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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
Restaurant
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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Standard Room

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).
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What's nearby

  • Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • MacKinnons Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cabot Links - 24 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 27 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 28 min drive - 34.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Belle View Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Woodroad Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Family Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lobster Pound Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Belle View Restaurant Ltd - ‬2 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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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 343 out of 909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 909 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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot to stay along the Cabot Trail. Great view & the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Older motel. Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

girouard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff , spacious room, nice views on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Allison, Longmont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old motel needing refurbishment. Beautiful view, friendly staff. Best to stay before cold weather hits, marble floors cold and shower area not heated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lloyd

Disliked: Staff & service
Poor attitude on check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a terrific stay at the Duck Cove Inn and look forward to returning next summer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

BELINDA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but very minimal Old property rather unkept
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were clean and recently renovated, except for bathroom door. I was disappointed that the restaurant listed only served breakfast. Location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was fast Room remodelled and very clean Lovely view !!! We had balcony Free coffee Microwave. Fridge. And large Smart TV Great WiFi Easy location to get too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good parking, clean room and lovely staff, raining so stayed inside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Standard motel room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely balcony view over the harbour in a lovely fall forested area. Room prices were higher than expected, we seniors travelling could use a break ocassionally.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick, efficient and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was good for basing a trip on the Cabot Trail. Balcony view was really good. Not a very good value for the class of room. Overall, a good choice for trekking the Cabot Trail
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry, St Lambert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Margaree Harbour
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Very minimal amenities for the price. Dated furniture Very little staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the owners, they are wonderful and take great pride in their establishment. Newly renovated bathrooms and very clean rooms with great mattresses.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William, New Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness
The view was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn was a pleasant surprise! The online pictures do not reflect the updated flooring, furniture and bedding in the rooms. Better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
the Cove inn is not a hotel its a motel needs some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is newly renovated, and great bang for buck in the area. We were pleasantly surprised upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic motel. Slightly updated. Plastic mattress pad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place very friendly owner. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tassis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice, clean and some things are renovated but some items were still a little outdated. Overall nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025