Duck Cove Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Margaree Harbour motel

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Exterior
Exterior
Standard Room
Terrace/patio
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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10289 Cabot Trail, Margaree Harbour, NS, B0E 2B0
  • Place, Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, MacKinnons Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cabot Links
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Margaree Harbour

Oceanside stay.You'll find Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse and MacKinnons Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Margaree Harbour motel. Cormier Lake and Chimney Corner Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • MacKinnons Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cabot Links - 33 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 36 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Skyline Trail - 54 min drive - 60.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Belle View Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Woodroad Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Family Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Belle View Restaurant Ltd - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Pound Bistro - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Duck Cove Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Margaree Harbour motel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Duck Cove Inn also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Margaree Harbour motel is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Duck Cove Inn offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Margaree Harbour motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 7 to 18 for adults and CAD 7 to 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CAD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and June 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 7 to 18 for adults, and CAD 7.0 to 18 for children
  • Late check-in fee: CAD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2425T6219

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Duck Cove Inn Margaree Harbour
Duck Cove Margaree Harbour
Duck Cove
Duck Cove Inn Margaree Harbour Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia
Duck Cove Inn Motel
Duck Cove Inn Margaree Harbour
Duck Cove Inn Motel Margaree Harbour

Duck Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 908 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 908 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 908 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 908 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 908 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei, VICTORIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed only for a short overnight rest after hiking in the Cape Bretton, but the cleanliness of the room and newly renovated bathroom was impressed. There are a couple of quite sandy beaches close by to swim and watch the sunset and wake up to watch the sunrise and beautiful mountain and river next morning from the room window.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent stay!

We had the newly updated room, which had very comfortable beds and luxurious linens. We slept very well. The fridge was handy and the view was stunning. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blain and Brenda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noorddin

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

View with best pictures

Location is great with amazing view and we enjoyed sunset there staff was very supportive and provide lots of recommendations. Rooms are renovated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lorne, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old school motel that had great space in the main room, a clean bathroom and nice balcony with a view of the harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

sri

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel have zero consideration for customers issues. With AC strike, we had to cancel our trip. Almost every other hotel reversed their charges for me because of the extreme situation, but this one would not do it - even if they were informed good 2 days before. Not only that, they were a bit rude in their response. My rating is simply based on this. Besides they double charge me. And I had to call them - a bunch of times to get it reversed. Annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Hemant

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Nice view of River, walking distance to local beach, complimentary coffee snd tea
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the balcony was lovely. The bed was comfortable. The staff was helpful with suggestions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view and convenient location. Very clean, but housekeeping person needs to chill a bit. She was at our door right at 11 (we were a little slow to leave, but only by a few minutes). I said we’d be a few more minutes and she commented that we were her “last room” (not my issue).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the view spectacular!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce, Mitcham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Tidy rooms. Staff helpful with suggestions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajneesh

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

10/10 Excellent

MARNA

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

Welcoming family run scenic

This lovely family run little lodge is clean & set between 2 water views. Quiet, comfy scenic & relaxing. Wake up to beautiful sunrise. Should have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

R

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay!

Very clean and loved the bed. Area is not great for restaurants though. Room has microwave and fridge to use. Plan food in advance. Excellent quiet beach nearby as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, great service, updated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast need to pay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot, updated rooms, very clean, great location and nice breakfast at the restaurant. The owner was very nice and offered great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025