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Kow's Inn

3.0 star property
Motel in Bras d'Or with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Room, 1 Queen Bed
Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1289 Route 105, Groves Point, NS
  • North Sydney Historical Society
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Groves Point Provincial Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Bras d'Or

At Kow's Inn you'll be steps from Bras d'Or Lake and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Cranberry Lake. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and luggage storage. Plus you'll find a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. .In the area of this 3-property class Bras d'Or motel, you'll find Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • North Sydney Historical Society - 6 min drive
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Centre 200 - 21 min drive
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 21 min drive
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A & K Lick-A-Chick - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Delight - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Kow's Inn

Motel in Bras d'Or with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bras d'Or motel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Kow's Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and bidets. This Bras d'Or motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: CAD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately CAD 10.00 per person
  • 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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number rya-2023-24-11061643310924633-1289

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Kow's Inn Little Bras d'Or
Kow's Little Bras d'Or
Kow's
Kow's Inn Motel
Kow's Inn Groves Point
Kow's Inn Motel Groves Point

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kow's Inn?

Kow's Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Kow's Inn?

Yep, Kow's Inn has a free self car park.

What makes Kow's Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kow's Inn.

Does Kow's Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kow's Inn?

No, Kow's Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kow's Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kow's Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Kow's Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 613 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed, Pasadena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So friendly and nice to deal with. The food is great and location is perfect for ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

rhonda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting family nearby so for us location was everything. It is a good basic accommodation that was very clean our room had no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place to stay with an excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The room was spacious and clean. The attached restaurant had great food and wonderful service. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Noreen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was not comfortable. Other than that everthing else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Labrador Coty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place for an overnight stay. We arrived quite late and had to call for check in. The lady was there in a minute and quickly checked us in to a lovely clean room with a very comfortable bed. Location is close to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, clean and reasonable pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived in October. There were no lights on to identify the hotel after dark. no lights in the office. Very odd . Maybe in season it's better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nelson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bang for your buck. Missing smoke alarm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked that it is close to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated bathroom, clean and fresh. Easy check in. Great food at on site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Hoda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Need to add a coffee machine to the room , like any motel do . Rooms numbers need to be clearly marked outside since there is no reception to help for people who arrive late .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before taking the ferry. Nice place, big room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy location between cape breton and Sydney. Good condition and excellent food at restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice comfortable place to stay. Staff were kind and friendly. The restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rest and Restaurnt
This came highly recommended and didn't disappoint. The staff worked very hard. The rooms are spacious with direct access to outside. It has a great restaurant at the property that even the locals come to. It was a short distance to the Ferry. Ideal for comfortable & convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite, communicative and accommodating. Room was super clean, bed and bedding scrumptious. Wished I had time for the restaurant. Good selection and variety to accommodate many diets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location, facilities, view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were ten of us staying at Kow's Inn. It was a great experience and we also enjoyed seversl meals in the restaurant. The host treated us like family and took great care of our group!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024