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St. Ann's Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A grassy area with picnic tables and stone lanterns by a lake, surrounded by trees and hills.
A room with a bed, a small table, and a chair near a window overlooking a body of water.
A view of a lake with a distant island and a clear sky.
A room with a welcome sign, framed pictures of eagles, and a life preserver decoration.
A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a dining table. There is a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator. A window offers a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

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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, Bras d'Or Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ski Cape Smokey
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View

Two Adirondack chairs facing a lake with a grassy foreground and distant hills.

Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Panoramic Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

A living room with a sofa and armchair, a wooden floor, and a door leading to another room.

Panoramic Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 67 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a body of water, a bed, and a small bedside table.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a body of water.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this South Haven motel include Munroe Point Lighthouse and Saint Anns Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bras d'Or Lake - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 13 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Centre 200 - 46 min drive - 74.5 km
  • Ski Cape Smokey - 46 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobster Galley - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Goose Cove Grab N Go - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪MacKenzie Hall - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Boisdale Firehall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬11 min drive

About this property

St. Ann's Motel

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.

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

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • 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. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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.
  • Hardwood flooring 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
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 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
Guests who require late check‑in must contact the property by phone or email and provide a valid return contact number to receive their room assignment and information about where check‑in materials, including paperwork, receipt, key, and Wi‑Fi details, will be left.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 25.00
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for CAD 10.00 per stay.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off CAD 25.00 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 10.00 per stay
  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at St. Ann's Motel?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St. Ann's Motel on 19 Nov 2026 start from NZ$143, 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.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 333 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Good

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Very good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, fantastic view and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay on the Cabot Trail
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was simple, clean, the linens & towels clean with a lovely scent. The view out our window was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room with a lake view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly owner, helpful with giving Cabot Trail tips. Older motel being lovingly updated. What a view out the back window of the water!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot right on the water. Beautiful sunrises. Great people, friendly, clean, helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Vince gave so much helpful advice for the Cabot Trail!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very quaint motel. We enjoyed our stay at this nice motel with exceptional views of the water. Vince the owner was extremely friendly and hospitable. Room was was comfortable and very clean and had everything you need in the room. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Amenities
Vince was so helpful and friendly. Room was small although well equipped. No air conditioning but with windows open together with a very powerful and large fan we found in the closet did the trick. Fantastic location and view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Most beautiful view from room. Close to great restaurants and the highway. Good size refrigerator and coffemaker. Ground floor rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room. Amazing view of the water from the room and nice seating outside to enjoy the view. Good amenities in the room. Mini Fridge, Coffee Maker, Kettle, microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The motel owners were very friendly and helpful. We traveled with our dog and she felt very welcomed! The location is beautiful, good for visiting multiple destinations in the area and beautiful sunsets over the water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The moment we entered the room we were amazed to see the beautiful view. The room was clean and well maintained. The owner was very friendly which made our check in and check out very easy. 100% recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great view, comfortable room, very comfortable and the bed was amazing. Great service from the staff. They were more than helpful and a great time and the real glassware was a bonus. It was a very comfortable stay. I would do it again in a heartbeat and tell people about it
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a view!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good motel to stay for one night. Clean. Helpful owner. Nice back side lawn/beach area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Tina and Vince were great. Very helpful with the Cabot Trail information amd places to stop and see. Room was perfect, very clean. The view will not disappoint, stunning. Thank you again Dianne and Vance
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Dedicated owners, very helpful. Bathroom freshly renovated. So peaceful, sleep like a log
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Would stay again! Great location and beautiful views no matter the weather.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place for a over night stop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoy staying here it’s quiet, great view , waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place overall and right at the start of the cabot trail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location! Fantastic small motel with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025