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Fair Isle Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Bras d'Or Lake in Whycocomagh

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Aerial view
Children's play area - outdoor
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
View from room
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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9557 Highway 105, Whycocomagh, NS, B0E 3M0
  • Place, Bras d'Or Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Whycocomagh Provincial Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabot Links
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed (Kingfisher)

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed (Kingfisher) | View from room

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed (Kingfisher)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds (Red Robin)

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds (Red Robin)

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds (Red Robin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Morning Dove)

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Morning Dove)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Blue Jay)

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Blue Jay)

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Blue Jay)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Chickadee)

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Chickadee)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Puffin Pantry)

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Puffin Pantry)

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Puffin Pantry)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen (Big Chickadee)

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen (Big Chickadee)

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen (Big Chickadee)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the area

Whycocomagh

In Whycocomagh .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bras d'Or Lake and 25 miles (40 km) of Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Cabot Links and Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Bras d'Or Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whycocomagh Provincial Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 36 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 45 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Cabot Links - 52 min drive - 53.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Daughter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Charlene's Bayside Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ed Goo Goo's Gas Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Prosper's PitStop - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Fair Isle Motel

Motel near Bras d'Or Lake in Whycocomagh
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Fair Isle Motel. Self parking is free.

This Whycocomagh motel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Fair Isle Motel offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

This Whycocomagh motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 31 and May 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2425T8228

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Fair Isle Motel Whycocomagh
Fair Isle Whycocomagh
Fair Isle Motel Whycocomagh Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia
Fair Isle Motel Motel
Fair Isle Motel Whycocomagh
Fair Isle Motel Motel Whycocomagh

Reviews

Fair Isle Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 717 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Star was so friendly and accommodating… highly recommend this jewel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this motel was very friendly and accommodating. The room was great, bed very comfortable, access to the pool, parking in front of our door. The location is perfect! We golfed at Cabot Cliffs, visited Baddeck and drove the Cabot Trail :) Thank you for a great 3 night stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

S

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

Handy

A great place to stay en route to the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton Highlands NP. The staff are nice and polite and the rooms are spacious and clean. There's not much going on in Whycocomagh though, not easy to get a drink at all with most places being about a 30 minute drive away
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Réjean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Merci beaucoup. Tout était OK Salutation à Ollie 😉
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Sahana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is awesome. The landlady or manger was understanding. The rooms were clean and had great facilities. The beds were comfortable too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIN

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for those with pets. Nice little trail behind the property to walk the dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We used this to tour around Cabot Trail and it was perfect. The accommodation was comfy and the owner was nothing short of sweet. Charlene’s restaurant is just down the road and was good home cooked food. The Farmers Daughter was great to get a sandwich and goodies in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and turned on the AC earlier in the day so the room was nice and cool when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

PING

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Comfortable. Convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and quiet surroundings. Suited our needs just fine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third time staying at this motel. Very clean, friendly service. We'll be back when we return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee, microwave, toaster, fridge, air conditioned. Bathroom modern, very well kept. Nice to have your car outside your room. Less than five minutes to 2 local restaurants and Tim Hortons.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice setup with chairs out front to look at the water. Had dinner at Charlene’s which was excellent. CLean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Margaret, Stratford

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find a within 30 minutes of the Cabot Trail. Our biggest challenge was that the heater did not work and it took forever to get hot water. To be fair we did not complain to management as we arrived late and left early.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024