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The Normaway Inn

Property class: 3

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A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a desk, a swing, and a window.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a group of people engaged in a musical performance.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a chessboard on the table.
A white building with green trim and a green door, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.
A wooden cabin interior with a swing chair, a table, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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691 Egypt Rd, Margaree Valley, NS, B0E 2C0
  • Place, Margaree Fish Hatchery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Margaree Salmon Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake O'Law Picnic Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a desk, a swing, and a window.

Traditional Cabin, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, nightstand, and a desk with a lamp.

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a swing chair, a desk, and a window.

Traditional Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

A room with two beds, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Margaree Valley

Located in Margaree Valley, The Normaway Inn is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Margaree Fish Hatchery and Margaree Salmon Museum. .This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Lake O'Law Picnic Park and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Doyles Bridge Pool.

What's nearby

  • Margaree Fish Hatchery - 11 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Margaree Salmon Museum - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Lake O'Law Picnic Park - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Cabot Links - 43 min drive - 32.9 miles
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 47 min drive - 32.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dancing Goat - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Normaway Inn & Cabins - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Normaway Inn

The Normaway Inn offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and bicycle tour information.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Normaway Dining Room, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 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 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
Normaway Dining Room - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CAD 20 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Normaway Dining Room

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Electric bike charging

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 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 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and June 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 20 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
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-2023-24-03291152338898864-691

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Normaway Inn MARGAREE VALLEY
Normaway Inn
Normaway MARGAREE VALLEY
Normaway
The Normaway Inn Hotel
The Normaway Inn Margaree Valley
The Normaway Inn Hotel Margaree Valley

The Normaway Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 188 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful piece of property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot if you want peace and quiet! Great staff and the food was tasty, I highly recommend the blueberry pie!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was a highlight - great help and very friendly. The views - highlands cows, sunset, and a firepit to watch the stars. Our cabin came with a sunroom with a day bed and porch swing. On-site restaraunt was delicious! Thanks Dave and Jack. Highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arriving at the Normaway Inn in the dark, we were greeted by the owner in the driveway and invited to their quaint barn to hear a talented fiddler. We didn’t stay long as we were tired, but our stay was comfortable yet short. Our cottage was homey and cute. Had everything we needed. We appreciated the hospitality and good nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but it was an excellent experience. All the staff were extremely kind and helpful. The property is lovely and the cabin itself was clean and cozy. We had our dog with us and so it was nice to be able to walk the grounds with her. We were booked in for dinner with our reservation and had a yummy meal with excellent service. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Very cute little rustic cabins. No tvs which was awesome. Beautiful scenery with horses, some cows and even a donkey. A property with tons of character, a little off the path but well worth the drive. Thanks Dave and son 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Normaway Inn offers a peaceful and unique countryside experience, far away from the noise and crowds. The property is surrounded by beautiful rural scenery, and the quiet atmosphere made our stay feel especially relaxing. One of the highlights was spending the evening around the fire, which created a warm and memorable experience. The room was generally comfortable, although I think a little more attention to some housekeeping details would make the stay even better. Overall, it is a lovely choice for anyone looking for a calm, rustic escape in a beautiful natural setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful, unfortunately the power went out and unable to provide any meal services. The cabins need a lot of work to bring up to today's standards and no TV or radio in the cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cabin itself was lovely, very rustic. The location was perfect for my family to fish the Margaree River pools. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The cabin had cobwebs and quite dusty. The pullout bed was made but full of crumbs and dust bunnies. I believe it’s most likely from not being used and folded up inside the couch, if you have a hide a bed that doesn’t get used often you know. (Cleaning staff were great to deal with) The bathroom smelled musty All and all it wasn’t THAT bad. If a little more attention was given it could be a 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quiet place, very pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great service, beautiful environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are much nicer than reality. The animals are nice from a distance but dirty up close. They are well fed though. The house and the cabins are very musty smelling. They need new curtains and upholstery to get rid of that. The bones of the place are ok but it needs a really deep and extensive update. The food was good but not sure farm to table as described. Maybe we visited at the wrong time of year. If you’re a salmon fisherman and looking for bare essentials it will probably work fine. I’d stay in Beddeck next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a home away from home. We were very please with everything, specially the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all. Cozy cabins and excellent menu at restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay. The food at supper time was great, along with the service. The breakfast food was very tasty. It was a very nice property with kind staff. We look forward to making another trip there someday.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and evrrything was good except one thing...the cabin I stayed in smelled a little. View around the cabin was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

I liked the fact that it was out in the country with lots of trees. The horses and cows are beautiful sight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were average, cabin shower needs attention.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property, but we’ll taken care of. The staff and owners were fantastic, and the entertainment they provide was authentic in a very intimate setting. Definitely recommend this.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A very pleasant stay

We stayed only one night here. Although the property is a bit older the buildings appear well cared for and the setting is lovely. We had a very clean and comfortable room . The staff were friendly and helpful. We had a lovely meal in the dining room. All in all a very pleasant stay and we would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The music, in such a cosy and intimate setting, was outstanding. The musician, Neal McDaniel, was very talented. All this was at no extra cost, although most guests left a gratuity.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, still kept it’s rustic look. Taking a seat outside at night and watching the sparkling stars was great. Waking up to Animals such as horses and Cows, was a beautiful experience. Coffee and bread were fresh and waiting in the front desk. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The area was lovely and the people were great, but the cabin desperately needed some upgrades and there were a lot of bugs inside it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very accommodating and friendly. This is a historic property. It has an old fashioned social component with live music in the common area and several fire pits on the grounds. Walking trails begin on this working farm. Truly charming. We enjoyed our much needed relaxing stay. We are motorcycle riders and the location was perfect for the must do Cabot trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying the the Normaway Inn is like staying at a large BnB where you get to interact with some of the other people who are staying there. The night we happened to stay there, it was our good fortune to be one of the nights that a local folk musician was going to be playing in the "Living room". This was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023