Mountain View Motel & Cottages offers modest, pet-friendly stays with kitchenettes and a seafood restaurant in Pleasant Bay, near Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Guests appreciate the motel’s serene setting and friendly staff, with many highlighting the onsite restaurant and proximity to natural attractions. While accommodations are generally clean and cozy, some note dated rooms and occasional issues with Wi-Fi and water pressure.
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Mountain View Motel & Cottages (The) offers modest, seasonal accommodations set in a peaceful fishing village along the Cabot Trail in Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia. Guests can choose from simple motel rooms or cozy cottages, some featuring kitchenettes for added convenience. The property provides air conditioning and is both pet- and kid-friendly, catering to a range of traveler needs. Check-in starts at 15:00, with check-out by 11:00.
A seafood restaurant on-site serves home-style meals praised in guest reviews, making it a practical dining option when other nearby establishments may be closed. Additional amenities include tennis courts, providing recreational opportunities on the property. While some guests have noted issues such as inconsistent water pressure and aging mattresses in certain rooms, the overall setting remains clean and well-maintained according to visitor feedback.
Located about 1 km from the Whale Interpretive Centre and roughly 21 km from the popular Skyline Trail, the motel serves as a convenient base for exploring Cape Breton Highlands National Park and its surrounding natural attractions. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy whale watching, hiking, and cycling in the nearby areas, with the expansive park featuring sweeping ocean and mountain views just a short drive away.
The property is accessible by car, roughly 2 hours and 50 minutes from J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport. Several nearby lodging options provide alternative accommodations within close proximity. Visitors seeking a straightforward, location-focused stay will find Mountain View Motel & Cottages offers practical lodgings with easy access to the region’s key sights and outdoor activities.
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Stop for lunch as everything else was closed along the Cabot trail. The club with soup were amazing. Actually still thinking of that soup a week later... Home food, great service. Definitely worth a stop.
Perfect spot for cyclists, motorcycles or anybody looking for a simply beautiful place to stay. The accommodations are nice although some of our companions reported a bad mattress and water pressure dropping mid-shower.The property is large and well kept. A perfect location for whale watching, hiking, cycling and the breathtaking views around every corner.
We stayed in a one bedroom cabin for 2 nights. It was a clean, comfortable place to stay while we explored the area. The restaurant was convenient on site with good food and nice staff. If you have trouble functioning without your electronic devices, the Cape Breton Highlands may not be the best area for you to have a vacation!
We booked our rooms last minute and the rooms were perfect. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious. Would definitely stay there again!
Important thing is the location. Most of the motels and resorts were away from this area and we wanted one near to skyline and gypsum mine. This was our great decision and room was clean and cosy. Morning views are so amazing . Perfect for a stay.
Its a clean and cozy cabin with all the amenities you'll need for your stay. The kitchen was fully equipped and beds were comfortable. The only con is that there is extreme network issue in this area so be prepared to loose cell phone network and wifi. Also, I requested the front desk to help me since I was having issues with the wifi and she said she'll send someone to my cabin but no one ever came to help.
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The location is nice. The rooms are clean but old. The A/C was extremely loud and one of the mattresses was very worn out and uncomfortable. The mattress of the other bed was new and comfy. The breakfast was very good.
Menu choices range from home cooked hamburger platters to full Lobster dinners. Chef salad was fairly bland but the burgers and dessert choices were flavorful. Service was great and staff were super friendly. Prices are very reasonable. We just stopped to eat after whale watching. No report on the rooms as we didn't stay there.
Set in a tranquil fishing village on the border of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, this simple seasonal motel is 1 km from the Whale Interpretive Centre, 8 km from Gambo Abbey and 21 km from the Skyline Trail hiking area.
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