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Duck Cove Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Standard Room
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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10289 Cabot Trail, Margaree Harbour, NS, B0E 2B0
  • Place, Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, MacKinnons Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cabot Links
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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Exterior
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About the area

Margaree Harbour

When you stay at Duck Cove Inn in Margaree Harbour, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse and MacKinnons Beach. .This motel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Cormier Lake and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Chimney Corner Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • MacKinnons Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cabot Links - 24 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 27 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 28 min drive - 34.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Belle View Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Woodroad Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Belle View Restaurant Ltd - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Family Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lobster Pound Bistro - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Duck Cove Inn

Riverfront motel with a restaurant and a bar
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
At Duck Cove Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

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

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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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: CAD 25 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

Payment types

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: CAD 25 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 909 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were clean and recently renovated, except for bathroom door. I was disappointed that the restaurant listed only served breakfast. Location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was fast Room remodelled and very clean Lovely view !!! We had balcony Free coffee Microwave. Fridge. And large Smart TV Great WiFi Easy location to get too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good parking, clean room and lovely staff, raining so stayed inside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Standard motel room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely balcony view over the harbour in a lovely fall forested area. Room prices were higher than expected, we seniors travelling could use a break ocassionally.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick, efficient and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was good for basing a trip on the Cabot Trail. Balcony view was really good. Not a very good value for the class of room. Overall, a good choice for trekking the Cabot Trail
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry, St Lambert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Margaree Harbour
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Very minimal amenities for the price. Dated furniture Very little staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the owners, they are wonderful and take great pride in their establishment. Newly renovated bathrooms and very clean rooms with great mattresses.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William, New Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness
The view was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn was a pleasant surprise! The online pictures do not reflect the updated flooring, furniture and bedding in the rooms. Better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
the Cove inn is not a hotel its a motel needs some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is newly renovated, and great bang for buck in the area. We were pleasantly surprised upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic motel. Slightly updated. Plastic mattress pad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place very friendly owner. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tassis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice, clean and some things are renovated but some items were still a little outdated. Overall nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a car accident (that was not our fault) in Halifax on our way to the Duck Cove Inn. Called to cancel and was told they would not accept our cancellation request as they hold a "Strict, No Cancellations" policy. I am sure their lack of humanity carries over to the way they treat guests when they stay there. There are many other more attractive options nearby. Don't stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is large and clean. Office staff friendly and helpful. Beautiful view from a deck off the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well managed and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was super clean and quiet. The view from our room was great. Our only negatives were a lack of lighting and perhaps some sheer curtains which would provide some privacy and light.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alice McGarrahan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jean-Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
0Pleasantly surprised by the room as the outside looks a little tired. ..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025