Fair Isle Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Bras d'Or Lake

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Aerial view
View from room
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
Children’s play area – outdoor
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct

Explore the area

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9557 Highway 105, Whycocomagh, NS, B0E 3M0
  • Place, Bras d'Or Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Whycocomagh Provincial Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabot Links
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed (Kingfisher)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds (Red Robin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Morning Dove)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Blue Jay)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Chickadee)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Puffin Pantry)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen (Big Chickadee)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the area

Whycocomagh

At Fair Isle Motel, you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Bras d'Or Lake and 38.2 km (23.8 mi) from Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the region of this Whycocomagh motel include Cabot Links and Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre.

What's nearby

  • Bras d'Or Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whycocomagh Provincial Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 36 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 45 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Cabot Links - 52 min drive - 53.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Daughter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Charlene's Bayside Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ed Goo Goo's Gas Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Prosper's PitStop - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Fair Isle Motel

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Bras d'Or Lake
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Fair Isle Motel. Self parking is free.

This Whycocomagh motel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Fair Isle Motel offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

This Whycocomagh motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 31 October and 31 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2425T8228

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Fair Isle Motel Whycocomagh
Fair Isle Whycocomagh
Fair Isle Motel Whycocomagh Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia
Fair Isle Motel Motel
Fair Isle Motel Whycocomagh
Fair Isle Motel Motel Whycocomagh

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Fair Isle Motel?

Fair Isle Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Fair Isle Motel?

As of 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fair Isle Motel on 29 Oct 2025 start from AU$168.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Fair Isle Motel?

Yep, Fair Isle Motel has a free self car park.

Does Fair Isle Motel have a pool?

Fair Isle Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June to September).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fair Isle Motel?

No, Fair Isle Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fair Isle Motel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Fair Isle Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 720 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

P Gail

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

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

10/10 Excellent

SITHTHIRANKY

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Bernadette

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in. Friendly staff. Nice view of the lake. Clean and spacious room. We were upgraded to the biggest unit with kitchen. Thank you! Highly recommended!.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this motel was very friendly and accommodating. The room was great, bed very comfortable, access to the pool, parking in front of our door. The location is perfect! We golfed at Cabot Cliffs, visited Baddeck and drove the Cabot Trail :) Thank you for a great 3 night stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

S

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

Handy

A great place to stay en route to the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton Highlands NP. The staff are nice and polite and the rooms are spacious and clean. There's not much going on in Whycocomagh though, not easy to get a drink at all with most places being about a 30 minute drive away
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Réjean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Merci beaucoup. Tout était OK Salutation à Ollie 😉
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Sahana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is awesome. The landlady or manger was understanding. The rooms were clean and had great facilities. The beds were comfortable too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIN

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for those with pets. Nice little trail behind the property to walk the dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We used this to tour around Cabot Trail and it was perfect. The accommodation was comfy and the owner was nothing short of sweet. Charlene’s restaurant is just down the road and was good home cooked food. The Farmers Daughter was great to get a sandwich and goodies in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and turned on the AC earlier in the day so the room was nice and cool when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

PING

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Comfortable. Convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and quiet surroundings. Suited our needs just fine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third time staying at this motel. Very clean, friendly service. We'll be back when we return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee, microwave, toaster, fridge, air conditioned. Bathroom modern, very well kept. Nice to have your car outside your room. Less than five minutes to 2 local restaurants and Tim Hortons.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice setup with chairs out front to look at the water. Had dinner at Charlene’s which was excellent. CLean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025