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Cabot Trail Motel

2.5 star property
Lakeside relaxation awaits with a refreshing pool, barbecue grills, and satisfying meals at the on-site restaurant.

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Cabot Trail Motel sits by the lake, offering a retreat for travelers. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant, in-room WiFi, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Attentive staff ensures comfort, while barbecue grills offer outdoor dining opportunities.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Baddeck, Cabot Trail Motel is in a rural area and on the beach. Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall and Kidston Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kidston Island Beach Ferry and Bell Bay Golf Club. Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Ross Ferry Provincial Park are also worth visiting.
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8450 Trans Canada Hwy 105, Baddeck, NS, B0E 1B0

What's nearby

  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 3 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 3 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 3 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive - 6.9 km

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
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Freight Shed - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cabot Trail Motel

Motel by the lake
Cabot Trail Motel provides amenities, such as a firepit and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and a dock
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Cabot Trail Motel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Decks/patios, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift (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 16 October and 19 May.

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03061100398165773-8448

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Cabot Trail Motel Baddeck
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Cabot Trail Hotel Baddeck
Cabot Trail Motel Baddeck, Nova Scotia - Cape Breton Island
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Cabot Trail Motel Motel Baddeck

Frequently asked questions

Does Cabot Trail Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The swimming pool will be unavailable from October 19 2025 until May 15 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Cabot Trail Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cabot Trail Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabot Trail Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cabot Trail Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Cabot Trail Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Baddeck motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bras d'Or Lake, Kidston Island Beach Ferry and Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall. Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Kidston Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Cabot Trail Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 619 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the Cabot Trail just outside of Baddeck. Staff were friendly, place was very clean, but the walls are thin between rooms and quite dated. Overall a good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are a bit dated, but they are very clean and comfortable. Everyone was so friendly, and check in was easy. We ate dinner at the on-site restaurant and enjoyed the experience, the view, and the food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Beautifully situated. Friendly and helpful staff. Great food in the restaurant. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great motel. We stayed on the upper level of the site and it was great. Nice view of the lake, the room was spacious and clean. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly, the rooms are a bit dated, but perfectly good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Staff were very friendly. Room was very clean and had everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convenient stopping point, nice views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Liked: Staff & service

Ok for a night.

Decent motel style with great view of Bras D’or Lake but the bathroom was a little sketchy as the hot water turned off in the middle of my shower. The bed was soft but that’s not my preference. Service was great in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley Anne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The lady who checked us in was very nice. Our room was clean (except for the worn out and stained carpet) but dated. The exterior of the property is updated and beautiful but they need to improve the rooms. We enjoyed sitting in the patio chairs in front of our room for our morning coffee, which looked out over Bras d’Or Lake. We would stay there again but hopefully they update the rooms a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Friendly service, great view and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

This place was great! Fantastic staff and grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024