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Cabot Trail Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this beachfront Baddeck motel

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Balcony
Room, 2 Double Beds
Lake
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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8450 Trans Canada Hwy 105, Baddeck, NS, B0E 1B0
  • Place, Kidston Island Lighthouse
  • Place, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Baddeck

On the beach.A stay at this motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Bras d'Or Lake and 3 miles (5 km) of Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall. Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Kidston Island Beach Ferry are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rose’s Smash Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Freight Shed At The Terrace - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Freight Shed - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cabot Trail Motel

Enjoy the restaurant at this beachfront Baddeck motel
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Cabot Trail Motel also features a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Baddeck motel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Cabot Trail Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 13 to 19 for adults and CAD 13 to 19 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 16 and May 19.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 13 to 19 for adults, and CAD 13 to 19 for children

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include 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 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 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03061100398165773-8448

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Cabot Trail Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 612 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Went to Baddeck Lobster Suppers and a Ceilidh concert .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gale

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The motel had a restaurant on its premises for breakfast and dinner. For both meals there was a good selection of entrees to choose from. From the back of the restaurant you have a good view of Bras d'Or Lake, a large salt water lake. There was plenty of free parking in front of the motel. On the negative side, my room (#21) had a very noisy bathroom fan.The problem was reported to maintenance and was promptly repaired. The bathtub was not accessible to mobility compromised people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, furniture to clothes rack. Property outside is well maintained. It seemed they wiped clean all the lawn chairs on the porches every day. Very friendly staff. Quiet hours start at 10 pm. The only small thing I had was it would've been nice to have a small round coffee table between 2 chairs by the window. There were 2 conversation chairs in the room, but no table. When we ate in the room, I used the recycle bin and a cardboard box on top to make a table. Regardless, I would book again when I return to Cape Breton. Location of the motel is convenient, right on the highway, just outside Baddeck, a gas station and Tim Hortons are just a minute drive from it. The motel is across a lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a lovely but older motel with friendly staff and a lovely restaurant facing the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a small motel with incredible views of Bras D'Or lake. We stayed one night and did not avail ourselves of the restaurant, bar, or the pool. The location is terrific, close to restaurants and shopping in Baddeck.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

nidhi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was an odour in our room. My husband was bothered by it. The staff was very friendly. Nice to deal with. Restaurant on site was very good ! Would go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very dated. It looked like it hadn't been updated since the 1950's. We paid $200 Canadian for a substandard room. There was an unpleasant musty smell in the room and we felt the bed springs on the mattress. There was no free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly, the rooms are a bit dated, but perfectly good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff, lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Staff were very friendly. Room was very clean and had everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at the Cabot Trail Motel. We find the rooms very clean and well kept. The view of the lake from the room adds a nice touch. The staff were excellent when we had to leave early due to a family emergency back home. While our stay was short this year, we will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the lake. Room was adequate. Price was right. Food was good. Staff was awesome!! Checking in was pleasant and efficient. Server at breakfast and dinner was exceptional. She had a smile on her face at all times and treated everyone like family. Checking out was easy and the gal recommended a good book about Alexander and Mabel Bell. Very nice staff who seem to take pride in this motel. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Awesome restaurant on site with delicious food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
View was beautiful, staff very friendly. Retro rooms but comfortable bed. Restaurant wasn’t open yet as it was their first weekend open this year
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024