St Ann's Motel & Cottage

Hotels
8.5 (1026 reviews)
51947 Cabot Trail , Baddeck , CA

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Heating
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dated facilities
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.33
Several reviews indicate cleanliness issues, referencing dirty couches and poor maintenance.
Service
9.3
Multiple mentions of friendly and helpful staff indicate a strong service experience.
Location
9.84
The location is frequently praised for its beauty and convenience to the Cabot Trail.
Room Quality
7.79
Guests noted that the rooms are comfortable but dated and require updates.
Amenities
7.82
Limited amenities mentioned, with cleanliness of kitchenware being a concern.
Value for Money
8.28
Good location and views may justify the price, though some accommodations were deemed poor.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Breakfast amenities mentioned as well-equipped; positive sentiment overall.
Overall Experience
8.8
General sentiment is positive despite some issues; many guests highly recommend staying.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 00:54

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
St Ann's Motel & Cottage in Baddeck offers 4-star accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities, and free WiFi. The rooms are elegantly furnished with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even feature kitchenettes for added convenience.

Exceptional Services
Guests can enjoy top-notch services such as room service, a 24-hour front desk, and complimentary parking. The hotel also provides bike hire for exploring the picturesque surroundings. Additionally, car hire is available for further exploration and convenience.

Outdoor Activities
Explore the beautiful area around the hotel through hiking trails or opt for a scenic bike ride. After a day of adventure, unwind in the peaceful garden or enjoy a delicious barbecue with loved ones.

Book your stay at St Ann's Motel & Cottage for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Important information:

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $20 per pet, per stay applies at the time of check-in. Please note that a maximum of 2 pets are allowed. Please note that the property can only allow pets with a maximum weight of 85 pounds individually
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1026 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.84
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 7.82
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Karen • couple • us
9
Great Location for St. Ann's Motel and Cottage
Pros:

The St. Ann's Motel and Cottage is located right on an ocean inlet and there is a wonderful view from the glass patio door. We were greeted by the host who was very friendly and knowledgable about the area. We stayed in a 2 bedroom cottage which was very comfortable.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn't like.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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josee • couple • ca
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Raica • couple • ca
8
Pros:

The motel location is awesome, and the host was more than welcoming even though we've passed the check-in time.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
7
Good location at the start of the Cabot trail with an amazing view.
Pros:

The view was beautiful. We had an issues with a booking.com payment and Vince was so helpful.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Fantastic down to earth place to stay with most gorgeous views!!

Loved having a toaster in my room along with a kettle, microwave and mini fridge. Home away from home!

The host was welcoming and very friendly, it was a pleasure to stay at St. Ann’s Motel.. wish I could live there!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • ca
6
Motel is right on the Cabot trail so great location and the room was clean. The staff was friendly and helpful, a cheap
Pros:

View was amazing, rooms were clean

Cons:

The outside looks sketchy, noise from the highway and beds were not comfortable

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Schweizer • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • ca
10
Pros:

The view and the host

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Hana • couple • at
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
7
Overall good enough but not in Baddeck!
Pros:

This location is about 12 miles north of Baddeck on St Ann’s Bay. Nothing in St Ann’s but a lunch/dinner restaurant next door. On the Cabot Trail so that was convenient but just be aware this isn’t in the cute town of Baddeck that has a lot of restaurants, stores and a lovely harbor.

Cons:

We had a two bedroom full kitchen “cottage” - a suite right off the main lobby. It was certainly adequate in every way, but the shower was pitiful. You have to stand against the wall beneath the shower head to get wet. Little water pressure.

This motel is surely economical and the owners are very friendly and helpful. The old adage - you get what you pay for remains true.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Pelaez Villegas • couple • co
10
Alojamiento recomendable
Pros:

Todo funcionó de la manera esperada
La vista increíble y la buena disposición de su personal

Cons:

Nada en especial

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marharyta • couple • ca
10
It is an incredible place to stay, enjoy the view in a beautiful room with scenic view, with spotless bathroom and your
Pros:

When you enter your room- you will be excited about the view, the room is recently renovated, clean, nice smell, bathroom looked fantastic.
Previously I was a cleaner, so I can say- it was absolutely pristine!
Stuff was so nice, we used bbq on the side where cars are parked, we forgot thongs by the way, but stuff shared theirs.
After 8 you can request for a fire pit with a sea view.
And we slept so well.

Cons:

I didn’t like that linens were not 100 % cotton
And that the bed was too noisy

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Brian • family_with_children • ca
8
Great view clean unit with nice little touches
Pros:

The room was updated with little touches clean with a great view of the water the beds were on wheels which was a little unusual but overall very clean unit

Cons:

The bed was very small and on wheels the metal headboard squeak the lot when moving but overall not a bad unit

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • couple • fr
8
Endroit très agréable
Pros:

Emplacement super en bord de lac

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Susannah • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent, warm and friendly welcome from staff with map and recommendations for Cape Breton. Went above and beyond

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Suzy • couple • ca
8
We had a great stay with a beautiful view and great staff.
Pros:

Conveniently located, loved the view from our room, the owner was friendly and informative.

Cons:

The bed was squeaky and you could hear some ppl walking in the next room but wouldn’t deter us from staying again.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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PETER • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Inge • extended_group • de
7
Für eine Nacht oder zwei ok.
Pros:

Die Lage am Cabot Trail, der Blick auf das Wasser und die Nähe zu Baddeck ( 20 km ), sowie das Lobster Galley Restaurant nebenan sind durchaus positive Eigenschaften der Unterkunft. Der Empfang war außerordentlich freundlich, aber die Unaufgeräumtheit der Rezeption war nicht einladend, sondern besorgniserregend. Das Zimmer war gut ausgestattet mit Kaffeemaschine, Wasserkocher, Toaster und Kühlschrank. Das Bett war ziemlich durchgelegen. Durch die Nähe zur Straße empfehle ich Ohrstöpsel. Die Lüftung vor Zimmer 1 und 2 war auch ziemlich laut. Für ein oder zwei Übernachtungen während der Rundreise ganz ok. Das Preis/ Leistungsverhältnis stimmt.

Cons:

Der Zustand der Rezeption könnte einladender sein. Man ist erstmal etwas irritiert. Wenn Toaster und co angeboten werden, wäre ein Besteck auch wünschenswert. Es hat uns gefehlt. Der Gastgeber hat uns dann noch welches besorgt. Das fand ich sehr nett.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Alexiane Afonso • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Confortable, propre et bien équipé. À l'entrée du Cabot trail et au bord du lac, mais malheureusement je n'ai pas eu la météo pour en profiter.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee