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Duck Cove Inn

Property class: 3

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A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view of trees, and wooden ceiling beams.
A lakeside lodge with a large building and a smaller structure, surrounded by dense forest and a hill in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with chairs, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A lakeside view of a small community with houses and a church.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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10289 Cabot Trail, Margaree Harbour, NS, B0E 2B0
  • Place, MacKinnons Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Margaree Harbour Range Front Lighthouse
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cabot Links
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Duck Cove Inn

3-star Margaree Harbour motel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free motel has a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out and a vending machine are onsite.
Duck Cove Inn offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Margaree Harbour motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The motel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Margaree Harbour motel also offers a vending machine, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Duck Cove Inn is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Duck Cove Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 7 to 18 for adults and CAD 7 to 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a river

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee charged for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8 PM
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

The property is closed between November 1 and June 1.

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
2 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 7 to 18 for adults, and CAD 7.0 to 18 for children
  • Late check-in fee charged for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 STR2425T6219

Property is also known as

Duck Cove Inn Margaree Harbour
Duck Cove Margaree Harbour
Duck Cove
Duck Cove Inn Margaree Harbour Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia
Duck Cove Inn Motel
Duck Cove Inn Margaree Harbour
Duck Cove Inn Motel Margaree Harbour

Duck Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property very clean and well maintained and the owners were very friendly. I highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated and staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very nice hosts, very clean environment. We would chose this place again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, welcoming , and great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated rooms with excellent features. Great bed, bath, tv, and beautiful view of the Cove.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean friendly motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet relaxing hotel with excellent views and a very helpful staff. Rooms were spotless and I enjoyed the larger space. For a motel, it was excellent and recently renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, view of the water, staff was very friendly, the restaurant opens a bit late for us early risers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a stopover for the night doing the Cabot trail. Helpful staff, decent rooms, clean and up to date. Breakfast was quite good. I’d definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely recommend staying here. Staff are great I was late to check in and they accomodated me and messaged me and were very friendly. A great view and restaurant and rooms were very clean. Will be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we really enjoyed our stay at the duck cove, the only thing was we had no phone but that was just minor, it was super clean and very quiet, we really enjoyed the nice view, thanks again and we will like to come back again, from donna and brian.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were well kept and clean. The owners were extremely hospitable and friendly. The best spot to stay if you are looking to loop Cabot Trail.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, beautiful view, easy to find! Not a lot in the area for food or coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good start to our trip into Cape Breton.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful view felt like I was in a painting!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The view was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think they can provide breakfast and it would make it a very good option
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Location is good other than nothing to mention
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was recently updated, nice view out front but resturant was closed, we were referred to a resturant close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean. The owner is continuing to upgrade which is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Restaurant /breakfast shld be open on Sundays also. Nonetheless , staff are helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the politeness and efficiency of the very limited staff. The owner/manager/cook was onsite. Breakfast - the only meal served — was very good. Room was clean, bathroom was fine, nice small balcony off our room overlooking the river, parking included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026