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Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Gros Morne National Park

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood, sea views
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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Cottage, 2 Double Beds | Living room

Cottage, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Ocean View

Standard Room, Ocean View

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Cow Head, Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins is next to a golf course and near the beach. Gros Morne National Park and Arches Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include St. Mary’s Botanical Garden and Bonne Bay Marine Station. Looking to get your feet wet? Boat tours and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
193 Main Street, Cow Head, NL, A0K 2A0

What's nearby

  • Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Mary’s Botanical Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cow Head Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cow Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Shallow Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Deer Lake, NL (YDF-Deer Lake Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Back Cove Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Back Cove Cafe & Craft Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wings and Tings - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greco Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Valleyview Restaurant & Gas Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins

Motel near Gros Morne National Park
At Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site seafood restaurant, Bayview, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • ATM/banking services, barbecues and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bayview
  • Neddys Pub and Eatery

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.00 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.00 per day

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 June to 31 August

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins?

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$183.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins located?

Situated in Cow Head, this golf motel is steps from Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Gros Morne National Park. St. Mary’s Botanical Garden and Cow Head Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 408 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice sitting in the hot tub and pool area looking out over the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Great little place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. A great restaurant and lovely views of the water.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient entry to room, parked right outside room door. Clean room, restaurant attached and theatre across the street. Recommend for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great location and the views are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the ocean view room with a deck and the prompt and cordial restaurant service. We would have liked a restaurant that stayed open until nine and breakfast included in our nightly rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Excellent great meals
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely. Had a lobster dinner in their restaurant…was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly including the property manager who was always there to greet us. Room was large, bed very comfortable, ocean view was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and seamless. The restaurant has good food and the room is clean and the beds are nice! Looking forward to a good sleep tonight after our long travels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Gorgeous ocean sunsets through our window, and The Arches is just up the road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are always great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Access to gros morne, the local beach, port au choix, arches provincial park. Amazing food at the restaurant. My favourites were pan fried cod and fried chicken
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restful stay, excellent restaurant and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and good for the whole family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and there was a dinner theater across the street and a restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cupboard above the stove in cabin 13 is falling down and needs attention. There's not enough comfortable seating in the living room for 4 people; there is room for at least one more comfortable chair other than the kitchen table chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well managed and beautiful staff. Great experience and would recommend to all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fronie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the hotel was very clean . The food at the hotel Restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed having an outdoor pool available and a convenient dining room with good food at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024