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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Escape into nature and indulge your senses with mountain views, savory meals and fresh coffee.

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Private kitchen
Nestled in the heart of the mountains, The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offers a serene escape. Unwind on the garden-filled grounds, indulge in delicious meals at Mountain View Restaurant or grab a coffee from the cafe and connect to WiFi. Helpful staff are always available to assist with tour arrangements.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Private kitchen

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Private kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Living area

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
23659 Cabot Trail Road, Pleasant Bay, NS, B0E 2P0

What's nearby

  • Gampo Abbey - 4 min walk
  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 13 min walk
  • Pleasant Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 16 min drive
  • Skyline Trail - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Motel & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Highland Breeze Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages is a great choice for a stay in Pleasant Bay. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Mountain View Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and restaurant.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Mountain View Restaurant – This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 4 to 12 per person

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 14 October and 20 May.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03152144579949158-23659

Also known as

Mountain View Motel Cottages Pleasant Bay
Mountain View Motel Cottages
Mountain View Cottages Pleasant Bay
The Mountain View & Cottages
The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Motel
The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Pleasant Bay
The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Motel Pleasant Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mountain View Motel & Cottages currently open?

The property is closed between 14 October and 20 May.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Mountain View Motel & Cottages does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free.

Is parking offered on site at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages and nearby?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Mountain View Restaurant.

What's the area around The Mountain View Motel & Cottages like?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages is a short 4-minute walk from Gampo Abbey and 13 minutes' walk from Whale Interpretive Centre. Travellers love the motel's prime location.

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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great location and good food
Greg, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay
Wanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay little older but very nice
Allan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice restaurant on premises and very friendly staff.
christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, clean and easy to park
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and the food was very good.
Ruth, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice location..
Nadeesha, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay with restaurant on site
Pat, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
lemuel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This property was halfway for us on the Cabot Trail, it was a great place to spend the night, the restaurant was fantastic and the lobster and crab were a great price and delicious!
Nuala, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place with really nice people.
scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. Staff friendly
Evelyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean. Friendly staff. Restaurant on site
Charlene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely staff, they were very helpful and wecoming. Restaurant was okay. Room was clean, comfortable.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great staff and live music in the evenings!
Jasmine, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Beautiful location. Place was dated and a little bit in disrepair.
Colin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The restaurant was easy to walk to.
Dennis, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I always like to stay at the Mountainview and this was my 4th time there. Great food and service at the restaurant and always clean rooms, but the mattresses really need an upgrade in some rooms.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing scenery in the area. Great people in the motel and good food in the restaurant at a reasonable price. The live music is fun too.
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Good food and service. Very friendly and helpful.
Jim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very scenic surroundings. Great staff. Good restaurant. Very nice and spacious room.
Mohammed, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice motel with lovely little restaurant. Friendly staff. Clean comfortable room. Heating work well.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, economical choice
Bryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Views were beautiful
Taylor, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was very basic but clean. Staff were very friendly.
Sandra, 1-night trip