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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

Property class: 2.5

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Outdoor seating with tables and chairs, surrounded by a fence and decorative street lamps.
A sign for Pleasant Bay with icons indicating amenities like a restaurant, gift shop, and marina.
Two cabins with a paved driveway, outdoor seating, and a forested backdrop.
A double room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, hanging green pendant lights, and a counter area.

Reviews

7.8 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a black leather sofa, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A double room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Cottage, 1 Bedroom

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There is a wooden dining table with chairs.

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and a stove.

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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 - 2.5 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 15 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Skyline Trail - 17 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 29 min drive - 44.9 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.

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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
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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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Mountain View Cottages Pleasant Bay
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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location, wonderful friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the Trail, lots of room for parking, great restaurant, and outdoor common area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great location. Food and service at the restaurant was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good view and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stop half way around the cabot trail. Nice restaurant on site for dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely charming location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed Cape Brenton a lot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The beds were comfortable, the staff very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting clean room great hospitality good price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a basic motel,great for overnight. Had a really good meal in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and well furnished. We had good WiFi and enjoyed food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff - excellent food at the restaurant. I felt like I was part of the family. I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners, Very welcoming and made the stay enjoyable. It's an older property, and shows it in places, but our room was clean and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner in the onsite restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely an older property, but convienient to stay close to the park to break up a day in Cape Breton. Also has a restaurant in the main building that is lovely and very home style.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property that needs a little attention here and there but overall nice. Restaurant has a good breakfast. Super nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel had a good location for exploring the Cabot Trail and a convenient restaurant. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our room had plenty of space and was comfortable. While we usually don't need a refrigerator or microwave, they would have been convenient on this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is located in the mountains, beautiful location. Property is old but kept well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very lovely one night stay. Watched an amazing sunset. Had a restaurant on site. Very good food. Would be spectacular waking ng up to the fall colors
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms although older were clean with fairly good upkeep, the staff was amazing from check in to the ground/cleaning staff, to the restaurant although they do need to throw a few home fries onto their bacon and eggs to actually make it filling. Rooms were very comfortable, with nice furniture. Throughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Comfy beds, needs a bit of updating but still a good place for a night or two. Beautiful scenery
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, quiet and comfortable. We had a great breakfast in the restaurant in the morning and the staff were friendly and made time for conversation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice roomy property with a very good country restaurant, had soup and lobster rols for dinner and breakfast in the morning. Rooms were in the back on a well maintained field, quiet , very good internet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026