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The Mountain View Motel & Cottages

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

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Relax in the outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, surrounded by a mountain backdrop.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, sink, and ample storage.
Cozy living space with a sofa, chair, and small table, featuring a striped wallpaper pattern and a doorway to a bathroom.
Set amidst lush greenery, this single-story house offers a serene retreat.
Set amidst a serene landscape with a well-maintained lawn and surrounding trees, this house offers a peaceful retreat.
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

  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Room options

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Highlights

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

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

  • ‪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

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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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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 elevator (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 washroom
  • 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 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 does it cost to stay at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages?

As of Jul 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mountain View Motel & Cottages on Aug 10, 2025 start from CA $130.0, 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.

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. 217 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 841 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

Value for family trip was good in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff super friendly clean room, tidy grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

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

8/10

Location was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Nice place. Great location after a hike. Nice restaurant as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Decent room for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, great location. Perfect for an overnight stay along the Cabot Trail!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

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

Nice location to drive in cabot trail
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

Beautiful place with great views. Restaurant food was very good. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Perfect location among the hills
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Our server Trina in the restaurant was fantastuc.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

On the Cabot Trail highway-making it convenient. Great to have a restaurant on site! Friendly and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

One of a very few places to stay on Cabot Trail
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Its a beautiful location and the cottage is great too. However, really bad network in the area so be prepared to loose phone network and wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

We enjoyed our stay at the mountain view. It wasn’t perfect but provided a nice night for us as we travelled the trail. Pros - clean, dining on site, beautiful natural surroundings, friendly staff. Cons - Air conditioner loud as a jet engine, easy to hear neighbours (talking, showering, AC). Would stay again, perhaps in the fall when AC wasn’t needed :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

Had all we needed. Good stop on the Cabot trail
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Queens bed would be nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Dated but comfortable rooms. Beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Great location in the highlands on the Cabot Trail. Only there was no fridge in the room. Otherwise, good price for the place, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Friendly welcoming staff. Room was comfortable with good bed and bedding but no fridge. Restaurant had excellent staff and food was good. Bathroom had large repaired crack in tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

The accommodations were very dated, needs a refresher. A small fridge and microwave for travellers would be nice, perfect space for it in the rooms. The restaurant is less than appealing, the food and the atmosphere. I found the bedding very dingy looking which made me question if they were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025