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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel in Pleasant Bay with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Balcony
View from property
Exterior
Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
23659 Cabot Trail Road, Pleasant Bay, NS, B0E 2P0
  • Gampo Abbey
    4 min walk
  • Whale Interpretive Centre
    13 min walk
  • Mountain View Motel & Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Highland Breeze Restaurant
    5 min walk

Room options

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Pleasant Bay

At The Mountain View Motel & Cottages you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Gampo Abbey and within 15 minutes of Whale Interpretive Centre. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The family restaurant, Mountain View Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Pleasant Bay motel include Pleasant Bay Beach and Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 13 min walk
  • Pleasant Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 16 min drive
  • Skyline Trail - 19 min drive
  • Ski Cape Smokey - 72 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Motel & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Highland Breeze Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

Motel in Pleasant Bay with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
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 free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: CAD 4 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mountain View Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 14 October and 20 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 4 to 12 per person

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

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Yep, The Mountain View Motel & Cottages has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

The closest beach to The Mountain View Motel & Cottages is Pleasant Bay Beach (1.8 km).

Does The Mountain View Motel & Cottages serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

No, The Mountain View Motel & Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

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

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Evelyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was saggy, old and unstable. Cracks in the shower walls covered by some kind of reinforcement tape.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very basic but clean. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dwayne, Grand Bend

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Mountainview Motel is an ideal motorcyclist stop-over while riding the Cabot Trail. Bikes or cars can be parked in front of the rooms and there chairs are provided in front of the rooms to relax and take in the scenery. There is a restaurant onsite with live music, that was great after a day’s riding. I would rate the property one star higher if they provided USB outlets in the rooms, like some of the other hotels along the route
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I get that it's a bare bones establishment given the location, but the shower head gave very little water due to age and the tub-spout converter didn't work. Those things are easily fixed and should be.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
vraiment agreable et un beau spectacle en soirée. bonne cuisine , bel environnement et personnel vraiment gentil
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pina

Travelled with partner
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and the food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Era

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Upon arrival we found that the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The buildings are all single story so you can park right outside your room door, and the rooms are clean and quiet. There’s a restaurant right on the property that is open from breakfast time until 8PM and the food is delicious and reasonably priced. The only negatives I found were the mattresses were old and squeaky, and the shower/bathtub prefab unit had multiple cracks that were filled with huge amounts of caulking. With a little bit of updating/repairs, this property would definitely be a 5 star accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Xiaowei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is in Capebreaton Park and close to Pleasant Bay, which is quiet and convenient for travelling stops. The room is spacious, the only drawback is that there is no fridge in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

terrance, Rimbey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom and air conditioner need upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An old style motel which was generally well maintained but air con was noisy and ineffective and bath had ‘Heath Robinson’ repairs so it leaked badly. Worth staying as it is in a great location but temper expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We came in late to check in, but the staff were amazing and understanding. The view was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Goutham

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very basic facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nuala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was halfway for us on the Cabot Trail, it was a great place to spend the night, the restaurant was fantastic and the lobster and crab were a great price and delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Vladimir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Vera

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tv is tiny, poor cell service, tub surround was held together with tape, brown stains in tub, double beds very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location while traveling the Cabot Trail
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ilanka

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You get what u pay for. No major complaints. The property was old and needed upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

WEIXING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoy to stay
We are really enjoying it. The location is perfect with such a breathtaking mountain view, especially convenient for us planing to do the skyline trail. The on-site restaurant spoiled all the guests. If only a hair dryer could add to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Facility was more like a cottage than a motel. Restaurant was basic, but the food was good and again the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024