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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel in Pleasant Bay with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Balcony
Private kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Property grounds
Property grounds
Nestled in the heart of the mountains, The Mountain View Motel & Cottages offers a serene escape. Unwind on the garden-filled grounds, indulge in delicious meals at Mountain View Restaurant or grab a coffee from the cafe and connect to WiFi. Helpful staff are always available to assist with tour arrangements.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is 2.478.331 ₫
2.910.132 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

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Highlights

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

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)

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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)

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

Pleasant Bay is home to The Mountain View Motel & Cottages. Travellers 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.
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Map
23659 Cabot Trail Road, Pleasant Bay, NS, B0E 2P0

What's nearby

  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pleasant Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 20 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Skyline Trail - 22 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 40 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain View Motel & Restaurant - ‬1 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

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 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 at the property

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 does it cost to stay at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

As of 23 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages on 25 Aug 2025 start from 2.478.331 ₫, excluding 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.

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. 228 out of 882 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 882 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 882 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 882 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 882 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

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Nice restaurant on site!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for family trip was good in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We rented a cabin and it was incredibly quiet and beautiful. Cute decor and spacious cabin. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing, view is stunning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a one bedroom cabin. It was clean and well equipped. Nice deck and well kept grounds. Restaurant on site with good food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly clean room, tidy grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very friendly. Young woman played the fiddle during dinner. She was quite good. Food was veru good too! View of the surrounding mountains was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff who were also knowledgeable about the hike we were going on the following morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ranjit

Location was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kaustav

Liked: Cleanliness
Okay for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved The Mountain View! Our bed sheets were fresh off the line and hummingbirds buzzed by while we enjoyed our dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Staff & service
Property was clean but very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place. Great location after a hike. Nice restaurant as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Decent room for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the cute little cottage, right along the Cabot trail, it was perfect, quiet at night, had everything we needed. We had a great dinner meal at the on-site restaurant. It was a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed comfort was absolutely terrible Staff at the reception not smiling at all Staff of the restaurant very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location. Perfect for an overnight stay along the Cabot Trail!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

What a great location! We hiked and dined
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Small unique little place. Motels are small but worth staying in if your looking for a place just to sleep for a night! Wifi is good across whole resort!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANJAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location to drive in cabot trail
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

6/10 Okay

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and painless - our room was even ready early. Beds were comfortable and the air-conditioning worked. The motel was close to everything we wanted to do and made for a good night. Check out was seamless and we enjoyed ourselves. For the price it was a solid night's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with great views. Restaurant food was very good. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025