Cabot Trail Motel

2.5 star property

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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8450 Trans Canada Hwy 105, Baddeck, NS, B0E 1B0
  • Place, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kidston Island Beach Ferry
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Cabot Trail Motel

Baddeck motel with restaurant
A restaurant, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a picnic area are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Cabot Trail Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The motel offers a restaurant. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach motel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Cabot Trail Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Cabot Restaurant - This family restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator (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 October 16 and May 19.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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, 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-2023-24-03061100398165773-8448

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Cabot Trail Motel
Cabot Trail Baddeck
Cabot Trail Hotel Baddeck
Cabot Trail Motel Baddeck, Nova Scotia - Cape Breton Island
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Reviews

Cabot Trail Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
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

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Staff & service
Absolutely loved the location but motel definitely needs upgrading
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUSTUM

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolette

Traveled with family and small children
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

june

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the comfortable room and the good restaurant on site. All the people/staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Traveled with partner
Staff were great! Dinners were delicious 😋. Beds were comfortable and a/c was welcome! Would have preferred a larger TV
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
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

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

Brian

Traveled with family
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

Adithya

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well maintained property. The staff are very polite and friendly. Beautiful view overlooking the waterfront. Happy with over stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cal

Traveled with group
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

Andre J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small room and old. Nice location and nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Bed are good. Food a little expensive Scenery fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees were very friendly and made check in an excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was great. Room could have been updated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view. Good restaurant great price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Cabot Trail Motel. Kids loved the outdoor pool, deck, restaurant and that the car was right outside the door. Staff was very pleasant. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Less than 5 minutes to the town with lots of shopping options and close to the Cabot Trail of course.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Lorena

Traveled with family
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