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Kow's Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a trash bin. - Kow's Inn (Bras D'or)
A bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, a hairdryer, and a towel dispenser. - Kow's Inn (Bras D'or)
A small dining area with a round table and two chairs, a window with a view of a deck and trees, and a bottle of water on the table. - Kow's Inn (Bras D'or)
A restaurant signboard with 'Bras d'Or View Restaurant' and 'Kow's Inn' names, along with a list of breakfast items like fresh fish, chips, steak, and a gluten-free menu. - Kow's Inn (Bras D'or)
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, a small cabinet, and a bed. - Kow's Inn (Bras D'or)
Kow's Inn provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, a small desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bras d'Or is home to Kow's Inn. Sydney Mines Heritage Museum and North Sydney Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Great Bras d'Or Range Rear Lighthouse and Sydney Range Front Lighthouse. Exhibition Grounds and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design are also worth visiting. Visit our Bras d'Or travel guide
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Map
1289 Trans-Canada Hwy, Bras D'or, NS, B1Y 2N4

What's nearby

  • Cranberry Lake
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Florence Ballfields
    4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Sydney Mines Heritage Museum
    7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Dalem Lake Provincial Park
    7 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • North Sydney Historical Society
    8 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    2 min drive
  • Wendy's
    6 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • A&K Lick-a-Treat
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 for adults and CAD 10 to 30 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 30 for adults, and CAD 10 to 30 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 STR2526T6401

Frequently asked questions

Is Kow's Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kow's Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kow's Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kow's Inn located?

Situated in Bras d'Or, this motel is steps from Bras d'Or Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cranberry Lake and Florence Ballfields. Gammell Lake is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Kow's Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean, the staff were friendly and the bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient spot to spend the night after the ferry trip. Fishing within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Syeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place for family to stay . I liked most about the front view of the hotel. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great !! The food was fabulous. The only thing I would change would be the outdoor space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well priced comfortable stay close to ferry
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind, great stay before we got on the ferry the next day. Rooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. No free breakfast because it's affiliated with a restaurant, but we got complimentary coffee there in the morning. Ask for room 4, it's away from the others!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was absolutely perfect except the aur conditioning was the loudest I have ever heard and none of us were really able to sleep because of it. But the room was lovely and the staff were so nice and it is close to a Robin's and a Needs. Best bathroom ever
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is the Chef and the food was a blend of East Coast favourites and commonly listed items. The dinner menu also had Asian dishes , all were very satisfying. Many tourists and residents just stopped in for the meals , since it's only about 20 minutes away from the ferry , along the Trans Canada Hwy, so very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Siegfried

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay great prices great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jean-Marc

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, check-in host was awesome, convenient check-in, restaurant was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable. The pillows were top standard. Overall it was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a few times. Always great people and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very friendly. Super happy with the room and location. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean place to stop on the way to the boat. Easy and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, friendly, helpful, inexpensive. Whats not to like? :-)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Flo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl at the desk was sweet and the food in the restaurant was wonderful. All home made. Great find!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Nice comfortable bed. The room was larger than expected
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness
A small motel with a restaurant (currently not open). Rooms are being updated. The rooms are clean and adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was good and I would stay there again. Unfortunately the restaurant attached to this property was closed. I had a small dog and it was hard to find walking spots because it was next to the highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025