Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free motel has a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out and a vending machine are onsite.
Duck Cove Inn offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Margaree Harbour motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The motel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Margaree Harbour motel also offers a vending machine, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Duck Cove Inn is a smoke-free property.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Duck Cove Inn has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 7 to 18 for adults and CAD 7 to 18 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
On a river
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Desk
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CAD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between November 1 and June 1.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 7 to 18 for adults, and CAD 7.0 to 18 for children
Late check-in fee: CAD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STR2425T6219
Property is also known as
Duck Cove Inn Margaree Harbour
Duck Cove Margaree Harbour
Duck Cove
Duck Cove Inn Margaree Harbour Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia
Duck Cove Inn Motel
Duck Cove Inn Margaree Harbour
Duck Cove Inn Motel Margaree Harbour
Reviews
Duck Cove Inn Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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We stayed 1 night in a room with two queen beds, which we found really comfortable. The bathroom looked newly renovated and was very clean. Very convenient location on the cabot trail. Just 1 restaurant nearby, which is nothing fancy but all we needed. Spent the evening at a fantastic beach nearby. I would recommend this stop and would stay here again.
We stayed in one of the two bedroom units. It has a fantastic view of the water. The beds were very comfortable, and the bedding was nice as well. The room would benefit from some fresh paint. The bathroom was fully remodeled. The only negative was the bathroom door looked like it had been trimmed top and bottom, and the luan had splintered when cut with a saw. It didn't affect the door, but it was somewhat unsightly. The co-owner, a Chinese lady was hilarious, very animated. Spoke English well.
One of the cleanest places we have ever stayed. Owners were great. Very good breakfast at a reasonable price.
Shawn
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Lalit
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not as the web leads you to believe
Vince and Vanessa were nice hosts but not hotrl operators. The web site was misleading and we were told it hadnt bern updated in years. There is a picture on the website that could never have been taken from the property. If you traveled over the bridge from the property yes.
The biggest disappointment was they do have a restaurant but it is closed for lunch and dinner. They will open it for bkfast if you ask them to. If not, a self serve coffee pot. The only place close to eat for dinner is Cheticamp which is 30 mins away and not safe on windy darks nights nor when the fog sets in. We did not feel it was worthy of the rate charged.
A delightful surprise.
We usually want a stay that includes breakfast, but for what we needed when, this was the best choice. (Coffee was available gratis in the lobby and we planned our own breakfast ahead of time. But there is full breakfast service in their restaurant priced by menu choice).
But very happy we ended up there.
Traditional single story motel of a certain age, but the room was completely redone and modernized. On a hill with a stunning view.
We were running late for arrival (horrid traffic early in the day delayed our whole day) and got a call from the proprietor She was worried that we hadn't arrived yet, was close to 8, and she wanted to know if she should get any food ready for us because all the local restaurants would be closed.
Above and beyond.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Alana
Jul 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room. Outside could use a makeover, but seems like the management is working on it.
The outside looks a bit old, but the rooms are recently done over. Very nice.
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Daniel
Traveled with partner
Jul 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For one of the few accomodation options in the area, it was clean and quiet so that was a plus. The "Reserve now, pay later" was not applicable as they charged for the room 3 days prior to arriving. So where it tells you that you can pay at the accomodation upon arrival, this is not correct. They will charge your card before you arrive.
The lady at the front desk was funny, energetic and very fun to deal with! The room was clean, and had been renovated lately. Even with the AC on, it was a bit humid, but this was during a very hot week, so that might be why. A good stay, with a very nice view!!
This property is in a great location. Vanessa is extremely welcoming. The room is spotless. In fact probably cleaning place ive ever been in. Even chairs outside to enjoy view were spotless.
I'd definitely come here again!