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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

Property class: 2.5

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Outdoor seating with tables and chairs, surrounded by a fence and decorative street lamps. - The Mountain View Motel & Cottages (Pleasant Bay)
Two cabins with a paved driveway, outdoor seating, and a forested backdrop. - The Mountain View Motel & Cottages (Pleasant Bay)
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A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, hanging green pendant lights, and a counter area. - The Mountain View Motel & Cottages (Pleasant Bay)
A double room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork. - The Mountain View Motel & Cottages (Pleasant Bay)
Take advantage of 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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a black leather sofa, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A double room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There is a wooden dining table with chairs.

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and a stove.

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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. Visit our Pleasant Bay travel guide
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23659 Cabot Trail Road, Pleasant Bay, NS, B0E 2P0

What's nearby

  • A winding mountain road with a coastal view.
    Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    15 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a coastal area with a view of the sea and hills in the background.
    Skyline Trail
    17 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Whale Interpretive Centre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pleasant Bay Beach
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre
    29 min drive - 27.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    177 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mountain View Motel & Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Rusty Anchor
    2 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
  • 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 satellite premium 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

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 accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 4 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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-2023-24-03152144579949158-23659

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mountain View Motel & Cottages pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

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.

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

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, priced very fair and restaurant on location was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff. A good spot to stay when touring the Cabot Trail!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for hikes on the Cabot trail, easy to find, staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location, wonderful friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay during a trip to Cape Breton! Very well maintained property, lovely rooms, great restaurant, and wonderful staff. Would definitely recommend to any traveller through the Cabot Trail.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SYLVIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great location. Food and service at the restaurant was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was definitely a favorite on my list places I've stayed while traveling over the years. Clean, quaint and you feel safe here. Had the best sleep here Except for the noisy A/C unit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy but great people and restaurant on site. Everything that we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Qiyao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good view and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was very clean, had an issue with the water and we were moved to another room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
The beds were comfortable, the staff very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottages were newly renovated. The bed was very comfortable. I appreciated the attention to detail. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cabin was very shabby, holes in the walls, shower went from cold to scalding and then cold. The food was ok jacket potato was hard. Staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

sripad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is located in the mountains, beautiful location. Property is old but kept well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very lovely one night stay. Watched an amazing sunset. Had a restaurant on site. Very good food. Would be spectacular waking ng up to the fall colors
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Staff & service
Comfy beds, needs a bit of updating but still a good place for a night or two. Beautiful scenery
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gerardus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice roomy property with a very good country restaurant, had soup and lobster rols for dinner and breakfast in the morning. Rooms were in the back on a well maintained field, quiet , very good internet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, quiet and comfortable. We had a great breakfast in the restaurant in the morning and the staff were friendly and made time for conversation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since there was no cell reception we were hoping for better WiFi. It was slow and kept buffering. The bathroom sink was installed crooked. The shower attacked you, the pressure was very forceful. The beds were old. BUT, the AC worked well! And the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel. It's a bit dated,but clean. The beds were very comfortable. The staff was excellent. Allowed us to buy some beer from the restaurant for our room. We had arrived without any because the local store closed before we were able to get there. Breakfast was excellent. I definitely would recommend the Mountain View if you are looking for a reasonable priced stay and don't need something fancy. Great for the motorcycle crowd.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is an older style motel. Staff were great!! The place was clean and the restaurant on site was good. The bed needs an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Staff was very helpful. Could have used a fridge in the room, but that is my only complaint.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people. Room as advertised. We especially liked watching the hummingbirds during breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vinh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room #9 given the location. Difficult to set the water temperature, often swinging between cold and hot. There is no hair dryer in the room. The not included continental breakfast is good at the restaurant. Dinner is subpar - cold food and salmon is too cooked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff and clean property. But the AC was really noisy, we had to turn it down before sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026