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St. Ann's Motel

2.5 star property
South Haven motel with private beach

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By the ocean, St. Ann's Motel offers a tranquil retreat with a daily manager's reception and garden views. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at the playground or snack bar/deli, and enjoy express check-out for a seamless stay.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $91
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26

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  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 67 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

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Exceptional
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  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Ground Floor

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Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
51947 Cabot Trail Rd, South Haven, NS, B0E 1B0

What's nearby

  • Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 13 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 13 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Centre 200 - 46 min drive - 72.7 km
  • Ski Cape Smokey - 46 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar House Bakery and Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Galley - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boisdale Firehall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Goose Cove Grab N Go - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fitzgerald's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

St. Ann's Motel

  • Situated on the bay, St. Ann's Motel is a great choice for a stay in South Haven. Freebies like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite rowing/canoeing. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests who require late check‑in must contact the property by phone or email and provide a valid return contact number to receive their room assignment and information about where check‑in materials, including paperwork, receipt, key, and Wi‑Fi details, will be left.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 30 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private picnics
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Children's books
  • Baby monitor
  • Baby bath
  • Bed rails

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Closed captioned TV
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Porch or lanai
  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Children's dinnerware

More

  • Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for CAD 10.00 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 25.00

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06241507243286936-51947

Also known as

St. Ann's Motel Motel

St. Ann's Motel South Haven

St. Ann's Motel Motel South Haven

Frequently asked questions

Does St. Ann's Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, St. Ann's Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at St. Ann's Motel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 30 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at St. Ann's Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at St. Ann's Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at St. Ann's Motel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like rowing and fishing. Enjoy amenities like a private beach, a picnic area, and a garden.

Does St. Ann's Motel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a porch or lanai and a yard.

What's the area around St. Ann's Motel like?

St. Ann's Motel is located on the waterfront, a short 11-minute walk from Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts.

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Reviews

St. Ann's Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Would stay again! Great location and beautiful views no matter the weather.
Monaco, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoy staying here it’s quiet, great view , waterfront
Sheila, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed 2 nights - great starting point to explore Cape Breton - close to town of Baddeck for fuel and some great restaurants
Caroline, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great ocean view.
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The view was fantastic!
Nadine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Fantastic small motel with friendly staff.
Igor, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great view of the harbour. Staff couldn't do enough to help out. Made us feel like family. Lovely owners.
James, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was sn excellent location right on the water. The hosts were accommodating and very knowledgeable with suggestions with travel plans. Would recommend 👌
Stephanie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Conveniently located at the foot of the cabot trail
sharon, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very well stocked room and super friendly staff, helped me plan a road trip around the Cabot trail even. If your in the area I fully recommend
Tyler, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff is amazing a wealth of information and comical to boot. The rooms were clean and quaint. The view was amazing and easy access to Cabot’s Trail . Theygave many recommendations on where to eat visit ect that made our stay that much more enjoyable .
Allan, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

View was great but motel was very dated.
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and bathroom, fantastic view and host was very helpful with directions on food and sights to see.
James, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice motel at the start of the Cabot Trail. Room was clean. Bed was good. Room was well equipped with coffee, toaster microwave and kettle. Bathroom fan did little to cycle out the moisture in the air but rest was perfect.
Carl, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This was a rustic yet clean place with an awesome view of the lake.
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view of St Anns Harbour!
Edward, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Was convenient spot to stay, clean and cozy. Friendly staff
Kelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view directly on a bay
Marylene, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The motel is great with such a great view! Hosts were very accommodating! Would definitely come back here again!
Judith, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Right at the beginning of Cabot trail !

Staff welcomes you by giving you a map and suggestions about the cabot trail , very helpful ! Everything was perfect and specially the location !
Sebastien, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

What a great little motel. Cute rooms with lots of room and clean. Nice little chairs to sit on outside and a wonderful view, especially as the sun went down. Great value too!
Lorena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The view from the room!! Innkeeper very helpful with local restaurants!!
Christine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful view
Jim, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome view from the room, which was nice & cozy. Owners, Tina & Vince are great people. Felt like home.
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean, friendly owner however the closest restaurant was a 20min drive. The restaurant was called Clucking Hen Cafe was spectacular, great suggestions from the motel owner.
Douglas, 1-night trip