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St. Ann's Motel

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View
Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View
Property entrance
Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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51947 Cabot Trail Rd, South Haven, NS, B0E 1B0
  • Place, Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View

Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Living area

Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Ground Floor

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Ground Floor

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

About the area

South Haven

At St. Ann's Motel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from St. Anns Provincial Park. Highlights at this beachfront motel include a private beach and in-room free WiFi. .Enjoy access to rowing/canoeing and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this South Haven motel include Munroe Point Lighthouse and Kidston Island Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 16 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 34 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Ski Cape Smokey - 47 min drive - 70.5 km
  • Centre 200 - 52 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar House Bakery and Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Galley - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boisdale Firehall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Goose Cove Grab N Go - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fitzgerald's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

St. Ann's Motel

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
A private beach is featured. There's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at St. Ann's Motel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South Haven motel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
St. Ann's Motel offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - midnight
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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 19 December 2025 to 16 April 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay.

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.

  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per stay

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06241507243286936-51947

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

St. Ann's Motel Motel
St. Ann's Motel South Haven
St. Ann's Motel Motel South Haven

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at St. Ann's Motel?

St. Ann's Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at St. Ann's Motel?

Yep, St. Ann's Motel has a free self car park.

What makes St. Ann's Motel a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at St. Ann's Motel.

Is St. Ann's Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a private beach, as well as baby monitors and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that St. Ann's Motel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at St. Ann's Motel?

No, St. Ann's Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at St. Ann's Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

St. Ann's Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 248 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying here it’s quiet, great view , waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
View was great but motel was very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights - great starting point to explore Cape Breton - close to town of Baddeck for fuel and some great restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LILLIAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as advertised. Vince went out of his way to settle us in. Fabulous location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
This was sn excellent location right on the water. The hosts were accommodating and very knowledgeable with suggestions with travel plans. Would recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patty

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is but bad. Right on the corner of the Cabot Trail but a bit noisy. The decor is circa 1980 with broken tiles in the bathroom and a lamp shade that is also broken. The decor is so old. It needs to be replaced as I’m sure it has been like that for over 40 years. Bathtub was new but I wouldn’t walk in the carpet in bare feet. The bed was softer but was passable but old as well. Towels old and the sink did not have a stopper so you could look down at the gross black hole. I stayed in cabin 5. And the internet did not work. Just a really bad experience and probably the worst I have ever stayed and I have travelled all over the world.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Staff & service

Nice view and owners. No A/C, worn mattresses

Small owner-managed motel with approx 8 units. Purchased by owners during COVID and they are slowly renovating the rooms. I started out in an older room. It appeared very clean, but the mattress showed caverns where two bodies would lie, showing wear in the mattress. I requested a different room and was given a partially renovated room. This room also showed the caverns for two bodies on the mattress but it seemed like they weren’t so deep. It was only two years old and a thick mattress probably high quality, and turned out ok for my previously injured back. It appeared thoroughly cleaned. There was no A/C machine at all and it was too hot. A large fan was provided but I don’t sleep well with fans. I opened the windows. Opened or not there were tiny bugs jumping on me. I swatted one and it was white so I have no idea what it was. The owner pointed to the swamp across the street as the source. Owner had a lovely disposition, the ocean view was fantastic. However the bugs, worn mattresses and lack of A/C would prevent me from returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard to sleep when part of the blinds missing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well stocked room and super friendly staff, helped me plan a road trip around the Cabot trail even. If your in the area I fully recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place overall and right at the start of the cabot trail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Conveniently located at the foot of the cabot trail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many accommodations advertise "lake views" but this one really got them. Just incredible. Also the hosts went out of their way to make my stay pleasant [I'd give them 6 stars]. One of the best experiences I had in a long time. And all that at an affordable rate. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery, clean room with a comfortable bed. Owners are friendly and helpful. Didn't like that we had limits on towels and face cloths ( use 2, trade back for 2 more each day). Overall good value for money spent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

crystle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vince was very accommodating when we arrived later than expected, and he took the time to recommend must-see stops and eateries along the trail. The room décor is dated, but it has the cozy feel of a sleepover at Grandma’s house. Everything was clean and quiet, and the views made for a truly pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allison

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

Hotels.app incorrectly booked me for the next day when I clearly entered the specific dates. Tried to cancel within 5 minutes, property refused - despite knowing it was an admin error & that I wouldn’t be staying there. The property seemed more interested in the money than doing the right thing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Very impressive view and convenience to Cabot trai
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Guylaine

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic but all you need.

We chose to stay here because of its location at the start of the Cabot trail and the lake views. It also offered the self catering facilities we like-microwave, coffee maker, kettle and toaster. However, the price indicated that the accommodation could be basic and it was. The furniture was a bit of a hotch potch and it could all do with redesigning and renewing. Then we would have been happy to pay double the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very convenient for our travels on the Cabot Trail. Our room had an ezcellent view, and was righr on, the St. Annes Bay. Owner Vince was awesome. Surpassed every expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Somsubhro, Mississauga

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
St. Ann’s Motel was a wonderful stay! Owner Vince was warm, friendly, and gave us excellent travel and food recommendations. The location at the start of the Cabot Trail is perfect, and the Atlantic Ocean views from our room were absolutely stunning. Rooms were clean and comfortable, we’d love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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