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Duck Cove Inn

3.0 star property
Riverfront motel with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
10289 Cabot Trail, Margaree Harbour, NS, B0E 2B0
  • Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse
    14 min walk
  • MacKinnons Beach
    14 min walk
  • Chimney Corner Beach
    9 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Pet friendly
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Margaree Harbour

At Duck Cove Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse and MacKinnons Beach. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and a vending machine. Added amenities include laundry facilities. English breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Margaree Harbour motel include Cormier Lake and Chimney Corner Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa - 23 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 29 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 30 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Cabot Links - 31 min drive - 31.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Sunset Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Woodroad - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Belle View Restaurant Ltd - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Duck Cove Inn

Riverfront motel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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 free toiletries. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Margaree Harbour motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 11 to 17 for adults and CAD 11 to 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a river

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 1 November and 1 June.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 English breakfast: approximately CAD 11 to 17 for adults and CAD 11 to 17 for children
  • 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 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 security system and a first aid kit
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 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 all accommodation.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03242033571309236-10289

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Duck Cove Inn?

Duck Cove Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Duck Cove Inn?

Yep, Duck Cove Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Duck Cove Inn?

Yep, Duck Cove Inn is a short 14-minute walk from MacKinnons Beach.

Does Duck Cove Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors are hooked on the English brekkie here! Offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Duck Cove Inn?

No, Duck Cove Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Duck Cove Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Duck Cove Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Duck Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 727 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked free coffee. View was great from balcony. Friendly staff. Breakfast available but not included. Nothing within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Conrad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice renovated motel rooms and very clean updated rooms. Good location on the Cabot trail.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vanessa took great care of us. She was friendly and helpful and funny 😆 The rooms are clean and comfortable and they smell amazing as do the sheets and towels. We enjoyed sitting out front of our room in the Muskoka chairs provided while looking out at the beautiful water. We would highly recommend The Duck Cove Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DBLAKE

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Dining room not open although they advertise a restruant. Had to find somewhere else to view. Building in need of maintenance but an excellent view of the Margaree River, Hard to locate. Sign's blew down several years ago & never replaced,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are super friendly with great humour. Very accommodating with options and menus for two local restaurants. Their restaurant open for full menu delicious and reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is good and it’s clean. Yard facing water is nice and clean, too. However it doesn’t provide bottled water or kettle, not even a mug you can cook water with microwave. I don’t think the tap water there is safe to drink. You can’t even buy a bottled water because there is no vending machine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Duck Cove Inn. Newly renovated room. Comfortable bed. Fridge and microwave in the room. Stunning sunrise views and water views. Close to beaches. Great place to stop if you’re going over the Cabot Trail or tubing on the river. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Min

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful beach near by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean, comfy, pleasant staff...great views, close to Cabot trail ect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather D

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Old but charming motel on the mend with fishcakes!
Older property with lots of refreshes and fantastic views, still a work in progress. Saw a bald eagle in the evening and a fantastic sunrise. Owners were engaging and friendly, and breakfast menu included fishcakes--which were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view from our balcony and the breakfast room. The location was central to all the places we wanted to see. The owner was very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burkhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shafik, Kleinburg

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located on Cabot Trail, facing Margaree river - best view! Newly renovated, bright rooms, clean bathroom!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Andre R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne, Salt Lake City

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Beautiful view, quiet, friendly front desk clerk (owner?), breakfast available (we didn’t take advantage since it was more expensive than we budgeted). The beds were very comfortable. Not far from Chéticamp, Mabou, and the scenic Cabot Trail. Neutral: The sheets and towels were laundered with Gain, which is super fragrant (that is great for some and less great for others). Cons: It is a motel. It has an entrance to the outdoors (not an indoor hallway). It has a small mini fridge and microwave, and it lacks luxury and most amenities. That said, it seems like most places along the Cabot Trail are basic motels, and there wasn’t anything ‘wrong’ with this motel. I didn’t especially love my stay here, but there weren’t better options in the area as far as I could tell.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in beautiful Cape Breton, NS. Our host, Vince was super friendly and had lots of recommendations on local attractions/restaurants. We were very comfortable staying at Duck Cove Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambres rénovées, nouveau climatiseur et superbe vue de la chambre. Endroit parfait pour 1 ou 2 nuit lors du passage dans cette région
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort options, great view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024