Perched in a prime location, Kow's Inn offers a warm atmosphere with plenty of amenities. Savor the flavors at the restaurant or unwind on the sunny terrace with a cup of coffee from the cafe. Take advantage of luggage storage and stay connected with in-room WiFi - helpful staff are always nearby.
Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
North Sydney Historical Society - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
Centre 200 - 25 min drive - 31.1 km
World's Largest Fiddle - 26 min drive - 32.1 km
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
At Kow's Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and restaurant.
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
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 allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 10.00 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number rya-2023-24-11061643310924633-1289
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
Does Kow's Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kow's 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 Kow's Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Kow's Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kow's Inn?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Kow's Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Kow's Inn have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Kow's Inn like?
Kow's Inn is located a short 1-minute walk from Bras d'Or Lake.
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Kow's Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
The on-site restaurant served delicious meals with a good selection of food at very reasonable prices. (17 reviews)
Breakfast was a highlight, with good food and huge portions, and some even serving seafood chowder. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Great place to stay
Rose
1-night trip
10/10
Would stay here again
DARREN
1-night trip
10/10
The room was large and very clean . Extra towels and extra pillows were appreciated .
There is a restaurant at the front of the building which is very convenient and the food is excellent . Highly recommend as a place to stay .
Vickie
2-night trip
10/10
Amazing place to visit
DARREN
1-night trip
10/10
We liked that it is close to the ferry
Wade
1-night trip
8/10
Restaurant food and service was excellent.
Regina
1-night trip
10/10
Very nice comfortable place to stay. Staff were kind and friendly. The restaurant was very good.
nancy
1-night trip
10/10
So friendly and nice to deal with. The food is great and location is perfect for ferry.
Ed
1-night trip
8/10
The staff where very friendly and the restaurant was good and reasonably priced
Michele
2-night trip
10/10
Great place. Small, clean, intimate and great staff and super food
Claude
1-night trip
8/10
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.
rhonda
1-night trip
8/10
Handy location between cape breton and Sydney.
Good condition and excellent food at restaurant.
Vincent
1-night trip
10/10
Close to ferry terminal, restaurant on site with good food and friendly staff
Lea
1-night trip
10/10
The room was spacious and clean. The attached restaurant had great food and wonderful service. Would definitely book again.
Karen
1-night trip
10/10
Room was exceptionally clean & has been recently renovated. Restaurant was good & reasonably priced.
Diane
1-night trip
10/10
The room was newly renovated and the owner was very friendly. Would recommend this motel.
terrance
2-night trip
10/10
We picked this property when booking for ease of access to the NFLD Ferry and also for its amenities and pricing. We were very satisfied with our stay.
Norma
1-night trip
10/10
It's super clean and staff is very friendly, the location is very convenient - five or six minutes driving towards to the ferry
Hannah
1-night trip
8/10
Easy access, clean and reasonable pricing.
Gail
1-night trip
10/10
Very clean and comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Attached restaurant had very good food at very reasonable prices with lots of options.
Gary
1-night trip
8/10
Very clean and close to ferry terminal. Our room was comfortable and had everything we needed for our short stay. Had dinner from the restaurant which was very good.
Alison
1-night trip
10/10
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!!
William
2-night trip
10/10
Stayed before taking the ferry. Nice place, big room
Ben
1-night trip
10/10
Very comfortable beds and good accessible washroom. Resturant was good.