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Reviews of Gillies by the Sea Apartment and Suite

507 Marble Hill Road, B0E 2W0 Port Hood, Canada

#2 of 6 hotels in Port Hood

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 69 apartment reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A kettle would have made it a 10! But it was a fabulous and far too short stay with Catherine and Frank.

    Really friendly hosts, spottless and comfy.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    10
    Very pleasantly surprised. Wasn't sure what to expect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. Everything was great.

    Fantastic view, on hill overlooking ocean and islands. Watched sunset from sunroom. Friendly hosts, made us feel at home, had interesting stories to tell. Complete kitchen for us to use in our apartment, which could be closed off from the house but didn't have to be. Comfortable bed, large clean bathroom.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hosts were warm, accommodating and knowledgeable. The view from our room was stunning, and the whole room/bathroom had plenty of space. Location is outstanding. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Very warm reception

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    10
    Gillies by the Sea exceeded our expectations. Exceptional property, comfortable well accommodated suite and lovely hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We enjoyed the incredible view, and the helpful hosts. Their extensive knowledge of the history of the area enriched our experience.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What a view. Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    10
    peaceful clean warm feeling with a view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    every aspect was great

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Couldn't have asked for more gracious hosts and a great location too.

    We were very delayed arriving but the owner waited up to welcome us and settle us in.. They had even made some muffins and biscuits for us.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    10
    Great location:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wifi was almost unusable. Frustrating for those of us who work online. Wifi booster would solve it.

    Great spot, location, view and hosts :)

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Leaving!

    Our hosts were very friendly and welcoming. They shared a wealth of information about places to eat, and knowing that our extra day was meant for exploring and beach-combing, they shared numerous ideas for places to explore. Everything was absolutely PERFECT in every way! Our room had a beautiful view, and we even had access to a relaxing patio to enjoy the sun and sea.Our room was so pretty, and the private bathroom was spotless, with every little amenity provided for. The bed was VERY comfortable, the bedding soft and cozy. This is a place of perfection. Very happy, kind and welcoming hosts. Comfort beyond compare. And that view!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    10
    Just what I needed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Smallest of things, but the WIFI signal was weak and would drop off now and then.

    Very thoughtful. Shower had body wash and shampoo. I just felt that had I forgotten anything, they would have provided it.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    10
    wished we could have stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Exceptionally hospitable hosts, fantastic location, and spotless facilities.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location perfect and wonderful host

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hospitality.. the view.. so close to beautiful beaches. You seriously need to stop your searching and visit here today. We have never met such a kinder host who really cared so deeply. It is truly such a warm environment. Book today!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All great

    Catherine and Francis were great hosts epitomizing Cape Breton,s welcoming approach to visitors

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely fantastic place to stay! We highly recommend it! Owners are very friendly and accommodating. The apartment overlooks the Atlantic Ocean in a quiet Cape Breton town. There is a grocery store nearby. We attended a ceilidh at the Chestico Museum with an old time fiddler. The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre close by, in Judique, had the best food ever and live fiddle music including a nephew of Natalie Macmaster's. The apartment is very clean, beautiful. The bed is very soft and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need. The sunroom is lovely and has a good view of the ocean and lobster fishing Harbour. Again, we have no complaints. For the price, it was more than we expected.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    8.0
    It was great experience meeting the hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our rooms were far from each other. We had misinformation from booking.com. Each room has only one bed and there is no other place to sleep. We travelled with 3 kids under 11. So we slept on floor. Other room was for our parents

    Hosts were just amazing. The location is very close to Ocean and view was fantastic

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    10
    My stay was informal and like staying with friends of friends.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing comes to mind.

    Located along the west coast of Cape Breton, the view is lovely, my room was large and with an attached bathroom, and the hosts could not be more accommodating.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    8.0
    The Gillies were warm and welcoming, offering advice on local concerts and scenic tours
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing

    It was a super location, over looking the fishing cove

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2023

    10
    Ideal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing!!!!!

    It was an excellent trip. Even the weather cooperated. It was totally sunny 2 out of the 3 days, The host and hostest were extremely friendly and very helpful with the places to go and the things to see. Francis was born and grew up in Port Hood. There isn't a place you ask him about that he can't give you a detailed run down. The apartment is perfect. You have access to everything there. Just bring your food and ask the hostest (Cathrine) for anything you forgot, if she doesn't have it she will try her best to get it for you. They are both unbelievable. The bed is very comfortable and the TV and WiFi is perfect. the bathroom is very spacious. The toilet is like a throne. Perfect accommodations for 2 people. I would give them a ten. Will definately be returning and staying longer.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2022

    10
    Sunset Beauty and Peace
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our hosts and the view.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. They are very knowledgeable about the area,and thir home is very comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The house was near one of the five beaches but we couldn't reach it by footpath.

    The view from the terrace was magnificent although we had to leave the apartment to reach it.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2022

    10
    Very clean. Friendly hosts. Relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A few hooks on the door of the bathroom would have been even better.

    Great location.

    Stayed in September 2022

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