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Cabot Trail Motel

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $126
$107 nightly
$126 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

Explore the area

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8450 Trans Canada Hwy 105, Baddeck, NS, B0E 1B0
  • Place, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kidston Island Beach Ferry
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ceilidh Country Lodge
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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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About the neighborhood

Baddeck

With a stay at Cabot Trail Motel in Baddeck, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Bras d'Or Lake and a 4-minute drive from Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall. .This beach motel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kidston Island Beach Ferry.
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What's nearby

  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rose’s Smash Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lynwood Inn Restaraunt - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bean There Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cabot Trail Motel

Cabot Trail Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cabot Restaurant serving guests of Cabot Trail Motel. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Cabot Restaurant - This family restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 19 2025 to May 15 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the dining venues
  • Beach
  • Breakfast
  • Swimming pool
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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Cabot Trail Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 622 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean motel, very good restaurant. Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leeann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and clean, quiet accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect place to stay. We enjoyed it greatly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

SHOFIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and the stuffs were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff, lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older but well upkept motel, with restaurant and a great view overlooking the water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful! The restaurant has amazing breakfast options and delicious food!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

june

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the comfortable room and the good restaurant on site. All the people/staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Amenities
Awesome restaurant on site with delicious food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good bang for your buck . Food was great too .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Brita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay and staff were super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Very nice staff. I would recommend this motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only there one night, but it worked for our purposes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room comfortable beds and an awesome restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view. Good restaurant great price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spot to stay when in the road, easy to find at night, it’s also scenic with breakfast and dinner available at the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024