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Castle Rock Country Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel in Ingonish Ferry with free breakfast

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Bar (on property)
Sundeck
Property entrance
Property entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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39339 Cabot Trail, Cape Smokey, NS, B0C 1L0
  • Place, Ski Cape Smokey
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadian Trail
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Links
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Economy Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Ingonish Ferry

Located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ski Cape Smokey, Castle Rock Country Inn is within a 10-minute drive of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. This 3.5-star hotel has 12 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ski Cape Smokey - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Cape Smokey Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Acadian Trail - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Highlands Links - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Middle Head Trailhead - 17 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Restaurant & Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Restaurant & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Seagull Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Kitchen - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Castle Rock Country Inn

Hotel in Ingonish Ferry with free breakfast
Guests staying at Castle Rock Country Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with concierge services, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Beds sport premium bedding. Coffee makers, ceiling fans, and ironing boards are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 23.00 per pet, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 23.00 per pet, per night
  • 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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 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-2023-24-06151002518455219-39339

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. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Castle Rock Country Ingonish Ferry
Castle Rock Country Inn
Castle Rock Country Inn Ingonish Ferry
Castle Rock Inn
Castle Rock Country Inn Ingonish Beach
Castle Rock Country Ingonish Beach
Castle Rock Country Inn Hotel
Castle Rock Country Inn Cape Smokey
Castle Rock Country Inn Hotel Cape Smokey

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Castle Rock Country Inn?

Castle Rock Country Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Castle Rock Country Inn?

This hotel is located in Ingonish Ferry, close to Acadian Trail, Middle Head Trailhead, and Highlands Links. You'll also find Ski Cape Smokey and Cape Smokey Provincial Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Castle Rock Country Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Castle Rock Country Inn feature a casino?

No, Castle Rock Country Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Castle Rock Country Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Castle Rock Country Inn good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as free breakfast and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at Castle Rock Country Inn?

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

Does Castle Rock Country Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Castle Rock Country Inn offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Castle Rock Country Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Castle Rock Country Inn for a fee of CAD 23.00 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Castle Rock Country Inn?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at Castle Rock Country Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Castle Rock Country Inn.

Castle Rock Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 597 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 597 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 597 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 597 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 597 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet stay. Staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nishat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay love it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good - Old fashioned, quiet country hotel with amazing views over the Gulf of St Lawrence, excellent choice of breakfast foods with plenty of healthy options and lovely room. Only slight downside was the restaurant is not open this season which meant going back out when I would have preferred staying in after a long day of driving.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome views. The people working are very friendly. The room may not be as modern as most hotels but that's what gives this place its charm. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had booked two rooms for 4 adults, and the reservation showed just one room. Two of us were put in a dirty basement room with stained sheets. The other room wasn’t much better. The main area was decent, the staff were great, and the breakfast was great, but the rest was rather dismal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Highlight: spectacular view!!! Major issue: the place ran out of water!...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLEY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location; kind and helpful staff. Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

sardarmansoor

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aidlee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA, PENSACOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, nice view, great hiking not too far away, excellent breakfast with a pretty view. Everything was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gayle

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning views! And the staff so friendly!! Great buffet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for exploring the eastern portion of Cape Breton National Park. Kim (part owner) is a great host snd made us feel very welcomed. We stayed in room #6 which is upstairs (no elevator on premise) and faces the back (not ocean view). The room is pretty standard. Decor is outdated but very clean. The included buffet breakfast has a variety of breads, yogurts, cold cuts and hot dishes like sausages and scrambled eggs. Overall we had a great experience at Castle Rock Country Inn.
Room #6
Room #6
Bathroom
Patio
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property, and conveniently located to everything the Ingonish area had to offer. The views at breakfast were stunning and inn staff were friendly and helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Dade City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The super nice lady that checked us in was amazing. She was so friendly and accommodating. She grew up in the area and was able to give us a lot of information. Our rooms were comfortable and clean. There was plenty of socializing space down stairs with a television and large couch. The breakfast in the morning was delicious. Lots to choose from and the owner of the Inn, she was very friendly. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was quaint but outdated, which isn’t a bad thing. The staff and breakfast were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older place but well maintained with great views and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savreen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was very peaceful and picturesque.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and wonderful view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Evangeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view and warm breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dongmei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed one night and it was amazing. The unit has beautiful views of woods, water and sunset and sunrise. Breakfast is very yummy. Kim is super friendly and helpful. She provides useful information for our trip and she really surprised me by generously giving me the Cape Breton picture book which is full of amazing pictures of the National Park and unforgettable memories. I feel I was so spoiled as a guest. Thanks so much to Kim for the special gift.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. Great pricing, beautiful location. Rooms are charming, comfortable, and most importantly, very clean. We got a free room upgrade which was awesome! Kim was so kind and made our stay very welcoming. Breakfast was simple but did the trick. Kim came around and took our egg order and made ham as well. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025