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Castle Rock Country Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A deck with tables and chairs overlooking a scenic view of the ocean. - Castle Rock Country Inn (Cape Smokey)
A blue sign with "Castle Rock Country Inn" and "Welcome" in multiple languages. - Castle Rock Country Inn (Cape Smokey)
A dining table set for four with a view of a lake and greenery outside. - Castle Rock Country Inn (Cape Smokey)
A window with a view of a forested landscape and a body of water. - Castle Rock Country Inn (Cape Smokey)
A living room with a large beige sofa, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs. - Castle Rock Country Inn (Cape Smokey)
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Castle Rock Country Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a green wardrobe, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A room with a wooden ceiling and walls, a bed with two pillows, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Economy Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Ingonish Ferry is home to Castle Rock Country Inn. St. Paul Island South Point Lighthouse and St. Paul Island Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Cape Smokey Provincial Park. Visit our Ingonish Ferry travel guide
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39339 Cabot Trail, Cape Smokey, NS, B0C 1L0

What's nearby

  • A lush green landscape with a chain-link fence overlooking a vast ocean under a clear blue sky.
    Ski Cape Smokey
    2 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • A winding mountain road with a coastal view.
    Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    7 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Cape Smokey Provincial Park
    1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Acadian Trail
    8 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Ingonish Beach
    9 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coastal Restaurant & Pub
    16 min drive
  • Atlantic Restaurant
    13 min drive
  • The Seagull Restaurant
    17 min drive
  • Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Cafe
    16 min drive
  • Andrew's Pizzeria
    12 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 available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 23.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 23.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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-2023-24-06151002518455219-39339

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Rock Country Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 23.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castle Rock Country Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Castle Rock Country Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Castle Rock Country Inn located?

Situated in Ingonish Ferry, this hotel is steps from Cape Smokey Provincial Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ski Cape Smokey. Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Acadian Trail are also within 6 mi (10 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

Castle Rock Country Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 727 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet with a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jasdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, Great location, kid friendly, clean rooms, morning breakfast was quiet on the outdoor patio with great ocean views and greenery.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, clean room, nice patio, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff & easy checkin at a good location on the Cabot Trail. Very quiet & a great breakfast included with a great view of the ocean. Only negative is the bed & pillows need replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spot, clean, well maintained, comfy bed, excellent breakfast and staff were very friendly : )
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Di Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice property with excellent, helpful staff. I’m not sure that the price is worth it unless you have an ocean side view. If you have a street side view, this room is going to seem over priced. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely location on cliff tops overlooking ocean. Friendly staff and cosy dining room. Comfortable bed. However rooms are very dated and expensive - time for an update to bring the rooms up to date and modern
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint little Inn in Ingonish. We stayed here 13 yrs ago for our honeymoon. The place hasn't changed much, however lunch and dinner are no longer served. The breakfast is ham, eggs, toast, cereal, yogurt, fruit, coffee and tea. Great views overlooking mountains. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Good place to stay while driving the Cabot Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Eugen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property if you are lucky to get water view Everything we needed Family very friendly and helpful Excellent variety for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were grateful to have an earlier check in. The staff accommodated our needs. It was appreciated. Great views, clean room and perfect breakfast. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful seaside ocean view in a quaint Cape Breton ocean style hotel. Very friendly staff and great free breakfast for expedia members. Nice ocean side atmosphere. Room was a good size and very clean. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing view, poor WiFi, uncomfortable beds. Everything else was fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The staff was really kind especially Jane who gave us lots of advise for the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful host. Very accommodating. Beautiful views. Excellent breakfast. Overall, one of my favourite places to stay this vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and staff were very informative of the area and places to visit. The rooms were clean and well maintained. The breakfast food was great, they offered fruit medleys, yogurt, eggs, potatoes etc… Essentially any familiar favourites one might like for breakfast. Bonus: great views everywhere on the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view. We'll maintained older facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people and the view are unbeatable! Breakfast was scrumptious and the dining room/deck are excellent venues. The rooms were fine - comfortable enough beds, good shower. Soaps, shampoos of low quality. No iron. It's about 10 minutes from the restaurants, etc, which is also acceptable. It's a shame the restaurant is no longer operating except for breakfast. We are sure it must have been amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, what a beautiful place to stay. Great ocean view room. The dining room room was very spacious and the morning. Breakfast had lots of choices. Very welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. The staff were helpful and friendly for accommodating a late check-in. The view from the place was amazing. The location was a bit further out of town than we realized but that was on us. But it was worth it for the view!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night at this property, the inn was welcoming and the room was great. Amazing views of the water. The Breakfast was good, but could use a few tweaks - like fresh fruit, not Costco and the potatoes could be jazzed up a bit. Aside from these very minor ideas it was a great place to stay on your trip to the east coast !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were allowed to check-in early. Breakfast was included and good. Nice view. Stairs to bed rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from the balcony. Public areas very nice. Breakfast was great with a choice of cereal toast and hot selection. Our room was next to the toilets so not ideal. We were only staying one night so was adequate and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small hotel . We had a lovely view of the ocean . Beds were okay although the pillows should be replaced. A fabulous buffet breakfast with beautiful ocean views from either inside or on the terrace . The young people that work there though are amazing , kind and accommodating. Would stay again . Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026