Cabot Trail Motel

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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View from property
Balcony
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Seasonal outdoor pool
Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
8450 Trans Canada Hwy 105, Baddeck, NS, B0E 1B0
  • Bras d'Or Lake
    1 min walk
  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall
    4 min drive
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre
    4 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 16 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 16 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Baddeck

With a stay at Cabot Trail Motel in Baddeck, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Bras d'Or Lake and a 4-minute drive from Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall. .This beach motel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kidston Island Beach Ferry.

What's nearby

  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kidston Island Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tom's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Freight Shed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Barn Gift Shop & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lynwood Inn Restaraunt - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bell-Buoy Restaurant & Supper House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cabot Trail Motel

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
Cabot Trail Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cabot Restaurant serving guests of Cabot Trail Motel.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cabot Restaurant - This family restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cabot Restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • 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

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

Payment types

Important information

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
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cabot Trail Motel Baddeck
Cabot Trail Motel
Cabot Trail Baddeck
Cabot Trail Hotel Baddeck
Cabot Trail Motel Baddeck, Nova Scotia - Cape Breton Island
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Cabot Trail Motel Baddeck
Cabot Trail Motel Motel Baddeck

Cabot Trail Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 534 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 534 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 534 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 534 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 534 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rochelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great views but dated motel
Let me start with positives. Great location if visiting Cabot trail. Makes for a good base. Also fantastic views of the water front and exceptional and friendly réception and service. Now to the negatives. Room is very dated. Musty smell, carpet is dirty. Water spills to bathroom during shower creating a puddle near toilet seat area. Shower curtain was dirty and doesn’t seem to have been changed in forever. Same with the furniture, lamps, blankets, AC etc. The rooms need a full overhaul. The room was as basic as it gets. Wouldn't recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nabeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spot to stay when in the road, easy to find at night, it’s also scenic with breakfast and dinner available at the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Friendly staff. Rooms were clean. Restaurant was amazing with view of the water Food was nothing but delicious. Staff were so very friendly. Highly recommended. Right on the highway with beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was knowledgeable about the area and the Cabot Trail, offered suggestion for places to stop for food while on the trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what one would want from a countrystyle place. Food is really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My overall stay was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vasant

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old, poorly maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with a great view and the staff were so nice , plan to make it back next year Thanks so much a great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant on site Room was a good size, clean with a deck and lovely view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Propertys decor is all outdated. However bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend stay
The atmosphere was great, the food from the restaurant was amazing. Friendly staff, clean rooms. Helpful service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Harris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff should be train about “inclusitivity”. we felt we are not welcome on the motel. The staffs should be courteous in welcoming the guest and considerate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice property. Odour in room. Think it came from A/C. Beds comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Usually I do not write reviews, if i do not write a review this time it will be in justice for this business. Our family just finished 12 days East coast trip and we stayed 9 different hotels and motels. We stayed from high end hotels to very budget friendly motels. I would say we felt most homey environment in the Cabot Trail motel. Room and bathroom was very clean, bed was comfortable. View is amazing. We also had dinner at the Motel’s restaurant and it was delicious. I appreciate all the stuff who works there, all of them are friendly and helpful, specially I would like to thank the owner who gave me a ride to nearby Town to charge my EV.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Bathrooms need an update (tiles on the floor were cracked and loose and could cut your feet) but the rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. Breakfast at the restaurant was very good and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TILBIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay! Very well maintained and staff was absolutely amazing. We had seafood dinner with drinks and breakfast there before hitting the Cabot Trail. Both meals were large portions and well worth the money endless coffee as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great. Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024