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Cabot Trail Motel

2.5 star property

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Room, 2 Double Beds
Exterior
Lake
Balcony

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, Kidston Island Lighthouse
  • Place, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Baddeck

With a stay at Cabot Trail Motel in Baddeck, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Bras d'Or Lake and a 4-minute drive from Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall. .This beach motel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kidston Island Beach Ferry.
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What's nearby

  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 6 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 Freight Shed At The Terrace - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Freight Shed - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cabot Trail Motel

Motel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cabot Restaurant serving guests of Cabot Trail Motel. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

  • 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 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

Renovations and closures

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

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

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Cabot Trail Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 605 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

nidhi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was an odour in our room. My husband was bothered by it. The staff was very friendly. Nice to deal with. Restaurant on site was very good ! Would go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very dated. It looked like it hadn't been updated since the 1950's. We paid $200 Canadian for a substandard room. There was an unpleasant musty smell in the room and we felt the bed springs on the mattress. There was no free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
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

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at the Cabot Trail Motel. We find the rooms very clean and well kept. The view of the lake from the room adds a nice touch. The staff were excellent when we had to leave early due to a family emergency back home. While our stay was short this year, we will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the lake. Room was adequate. Price was right. Food was good. Staff was awesome!! Checking in was pleasant and efficient. Server at breakfast and dinner was exceptional. She had a smile on her face at all times and treated everyone like family. Checking out was easy and the gal recommended a good book about Alexander and Mabel Bell. Very nice staff who seem to take pride in this motel. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
View was beautiful, staff very friendly. Retro rooms but comfortable bed. Restaurant wasn’t open yet as it was their first weekend open this year
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained room. Beautiful view across the lawn and lake. Very delicious breakfast of fish cakes, hash browns, eggs, etc. Great service. Definitely would come again. Alexander Graham Bell NHS is quite amazing and inspiring.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Milad

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay, so close to capot trail and Baddek
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Clean, comfortable room and very hood food in restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views great staff. The room could use some repairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kin Pong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024