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St. Ann's Motel

Property class: 2.5
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A grassy area with picnic tables and stone lanterns by a lake, surrounded by trees and hills.
A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a dining table. There is a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator. A window offers a view of the ocean.
A view of a lake with a distant island and a clear sky.
A room with a welcome sign, framed pictures of eagles, and a life preserver decoration.
A room with a bed, a small table, and a chair near a window overlooking a body of water.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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51947 Cabot Trail Rd, South Haven, NS, B0E 1B0
  • Place, Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ski Cape Smokey
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪57 min drive‬
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Two Adirondack chairs facing a lake with a grassy foreground and distant hills.

Panoramic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A living room with a sofa and armchair, a wooden floor, and a door leading to another room.

Panoramic Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 67 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large window overlooking a body of water, a bed, and a small bedside table.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Ground Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a body of water.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

St. Ann's Motel

Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
St. Ann's Motel offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a private beach.

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 St. Ann's Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, rowing/canoeing and a playground
  • 11 minutes on foot from Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts and a 3-minute drive from St. Anns Provincial Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
A private beach is featured. There's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at St. Ann's Motel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South Haven motel.

The motel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 25.00
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for CAD 10.00 per stay.

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.

  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off CAD 25.00 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 10.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per stay

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 3:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive key retrieval information.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06241507243286936-51947
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

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

St. Ann's Motel Motel
St. Ann's Motel South Haven
St. Ann's Motel Motel South Haven

St. Ann's Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 296 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel owners were very friendly and helpful. We traveled with our dog and she felt very welcomed! The location is beautiful, good for visiting multiple destinations in the area and beautiful sunsets over the water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, comfortable room, very comfortable and the bed was amazing. Great service from the staff. They were more than helpful and a great time and the real glassware was a bonus. It was a very comfortable stay. I would do it again in a heartbeat and tell people about it
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a view!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel to stay for one night. Clean. Helpful owner. Nice back side lawn/beach area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marjolaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dedicated owners, very helpful. Bathroom freshly renovated. So peaceful, sleep like a log
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Monaco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again! Great location and beautiful views no matter the weather.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a over night stop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights - great starting point to explore Cape Breton - close to town of Baddeck for fuel and some great restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying here it’s quiet, great view , waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place overall and right at the start of the cabot trail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Fantastic small motel with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathroom, fantastic view and host was very helpful with directions on food and sights to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Conveniently located at the foot of the cabot trail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
This was sn excellent location right on the water. The hosts were accommodating and very knowledgeable with suggestions with travel plans. Would recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a rustic yet clean place with an awesome view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very beautiful location with all the essentials and a restaurant you can walk to from your room. Small only 8 rooms but a perfect location.
A view from the room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of St Anns Harbour!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
View was great but motel was very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Somsubhro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
St. Ann’s Motel was a wonderful stay! Owner Vince was warm, friendly, and gave us excellent travel and food recommendations. The location at the start of the Cabot Trail is perfect, and the Atlantic Ocean views from our room were absolutely stunning. Rooms were clean and comfortable, we’d love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jeff

Very impressive view and convenience to Cabot trai
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was convenient spot to stay, clean and cozy. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025