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Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins

3.5 star property

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Spa
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood, ocean views
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
$103
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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193 Main Street, Cow Head, NL, A0K 2A0
  • Place, Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary’s Botanical Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cow Head Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage, 2 Double Beds | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Cottage, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins

3.5-star Cow Head motel with restaurant
This smoke-free motel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and a hot tub are onsite.
Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Cow Head motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins provides a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. The motel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Cow Head motel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins is a smoke-free property.

Bayview - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Neddys Pub and Eatery - This pub serves light fare only.
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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bayview
  • Neddys Pub and Eatery

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 10 to May 24:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.00 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.00 per day

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to August 31

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

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Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 443 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being on the seashore. The hot tub was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Gros Morne Theatre. Good laundry facilities. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely…back door opened to a lovely view of beach. Dining options were limited to the restaurant and pub on the property….decent but not amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabin itself was nice with view on the water and a little deck area outside to sit. Restaurant staff were very nice, the food was ok. The pizza at the pub was great. The main downside is that there is not much around the motel itself if you just want to go for a walk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. The staff make it great. Love staying there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The solitude. It was very peaceful and the view of the water was very nice. The inside of the cabins were very rustic looking and very appealing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small room with 2 double beds. Would have more room with one queen as it was tight. The restaurant was convenient but pricey for quality of food. Loved having an ocean front view. Super busy location but staff handled it well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient entry to room, parked right outside room door. Clean room, restaurant attached and theatre across the street. Recommend for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Satyam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

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

Beautiful property

I really liked this property. It has everything you need and then so. Restaurant open from 7 to 9, lounge, sauna, hot tub and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice sitting in the hot tub and pool area looking out over the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place to stay, right up on the ocean. Darryl, the owner, was there to ensure all guest lived a great experience at his hotel. Highly recommend this establishment
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. A great restaurant and lovely views of the water.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025