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Duck Cove Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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10289 Cabot Trail, Margaree Harbour, NS, B0E 2B0
  • Place, Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Chimney Corner Beach
  • Place, MacKinnons Beach
    ‪2 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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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 19.5 mi (31.5 km) from Cabot Links and 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • MacKinnons Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Cabot Links - 33 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 35 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 36 min drive - 40.3 km

Restaurants

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

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

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. 339 out of 905 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 905 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 905 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 905 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 905 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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret-Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful stop on our NS tour! They were very accommodating as we showed up after the office (and most of NS, closed up for the night.) Great conversation was had in the morning at the restaurant with the manager and another patron. The view from the balcony was spectacular! I woke at 5:30 am to catch the sunrise. Stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, close to some beautiful beach areas. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 1 night in a room with two queen beds, which we found really comfortable. The bathroom looked newly renovated and was very clean. Very convenient location on the cabot trail. Just 1 restaurant nearby, which is nothing fancy but all we needed. Spent the evening at a fantastic beach nearby. I would recommend this stop and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Wanjun

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

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the two bedroom units. It has a fantastic view of the water. The beds were very comfortable, and the bedding was nice as well. The room would benefit from some fresh paint. The bathroom was fully remodeled. The only negative was the bathroom door looked like it had been trimmed top and bottom, and the luan had splintered when cut with a saw. It didn't affect the door, but it was somewhat unsightly. The co-owner, a Chinese lady was hilarious, very animated. Spoke English well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very polite and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleanest places we have ever stayed. Owners were great. Very good breakfast at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lalit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not as the web leads you to believe

Vince and Vanessa were nice hosts but not hotrl operators. The web site was misleading and we were told it hadnt bern updated in years. There is a picture on the website that could never have been taken from the property. If you traveled over the bridge from the property yes. The biggest disappointment was they do have a restaurant but it is closed for lunch and dinner. They will open it for bkfast if you ask them to. If not, a self serve coffee pot. The only place close to eat for dinner is Cheticamp which is 30 mins away and not safe on windy darks nights nor when the fog sets in. We did not feel it was worthy of the rate charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a nice surprise!

A delightful surprise. We usually want a stay that includes breakfast, but for what we needed when, this was the best choice. (Coffee was available gratis in the lobby and we planned our own breakfast ahead of time. But there is full breakfast service in their restaurant priced by menu choice). But very happy we ended up there. Traditional single story motel of a certain age, but the room was completely redone and modernized. On a hill with a stunning view. We were running late for arrival (horrid traffic early in the day delayed our whole day) and got a call from the proprietor She was worried that we hadn't arrived yet, was close to 8, and she wanted to know if she should get any food ready for us because all the local restaurants would be closed. Above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room. Outside could use a makeover, but seems like the management is working on it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The outside looks a bit old, but the rooms are recently done over. Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For one of the few accomodation options in the area, it was clean and quiet so that was a plus. The "Reserve now, pay later" was not applicable as they charged for the room 3 days prior to arriving. So where it tells you that you can pay at the accomodation upon arrival, this is not correct. They will charge your card before you arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older units but renovations have been done that make for a better experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un très bel accueil! Des chambres très confortables et un endroit très beau et tranquille!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the bay, quiet location .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were polite. Nice scenery!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over looked the water
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

brian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property isnt even close to the photos or description and there were people staying there longterm in another building...sketchy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gaetan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk was funny, energetic and very fun to deal with! The room was clean, and had been renovated lately. Even with the AC on, it was a bit humid, but this was during a very hot week, so that might be why. A good stay, with a very nice view!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a great location. Vanessa is extremely welcoming. The room is spotless. In fact probably cleaning place ive ever been in. Even chairs outside to enjoy view were spotless. I'd definitely come here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kalpesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025