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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel in Pleasant Bay with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Balcony
Property grounds
Property grounds
Flat-screen TV
Private kitchen

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

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
    ‪20 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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 - 20 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Skyline Trail - 22 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 40 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

Motel in Pleasant Bay with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
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.

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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
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

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

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mountain View Motel Cottages Pleasant Bay
Mountain View Motel Cottages
Mountain View Cottages Pleasant Bay
The Mountain View & Cottages
The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Motel
The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Pleasant Bay
The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Motel Pleasant Bay

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.

Reviews

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 968 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 968 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 968 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 968 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 968 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the cute little cottage, right along the Cabot trail, it was perfect, quiet at night, had everything we needed. We had a great dinner meal at the on-site restaurant. It was a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing, view is stunning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy, clean and reasonably priced spot to stay for the night as we were going whale watching from a location very close by the next morning. Staff was friendly, but we didn’t have much contact. The room and bathroom were clean so we were comfortable enough. The mountains were right out our window, which we liked, and we loved watching the fog drift over the top for a few hours (it was a rainy type of day). This being said, there were some small things that could easily be fixed to make things nicer…. the toilet seat was too small for the toilet (which sucks when you are a woman), the main door and bathroom door didn’t fit properly, the bathroom wallpaper was put over the previous vinyl clad wall and was starting to peel, horrible paint/touch up job and caulking job (not a deal breaker, but would look much better if it was done better), and I can honestly do a better job. Somewhat dated rooms (there have been some upgrades) and very dated bathroom with no counter space, (but this last one is not a small fix). Speaking of bathrooms, the hot water and pressure were the best… if you forget your soap the pressure will spray the dirt right off you! There is a restaurant on site but we didn’t try it. Overall, I would say go for it if you are looking for a reasonably priced spot to lay your head over night and don’t want modern and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zafar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Room was nice and big. The towels were not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is a little date, and likely only open on a seasonal basis ... but it certainly met our requirements for a one-night stay. The staff were absolutely superb, some of the friendliest people we met in Nova Scotia, and the food in the on-site restaurant was fantastic. My wife ordered a hot turkey sandwich and I ordered a plate of snow crab. Both meals were just excellent. The property is in a great location along the Cabot Trail as well. Very convenient and close to the Skyline Trail. I would certainly recommend this property, and would like to thank the staff for their warmth and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien situé pour un voyage à vélo. Les rénovations sont douteuses!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and painless - our room was even ready early. Beds were comfortable and the air-conditioning worked. The motel was close to everything we wanted to do and made for a good night. Check out was seamless and we enjoyed ourselves. For the price it was a solid night's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly clean room, tidy grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kaustav

Liked: Cleanliness
Okay for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were very dated, needs a refresher. A small fridge and microwave for travellers would be nice, perfect space for it in the rooms. The restaurant is less than appealing, the food and the atmosphere. I found the bedding very dingy looking which made me question if they were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for family trip was good in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay at the mountain view. It wasn’t perfect but provided a nice night for us as we travelled the trail. Pros - clean, dining on site, beautiful natural surroundings, friendly staff. Cons - Air conditioner loud as a jet engine, easy to hear neighbours (talking, showering, AC). Would stay again, perhaps in the fall when AC wasn’t needed :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Perfect

Liked everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff who were also knowledgeable about the hike we were going on the following morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean Disappointed of no fridge in rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gagan

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A couple of Windows were broken which let the mosquitoes in the room and made our night terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mac

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Small unique little place. Motels are small but worth staying in if your looking for a place just to sleep for a night! Wifi is good across whole resort!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

doug

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

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

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with group
Decent room for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and located
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025