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Cabot Trail Motel

2.5 star property
Motel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool

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Room, 2 Double Beds
Balcony
Lake
Exterior
Nestled by the lake, Cabot Trail Motel offers a charming retreat. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, connect with in-room WiFi, or relax by the seasonal outdoor pool. The helpful staff and barbecue grills add to this motel's warm atmosphere.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Baddeck, Cabot Trail Motel is in a rural area and on the beach. Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall and Kidston Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kidston Island Beach Ferry and Bell Bay Golf Club. Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Ross Ferry Provincial Park are also worth visiting.
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8450 Trans Canada Hwy 105, Baddeck, NS, B0E 1B0

What's nearby

  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tom's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rose’s Smash Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Freight Shed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lynwood Inn Restaraunt - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cabot Trail Motel

Motel by the lake
Cabot Trail Motel provides amenities like a firepit and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a dock, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cabot Trail Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Decks/patios, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 13 to 19 for adults and CAD 13 to 19 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cabot Restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 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 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 16 and May 19.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 13 to 19 for adults, and CAD 13 to 19 for children

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03061100398165773-8448

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cabot Trail Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabot Trail Motel?

As of Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabot Trail Motel on Aug 31, 2025 start from CA $159.0, 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.

Is Cabot Trail Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cabot Trail Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabot Trail Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cabot Trail Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cabot Trail Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Baddeck motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bras d'Or Lake, Kidston Island Beach Ferry, and Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall. Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Kidston Island Lighthouse are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cabot Trail Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 585 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leeann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and clean, quiet accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The scenery around the property, specifically from the restaurant, was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees were very friendly and made check in an excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view. Good restaurant great price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Bed are good. Food a little expensive Scenery fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a lovely but older motel with friendly staff and a lovely restaurant facing the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Beautifully situated. Friendly and helpful staff. Great food in the restaurant. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great motel. We stayed on the upper level of the site and it was great. Nice view of the lake, the room was spacious and clean. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Went to Baddeck Lobster Suppers and a Ceilidh concert .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Cabot Trail Motel. Kids loved the outdoor pool, deck, restaurant and that the car was right outside the door. Staff was very pleasant. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Less than 5 minutes to the town with lots of shopping options and close to the Cabot Trail of course.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Amenities
Awesome restaurant on site with delicious food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andre J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small room and old. Nice location and nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was great. Room could have been updated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly, the rooms are a bit dated, but perfectly good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a convenient location to the Cabot Trail. Owner and staff are very attentive. The area lost power for a few hours and the owner gave us her reservation at a restaurant down the street that had a generator. So we enjoyed a wonderful meal and she stayed at the motel to attend to guests. We had a delicious breakfast at the restaurant at the motel before heading out to the Cabot Trail. If we are in the area in the future we wil definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Staff were very friendly. Room was very clean and had everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yiqian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice.The room we stayed in was very out dated and moldy. The bathroom had a bad smell, clogged bathtub and leaking faucet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at the Cabot Trail Motel. We find the rooms very clean and well kept. The view of the lake from the room adds a nice touch. The staff were excellent when we had to leave early due to a family emergency back home. While our stay was short this year, we will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
View was beautiful, staff very friendly. Retro rooms but comfortable bed. Restaurant wasn’t open yet as it was their first weekend open this year
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025