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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Pleasant Bay motel

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Cottage, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom
Property grounds
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Pleasant Bay

In Pleasant Bay .Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Gampo Abbey and Whale Interpretive Centre. Pleasant Bay Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Cape Breton Highlands National Park is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pleasant Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 15 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Skyline Trail - 17 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 29 min drive - 44.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Pleasant Bay motel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pleasant Bay motel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 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 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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03152144579949158-23659

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

How close is The Mountain View Motel & Cottages to the airport?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages is 125 mi (177-min drive) away from the Sydney, NS (YQY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $130, 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.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages.

How close is The Mountain View Motel & Cottages to the beach?

This motel is 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Pleasant Bay Beach.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 4 and 12 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

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

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages have a pool?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages does not have a pool.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Mountain View Motel & Cottages to downtown Pleasant Bay?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages is 0.3 mi away from Pleasant Bay.

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 983 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 983 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 983 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 983 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 983 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, beautiful setting, wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Yadveer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

Great stay

This was an amazing place to stay. The room was clean, the restaurant great and location close to the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
comfortable, quiet, good food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy bed, restaurant with delicious food on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice size room and restaurant attached to the motel. Overall decent place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay, both the room and restaurant were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
staff was friendly; restaurant offered good dining options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for family trip was good in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is cape Briton national park so although an older style motel, it is perfectly located and is clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Nice restaurant on site!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Deborah

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
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
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10/10 Excellent

Haddadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff. Clean rooms and very good food for a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

Good stay

Good spot, meal was excellent!! Staff friendly, rooms clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing, view is stunning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Ranjit

Location was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a beatiful view and located on the Cabot Trail.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025