Everything, fantastic hosts, Colin and Justin, go out of their way to make your stay memorable! And the staff, especially Mrs Julie McDonald, are so friendly and helpful. The room #4, was beautifully decorated and spacious!

Stayed in September 2025

Can’t think of anything.

We loved everything and the beautiful attention to detail. The staff are amazing and such fun to get to know Colin and Justin, they’ve done a beautiful job. The Bothy is such fun … a down home feel and fabulous food, great live entertainment.

Stayed in September 2025

Lovely hotel in a lovely location. Staff were so welcoming and the food was excellent. There was entertainment on the evening we were there and the hotel owners Colin and Justin also joined in. It was a great trip.

Stayed in September 2025

Nothing

Amazing hotel!! Beautiful rooms and views. Excellent dinner at The Bothy. Met Colin and Justin (owners) and they were so hospitable. Music through dinner was great and Justin joined it! Would return anytime.

Stayed in September 2025

The staff and owners were so lovely and friendly! Dinner at the Bothy (on-site restaurant) and breakfast was delicious. The property is beautiful and the accommodations were fantastic. The location is very convenient to the fort and lighthouse. I highly recommend if visiting the Louisbourg area.

Stayed in August 2025

That we only stayed one night...

Loved the vibe, the team (Colin, Justin, and the amazing Julie!), and the breathtaking ocean view with Fortress Louisbourg. Quite stunning. The food in The Bothy was some of the best we've ever eaten, and the service was kind, caring, knowledgeable, and cordial. North Star Beach Resort is the best of hostelry incarnate: sophisticated, elegant, unpretentious.

Stayed in July 2025

The drive to get up to it!

Very clean with a fitness room!

Stayed in August 2025

Great location. Pictures on website show it a little more detached. Having Justin and Colin making the whole operation go smoothly and enhancing guest enjoyment was added value and staff are on their toes and great.

Stayed in August 2025

View. Restaurant was best meal in Cape Breton.

Stayed in August 2025

My husband and I stayed for two nights and wished we could have stayed longer. Colin and Justin are very hands on owners and can’t do enough for you. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Ate at The Bothy for dinner and had breakfast and lunch in the Coast. The meals were delicious! Highly recommend!

Stayed in August 2025

The location of North Star is really amazing if you have an ocean facing room. It was great to hear the water lapping the shore as we slept. The room itself was lovely, nicely equipped and comfortable. Both the onsite restaurants are stellar - the french onion soup and chicken pot pie are really excellent. The hosts and staff at the property are topnotch, friendly and efficient. Great stay.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Amazing place to stay. Staff were awesome. The restaurant (Bothy) was very cool and amazing with great food and live entertainment.

Stayed in June 2025

The food was good but could have been served warmer. We experienced this both nights. Incredible chowder though. Nice menus

Lovely room overlooking the ocean.

Stayed in July 2025

No desk type unit or table in the room.

Breakfast is not included but is served in a charming space and the a la carte choices were excellent and appropriately priced. Service level is excellent.

Stayed in July 2025

Not a lot to do in Louisbourg other than visit the fort. A few outdoor areas of the accommodation could do with a repaint.

Great view over the ocean and very comfy large room with good facilities and very comfy bed. Food and environment in the Bothy restaurant was great.

Stayed in July 2025

Please put shelf in bathroom to put toiletries on.

Everything very good

Stayed in July 2025

Perfectly designed room, beautiful style and colors, super comfortable bed, great view with sound of waves, wonderful restaurant with live music on grounds, amazing hosts and personal attention

Stayed in July 2025

There was nothing really..!

The suite was a ‘wow’ with every comfort catered for. The breakfast and lunch options were many, varied, freshly prepared and delicious. The staff were attentive and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. We were advised places to visit and encouraged to see the locale. Entertainment was excellent while the location was calm, peaceful and relaxing.

Stayed in July 2025

The location was beautiful and close to the city. Grounds were impeccable. Staff and owners were friendly and made me feel welcome and included even though I was on my own. Will definitely be returning.

Stayed in June 2025

Beddings looked a bit dingy and outdated, bathroom was small and crowded with little space for toiletries. Dinner was mediocre.

Location, gorgeous sea view, charm, friendliness of staff

Stayed in June 2025

Absolutely nothing!

The friendliness of the staff and owners. The fact that the owners were part of the team that provided service and did not just “supervise “ Food was delicious and location ideal.

Stayed in October 2024

The only complaint was the bright outside lights prevented my wife from a good night's sleep. The lights are great for safety and security, but room-darkening blinds would be helpful.

Fantastic location. The restaurant was exceptional with great seafood along with live entertainment and wonderful service. We had one of the best nights on our recent 3 week trip to Canada and Maine at the North Star.

Stayed in September 2024

My only minor complaint was the hard mattress

Beautiful location, clean and fresh, open and spacious, impeccable decorating!

Stayed in October 2024

The breakfast was delicious with several options. The breakfast room was bright, cheerful and conveniently located in the building next to the hotel.

Stayed in September 2024