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
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Explore the area

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51947 Cabot Trail Rd, South Haven, NS, B0E 1B0
  • Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • St. Anns Provincial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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

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 Twin Bed

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 Twin Beds

Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 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

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.

What's nearby

  • Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St. Anns Provincial Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 16 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 16 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 34 min drive - 45.5 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
  • 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

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.

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

As of 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St. Ann's Motel on 6 Oct 2025 start from NZ$193.32, 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 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.

Reviews

St. Ann's Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modest price, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gino

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place at the start of the Caboto Trail! Spectacular view. Super friendly owner/operators. 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathroom, fantastic view and host was very helpful with directions on food and sights to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very clean, friendly owner however the closest restaurant was a 20min drive. The restaurant was called Clucking Hen Cafe was spectacular, great suggestions from the motel owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was convenient spot to stay, clean and cozy. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view from the room, which was nice & cozy. Owners, Tina & Vince are great people. Felt like home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tasnim

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Travelled with group
There wasn’t any air conditioning. Nothing updated at all. It was a bed to sleep in!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel is great with such a great view! Hosts were very accommodating! Would definitely come back here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room!! Innkeeper very helpful with local restaurants!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wan Yee Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend and Vince was such a pleasant host and extremely helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosylan

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is very kind & friendly. The view of the lake is very beautiful and relaxing, a great way to start your day. Would return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Dundas

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean. Bed was a bit uncomfortable; Pillows were great. Needs some updates, more electrical outlets and better lighting. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
The accommodations were magnificent! TV channels were sparse, but to be expected in an area where service would be spotty. Would definitely book here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Wonderful Place to Stay

This is an excellent place to stay. It seems a bit remote but for the value for your money, it was worth it. Vince was an awesome host. We had a view of the lake so that was very nice. the room is actually as you see on their website, so there were no surprises except they provide more then they state on the website. Actual mugs for you coffee, real glasses, Kettle, Toaster, coffee maker. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone and would definitely stay here again. Also very close to the Gaelic College and about a half hour from Baddeck with wonderful restaurants etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

SANJOY

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, being right on the Cabot Trail. Nice scenery. Helpful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and view can't be beat. Easy off the highway and can sit in front of our picture window and be right next to the ocean water gazing across the bay. The owners were beyond helpful giving us suggestions on places to eat, see and do. They were a big help.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow what a view. The owners are very friendly & helpful. Room was very clean & comfortable. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

BERNARD

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024