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MacNeil's Motel

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Located close to Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal, MacNeil's Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a trash bin.

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a dresser.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Groves Point is home to MacNeil's Motel . Sydney Mines Heritage Museum and North Sydney Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal and Seaview Golf & Country Club. Exhibition Grounds and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design are also worth visiting. Visit our Groves Point travel guide
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1424 Nova Scotia 105, Groves Point, NS, B1Y 2X6

What's nearby

  • Cranberry Lake
    4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Florence Ballfields
    5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Sydney Mines Heritage Museum
    7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Groves Point Provincial Park
    8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • North Sydney Historical Society
    8 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    3 min drive
  • Wendy's
    7 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • A&K Lick-a-Treat
    3 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 uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of CAD 100 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: CAD 100 per night
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 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 STR2526T2051

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is MacNeil's Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of CAD 100 per night and a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at MacNeil's Motel ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at MacNeil's Motel ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MacNeil's Motel located?

Situated in Groves Point, this motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bras d'Or Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cranberry Lake and Florence Ballfields. Groves Point Provincial Park and Gammell Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

MacNeil's Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel in a quiet area close to the North Sydney ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant, clean motel very close to the ferry terminal to Newfoundland. Ideal for a short or long stay. Close to restaurants and a farmers market just across the street. I would highly recommend the motel. Looking forward to a future stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed great view very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than being very close to the ferry, there is a nice restaurant and local food hub right accross the street. The classic family run motel is clean, lots of green space, and friendly atmosphere. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel near the ferry. The room was clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kathleen A

A bit of a trip back in time.... It is an older facility. It was a basic accommodation, but the beds were comfortable and we slept okay. The walls are a bit thin, but people quieted down relatively early. It was a handy place to stay if you are getting on the ferry to Newfoundland.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Very pet friendly. I've stayed here a number of times and will again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It proved to be the perfect location for us. No frills. Just exactly what we wanted at a fair price. Lovely people
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights so we could explore Cape Breton and the Sydney area. The room was clean and ample space for 2 people with basic amenities a tv, bar fridge, microwave and Keurig coffee maker. The bed was comfortable. The air conditioner worked well because the room was really warm when we checked in, but I prefer to sleep with the windows open overnight. We were facing the highway but are set back far enough that it was more like white noise while sleeping. The staff are friendly and tried to be accommodating if we had any concerns, but we didn’t! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Teodorian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space in the room was not that big but still sufficient. The beds were comfortable and the amenities were good. The only big negative is: the water from the faucet stunk bad. It smelled like eggs or sulfure. I don't know if it was only a problem with our unit or something general. I needed to use bottled water to wash my teeth because I could have that my mouth, but showering was ok. Everything else (location, staff, etc.) was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room/bathroom was very clean. Check-in was simple. Close proximity to the North Sydney Marine Atlantic ferry which was very convenient for us. And affordable for the season.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was quiet, clean and comfortable. Actually, great overall, the only negative thing I could complain about was the very strong smell of cleaners in the room. We had to open the windows and turn the a/c on for a few hours before the smell was actually bearable to stay in the room. This is not good when you are allergic to scents!! We would definitely stay again, but would ask to view the room beforehand to make sure there was no strong smell of cleaners.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Shantell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room. Clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean, slight odour from the heat not being on regularly I expect but, not terrible. Great place to spend the night to catch the Ferry to NL in the morning. Nice to be able to park motorcycle right by my door and window.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man running the motel was very helpful and kind. Room and bathroom were very clean and bed was comfortable. Parking right in front of our room so that was convenient. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access off the highway. Quick check-in since it was booked and paid for through Expedia. Clean room. Lots of hot water for showers. Easy checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSEF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a little tight but it was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok Place to stay Good value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

William

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

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, what an amazing place. I was so happy with this stay. The owner was so nice too, I’d definitely come back. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is run down but clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly gentleman checked us in, brought extra towels up to us very quickly. Nice clean rooms, excellent parking , microwave, frig, coffee maker , all clean and in great condition. Right off the highway and close to restaurants shops etc. pet friendly with a nice grassy area. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026