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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Travelers find a mountain retreat where nature meets comfort, with scenic views to enjoy while savoring hearty meals and freshly brewed coffee

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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages, nestled in the mountains, offers a peaceful retreat with garden surroundings. Guests can dine at the Mountain View Restaurant, enjoy coffee with WiFi at the café, and get help from staff to arrange area tours.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Living area

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Private kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Private kitchen

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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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. Visit our Pleasant Bay travel guide
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23659 Cabot Trail Road, Pleasant Bay, NS, B0E 2P0

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park showing rocky coastline
    Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    15 min drive - 22.0 km
  • The view from the lookout at the end of the Skyline Trail, overlooking the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
    Skyline Trail
    16 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Whale Interpretive Centre
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pleasant Bay Beach
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre
    30 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    177 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mountain View Motel & Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Rusty Anchor
    2 min drive

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), tour/ticket information and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

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
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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; 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. There's a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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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Reviews

The Mountain View Motel & Cottages Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 972 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 972 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 972 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 972 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 972 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, beautiful setting, wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yadveer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

This was an amazing place to stay. The room was clean, the restaurant great and location close to the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
comfortable, quiet, good food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and great staff. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy bed, restaurant with delicious food on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a cottage and it was easy to park and nice surroundings. Great mountain view. The restaurant had a good menu and staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is cape Briton national park so although an older style motel, it is perfectly located and is clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly and cozy little room. Recommend a fall visit - the leaves are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice mountain view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay, both the room and restaurant were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Good spot, meal was excellent!! Staff friendly, rooms clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haddadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff. Clean rooms and very good food for a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

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

8/10 Good

Tiemo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint motel. Nice outdoor sitting area. Friendly staff. Nice restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Had a cottage and it was nice to have the extra room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room! Staff were awesome. Enjoyed our one night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the Cabot trail! Easy dining steps away which is great after a long day of driving!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ranjit

Location was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly. Good food. Rooms are dated, but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025