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Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins

3.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood, sea views
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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193 Main Street, Cow Head, NL, A0K 2A0
  • Place, St. Mary’s Botanical Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cow Head Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shallow Bay Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage, 2 Double Beds | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Cottage, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins

Motel with free parking, near Gros Morne National Park
This smoke-free motel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna and Access to hot tub are on-site.
Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Cow Head motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A seasonal outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy seafood and ocean views while dining at Bayview
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, conference space and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Steps from Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts and St. Mary’s Botanical Garden
As a guest of Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Cow Head motel is smoke free.

Bayview – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in seafood and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Neddys Pub and Eatery – This pub only serves light fare.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bayview
  • Neddys Pub and Eatery

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 10 October to 24 May:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.00 per day.
  • 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.00 per day

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, 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; cash is not accepted
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 June and close on 31 August.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 442 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cupboard above the stove in cabin 13 is falling down and needs attention. There's not enough comfortable seating in the living room for 4 people; there is room for at least one more comfortable chair other than the kitchen table chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well equipped cabins
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the ocean view room with a deck and the prompt and cordial restaurant service. We would have liked a restaurant that stayed open until nine and breakfast included in our nightly rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KENICHIRO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good vibes with quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linette

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Beautiful sunset view from the back deck. Great place to stay for access to Gros Morne trails, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Great little place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Brampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean, and beds comfy. Nice waterfront view, but 2 bird droppings on the windows could have been cleaned off, we were on the main floor. The pool was not ready to be used, which was a reason we chose this location. Food was just ok. We did the Westbrook Pond fjord tour, and a theatre night which were both so worth it, but should have stayed in Rocky Harbour instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful location right n the water
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Gorgeous ocean sunsets through our window, and The Arches is just up the road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our “ocean view” room. Watching the tides go out and in. Rooms were clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Sherwood Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our visit and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Offers many services, clean & comfortable accommodations & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here one night on our way to St. Anthony and L'anse aux Meadows. Our cabin was very clean and everything was in good working order; the cabin itself appeared to be very new. Owners and staff are friendly and helpful. It was the best accommodation we had on our NL visit. Cow Head is in a really nice coastal setting with a Clover Farm grocery store and a beautiful Parks Canada Beach a short drive away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Excellent great meals
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirly, Belleville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and seamless. The restaurant has good food and the room is clean and the beds are nice! Looking forward to a good sleep tonight after our long travels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

agnes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Access to gros morne, the local beach, port au choix, arches provincial park. Amazing food at the restaurant. My favourites were pan fried cod and fried chicken
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly including the property manager who was always there to greet us. Room was large, bed very comfortable, ocean view was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are always great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely. Had a lobster dinner in their restaurant…was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025