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Fair Isle Motel

2.5 star property

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Aerial view
Children’s play area – outdoor
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
View from room
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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9557 Highway 105, Whycocomagh, NS, B0E 3M0
  • Bras d'Or Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Whycocomagh Provincial Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Cabot Links
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed (Kingfisher) | View from room

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed (Kingfisher)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Blue Jay)

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Blue Jay)

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Blue Jay)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds (Red Robin)

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds (Red Robin)

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds (Red Robin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Chickadee)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Chickadee) | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Chickadee)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Puffin Pantry)

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Puffin Pantry)

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Puffin Pantry)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen (Big Chickadee)

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen (Big Chickadee)

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen (Big Chickadee)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Morning Dove)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Whycocomagh

With a stay at Fair Isle Motel in Whycocomagh, you'll be 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bras d'Or Lake and 23.8 mi (38.2 km) from Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. .This motel is 25.4 mi (40.9 km) from Cabot Links.
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What's nearby

  • Bras d'Or Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whycocomagh Provincial Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 36 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 45 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Cabot Links - 52 min drive - 53.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmers Daughter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Charlene's Bayside Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ed Goo Goo's Gas Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Breton Smokehouse Restaurant & Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Auld Brass Door Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Fair Isle Motel

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Bras d'Or Lake
Fair Isle Motel offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

This Whycocomagh motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Fair Isle Motel.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 31 and May 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number STR2425T8228

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Fair Isle Motel Whycocomagh
Fair Isle Whycocomagh
Fair Isle Motel Whycocomagh Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia
Fair Isle Motel Motel
Fair Isle Motel Whycocomagh
Fair Isle Motel Motel Whycocomagh

Fair Isle Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 695 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 695 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 695 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 695 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 695 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third time staying at this motel. Very clean, friendly service. We'll be back when we return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee, microwave, toaster, fridge, air conditioned. Bathroom modern, very well kept. Nice to have your car outside your room. Less than five minutes to 2 local restaurants and Tim Hortons.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice setup with chairs out front to look at the water. Had dinner at Charlene’s which was excellent. CLean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Margaret, Stratford

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find a within 30 minutes of the Cabot Trail. Our biggest challenge was that the heater did not work and it took forever to get hot water. To be fair we did not complain to management as we arrived late and left early.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimble

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice clean motel

The room was so clean clean I should have taken pictures. The furniture and lighting are good, the refrigerator has room for more than just a six pack, which is good. Love the water pressure in the shower. The view from the front door is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

leolin

Travelled with partner
Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had an excellent stay at this motel. Staff was super friendly. The owners dogs were sweet and ours dogs felt super comfortable around them. Thank you for offering a dog friendly place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gorden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and the view from the hill is amazing Overlooking the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert Sahayaraj, Dartmouth

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

10/10 Excellent

murray

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimble

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy check and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gijo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The girl at the front was very friendly and the room was very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with small kitchenette area that includes a microwave, fridge and toaster as well as coffeemaker. Clean bathroom with storage. Shower has great water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

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

8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024