Duck Cove Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Front of property
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • 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
  • Belle View Restaurant Ltd
    2 min drive
  • Island Sunset Resort
    4 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Duck Cove Inn

Riverfront motel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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 on-site.
Duck Cove Inn offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Margaree Harbour motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 Wi-Fi (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 accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 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 a 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 11 to 17 for adults and CAD 11 to 17 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

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 1 November and 1 June.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb 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.
  • Cots (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-2023-24-03242033571309236-10

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
view of Margaree River very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Austin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

8/10 Good

Lorin

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and view. Close to cheticamp but quieter.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A cute location within 30 minutes of Highland National Park. Nothing fancy but adequate. The rooms are pet friendly and thus had a powerful scent of deodorizer which was borderline nauseating. Would be fine if you brought a smelly dog!? The heater was noisy but the outside temperature allowed us to turn it off overnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gisele

Travelled with partner
Small for the price and no supper in restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee in lobby wasn’t great. Would have been nice to have coffee makers in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberley

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the 2-level block of rooms next to the restaurant and reception with a lake view and balcony. These are the nicer more renovated rooms.They number in the 30's. Restaurant only had a buffet breakfast the morning we were there. A very expensive $60. Friendly staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Catharine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not impressed - Poor experience
Our room seemed good until the shower and toilet was used. strong septic smell. Office only opened to 7 so had to get the manager to come who agreed but could not fix. No other room available. Asked for a credit and ended up being kicked out of our hotel room at 930 at night having to find another place to stay. Would not recommend. Not impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is brilliantly updated. All the things you want to have new are spotless: sheets, new caulking in bathroom, new carpet, fresh paint. Very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georges, Grand Digue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking at this property to book and you are ok with the rate you get, do not hesitate and book. The rooms at this property have all been renovated and are great!!! New beds , tv, air conditioning and new bathroom. The new owner has done a great job at upgrading the property so you should ignore the old reviews before renovations were done. You get free cable tv with lots of channels and access to Netflix. Amazon prime etc if you have subscriptions. Room has refrigerator and microwave. The breakfast was really good at a reasonable price !! I will definitely book here again if I return to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Darcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 1 night in September. Room was large and clean and had a balcony with an amazing view. Breakfast isn't included but is pretty affordable to buy at the restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice renovated motel with a beautiful water view. Very clean room .I give it a 1 thumb up👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Middle of trip. Okay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could be hard to find because their signage is not great. The room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very quaint spot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The innkeepers were friendly. The overall property needed modernized but our room was recently updated. We ordered oatmeal for breakfast and although simple, it hit the spot and our server was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy my stay !!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Needs upgrades however.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem of an Inn to stay at. The couple who owns it is very very friendly and took time to chat. The breakfast was awesome. The view is spectacular. We would not hesitate to return to this facility, and we would certainly highly recommend it. Thanks very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024