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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Pleasant Bay motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Flat-screen TV
Nestled in the heart of the mountains, The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offers a serene escape. Unwind on the garden-filled grounds, indulge in delicious meals at Mountain View Restaurant or grab a coffee from the cafe and connect to WiFi. Helpful staff are always available to assist with tour arrangements.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
$94 nightly
The total price is $110
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Total includes taxes and fees

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
23659 Cabot Trail Road, Pleasant Bay, NS, B0E 2P0

What's nearby

  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pleasant Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 20 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Skyline Trail - 22 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 40 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Motel & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Highland Breeze Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages is a great choice for a stay in Pleasant Bay. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Mountain View Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Mountain View Restaurant - This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 4 to 12 per person

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 14 and May 20.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03152144579949158-23659

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 The Mountain View Motel & Cottages currently open?

The property is closed between October 14 and May 20.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Mountain View Motel & Cottages does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free.

Is parking offered on site at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages and nearby?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Mountain View Restaurant.

What's the area around The Mountain View Motel & Cottages like?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages is a short 4-minute walk from Gampo Abbey and 13 minutes' walk from Whale Interpretive Centre. Travelers love the motel's prime location.

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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10 Good

We enjoyed our stay
Shannon, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice restaurant on site!
Gabriela, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Value for family trip was good in a good location
Patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We rented a cabin and it was incredibly quiet and beautiful. Cute decor and spacious cabin. We highly recommend this place.
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Food was amazing, view is stunning
Nadia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We stayed in a one bedroom cabin. It was clean and well equipped. Nice deck and well kept grounds. Restaurant on site with good food.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff super friendly clean room, tidy grounds.
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

All staff were very friendly. Young woman played the fiddle during dinner. She was quite good. Food was veru good too! View of the surrounding mountains was amazing.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly and helpful staff who were also knowledgeable about the hike we were going on the following morning!
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Location was great
Ranjit, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Okay for a short stay.
Kaustav, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

I loved The Mountain View! Our bed sheets were fresh off the line and hummingbirds buzzed by while we enjoyed our dinner!
J, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Property was clean but very dated.
Julia, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Nice place. Great location after a hike. Nice restaurant as well
Patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love the cute little cottage, right along the Cabot trail, it was perfect, quiet at night, had everything we needed. We had a great dinner meal at the on-site restaurant. It was a very pleasant experience.
Bobbie, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Decent room for the price
Kenneth, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

The bed comfort was absolutely terrible Staff at the reception not smiling at all Staff of the restaurant very good
Yvan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff, great location. Perfect for an overnight stay along the Cabot Trail!
Joseph, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Small unique little place. Motels are small but worth staying in if your looking for a place just to sleep for a night! Wifi is good across whole resort!
Mac, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice location to drive in cabot trail
SANJAY, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

What a great location! We hiked and dined
Victoria, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Happy
Philip, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Bed ok
Michel, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Check in was quick and painless - our room was even ready early. Beds were comfortable and the air-conditioning worked. The motel was close to everything we wanted to do and made for a good night. Check out was seamless and we enjoyed ourselves. For the price it was a solid night's stay.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place with great views. Restaurant food was very good. We really enjoyed our stay.
David, 2-night trip