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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel in Pleasant Bay with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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

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

Located within a 5-minute walk of Gampo Abbey, The Mountain View Motel & Cottages is within a 15-minute stroll of Whale Interpretive Centre. This motel has 24 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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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

Motel in Pleasant Bay with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Guests staying at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a vending machine. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This motel also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Desks and free toiletries 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
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Mountain View Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

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

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 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 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—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03152144579949158-23659

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. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

This motel is located in Pleasant Bay, a short 4-minute walk from Gampo Abbey and also 13 minutes on foot from Whale Interpretive Centre. Pleasant Bay Beach is also within a driving distance of 1.2 mi.

Is there parking available at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages feature a casino?

No, The Mountain View Motel & Cottages doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include kitchens.

Are there hot tubs at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Mountain View Motel & Cottages serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Mountain View Restaurant.

Will The Mountain View Motel & Cottages allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages for a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages.

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

8/10 Good

William

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

Nice little spot.

A rustic hotel that is in a perfect location for visiting the area. We booked here because of the location. The check it was good and the people were friendly. They got us in quick, and gave us the information we needed about the area. For us the room and bathroom were clean. The beds were comfortable, nothing sticking out or hard. The showers worked with no issues and gave us plenty of hot water. The restaurant was nice, the staff were very pleasant and the food was good. The only complaint I would have is there is no fridge or microwave in the room. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice mountain view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David karen

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

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice location along Cabot Trail. Cottage was not cozy. Restaurant had nice basic food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly and cozy little room. Recommend a fall visit - the leaves are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alisha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed had springs sticking out. Custermer service while checking in was horrible, the lady was so inconvenienced by us asking to check in. No fridge in rooms. Wifi barely works which is fine but don't advertise you have it if it doesn't work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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