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St. Ann's Motel

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Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
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Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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51947 Cabot Trail Rd, South Haven, NS, B0E 1B0
  • Place, Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Ocean view

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Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Living area | 28-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • 720 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Ocean view

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Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Ocean view

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Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Ocean view

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About the neighborhood

South Haven

When you stay at St. Ann's Motel in South Haven, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts and St. Anns Provincial Park. .This beach motel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Munroe Point Lighthouse and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Saint Anns Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 13 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 26 min drive - 29.4 miles
  • Centre 200 - 40 min drive - 43.4 miles
  • Ski Cape Smokey - 47 min drive - 43.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar House Bakery and Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Galley - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boisdale Firehall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Goose Cove Grab N Go - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fitzgerald's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

St. Ann's Motel

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
St. Ann's Motel offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a private beach.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a private beach or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of St. Ann's Motel. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • 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.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - midnight
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 19 2025 to April 16 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per stay

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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-2023-24-06241507243286936-51947

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

St. Ann's Motel Motel
St. Ann's Motel South Haven
St. Ann's Motel Motel South Haven

St. Ann's Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 249 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joël

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lesley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a very bare bones motel. I’d recommend looking for something nicer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is amazing a wealth of information and comical to boot. The rooms were clean and quaint. The view was amazing and easy access to Cabot’s Trail . Theygave many recommendations on where to eat visit ect that made our stay that much more enjoyable .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUANGWEI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome ！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Dartmouth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a over night stop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Conny

Okay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David, St. Albert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes, the property is a bit dated. But it’s clean and budget friendly. And you’re looking out over the water from your room or right outside. The owners were hilarious and shared multiple ideas of things to do and see on the Cabot trail that we not have otherwise known. Great advice and we appreciated that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms themselves are very clean and updated but the outside of the building needs work. It is not a draw if you were just passing by the motel on the road looking for a place to stay. Had a lovely view of the water from our window. Would have been nice to have quick access to the shore.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying here it’s quiet, great view , waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
View was great but motel was very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights - great starting point to explore Cape Breton - close to town of Baddeck for fuel and some great restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LILLIAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as advertised. Vince went out of his way to settle us in. Fabulous location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
This was sn excellent location right on the water. The hosts were accommodating and very knowledgeable with suggestions with travel plans. Would recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patty

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is but bad. Right on the corner of the Cabot Trail but a bit noisy. The decor is circa 1980 with broken tiles in the bathroom and a lamp shade that is also broken. The decor is so old. It needs to be replaced as I’m sure it has been like that for over 40 years. Bathtub was new but I wouldn’t walk in the carpet in bare feet. The bed was softer but was passable but old as well. Towels old and the sink did not have a stopper so you could look down at the gross black hole. I stayed in cabin 5. And the internet did not work. Just a really bad experience and probably the worst I have ever stayed and I have travelled all over the world.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Staff & service

Nice view and owners. No A/C, worn mattresses

Small owner-managed motel with approx 8 units. Purchased by owners during COVID and they are slowly renovating the rooms. I started out in an older room. It appeared very clean, but the mattress showed caverns where two bodies would lie, showing wear in the mattress. I requested a different room and was given a partially renovated room. This room also showed the caverns for two bodies on the mattress but it seemed like they weren’t so deep. It was only two years old and a thick mattress probably high quality, and turned out ok for my previously injured back. It appeared thoroughly cleaned. There was no A/C machine at all and it was too hot. A large fan was provided but I don’t sleep well with fans. I opened the windows. Opened or not there were tiny bugs jumping on me. I swatted one and it was white so I have no idea what it was. The owner pointed to the swamp across the street as the source. Owner had a lovely disposition, the ocean view was fantastic. However the bugs, worn mattresses and lack of A/C would prevent me from returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard to sleep when part of the blinds missing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well stocked room and super friendly staff, helped me plan a road trip around the Cabot trail even. If your in the area I fully recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place overall and right at the start of the cabot trail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Conveniently located at the foot of the cabot trail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many accommodations advertise "lake views" but this one really got them. Just incredible. Also the hosts went out of their way to make my stay pleasant [I'd give them 6 stars]. One of the best experiences I had in a long time. And all that at an affordable rate. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery, clean room with a comfortable bed. Owners are friendly and helpful. Didn't like that we had limits on towels and face cloths ( use 2, trade back for 2 more each day). Overall good value for money spent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

crystle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vince was very accommodating when we arrived later than expected, and he took the time to recommend must-see stops and eateries along the trail. The room décor is dated, but it has the cozy feel of a sleepover at Grandma’s house. Everything was clean and quiet, and the views made for a truly pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025