The Ocean View Motel is in a great spot both in terms of the view and the location within the area…read more It is within convenient walking distance of several places to eat & drink, and easily found right off the main road. The staff is great to work wIth and very friendly, and the view from the front porch is incredibly relaxing. Overall, a great place to stay in Cheticamp--I would definitely come back on a return visit.

We stayed here just one night. We reserved one of the regular chalets but when we got there we…read morewere upgraded to the delux one with the whirlpool tub... Can't beat that!! This place is as scenic as it gets... right on the water, excellent views. The chalet was extremely clean and the staff was very friendly. Whenever we plan our next trip to Cape Breton, we would definitely consider staying here again.

My tour group stayed here as we wanted a location close to Cape Breton National Park so we could…read moreget an early start to hiking. These are large chalet-type, well-spaced buildings with both upstairs and downstairs units. All of the upstairs units have an ocean view! We had four different units between the group, two up and two down. All were spacious and had small kitchens with every implement for cooking a meal for four. Staff was great and I would stay here again in a flash!

The room was nice & the bed was comfortable. What made us unhappy was not just the 10am checkout,…read morebut our interactions with both staff & the owner. We were traveling for 6 weeks staying in at least 12 different places) and this was literally the ONLY place we stayed where the checkout was before 11am. Getting ready to pack, I saw a guy getting ready to clean another room & asked if checkout was at 11. He called back something like "sounds good" About 10 min later a woman knocked on our door & not very nicely, told us check out was at 10 & we owed $20 for the late checkout. We went up to the office & spoke with the owner. Customer service did not seem to be his priority as he would go back & forth between being snarky & not. In the end, we were not charged the $20, but the experience left a very sour taste in our mouths.

Rooms- exceptionally clean Grounds- also exceptionally…read moreclean Owner- one of the most difficult people I've met in some time. The owner actually had two pages of boxes to check making sure there was no damage to any of the rooms or what was in the room. He actually had a box that said, please do not use the towels to clean your vehicles. He also would not allow one of the people I was staying with to park his trailer behind the motel because there wasn't enough room..... which was not true! The trailer is a single motorcycle carrier! Long story short, if you can find somewhere else to stay in the highlands, stay there.

A lovely place to camp out. I attended a wedding here and we were so well received. The cabin had…read moretwo bedrooms, a shared bathroom, a couch /chairs, and a kitchen area. Plenty of space and a great view of the landscape. We were in cabin 11 which isn't too far from the reception (where meals are served, wifi, and board games) but if it's raining I recommend taking the car. There is a beautiful beach very close by (10 minute walk not even) and it was great to visit at night and in the day. The staff is great and the service is excellent.

Not being familiar with the area, we took a risk selecting this accommodation. We were not…read moredisappointed at all! Upon arrival, we asked the front desk staff a number of questions about the area, and were expertly directed to the places and activities we were interested in. We made a reservation for dinner and were seated by the window with a view of the ocean. The waitstaff was very pleasant, and the food was divine! We had the spring salad, which had a medley of local greens (even some mint!) along with rhubarb, baby turnips, and a delicious dressing. My husband's steak was cooked perfectly rare--just how he likes it--and the accompaniments were steamed fresh asparagus and amazing mashed potatoes. I had the fresh halibut, reportedly right from the waters visible from our window--and definitely tasting as so--served with fresh asparagus, and roasted red potatoes and turnips. Dessert was lemon cheesecake with blueberry sauce drizzled over, and warm apple spice cake with homemade maple ice cream (to die for!). After dinner, we enjoyed a walk on the property's beach to watch the sunset, sitting in Adirondack style chairs. There was a spot for a fire, but we didn't have matches to light it with. Our room was one of the log rooms, which are 3 to a building--all facing the ocean, with large sliding glass doors and a small front porch. We were in the middle room, so the porch was private with walls on each side. The beds were incredibly comfortable, with fluffy pillows and crisp, fresh linens. The bathroom was spotless, with extra towels and toiletries. The one downfall to this room was the level of noise present from the other two rooms; we could hear the conversations from both sides. However, the view made up for the noise! A continental breakfast was included, and had a variety of homemade muffins, incredible bacon cheddar scones, and oat biscuits (my new favorite treat to go with my coffee!). There were also a few different cereals, as well as hard boiled eggs and fresh fruit. I took a to-go coffee and sat on the bluff enjoying the morning sun. We only stayed one night, but should've stayed our whole vacation! We will definitely be back--we loved it!

Do not book if you need sleep. We were put in a lower cottage directly beneath another unit. The…read moreceiling is paper thin. Every step and thud from above shook our space. Night one, before 11 pm, we asked the night supervisor (James) to speak to the guests. He refused, said they had just checked in and "have rights." We complained three times. No action. Our kids did not sleep and the next day of our trip was ruined. The property looks neglected. Pool ceiling peeling and falling. Walls yellowing. Metal rusting. Gym with a decaying mirror and an ice machine sitting open. Windows fogged and taped instead of repaired. Breakfast was picked clean more than an hour before closing on two mornings and only restocked after we asked. Staff dismissive. Property falling apart. Hard no.

I can't tell you the last time I stayed at a hotel that used an actual key but this resort did just…read morethat. The property is in desperate need of updating; especially the bathrooms. There is a restaurant on the property; I only at breakfast there and it was ok at best but not anything special. * Wifi was slow if you could even connect at all * No elevators so you will have to carry your bags up & down stairs * Bathroom-very HOT water but if you turn on the cold at all it changes it to ice water immediately * Rooms-do contain a refrigerator & hair dryer; but you can hear your neighbors in the room. There is also a musty smell to the rooms.

Stayed the night here on our travels through Cape Breton…read more This is a quirky place, where the rooms are quite oblong (ours had two double beds in it, with a short amount of room between the foot of the bed and the wall) The bathrooms for each room are situated across the hallway, but each room has its own bathroom. The room key opens both the room door and the bathroom door... but to get from your room to the bathroom, even in the middle of the night, you have to leave your room and go across the hallway. As I said... quirky. However, the rooms are clean, there are nice seating areas located around the place, and we slept well. Room Amenities: - Cable/Satellite television - Wi-Fi Down the hall there is a common kitchen area as well as a fridge, which is meant for travelers to store their medication that needs to be refrigerated, but we used it to keep some luncheon meat cool. There is also a gym, but it has seen some better days. There is a restaurant attached to the hotel, though it seems to mainly produce pizza at night. In the morning they serve a continental breakfast for free, and it quite nice to sit there and talk with the kitchen staff and owner. Locally, there is a pub down the road that features live music most nights, highly recommended if you are in the mood for some local music and a brew.

A great quiet inn only a few minutes walk from Mabou's famous Red Shoe Pub. Upon arrival, our…read morefriendly host led us through a common room decorated with antiques to our similarly decorated fresh and clean spacious but narrow room. A comfortable king-size bed means a good nights sleep before enjoying a complimentary continental breakfast with fresh homemade baking including biscuits, cinnamon rolls, and bread. If you're there on weekends, you might enjoy their great selection of pizzas for a light snack or dinner. An outdoor wooden patio and a large parking area immediately adjacent to the inn add to your convenience in this affordable spot run by conscientious owners. Top marks for quality and price here!

We didn't arrive for our one night stay until the evening so we didn't get to enjoy the area but…read morethe view from our cottage/room was spectacular. Every unit faces the Ingonish Harbour and what a treat it was to watch the sunset and, subsequently, the sunrise the next morning. There's also a deck behind the unit with a bench and table and chairs. Parking is in front of each unit. Upon entering the room there's a small kitchen storage cabinet with a microwave, coffee maker, kettle, a couple sets of crockery, and a small table and chairs. On the other side of the room there's a mini fridge. The bathroom had its own heater but it didn't work and the bathmat did not stick to the bathtub. Be careful of slipping while showering.

Beautiful cottages overlooking the lake with great views. Very clean and well kept. Friendly staff…read morethat allowed an early check in. Highly recommend this place. I would have stayed longer if there were more days available. There is a mini fridge, coffee machine, kettle and blow dryer. Linens and towels provided. Table for two and love seat with vaulted ceiling.