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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Escape into nature and indulge your senses with mountain views, savory meals and fresh coffee.

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Balcony
Exterior
Private kitchen
Exterior
View from property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
23659 Cabot Trail Road, Pleasant Bay, NS, B0E 2P0

What's nearby

  • Gampo Abbey - 4 min walk
  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 13 min walk
  • Pleasant Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 16 min drive
  • Skyline Trail - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Motel & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Highland Breeze Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

Property highlights
You can look forward to 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 children's meals. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offer perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11 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 lift (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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 14 October and 20 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 4 to 12 per person

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

Mountain View Motel Cottages Pleasant Bay
Mountain View Motel Cottages
Mountain View Cottages Pleasant Bay
The Mountain View & Cottages
The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Motel
The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Pleasant Bay
The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Motel Pleasant Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mountain View Motel & Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

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?

Checkout 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.

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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 777 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Greg

Great location and good food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wanda

Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Nice place to stay little older but very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

christine

Nice restaurant on premises and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Good location, clean and easy to park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Friendly staff and the food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadeesha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

Great place to stay with restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lemuel

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nuala

This property was halfway for us on the Cabot Trail, it was a great place to spend the night, the restaurant was fantastic and the lobster and crab were a great price and delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Nice place with really nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Beautiful location. Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charlene

Clean. Friendly staff. Restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Lovely staff, they were very helpful and wecoming. Restaurant was okay. Room was clean, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Great staff and live music in the evenings!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Place was dated and a little bit in disrepair.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

I always like to stay at the Mountainview and this was my 4th time there. Great food and service at the restaurant and always clean rooms, but the mattresses really need an upgrade in some rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

The restaurant was easy to walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Amazing scenery in the area. Great people in the motel and good food in the restaurant at a reasonable price. The live music is fun too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Great place. Good food and service. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Very scenic surroundings. Great staff. Good restaurant. Very nice and spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Nice motel with lovely little restaurant. Friendly staff. Clean comfortable room. Heating work well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Friendly staff, economical choice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Views were beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Colour galore!
Good overnight stop, friendly caper staff, would expect nothing else in God’s county.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024