and the room was not very clean. Bathroom tiles need to be clean and did not empty the garbages

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Ashley

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pool water was a little “foggy” looking and the floor in the pool area wasn’t clean. Other than that, our stay was great!

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Bernard

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well the pool was cloudy? It looked like swamp water. Same with the jacuzzi, it was gross looking. The sauna was pretty run down, the knob was broken so they must of turned it off and on with pliers?? Also there were cobwebs in the sauna and the rocks had no guard on them. The rooms beds were “flimsy” they felt like they would fall apart. The room fridge was wonky and you couldn’t put anything that may spill in it. The heater worked but the fan was wonky. Then there was breakfast so they gave us Tim’s cards instead. This was so not worth it.

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Tonia

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hot tub jets didn’t work , and sauna was cold . However everything else about stay was great. Good breakfast as well .

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Joyce

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No regular TV - only streaming services. Hot tub and pool close very early. Towels were threadbare. No front desk clerk at check in for 5 minutes. There is really nothing redeeming about this hotel.

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Stephen

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Went for a getaway to relax and to get away from the wildfire smoke here in N.S. Advertized pool,sauna,hot tub....Told out of order after we were checked in and settled in. The pool,hot tub and sauna were why we decided to stay at the Claymore!...Then went to watch tv and could not get channels so hotspotted to phone and clerk came up beating on our door. Opened door and she barged in telling us to turn down tv...I wiĺl never in my life stay there again...There are hotels in the area that are over 100 dollars cheaper as well....Very upset and dissatisfied... Felt like we were criminals...Just horrible! Restaurant had good service but bathroom pooper was out of order and very,very dirty urinals...Do not stay here!!!!!!

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vicky

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was right next door to a shopping center The pool was really busy with kids and the hot tub water was cloudy The front desk were very good

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Sophie

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast is amazing, staff is very kind and bed comfortable. Air conditioner worked great and not too loud. Pool is nice and sauna is old but works well. Internet worked well

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many guests report clean rooms, but recurring comments note stained linens and bathroom mold or missed corners.

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Seanne

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated property, yet, exceptionally clean bathrooms and rooms with "modernish" updates like( panel floors vs carpet). Heated pool was refreshing, hot tub was murky, sauna dry and hot as expected. AC in rooms, plus ability to login to your own Prime or Netflix acct on TV. Walking distance to Sobeys, Dollarama and NSLC. Food vouchers for Justamere Cafe offering an exceptional breakfast. Overall, a terrific stay.

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Harve

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The man at reception was courteous and welcoming. The room was very clean and nice. We will definitely return when we are back in the area.

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Karen

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at the reception desk was very friendly. The bed linens were stained, I’m sure from over use. The bathroom had clean towels, however the corners by the tub was dirty as well as the fixtures on the sink.

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Chantal

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dans l’ensemble c’ėtait bien et propre, quoique les serviettes et débarbouillette étaient tâchés sans être sales, il y aurait lieu de les changer. Tout le reste ėtait propre.

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Rhonda

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed the quiet and clean room and exceptional breakfast

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Liam

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Went to breakfast, was not full by any means and told a 45 minute wait I had not even looked at the menu. The rooms were dirty blood on the bedding torn beds and mould in the bathroom. Will not even be payed to stay there again.

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Jeannette M

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room seemed like it had not been cleaned. The bedding was full of black lint… floor needed sweeping, the bathroom had three large spiders that we had to kill. Bathroom quite dated and didn’t seem very clean. The front doors of the hotel needed a deep clean on the outside.

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Jeff

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean room.

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maryann

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed. Room and bathroom were clean , although the towels were stained. Breakfast at cafe was exceptional. Television was all streaming and a real pain when you're tired from travelling.

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marilyn

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was not 100% clean in the corners

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Rooms

Rooms are dated but generally comfortable and quiet for a stopover, though some experienced hallway or machine noise. Streaming-only TVs frustrate several guests, and a few mention AC problems or squeaky or soft beds.

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Steve

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the only hotel that I have ever stayed at that did not offer basic television service in your room. Nothing local pay for only apps. Not the way guests should be treated.

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Jeannot

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was good for what we needed it for but should get better television streaming services. Buffering was out of control and could not get more then 30 seconds before it would buffer again. Not good

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Rodney

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Claymore is in a great location, close to STFX University, the local mall and a couple of restaurants. I had no issues with the staff at the Claymore. They were very friendly, and the room I had was clean. The hotel has obviously had some recent updates to the hallways, but visitors should know the rooms are very dated. The bathrooms in particular are long overdue for a refresh, requiring updated fixtures and new towels. I could accept this situation if it was offered at a discount, but the hotel is in the same price range as other properties in the region that are much newer/updated facilities.

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Gregory

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was probably the noisiest room ever in 50 years of international travel. An ice machine, a vending machine and a stairway access door were literally right outside our door. The ice machine was not enclosed and was located right in the hallway. The ice machine in particular was just ridiculously loud, humming all night with loud bangs every time it was used which was frequently. Combined with a loose fitting door with a large gap at the bottom (that I attempted to fill with a bath mat) created a very lousy sleeping experience. Attached restaurant next door was quite good but $15 “free breakfast” voucher was pretty skimpy and didn’t cover the full cost of the least expensive hot breakfast. Not a good experience to say the least!

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Ervino

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is tired

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rick and lily

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs an update.

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John

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No cable tv,had to goBiston pizza fir ball game. Beds are very sqeeky and doors are very loud closing in early morning.

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Deanna

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was very nice. Beds were very comfortable. This is the second time we’ve stayed here. I wish they would include kids in the breakfast vouchers as the additional costs add up quickly while travelling.

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Mark

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Average hotel. A bit dated, but had everything you would need in the room. Front staff was friendly, $15 voucher for pick-from-menu breakfast at attached restaurant, 4 minute drive to downtown. I have no complaints.

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Karen

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The TV was impossible to figure out how to use. All streaming Apps and no clear instructions on how to use them or even how to turn it on. No cable and regular tv guide.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful. Downsides include slow check-in at times, limited or no overnight front-desk coverage, and occasional inflexibility on late checkout.

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Fawnda

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had great stay , we were up for business and the location was efficient . The only concern is there is no front desk staff after 9 or 10 pm .. should a guests room key not work to get into the building after hours ( for any odd reason ) what would the guest do ?

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Sarah

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great front desk staff Great breakfast Easy to find

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Lindsay

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service and stay. No complaints!

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Raymond

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was amazing and the staff were so nice. Breakfast and service was excellent

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STEFAN

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean efficient run property. Everyone is in full attendance, knowledgeable and helpful, I very much enjoyed the night there! Thank you all , be well Stefan

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Timothy

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and quiet. Breakfast not included, but a restaurant is attached. GREAT breakfast! One thing though - THERE IS NO ONE ON DUTY AT NIGHT to check you in. We arrived at 11 PM ( I believe they finish at 10 PM)and had to call the clerk to drive back and get us a key to the room. We were not informed about that through Expedia...so were surprised when we were locked out!! Your room key will allow you to get into the hotel after hours. Otherwise.....all good!!

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serge

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had booked this hotel to split the road between Moncton and Ingonish. Travelling with a 10 month old baby that needed to be fed when we got there. I figured checking in would be easy but all my drivers liscence data, address, phone number was diarised and the process took forever with no words being exchanged… when this process was finally over and after I signer and ignitial a bunch of stuff I asked for a crib for the baby it was like they never heard of this before. The guy told me this is something I should’ve asked for before but would look into it. He did so and tried calling our room while we were gone to eat supper. The building is old, smells weird and the elevator is scary but the room was ok, bottle of water included. It was calm and we slept well. On the drive back we decided not to stay there again and booked something in Truro instead.

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Myles

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was courteous, professional and always available. Room was spotless, room service was perfect, and the restaurant/bakery attached makes great food.

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Heather

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is a bit dated, but rooms are clean. Soap dispensers at sink and in shower - so if you like a bar of soap, bring your own. Check in was slow, so bring your patience. Restaurant and free breakfast were nice.

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John

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were fine as expected. Very disappointed that the hotel refused to accommodate our noontime checkout request both at check in and morning of check out. It would have made a huge difference to our group. We also had a traveller in our group with a food allergy who couldn’t eat in the restaurant to be able to use the breakfast vouchers provided.

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Location

Convenient location beside a mall with shops and dining, and a short drive or walk to downtown. A few note it feels like a parking-lot setting rather than scenic.

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Kim

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was in a great location close to some shopping and dining. It was a 15 minute walk to main street. The staff were friendly and helpful. Responded quickly when I let them know the tub did not drain properly. The $15 credit for the onsite restraurant was nice. The restaurant, however, was not the greatest.

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Ken

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is in an unusual location tucked away in the corner of a shopping plaza behind a grocery store and Dollar store. The rooms are in need of some modernization.

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Kelly

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I wasn’t expecting the hotel to be situated in a parking lot next to the town mall.

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Jonathan

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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John

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room on second floor. Convenient location for area activities

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Stephen

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is tucked away in a quiet spot in a busy area. Lots of parking. The in house bakery and cafe are wonderful! The staff is the friendly. The hotel is clean and cozy. Lots of shopping with some dining options close. Not far from University. Woykd definitely stay again.

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Rachel

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place was clean and comfortable and well situated near many amneties.

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Gary

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location with lots of dining and shopping options nearby. Free to use 10Kw EV charger on back of building, just inform desk staff and they activate it. $15 Coupons for breakfast at attached cafe made for a great experience! Although our room was dated, it was clean and beds were very comfortable. We would definitely stay again!

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Dale

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Boston Pizza was close and hotel was easy to find though kind of just at the end of the mall parking lot.

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William

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay quiet and clean also a convenient location

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Dining

Breakfast at the attached Justamere cafe is widely praised and supported by $15 vouchers. Limitations include late opening, occasional closures or voucher substitutions, and vouchers not covering all items or children.

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Seanne

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated property, yet, exceptionally clean bathrooms and rooms with "modernish" updates like( panel floors vs carpet). Heated pool was refreshing, hot tub was murky, sauna dry and hot as expected. AC in rooms, plus ability to login to your own Prime or Netflix acct on TV. Walking distance to Sobeys, Dollarama and NSLC. Food vouchers for Justamere Cafe offering an exceptional breakfast. Overall, a terrific stay.

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Al

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok. Breakfast didn’t start until 8:00 and we had to leave before that.

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Rhonda

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed the quiet and clean room and exceptional breakfast

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MICHAEL A

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The website advertised “BREAKFAST INCLUDED”. We are familiar with Justamere Cafe, and this was the reason for selecting your hotel. After booking we did not receive any notice that the cafe would be closed, and the breakfast offered was TIM HORTON’S GIFT CARDS! If we wanted a Tim Horton breakfast we could have booked anywhere, but we were offered a neat little bait and switch instead. Really not cool. And sorry doesn’t really mean anything when you’re not providing what your website had promised.

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Shawna

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are so accomdating. The breakfast is great as well.

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Murray

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant was not open till 8 am Sunday and we had to leave by then, Restaurant was closed Monday. Very inconvenient. TV is streaming only so you need subscriptions or the desk clerk has to come to your room to set it up. Not user friendly for seniors,

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Shelley

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived early and were thankful that we were able to check in before 4pm since we had a long drive. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is older but I wouldn’t say run down. The elevator by the lobby was scary. It’s small and makes noises that tells it age. The pull out sofa was uncomfortable and the springs could be felt all night. There were two pillows on the queen bed and were small. Didn’t make for a comfortable sleep. There was no “do not disturb” hanger for the door so I assumed that housekeeping doesn’t come in unless requested. I assumed wrong. Was surprised to find the beds made when we got back to the room. The breakfast voucher for the restaurant attached were for the adults only and our son didn’t get one because he stayed “free”. He has never not been allowed breakfast for other hotels we have stayed at so this took us by surprise. The options for the restaurant were limited but not terrible. Although if we didn’t have the vouchers we probably never would have chosen to eat there. Overall, if we are back in the area we would consider staying here again.

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George

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was great. Check in was quick. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The $15 voucher per person for breakfast in the restaurant pretty much covered a full breakfast for each of us. Definitely will stay again if passing through.

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Deanna

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was very nice. Beds were very comfortable. This is the second time we’ve stayed here. I wish they would include kids in the breakfast vouchers as the additional costs add up quickly while travelling.

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maryann

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed. Room and bathroom were clean , although the towels were stained. Breakfast at cafe was exceptional. Television was all streaming and a real pain when you're tired from travelling.

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4	5	6	7 $192	8	9 $170	10 $127
11 $118	12 $123	13 $158	14 $173	15 $167	16 $247	17 $184
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22 $123	23 $126	24 $123	25 $133	26 $131	27 $177	28 $183
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Claymore Inn and Suites

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Economy Studio, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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