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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel in Pleasant Bay with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Balcony
Property grounds
Property grounds
Flat-screen TV
Private kitchen
The Mountain View Motel & Cottages, nestled in the mountains, offers a peaceful retreat with garden surroundings. Guests can dine at the Mountain View Restaurant, enjoy coffee with WiFi at the café, and get help from staff to arrange area tours.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Living area

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)

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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Private kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Private kitchen

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
23659 Cabot Trail Road, Pleasant Bay, NS, B0E 2P0

What's nearby

  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pleasant Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 20 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Skyline Trail - 22 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 40 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages. The on-site restaurant, Mountain View Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offer perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 4 to 12 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Mountain View Motel & Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mountain View Motel & Cottages located?

Situated in Pleasant Bay, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Gampo Abbey and Whale Interpretive Centre. Pleasant Bay Beach is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

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Reviews

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 971 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 971 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 971 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 971 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 971 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna

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

8/10 Good

Yadveer

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

8/10 Good

Laurie

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

8/10 Good

Emilie

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

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

8/10 Good

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice mountain view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room! Staff were awesome. Enjoyed our one night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is a bit outdated but still offers great amenities. Very nice restaurant and the rooms are just okay. Very pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly. Good food. Rooms are dated, but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the Cabot trail! Easy dining steps away which is great after a long day of driving!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Aroshan

Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff, but the room was not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great play area for dogs and children. Hot turkey sandwich was delicious. Great helpful staff. It was a very comfortable bed and a spacious room .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ranjit

Location was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cottage and very pleasant staff! Close for our early Whale Watching excursion and a short hike to a waterfall. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff who were also knowledgeable about the hike we were going on the following morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location. Perfect for an overnight stay along the Cabot Trail!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place. Great location after a hike. Nice restaurant as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a one bedroom cabin. It was clean and well equipped. Nice deck and well kept grounds. Restaurant on site with good food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location on the Cabot Trail. The restaurant on site had excellent food. The room we stayed in had no fridge or microwave. Room was a little run down but clean. The bed was very uncomfortable and in need of a mattress replacement.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pranami

The worst hotel and their staff member is so rude
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamela

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

6/10 Okay

La Mae

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a lovely place to stay but the bathroom needs some serious renovation. There is mo reception and the wifi was very slow as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved The Mountain View! Our bed sheets were fresh off the line and hummingbirds buzzed by while we enjoyed our dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025