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MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
Breakfast area
Front of property
Junior Studio Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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260 Water Street, Shelburne, NS, B0T 1W0
  • Place, Boxing Rock Brewing Co
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Muir-Cox Shipbuilding Interpretive Centre
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Dory Shop Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Honeymoon Studio Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Studio Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Shelburne

When you stay at MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages in Shelburne, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Boxing Rock Brewing Co and Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dory Shop Museum and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Shelburne County Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Boxing Rock Brewing Co - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Muir-Cox Shipbuilding Interpretive Centre - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Dory Shop Museum - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Shelburne County Museum - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Emerald Light - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte Lane Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪ship's galley - ‬15 min walk

About this property

MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages

MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided.

This Shelburne motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 01 to May 31:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 13 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number STR2627T1737

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

MacKenzie's Motel Cottages Shelburne
Mackenzies Hotel Shelburne
Mackenzie's & Cottages
MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages Motel
MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages Shelburne
MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages Motel Shelburne

MacKenzie's Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 324 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was another great stay. Staffs great cant wait to go agian
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pools closed loved the space great for my work trip
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms and pretty view out the back - creek and picnic tables.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Service at time of check in was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ken

Bathroom door was dirty, cracked in 3 places. Furniture is dated and old looking, previous water damage is visible in washroom, cracks in floor. Definitely not worth $140/night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable accommodation and reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cottage had an odd smell, mold on all windows,heat pump and shower. Bed was comfortable, quiet and convenient spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jena

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

The cottage was great for our family, we really enjoyed the space. Location is close to town and gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean Spacious and perfect hosts 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Pool was closed, out of season. I would stay there again. I arrived early and they allowed me to check in. That was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The cottage was great spacious and very well laid out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a nice, quiet, clean option in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabins were well maintained and clean. We loved the deck overlooking the Brook. Close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times and will continue to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

joanne

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

Comfortable and spacious

The cottages were very nice and spacious. The desk staff were very helpful. And the pool was better than expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location, clean rooms, walking distance to waterfront and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect and very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place the two bedroom cottage was perfect for our needs the area was quite Staff was awesome and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Amenities
Good spot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherryll-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious. Only stayed one night on our way to New Brunswick
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025