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Kow's Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Bras d'Or with free parking

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Quadruple Room
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Quadruple Room
Quadruple Room
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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1289 Trans-Canada Hwy, Bras D'or, NS, B1Y 2N4
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Florence Ballfields
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Partial Lake View

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 14 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Bras d'Or

At Kow's Inn you'll be steps from Bras d'Or Lake and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Cranberry Lake. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Bras d'Or motel, you'll find Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Cranberry Lake - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Florence Ballfields - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Pottle Lake - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • North Sydney Historical Society - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kennys Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Kow's Inn

Motel in Bras d'Or with free parking
Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bras d'Or motel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kow's Inn offers 5 accommodations with a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 for adults and CAD 10 to 30 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 continental breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 30 for adults and CAD 10 to 30 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • 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, debit cards and cash
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, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number STR2526T6401

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Kow's Inn?

Yep, Kow's Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Kow's Inn?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kow's Inn on 31 Dec 2025 start from NZ$176.84, 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.

Does Kow's Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kow's Inn?

No, Kow's Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kow's Inn?

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

Kow's Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 40 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Deb, Port Colborne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A small motel with a restaurant (currently not open). Rooms are being updated. The rooms are clean and adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was good and I would stay there again. Unfortunately the restaurant attached to this property was closed. I had a small dog and it was hard to find walking spots because it was next to the highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Renovated recently.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean place to stop on the way to the boat. Easy and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott, Ottawa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean quiet and convenient hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were a lot of motorcycles nearby and we didn't hear them pull up while we were sleeping. The room was nice and clean with lots of towels. The nice lady who answered the phone had no issues accommodating our late arrival. Check in and out were easy. We had a very pleasant sleep. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Totally not their fault, but restaurant was closed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room nicely organized. Bed and linens very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
For the through traveler, this was very convenient and reasonable. Room up to date and clean, bed comfy, WiFi fine. Manager pleasant and helpful. Sadly, the handy restaurant on site was closed that evening, which was disappointing. Busy road and run-down building next door a bit of a negative, but all in all, a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, quiet stay in a beautiful location. Great proximity to the Cabot Trail and Baddeck. Very clean and well maintained. Would highly recommend it to anyone interested in staying in the area for a short or extended stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Extremely hard to sleep in bed. Head pt bed was quite lower tjsn foot. Owners should try sleeping in beds to make sure yhey are up ro standards.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room was simple and clean, and the staff were excellent! Perfect for our night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dreadful place. My room was an addition to what looked like an abandoned crack house. Floor was dirty beyond belief. Lipstick on a pig. Sign saying resturant closed today had probably been up for years. No reception, or reception desk, just a phone # to call. Look for another place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, check-in host was awesome, convenient check-in, restaurant was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a few times. Always great people and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025