By the ocean, Duck Cove Inn offers a tranquil retreat with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy a hearty English breakfast, unwind at the bar or restaurant, and take advantage of self parking. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
MacKinnons Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Cabot Links - 33 min drive - 37.1 km
Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 35 min drive - 34.2 km
Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 36 min drive - 40.3 km
Restaurants
Belle View Restaurant - 2 min drive
Woodroad Restaurant - 6 min drive
Lobster Pound Bistro - 4 min drive
Belle View Restaurant Ltd - 2 min drive
Family Restaurant - 4 min walk
About this property
Duck Cove Inn
Situated by the ocean, Duck Cove Inn is a great choice for a stay in Margaree Harbour. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
2 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
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Daily housekeeping
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 7 to 18 for adults, and CAD 7.0 to 18 for children
Late check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 25
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between November 1 and June 1.
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number STR2425T6219
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Duck Cove Inn currently open?
The property is closed between November 1 and June 1.
Does Duck Cove Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Duck Cove Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Duck Cove Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Duck Cove Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Duck Cove Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Duck Cove Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Duck Cove Inn like?
Duck Cove Inn is located by the river, a short 14-minute walk from Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse and 14 minutes' walk from MacKinnons Beach. Travelers love the motel's prime location.
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Duck Cove Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast at this property was consistently described as delicious, great, and reasonably priced. (25 reviews)
A beautiful beach is nearby, easily accessible and highly recommended. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
Great stay
Great location, beds were comfy & room was clean. Really thankful for the microwave & mini fridge!!
Siobhan
Siobhan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2025
View with best pictures
Location is great with amazing view and we enjoyed sunset there staff was very supportive and provide lots of recommendations.
Rooms are renovated
Noorddin
Noorddin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2025
Excellent stay!
We had the newly updated room, which had very comfortable beds and luxurious linens. We slept very well. The fridge was handy and the view was stunning. Nothing to complain about.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 10, 2025
Great stay!
Very clean and loved the bed. Area is not great for restaurants though. Room has microwave and fridge to use. Plan food in advance. Excellent quiet beach nearby as well.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
Welcoming family run scenic
This lovely family run little lodge is clean & set between 2 water views. Quiet, comfy scenic & relaxing. Wake up to beautiful sunrise. Should have stayed longer!
MARNA
MARNA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
Cleanest hotel/motel in Canada!
This is a great place to stay. One of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever been in. The staff will do anything to make the stay worthwhile.
Clinton
Clinton, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 18, 2025
Good overniter
Good location at start of Cabot Trail. Good food near by
Jergen
Jergen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
Lovely Location
Great view from front window. Excellent staff and service. Clean and updated rooms. Coffee and ice available.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Great overnight stay
Great room overlooking river. Very quiet and a comfortable bed plenty of milk for tea and coffee.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 27, 2024
Easy check-in and beautiful location.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Very nice stay..
mike
mike, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Wonderful Inn with an Amazing View!
We spent 10 days around Nova Scotia and Cape Breton and this was by far our favorite stay! We had a lower level room with a beautiful view of the cove and the ocean! There were walk out patio doors with chairs for each room and every room has a view that makes the stay that much more memorable. The owners who run the motel and restaurant were wonderful and very helpful suggesting things to see and do in the area. They recommended a beautiful beach a few miles down the road to watch the sunset that we would have never found if not for them. We did not get breakfast, but it is available for purchase in the restaurant part of the Inn and looked delicious. The coffee in the lobby was hot and fresh and was all we needed to get our day started. I would stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2024
Beautiful location, clean accommodation
Prithvi
Prithvi, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 25, 2024
I will stay there again!
Conrad
Conrad, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
Always enjoy my stay !!!
Brad
Brad, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Beautiful scenery nearby.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Very friendly staff!
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2024
Rooms were clean and the hospitality great
Luciano
Luciano, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
We had a great stay! Friendly staff
Lynsay
Lynsay, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 21, 2024
Very quaint spot
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2024
Room was clean and comfortable, staff/owners were very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay there again!
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Nice resort options, great view from our room.
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Rooms clean, comfy, pleasant staff...great views, close to Cabot trail ect
Mary Ann
Mary Ann, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 17, 2025
This hotel have zero consideration for customers issues. With AC strike, we had to cancel our trip. Almost every other hotel reversed their charges for me because of the extreme situation, but this one would not do it - even if they were informed good 2 days before. Not only that, they were a bit rude in their response.
My rating is simply based on this.
Besides they double charge me. And I had to call them - a bunch of times to get it reversed. Annoying.
sri
sri, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
This has been renovated since the last time I stayed and it’s looking great. Clean, very comfy beds. Will definitely stay again.