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Duck Cove Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included

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10289 Cabot Trail, Margaree Harbour, NS, B0E 2B0
  • Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse
    14 min walk
  • MacKinnons Beach
    14 min walk
  • Chimney Corner Beach
    9 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Duck Cove Inn

Riverfront motel with a restaurant and a bar
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Duck Cove Inn's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse and MacKinnons Beach
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Duck Cove Inn also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Margaree Harbour motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Duck Cove Inn has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: CAD 11-17 for adults and CAD 11-17 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and June 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately CAD 11 to 17 for adults, and CAD 11 to 17 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03242033571309236-10289

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 247 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 727 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vanessa took great care of us. She was friendly and helpful and funny 😆 The rooms are clean and comfortable and they smell amazing as do the sheets and towels. We enjoyed sitting out front of our room in the Muskoka chairs provided while looking out at the beautiful water. We would highly recommend The Duck Cove Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DBLAKE

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Dining room not open although they advertise a restruant. Had to find somewhere else to view. Building in need of maintenance but an excellent view of the Margaree River, Hard to locate. Sign's blew down several years ago & never replaced,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are super friendly with great humour. Very accommodating with options and menus for two local restaurants. Their restaurant open for full menu delicious and reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is good and it’s clean. Yard facing water is nice and clean, too. However it doesn’t provide bottled water or kettle, not even a mug you can cook water with microwave. I don’t think the tap water there is safe to drink. You can’t even buy a bottled water because there is no vending machine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Duck Cove Inn. Newly renovated room. Comfortable bed. Fridge and microwave in the room. Stunning sunrise views and water views. Close to beaches. Great place to stop if you’re going over the Cabot Trail or tubing on the river. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Min

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful beach near by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean, comfy, pleasant staff...great views, close to Cabot trail ect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather D

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Old but charming motel on the mend with fishcakes!
Older property with lots of refreshes and fantastic views, still a work in progress. Saw a bald eagle in the evening and a fantastic sunrise. Owners were engaging and friendly, and breakfast menu included fishcakes--which were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view from our balcony and the breakfast room. The location was central to all the places we wanted to see. The owner was very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burkhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shafik, Kleinburg

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located on Cabot Trail, facing Margaree river - best view! Newly renovated, bright rooms, clean bathroom!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Andre R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne, Salt Lake City

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Beautiful view, quiet, friendly front desk clerk (owner?), breakfast available (we didn’t take advantage since it was more expensive than we budgeted). The beds were very comfortable. Not far from Chéticamp, Mabou, and the scenic Cabot Trail. Neutral: The sheets and towels were laundered with Gain, which is super fragrant (that is great for some and less great for others). Cons: It is a motel. It has an entrance to the outdoors (not an indoor hallway). It has a small mini fridge and microwave, and it lacks luxury and most amenities. That said, it seems like most places along the Cabot Trail are basic motels, and there wasn’t anything ‘wrong’ with this motel. I didn’t especially love my stay here, but there weren’t better options in the area as far as I could tell.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in beautiful Cape Breton, NS. Our host, Vince was super friendly and had lots of recommendations on local attractions/restaurants. We were very comfortable staying at Duck Cove Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambres rénovées, nouveau climatiseur et superbe vue de la chambre. Endroit parfait pour 1 ou 2 nuit lors du passage dans cette région
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort options, great view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and beds were soft. Only there for 1 night, so served its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

mary ann

Liked: Staff & service
Spent one night. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

We called the office to check in and were told we were too early, our room was not ready. The lady seemed angry we were early 3:00. She could easily have been pleasant but was angry and not at all pleasant about us staying. Room was paid for. We saw the dingy dining room. We did not see the room. We decided to find accommodation elsewhere. Would I recommend this hotel NO. Deb Bruce
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We liked the friendly service and how clean the rooms were.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024