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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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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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
    ‪15 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 - 15 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Skyline Trail - 16 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 30 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

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Allan

Traveled with group
The rooms were cute but not comfortable as the beds could use an upgrade. You could see daylight from under the door . The view was nice and we booked strictly because of the proximity to skyline trail. It was a bit disappointing. Food at the restaurant was average
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron and Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was seamless. Our cabin was so cute! Nice deck area for a relaxing glass of wine after exploring the area. I have a bad back so the bed wasn’t comfortable for us. But all in all very nice stay. Breakfast in the morning was awesome and our waitress was so attentive and friendly! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a cottage and it was easy to park and nice surroundings. Great mountain view. The restaurant had a good menu and staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Motel rooms are dated and tired. In desperate need of a refurbishment. Beds were old No fridge or microwave in rooms. Staff were very friendly and helpful. But its definitely overpriced for the facili
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and great staff. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice size room and restaurant attached to the motel. Overall decent place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
comfortable, quiet, good food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place is old and amenities are very basic. Staffs behavior is good and friendly. Overall ok ok place to me
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emilie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, beautiful setting, wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yadveer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aroshan

Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff, but the room was not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pranami

The worst hotel and their staff member is so rude
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelsey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a one night stay. Bedding smelled of pee, there was flies everywhere. Wall paper falling off. It was nice outdoors and pet friendly. But, the room was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ee Mun

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hot water and cold water control is inconsistent so we did not get to bathe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the areas we wanted to hike. They should hire a new handyman
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little dark and had a musty or old smell
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family-run old-style motel in the heart of Cape Breton national park so if you are looking for a place to crash while hiking perfectly set. But property is badly in need of an overhaul - rooms in poor condition, mattress needs to be replaced and shower needs to be replaced (literally duck-taped together and we were afraid to use it). There is a restaurant on-site which was great as limited options close-by but food is at best average. Won't be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Miranda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location on the Cabot Trail. The restaurant on site had excellent food. The room we stayed in had no fridge or microwave. Room was a little run down but clean. The bed was very uncomfortable and in need of a mattress replacement.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

La Mae

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a lovely place to stay but the bathroom needs some serious renovation. There is mo reception and the wifi was very slow as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025