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Kow's Inn

2.5 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a trash bin.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, a hairdryer, and a towel dispenser.
A restaurant signboard with 'Bras d'Or View Restaurant' and 'Kow's Inn' names, along with a list of breakfast items like fresh fish, chips, steak, and a gluten-free menu.
A small dining area with a round table and two chairs, a window with a view of a deck and trees, and a bottle of water on the table.
Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1289 Trans-Canada Hwy, Bras D'or, NS, B1Y 2N4
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Florence Ballfields
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, North Sydney Historical Society
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Lake View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kow's Inn

This motel features a garden, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Kow's Inn offers 5 accommodations with a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Bras d'Or motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Kow's Inn, you're just a quick walk from Bras d'Or Lake. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Steps from Bras d'Or Lake and a 3-minute drive from Cranberry Lake
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Kow's Inn offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bras d'Or motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 for adults and CAD 10 to 30 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 30 for adults and CAD 10 to 30 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number STR2526T6401

Kow's Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 63 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Siegfried

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay great prices great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jean-Marc

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean quiet and convenient hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Flo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the food in the restaurant was great . This is our second stay .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, check-in host was awesome, convenient check-in, restaurant was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable. The pillows were top standard. Overall it was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, quiet stay in a beautiful location. Great proximity to the Cabot Trail and Baddeck. Very clean and well maintained. Would highly recommend it to anyone interested in staying in the area for a short or extended stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a few times. Always great people and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. So close to the ferry after travelling all day. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very friendly. Super happy with the room and location. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Liked: Staff & service
The room was simple and clean, and the staff were excellent! Perfect for our night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean place to stop on the way to the boat. Easy and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beds were super comfortable. Best sleep I have had in a long time. Easy access to ferry. Only missing a coffee maker
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, friendly, helpful, inexpensive. Whats not to like? :-)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl at the desk was sweet and the food in the restaurant was wonderful. All home made. Great find!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Flo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Nice comfortable bed. The room was larger than expected
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room nicely organized. Bed and linens very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Renovated recently.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness
A small motel with a restaurant (currently not open). Rooms are being updated. The rooms are clean and adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was good and I would stay there again. Unfortunately the restaurant attached to this property was closed. I had a small dog and it was hard to find walking spots because it was next to the highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025