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Kow's Inn

3.0 star property
Motel in Bras d'Or with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1289 Route 105, Groves Point, NS
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • North Sydney Historical Society
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Centre 200
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bras d'Or

Kow's Inn places you next to Bras d'Or Lake and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Cranberry Lake. This 5-room, 3-star motel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Florence Ballfields - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • North Sydney Historical Society - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Centre 200 - 25 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 26 min drive - 20.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A & K Lick-A-Chick - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Delight - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Kow's Inn

Motel in Bras d'Or with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Guests staying at Kow's Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and desks are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: CAD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10.00 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number rya-2023-24-11061643310924633-1289

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Kow's Inn Little Bras d'Or
Kow's Little Bras d'Or
Kow's
Kow's Inn Motel
Kow's Inn Groves Point
Kow's Inn Motel Groves Point

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Kow's Inn?

Kow's Inn provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do within easy reach of Kow's Inn?

This motel is located in Bras d'Or, just steps from Bras d'Or Lake. You'll also find Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal and North Sydney Historical Society within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Kow's Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Kow's Inn include a casino?

No, Kow's Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Kow's Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Kow's Inn?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Kow's Inn have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Kow's Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kow's Inn serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Kow's Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Kow's Inn for a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per day.

Does Kow's Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from Kow's Inn?

The closest major airport to Kow's Inn is Sydney, NS (YQY), which is 25.3 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Kow's Inn?

Yes, every guestroom at Kow's Inn comes with a balcony.

Kow's Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 613 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

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

Excellent place to stay

The room was large and very clean . Extra towels and extra pillows were appreciated . There is a restaurant at the front of the building which is very convenient and the food is excellent . Highly recommend as a place to stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the fact gas station close and coffee place.very clean room and quiet. A little noisy close too highway but location wise is convenient. Friendly and accosting upon check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joey

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nobody is around at check in you have to call. Room was freezing when walked in, restaurant was closed down cause it was too windy owner said. Put key on table and left. Slept in car
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed, Pasadena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So friendly and nice to deal with. The food is great and location is perfect for ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

rhonda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting family nearby so for us location was everything. It is a good basic accommodation that was very clean our room had no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place to stay with an excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The room was spacious and clean. The attached restaurant had great food and wonderful service. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Noreen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was not comfortable. Other than that everthing else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Labrador Coty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place for an overnight stay. We arrived quite late and had to call for check in. The lady was there in a minute and quickly checked us in to a lovely clean room with a very comfortable bed. Location is close to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, clean and reasonable pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived in October. There were no lights on to identify the hotel after dark. no lights in the office. Very odd . Maybe in season it's better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nelson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bang for your buck. Missing smoke alarm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked that it is close to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated bathroom, clean and fresh. Easy check in. Great food at on site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Hoda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Need to add a coffee machine to the room , like any motel do . Rooms numbers need to be clearly marked outside since there is no reception to help for people who arrive late .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before taking the ferry. Nice place, big room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy location between cape breton and Sydney. Good condition and excellent food at restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice comfortable place to stay. Staff were kind and friendly. The restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024