The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

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

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Balcony
View from property
Private kitchen
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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 kids' 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 assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: CAD 4-12 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Mountain View Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • In-room accessibility
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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 October 14 and May 20.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 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 elevators

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?

Check-out 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place to stay little older but very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice restaurant on premises and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and easy to park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and the food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadeesha

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

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lemuel

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

8/10 Good

Nuala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with really nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff. Restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and live music in the evenings!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was easy to walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Good food and service. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night 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

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very scenic surroundings. Great staff. Good restaurant. Very nice and spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views were beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very basic but clean. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024