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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Pleasant Bay motel

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Balcony
Private kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

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

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Pleasant Bay

In Pleasant Bay .Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Gampo Abbey and Whale Interpretive Centre. Pleasant Bay Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Cape Breton Highlands National Park is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pleasant Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 20 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Skyline Trail - 22 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 40 min drive - 27.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Pleasant Bay motel
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 complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 4 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • 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
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

How close is The Mountain View Motel & Cottages to the airport?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages is 125 mi (177-min drive) away from the Sydney, NS (YQY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages.

How close is The Mountain View Motel & Cottages to the beach?

This motel is 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Pleasant Bay Beach.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 4 and 12 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages have a pool?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages does not have a pool.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Mountain View Motel & Cottages to downtown Pleasant Bay?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages is 0.3 mi away from Pleasant Bay.

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 972 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 972 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 972 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 972 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 972 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the Cabot trail! Easy dining steps away which is great after a long day of driving!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely kind & helpful staff, whether in the restaurant or housekeeping or front desk. The beds are comfy and the shower is great! (Though short to conserve water). It's nothing fancy, it's clean, convenient and charming and the whole area is spectacular. I hope to return again.
Mountain View lives up to its name!
Friendly critters
Many spots to pull over and look.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angella

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

Great Staff

The Hotel itself was very clean it was a little dated but was exactly what I expected from the pictures. The location was amazing and the restaurant onsite made it the perfect place to stay. Staff was all friendly and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claude

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashwini

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

6/10 Okay

Cathrine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No fridge in room or ice machine for guests. They would give ice from restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Beautiful

Stunning views. Peaceful. I wish I could have stayed longer. Bed was so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Property was clean but very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed comfort was absolutely terrible Staff at the reception not smiling at all Staff of the restaurant very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a one bedroom cabin. It was clean and well equipped. Nice deck and well kept grounds. Restaurant on site with good food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Francine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Well situated, but the apartment is very basic. No fridge and noisy A/C. The mattress not comfortable. But the place is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jodi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very friendly. Young woman played the fiddle during dinner. She was quite good. Food was veru good too! View of the surrounding mountains was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jigs

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water had lot of issues…hot water was incredibly hot to the point that you could have a serious burn…Also the water pressure was so terrible that it will constantly fluctuate resulting in constant changes to the water temperature and it would also stop flowing completely for few minutes…Upon mentioning this to the front desk, there was no resolution to it and in fact they provided drought reasons which isn’t true at all..Poor customer service by all standards…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We rented a cabin and it was incredibly quiet and beautiful. Cute decor and spacious cabin. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Nice restaurant on site!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025