Review of Skye Lodge 2*

I want to start out by saying that if I had to stay here again, I guess I would be ok with that. Now, for the review. If the exterior does not say "Don't Stay Here", then your check-in experience might. You fill out what looks like a ballot to win a free tent at Canadian Tire or something during sign in and are required to pay up front (not a bad idea, probably saves people from complaining and trying to get out of paying after spending the night). If you get past all that, you will be treated to a sub-par, though not terrible experience. The rooms are small, the televisions are ancient, the location is loud and the walls are thin. My room had water damaged ceilings and walls with obvious mildew growth, along with a terribly stained carpet. The wireless internet only seems to work in the first room or two next to the front office, after that, good luck getting online. I ended up using my handy little multi-tool to fix the shower head which was spraying everywhere as it was too loose and needed some plumbing tape (this may explain some of the mildew on the bathroom ceiling. To be fair, my stay was not all bad. The beds were comfortable, plenty of hot water for your shower with easy to adjust temperature, and the bathroom was rather clean (aside from the ceiling). Plus it was nice to have a fridge and microwave in my room while still paying less than $100 per night. Honestly, with a bit of cleaning, fixing the roof leak, and a fresh coat of paint, this place would not be too bad, especially given its rates. Overall, there are several places to stay in the Port Hawkesbury area that are substantially nicer than the Skye Lodge, but if you're on a budget and are just looking for a place to crash for the night, it's not all bad. I would give them a second chance if my favorite places to stay lacked vacancy.