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Kow's Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Bras d'Or with free parking

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Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1289 Trans-Canada Hwy, Bras D'or, NS, B1Y 2N4
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Florence Ballfields
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Partial Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Bras d'Or

Kow's Inn places you next to Bras d'Or Lake and within 2 miles (3 km) of Cranberry Lake. This 5-room motel has in-room conveniences like dining areas, sitting areas, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Cranberry Lake - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Florence Ballfields - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Pottle Lake - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • North Sydney Historical Society - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kennys Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Kow's Inn

Motel in Bras d'Or with free parking
At Kow's Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other amenities include dining areas, sitting areas, and microwaves.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 for adults and CAD 10 to 30 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 30 for adults, and CAD 10 to 30 for children
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number STR2526T6401

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, debit cards, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Kow's Inn?

As of Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kow's Inn on Jan 6, 2026 start from $90.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Kow's Inn?

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

Does Kow's Inn feature a casino on the premises?

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.

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?

Kow's Inn offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

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

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

Does Kow's Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 deck with some featuring lake views.

Kow's Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Deb, Port Colborne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A small motel with a restaurant (currently not open). Rooms are being updated. The rooms are clean and adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was good and I would stay there again. Unfortunately the restaurant attached to this property was closed. I had a small dog and it was hard to find walking spots because it was next to the highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Renovated recently.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean place to stop on the way to the boat. Easy and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott, Ottawa

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean quiet and convenient hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were a lot of motorcycles nearby and we didn't hear them pull up while we were sleeping. The room was nice and clean with lots of towels. The nice lady who answered the phone had no issues accommodating our late arrival. Check in and out were easy. We had a very pleasant sleep. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Totally not their fault, but restaurant was closed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room nicely organized. Bed and linens very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
For the through traveler, this was very convenient and reasonable. Room up to date and clean, bed comfy, WiFi fine. Manager pleasant and helpful. Sadly, the handy restaurant on site was closed that evening, which was disappointing. Busy road and run-down building next door a bit of a negative, but all in all, a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, quiet stay in a beautiful location. Great proximity to the Cabot Trail and Baddeck. Very clean and well maintained. Would highly recommend it to anyone interested in staying in the area for a short or extended stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Extremely hard to sleep in bed. Head pt bed was quite lower tjsn foot. Owners should try sleeping in beds to make sure yhey are up ro standards.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room was simple and clean, and the staff were excellent! Perfect for our night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dreadful place. My room was an addition to what looked like an abandoned crack house. Floor was dirty beyond belief. Lipstick on a pig. Sign saying resturant closed today had probably been up for years. No reception, or reception desk, just a phone # to call. Look for another place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, check-in host was awesome, convenient check-in, restaurant was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a few times. Always great people and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025