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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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
  • Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa - 47 min drive - 51.5 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
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
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. 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great play area for dogs and children. Hot turkey sandwich was delicious. Great helpful staff. It was a very comfortable bed and a spacious room .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haddadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff. Clean rooms and very good food for a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kuljeet

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is located right on the Cabot Trail with the ocean just a short walk away. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant had great food at good value, we loved the little patio area to have a drink and unwind from a day on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Travelled with partner
The grounds were beautiful and the mountain view was great. This was an adequate room. No fridge or microwave. White towels were dingy and grey. Bedspread edging was unravelling. There is a restaurant on the premises that served good food. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reigner

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bang for buck!

The rooms were dated but I expected it based on it's location. Check-in at the restaurant was ok. The aircon was a bit noisy, uneven floors, wall paper all around... but given that you park outside your room surrounded by open spaces out of Cape Breton Park, I could not fault it. Very good value for money! Will stay again and will stay longer if ever.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cottage and very pleasant staff! Close for our early Whale Watching excursion and a short hike to a waterfall. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard, Jindabyne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could forgive the peeling walls in the bathroom, the stains on the bedspread, the average quality food in the restaurant. Very limited TV. But we had an awful night's sleep due to the saggy mattress. That is unforgivable! You stop in a motel for a good night's sleep. A good mattress is a "must have" basic requirement. Should have kept driving!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Room comfort

Convenient and pleasant

The hotel is very convenient, in the heart of the Cabot Trail. Our room had all the conveniences but could use updating. The restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
staff was friendly; restaurant offered good dining options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with partner
It was as expected for the price but there was no cell phone sevice available and sketchy wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bel accueil! Chambre ayant besoin d’amour et d’insonorisation!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only thing about our room was the air conditioner was not working. But other than that it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vishal

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff could not be more helpful. Just ask and I bet they can tell you where to get it if they don't have it. The perfect spot to stop for great trail accesses. The cottage was perfect and just what we needed at the end of the day, even the dog thought so. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

naseer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice decent rooms. nothing fancy but perfect for staying in Pleasant Bay. Very close to the whale interpretive centre and the dock from where the whale watching tours leave. friendly staff. Breakfast wasn't included. staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Well for starters the room smelled musty and the bed was very old and uncomfortable.You can hear everything going on in the next hotel room I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone if anything I would tell ppl to stay away from this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tiemo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the Cabot trail! Easy dining steps away which is great after a long day of driving!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely kind & helpful staff, whether in the restaurant or housekeeping or front desk. The beds are comfy and the shower is great! (Though short to conserve water). It's nothing fancy, it's clean, convenient and charming and the whole area is spectacular. I hope to return again.
Mountain View lives up to its name!
Friendly critters
Many spots to pull over and look.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angella

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

Great Staff

The Hotel itself was very clean it was a little dated but was exactly what I expected from the pictures. The location was amazing and the restaurant onsite made it the perfect place to stay. Staff was all friendly and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claude

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025