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Kow's Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy morning coffee on the sunny terrace before exploring the on-site restaurant and cafe at this well-positioned property with helpful staff

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Kow's Inn offers a convenient location and practical amenities for a comfortable stay. Enjoy meals at the restaurant or drinks on the sunny terrace. Guests appreciate luggage storage, reliable in-room WiFi, and attentive staff throughout their visit.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Bras d'Or is home to Kow's Inn. Great Bras d'Or Range Rear Lighthouse and Sydney Range Front Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Exhibition Grounds and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science. Visit our Bras d'Or travel guide
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1289 Route 105, Groves Point, NS

What's nearby

  • A panoramic view of Channel Port aux Basques, Newfoundland during winter. The small coastline community has snow covered colorful houses, Marine Atlantic ferry and terminal with a sheltered harbour.
    Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Florence Ballfields
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Cranberry Lake
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Exhibition Grounds
    5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • North Sydney Historical Society
    7 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    2 min drive
  • Wendy's
    6 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    6 min drive
  • Kennys Pizza
    6 min drive
  • Circle K
    7 min drive

About this property

Kow's Inn

Motel near Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar at Kow's Inn. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Kow's Inn offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bidets, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: CAD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 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 8:30 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately CAD 10.00 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number rya-2023-24-11061643310924633-1289

Property is also known as

Kow's Inn Little Bras d'Or
Kow's Little Bras d'Or
Kow's
Kow's Inn Motel
Kow's Inn Groves Point
Kow's Inn Motel Groves Point

Frequently asked questions

Is Kow's Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Kow's Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kow's Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Kow's Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Kow's Inn located?

Situated in Bras d'Or, this motel is steps from Bras d'Or Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cranberry Lake and Florence Ballfields. Gammell Lake is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Kow's Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 616 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would definitely stay here again

A great place to stay. Rooms are clean and comfortable and on-site restaurant is awesome. The seafood chowder was amazing! Be patient - they don’t make it ahead of time, so it’s wonderfully fresh and full of flavor!! Well worth the wait!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place to stay with an excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DARREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, room was clean, beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Regina

Restaurant food and service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Small, clean, intimate and great staff and super food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice comfortable place to stay. Staff were kind and friendly. The restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff where very friendly and the restaurant was good and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to ferry terminal, restaurant on site with good food and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So friendly and nice to deal with. The food is great and location is perfect for ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds and good accessible washroom. Resturant was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's super clean and staff is very friendly, the location is very convenient - five or six minutes driving towards to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

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

Excellent place to stay

The room was large and very clean . Extra towels and extra pillows were appreciated . There is a restaurant at the front of the building which is very convenient and the food is excellent . Highly recommend as a place to stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy location between cape breton and Sydney. Good condition and excellent food at restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was exceptionally clean & has been recently renovated. Restaurant was good & reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was newly renovated and the owner was very friendly. Would recommend this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting family nearby so for us location was everything. It is a good basic accommodation that was very clean our room had no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Great place to stay

Very clean and comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Attached restaurant had very good food at very reasonable prices with lots of options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is fantastic and very friendly. The spot to catch the Newfoundland ferry is great and it’s very convenient we can eat at the great restaurant on the premises.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet. Restaurant was also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Amenities
The room was spacious and clean. The attached restaurant had great food and wonderful service. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, the food was great and the hospitality was great! Once the property is done being under renovations it’s going to be such a cute place! We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and close to ferry terminal. Our room was comfortable and had everything we needed for our short stay. Had dinner from the restaurant which was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie

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

Great overnight stay for catching the ferry

We enjoyed a quick overnight before catching the ferry to Port aux Basque. The restaurant was good, the staff friendly and the room was small but quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024