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Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins

Property class: 3.5

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A wooden cabin with a hot tub and a view of the water. - Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins (Cow Head)
A coastal landscape with a wooden fence, grassy foreground, and a view of the sea and distant mountains under a clear sky. - Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins (Cow Head)
A coastal building complex with multiple structures, a rocky shoreline, and a backdrop of mountains. - Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins (Cow Head)
A dining area with tables set for service, large windows with a view of the sea, and a patterned carpet. - Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins (Cow Head)
A swimming pool with a view of the sea. - Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins (Cow Head)
At Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site seafood restaurant, Bayview, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a fireplace.

Cottage, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Cow Head, Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins is next to a golf course and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Gros Morne National Park and Arches Provincial Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Cow Head Wharf. Looking to get your feet wet? Boat tours and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Cow Head travel guide
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193 Main Street, Cow Head, NL, A0K 2A0

What's nearby

  • A fjord surrounded by steep cliffs and lush greenery.
    Gros Morne National Park
    9 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • A lighthouse on a rocky hill with dense green foliage and a Canadian flag.
    Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse
    43 min drive - 35.3 miles
  • Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cow Head Wharf
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Shallow Bay Beach
    5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Deer Lake, NL (YDF-Deer Lake Regional)
    87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Neddy's Pub & Eatery
    1 min walk
  • Greco Pizza
    1 min walk
  • Gros Morne Gas Bar
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bayview
  • Neddys Pub and Eatery

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 10 to May 24:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.00 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.00 per day

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to August 31

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Frequently asked questions

Does Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins located?

Situated in Cow Head, this golf motel is steps from Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Gros Morne National Park. Cow Head Wharf and Cow Head Lighthouse are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 523 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and restaurant service was excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted by the staff who were both friendly and efficient in our check-in and check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to say in Cow Head. Close to Theatre. Food very good in dining room. Would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location on the ocean shore was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying in the tidy, comfortable, well stocked w bedroom cottage. Delicious meal in the dining room too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent welcoming staff in every area. Our room was very spacious with very comfortable beds. We didn’t use the hot tub , sauna or pool, but all looked very good . Nice view out of the dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great trip. Close proximity to great hikes. Beautiful beach. Kids loved the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Next to theatre and restaurant and pub. Staff were fantastic and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and the front desk staff were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff attentive to our needs. Also very friendly. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue was the bathtub didn't drain properly, perhaps it needs to be cleaned out. Everything else was amazing, staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, restaurant food was delicious, shower had great water pressure and very hot water
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent on-site restaurant. Friendly staff. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely two story cabin. Comfortable sofa and bed. And we attended a lovely concert "A Time with Daniel Payne".Excellent restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was very gracious about our late arrival. Location cannot be beat. Clean rooms. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Hood location. Room a bit damp.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was good and reasonable. Clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place along the Viking way. Good place to watch the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gisele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and beds comfortable. It would be nice to add a microwave in room to add to the traveler's comfort. But there is a fridge and coffee maker. A microwave would be nice for tea drinkers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfectly located room. The staff were so helpful. The hot tub wasn’t available. That was a slight disappointment. I was really looking forward to that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This property was super busy eith tour groups. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room had wonderful beds but otherwise was a pretty normal hotel room with carpeted floors, a coffee maker and fridge. Disappointed that the hot tub, pool and sauna were closed for the season. The pool is outdoors so understandable but the hot tub should have been functional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel fit our travel plans. It was a nice stay with a good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restful stay, excellent restaurant and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024