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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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23659 Cabot Trail Road, Pleasant Bay, NS, B0E 2P0
  • Place, Whale Interpretive Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Pleasant Bay Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Pleasant Bay

At The Mountain View Motel & Cottages you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Gampo Abbey and within 15 minutes of Whale Interpretive Centre. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The family restaurant, Mountain View Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .In proximity to this Pleasant Bay motel you'll find Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pleasant Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 15 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Skyline Trail - 16 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 30 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain View Motel & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pleasant Bay motel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: CAD 4 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mountain View Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 4 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03152144579949158-23659

Property is also known as

Mountain View Motel Cottages Pleasant Bay
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The Mountain View & Cottages
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Yep, The Mountain View Motel & Cottages has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

The closest beach to The Mountain View Motel & Cottages is Pleasant Bay Beach (1.8 km).

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

No, The Mountain View Motel & Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 972 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 972 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 972 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 972 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 972 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little spot.

A rustic hotel that is in a perfect location for visiting the area. We booked here because of the location. The check it was good and the people were friendly. They got us in quick, and gave us the information we needed about the area. For us the room and bathroom were clean. The beds were comfortable, nothing sticking out or hard. The showers worked with no issues and gave us plenty of hot water. The restaurant was nice, the staff were very pleasant and the food was good. The only complaint I would have is there is no fridge or microwave in the room. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice mountain view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice location along Cabot Trail. Cottage was not cozy. Restaurant had nice basic food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly and cozy little room. Recommend a fall visit - the leaves are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alisha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed had springs sticking out. Custermer service while checking in was horrible, the lady was so inconvenienced by us asking to check in. No fridge in rooms. Wifi barely works which is fine but don't advertise you have it if it doesn't work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan

Travelled with group
The rooms were cute but not comfortable as the beds could use an upgrade. You could see daylight from under the door . The view was nice and we booked strictly because of the proximity to skyline trail. It was a bit disappointing. Food at the restaurant was average
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron and Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was seamless. Our cabin was so cute! Nice deck area for a relaxing glass of wine after exploring the area. I have a bad back so the bed wasn’t comfortable for us. But all in all very nice stay. Breakfast in the morning was awesome and our waitress was so attentive and friendly! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a cottage and it was easy to park and nice surroundings. Great mountain view. The restaurant had a good menu and staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Motel rooms are dated and tired. In desperate need of a refurbishment. Beds were old No fridge or microwave in rooms. Staff were very friendly and helpful. But its definitely overpriced for the facili
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and great staff. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice size room and restaurant attached to the motel. Overall decent place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
comfortable, quiet, good food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place is old and amenities are very basic. Staffs behavior is good and friendly. Overall ok ok place to me
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emilie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, beautiful setting, wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yadveer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aroshan

Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff, but the room was not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pranami

The worst hotel and their staff member is so rude
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelsey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a one night stay. Bedding smelled of pee, there was flies everywhere. Wall paper falling off. It was nice outdoors and pet friendly. But, the room was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ee Mun

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hot water and cold water control is inconsistent so we did not get to bathe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the areas we wanted to hike. They should hire a new handyman
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025