Kow's Inn

3.0 star property
Motel in Bras d'Or with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1289 Route 105, Groves Point, NS

What's nearby

  • North Sydney Historical Society - 6 min drive
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Centre 200 - 21 min drive
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 21 min drive
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A & K Lick-A-Chick - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Delight - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Kow's Inn

Motel near Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar at Kow's Inn. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kow's Inn feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: CAD 10.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Desk
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10.00 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number rya-2023-24-11061643310924633-1289

Property is also known as

Kow's Inn Little Bras d'Or
Kow's Little Bras d'Or
Kow's
Kow's Inn Motel
Kow's Inn Groves Point
Kow's Inn Motel Groves Point

Frequently asked questions

Is Kow's Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Kow's Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kow's Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Kow's Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kow's Inn located?

Situated in Bras d'Or, this motel is steps from Bras d'Or Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cranberry Lake and Florence Ballfields. Gammell Lake is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Kow's Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 612 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 612 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 612 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 612 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 612 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the fact gas station close and coffee place.very clean room and quiet. A little noisy close too highway but location wise is convenient. Friendly and accosting upon check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed, Pasadena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So friendly and nice to deal with. The food is great and location is perfect for ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

rhonda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting family nearby so for us location was everything. It is a good basic accommodation that was very clean our room had no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place to stay with an excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The room was spacious and clean. The attached restaurant had great food and wonderful service. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Noreen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was not comfortable. Other than that everthing else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Labrador Coty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place for an overnight stay. We arrived quite late and had to call for check in. The lady was there in a minute and quickly checked us in to a lovely clean room with a very comfortable bed. Location is close to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, clean and reasonable pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived in October. There were no lights on to identify the hotel after dark. no lights in the office. Very odd . Maybe in season it's better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nelson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bang for your buck. Missing smoke alarm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked that it is close to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated bathroom, clean and fresh. Easy check in. Great food at on site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Hoda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Need to add a coffee machine to the room , like any motel do . Rooms numbers need to be clearly marked outside since there is no reception to help for people who arrive late .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before taking the ferry. Nice place, big room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy location between cape breton and Sydney. Good condition and excellent food at restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice comfortable place to stay. Staff were kind and friendly. The restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite, communicative and accommodating. Room was super clean, bed and bedding scrumptious. Wished I had time for the restaurant. Good selection and variety to accommodate many diets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location, facilities, view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024