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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

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

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Balcony
Private kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Property grounds
Property grounds
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
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

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

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Pleasant Bay is home to The Mountain View Motel & Cottages. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Whale Interpretive Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Pleasant Bay Beach.
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Map
23659 Cabot Trail Road, Pleasant Bay, NS, B0E 2P0

What's nearby

  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pleasant Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 20 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Skyline Trail - 22 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 40 min drive - 27.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 177 min drive

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 kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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 elevator (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 washroom
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 14 and May 20.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 elevators

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?

Check-out 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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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 905 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 905 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 905 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 905 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 905 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
staff was friendly; restaurant offered good dining options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Nice restaurant on site!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tiemo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We rented a cabin and it was incredibly quiet and beautiful. Cute decor and spacious cabin. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing, view is stunning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly clean room, tidy grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely kind & helpful staff, whether in the restaurant or housekeeping or front desk. The beds are comfy and the shower is great! (Though short to conserve water). It's nothing fancy, it's clean, convenient and charming and the whole area is spectacular. I hope to return again.
Mountain View lives up to its name!
Friendly critters
Many spots to pull over and look.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ranjit

Location was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

naseer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice decent rooms. nothing fancy but perfect for staying in Pleasant Bay. Very close to the whale interpretive centre and the dock from where the whale watching tours leave. friendly staff. Breakfast wasn't included. staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Kaustav

Liked: Cleanliness
Okay for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very friendly. Young woman played the fiddle during dinner. She was quite good. Food was veru good too! View of the surrounding mountains was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

It was as expected for the price but there was no cell phone sevice available and sketchy wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Decent room for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the cute little cottage, right along the Cabot trail, it was perfect, quiet at night, had everything we needed. We had a great dinner meal at the on-site restaurant. It was a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Staff & service
Property was clean but very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed comfort was absolutely terrible Staff at the reception not smiling at all Staff of the restaurant very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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