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MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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260 Water Street, Shelburne, NS, B0T 1W0
  • Place, Boxing Rock Brewing Co
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Dory Shop Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a floral bedspread, a desk with a computer, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden paneled wall, two framed pictures, a bed with a floral duvet, two bedside lamps, and a white appliance.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Studio Suite

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside tables, and a nightstand.

Honeymoon Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling, and a view through a glass door.

Junior Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Shelburne

MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages places you within a mile (2 km) of Boxing Rock Brewing Co and Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum. This 18-room motel has an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Boxing Rock Brewing Co - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dory Shop Museum - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Shelburne County Museum - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Islands Provincial Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Emerald Light - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte Lane Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Boxing Rock Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk

About this property

MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages

Guests staying at MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and barbecue grills. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other standard amenities include fireplaces, coffee makers, and phones.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 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 AM - 10 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 10 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 01 to May 31:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10 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 STR2627T1737

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

MacKenzie's Motel Cottages Shelburne
Mackenzies Hotel Shelburne
Mackenzie's & Cottages
MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages Motel
MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages Shelburne
MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages Motel Shelburne

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages?

MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages?

This motel is located in Shelburne, a short 16-minute walk from Boxing Rock Brewing Co and also 19 minutes on foot from Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum. You'll also find Dory Shop Museum and Shelburne County Museum less than a mile away.

Does MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages have a casino on the premises?

No, MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages though service animals are welcome.

MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 339 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
I liked the fireplace. The cottage was cozy .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and very clean and recently updated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great for a long stay and very convenient to town and other sites to visit. Property is older and a bit worn down, but had everything we needed and comfortable spots to hang out, inside and out. Only complaint: reading and bedside lamps were useless for the nightly crossword puzzle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was another great stay. Staffs great cant wait to go agian
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms and pretty view out the back - creek and picnic tables.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was easy and quiet too bad we couldnt use the pool :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pools closed loved the space great for my work trip
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bathroom was OK. The window blind needs replacing as it has water spotting on it which makes it unattractive. The toilet bowel cover is loose to the point it is a safety concern. There needs to be a mat in front of the sink to prevent excess water dripping on the floor. But the bath is clean in other respects.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable accommodation and reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not recommend staying in this place. Overall, my experience there was not good. There were black scratch marks all over the yellow wooden floor. The lights on one side of the room and one of the bed side lamps did not work. Additionally, the office environment was very unpleasant. The office had an extremely unpleasant odor that gave me sinus irritation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times and will continue to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect and very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Service at time of check in was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a nice, quiet, clean option in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The cottage was great spacious and very well laid out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location, clean rooms, walking distance to waterfront and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay in a lot of places and have never experienced a place like this. Dirty, smells, no smoke detector, no plates on the plugs. Hard plastic shower curtain, dead bugs in the lights.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place the two bedroom cottage was perfect for our needs the area was quite Staff was awesome and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

The cottage was great for our family, we really enjoyed the space. Location is close to town and gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room appeared newly renovated but it had dirty floors, a pocket door to the bathroom that only 1/2 opened, and a tv that had the worst picture with a 10 inch border of green. We asked for a different one but was told in 10 minutes the picture would be good. It never got better. They changed it out the next day but the soccer game was long over. Outside Door to room next to us had no knob or lock. Possibly homeless could be in there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

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