Blue Bayou Resort, Cape Breton

We stayed here one night to try a dome. The dome was neat, but quite warm during the day (there is a fan). The beds were pretty firm, and the amenities sparse (no hand soap, no dish soap, 2 chairs for 4 people, etc.). Also, the domes are pretty close together, so you can hear others' conversations. Would not recommend if you are looking for privacy. Upside: glorious saltwater body (pretty warm) where you can paddle for free (canoe, kayaks, SUP) or have a lovely swim. Also a zip line for kids. Tip for using the grill: bring or buy ($8!) your own charcoal briquettes unless you booked a place with a barbeque.

Domes were clean and as described. Stayed in dome 15 which was a bit noisy as the kid's zip line was right out front. Would request a dome a bit further away from this centralized area. If you are looking for an upscale stay, this is not the place for you. Sitting by the water in the evening with a bottle of wine was perfect.

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.

What a great experience! At the northern tip of the Cabot Trail, tucked away on a quiet inlet, the Blue Bayou is a charming and welcome escape from the standard tourist traps along the way. The domes are clean, cozy, climate controlled, and well-appointed. Comfy king bed, bistro style table with 2 chairs, a couple of lounge chairs to relax and enjoy the expansive water/woodland view from the panoramic window, ample hot water and tidy bathroom facilities, French press coffee, fire pit and picnic table, star-gazing through your skylight… This is glamping at its best. No fridge for refreshments but a cooler and ice is available for a small fee. Be sure to arrive in daylight as signage is easily missed and the resort is not visible from the main road. This is a memorable must-do for anyone exploring Cape Breton.

This was our second visit to the Blue Bayou Resort in Cape Breton. We had dome #1 which was as close to the water as you can get, a King waterfront suite. It was truly wonderful to be this close to the water and enjoy seeing the water and mountains in the distance in different light and weather. The owners were warm and welcoming upon our arrival and gave us some local hiking recommendations(White Point and Kauzmann). We did manage to get one hike in at White Point which had stunning coastal views. We hope to do the Kauzmann hike during our next visit as we had a day of rain during this trip. We stayed for 2 nights and enjoyed the standup paddleboards, kayaks and swimming at the dock. We wore watershoes as there are lots of shells etc at the bottom of the estuary. We went out when the water was calm and explored the inlets and even made it all the way over to the South Harbour Beach. We saw Eagles, piping plovers, cranes and beautiful views. This time we brought our own pillows since we are picky on pillows and brought an extra blanket since there was rain in the forecast and we anticipated cooler temperatures. We only used the extra blanket one of the two nights. The space heater in the dome was more than enough to keep us warm. They have also installed pellet stoves in the domes which would be handy in the shoulder seasons towards October. We brought food in a well insulated cooler with us that didn't require much preparation, as well as our own plates and cutlery. We were able to buy more ice on site and do some dishes in the small prep station in the dome. During our visit we also ate at some of the local eateries. Morrison's Restaurant for lunch was amazing and only 7 minutes away. In Ingonish we had Andrews Pizza, highly recommend and we got Gelato from the Groovy Goat Farm (29mins from blue bayou). We also had lunch at the Clucking Hen & Bakery (1hr 8m away) so tasty!

The property was awesome with views of the lake. Kayak and canoes are free to use also. The owners are amazing and very helpful about things to do in the area.

This is the first time we’ve been “glamping,” and it was a wonderful experience. We stayed in one of the geodesic domes, which was nice and clean. Our second night, things were a bit damp for getting a fire started, but the owner stopped by to ask if we needed help, and within minutes, he had the fire going. He was also very helpful with suggesting places to see. Beware…you will want to prepare for bugs if you’re going during warm weather.

Love the domes. Great glamping experience. Keep in mind that this is still camping: the walls are thin, there’s no Wi-Fi and there are some bugs. Unfortunately it poured rain so we couldn’t take advantage of the low light pollution area. Would have loved to see the stars through the skylight but the skylights (and the ceiling fan!) need cleaning. Beautiful area along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton.

Where do I even start?! Pillows were harder than a rock, the dome was infested... INFESTED with bugs, awful service in the office, also very dirty and cluttered, unkind workers, absolutely NO privacy, crunchy parts on the comforter??? Possibly unwashed, the ice machine stored in a room filled with mold, FOOD stored in the BATHROOM!!! Very unsanitary... Do not recommend... -2 out of 5 stars...