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Cabot Trail Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A calm lake with a tree on the right and hills in the background. - Cabot Trail Motel (Baddeck)
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A rocky beach with large boulders and a few people sitting on a log. - Cabot Trail Motel (Baddeck)
A dining area with a table set for four people, a waiter standing by, and a view of a lake through large windows. - Cabot Trail Motel (Baddeck)
A room with a bed, two chairs, a wooden desk, and a window with a view of a parking area and a building across the street. - Cabot Trail Motel (Baddeck)
Cabot Trail Motel provides amenities like a firepit and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Baddeck, Cabot Trail Motel is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Victoria County Court House and Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kidston Island Beach Ferry and Bras d'Or Yacht Club. Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre and Ross Ferry Provincial Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Baddeck travel guide
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8450 Trans Canada Hwy 105, Baddeck, NS, B0E 1B0

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a bridge spanning a wide river, surrounded by dense forests and hills.
    Bras d'Or Lake
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Two red Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with a lighthouse in the distance.
    Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Cabot Links
    59 min drive - 56.7 miles
  • Centre 200
    60 min drive - 62.6 miles
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery
    60 min drive - 55.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    15 min walk
  • Tom's Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Lynwood Inn Restaraunt
    3 min drive
  • Main Street
    4 min drive
  • Salt Rock Restaurant
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 13 to 19 for adults and CAD 13 to 19 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cabot Restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 property is closed between October 16 and May 19.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 13 to 19 for adults, and CAD 13 to 19 for children

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03061100398165773-8448

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Cabot Trail Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Cabot Trail Motel 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 Cabot Trail Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cabot Trail Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cabot Trail Motel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is steps from Bras d'Or Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kidston Island Beach Ferry and Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs. Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and Theatre Baddeck are also within 3 mi (5 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

Cabot Trail Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 684 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 684 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 684 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 684 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 684 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thé friendliness of the staff , the great location and the excellent in house restaurant made this a very enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn . The staff couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. Food at the restaurant was excellent. Comfy beds and beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful. The rooms were clean. The restaurant was good. The rooms had a musty smell to them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remember this is a motel, not a 4/5 star hotel but having said that, it was very clean, tidy, well maintained, with great helpful staff, in a fantastic location and with a superb restaurant serving both breakfast and evening meals, all at great prices, with quality food/service and plentiful. Don't hesitate to book this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room needs updating but was absolutely clean and all functional. The view is beautiful here. Had breakfast at the onsite restaurant and it was very good. The restaurant has the best view. Ice machine outside by restaurant door. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, very convenient for the Cabot trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was convenient,clean room. Breakast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown Baddeck, great view of lake, n near to the cabot trail loop.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, and mattress was comfortable, but television channel selections were pitiful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was wonderful and the staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel. If you want a great selection of TV channels, this isn't your place. The room we had was facing the Hwy, so I was fairly noisy during the day, but little traffic at night. The room we had was older, but very clean. It had what we needed. The staff was very friendly. Location is just outside of Baddeck.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a the nature Lap. The food was excellent. Though property was old but ambience was huge. We like the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is very well kept. The double room was comfortable, very clean and spacious. We had dinner in the dining room which has a lovely were of the water. The food was well cooked, tasty and very reasonably priced priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The staff that received us that night was very nice and accommodating. The room is very clean but the smell is not pleasant. Maybe because it's has the aged over the years. Even in the night, the moon shines thru the water. I wish i could have stayed here just even for a day...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was quaint and positioned nicely in the hill, offering a lovely view of the water below. The breakfast was generous and delicious. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rainy and cold outside, but wonderful and cozy inside. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Food was great at the restaurant, best chicken sandwich I ever had, my husband had the fish cakes and he absolutely loved them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the TCH. Easy friendly check in. Property clean The carpet in our room was very damp had to wear shoes. Dry the next morning Small bathroom but served the purpose Double befs Breakfast was fast. Delicious. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was at the back, so we lacked a lake view. But the property was well situated and pleasant. We would be happy to return
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean motel, very good restaurant. Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff, lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Staff helpful at check-in. Basic amenities. They were out of coffee by 8:30 am & no one was around to replenish it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The scenery around the property, specifically from the restaurant, was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Awesome restaurant on site with delicious food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025