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Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins

3.5 star property
Travelers start their day with ocean views at breakfast, then choose between a round of golf or poolside relaxation at this coastal retreat

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Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins offers an oceanfront escape with an 18-hole golf course nearby. Enjoy a sauna and steam room for relaxation. Bayview restaurant serves seafood with ocean views, and the pool area has loungers for sunbathing.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Cottage, 2 Double Beds | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Cottage, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Cow Head, Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins is next to a golf course and near the beach. Gros Morne National Park and Arches Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts and St. Mary’s Botanical Garden. 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
  • Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Mary’s Botanical Garden
    3 min walk - 0.2 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

  • Shallow Bay Motel
    1 min walk
  • Neddy's Pub & Eatery
    1 min walk
  • Greco Pizza
    1 min walk
  • Gros Morne Gas Bar
    7 min drive
  • Back Cove Cafe
    8 min walk

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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

National rating

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. St. Mary’s Botanical Garden and Cow Head Wharf are also within 1 mi (2 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. 267 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 470 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
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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
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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

Ken

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

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

6/10 Okay

SHAH AASHRAY

Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was good but when we checked in late night , we booked from ocean view from Expedia and we didn’t get that. With that , Room was booked with king size bed but beds were of queen size . So we had to booked one separate room. They told us all the rooms are full right now that only had 2 rooms . So when we asked for reduction in price for room they didn’t considered for that. Rooms were good but were not exact what we had booked and asked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

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

6/10 Okay

liqun

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location and amazing view to the cove and bay from common deck and our room. Older property, but good dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. The staff make it great. Love staying there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great location and the views are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They had a restaurant on site which was helpful as it was the only restaurant in the village and for several miles
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Offers many services, clean & comfortable accommodations & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being on the seashore. The hot tub was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. A great restaurant and lovely views of the water.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Good location for walks. Nice dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well equipped cabins
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

June D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were efficient and friendly. There was entertainment in the lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great view and were across from the venue we attended! Very convenient and a great breakfast the next morning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful location right n the water
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and there was a dinner theater across the street and a restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024