Fair Isle Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Bras d'Or Lake

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Aerial view
View from room
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed (Kingfisher)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Blue Jay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds (Red Robin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Chickadee)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Puffin Pantry)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen (Big Chickadee)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Morning Dove)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
9557 Highway 105, Whycocomagh, NS, B0E 3M0

What's nearby

  • Bras d'Or Lake - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whycocomagh Provincial Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 37 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Cabot Links - 45 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 53 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Daughter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Charlene's Bayside Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Auld Brass Door Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Waycobah Pizza - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Fair Isle Motel

Motel near Bras d'Or Lake
A terrace, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Fair Isle Motel. In addition to laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and luggage storage
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Fair Isle Motel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 31 October and 31 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04121424293070728-9557

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Fair Isle Motel Whycocomagh
Fair Isle Whycocomagh
Fair Isle Motel Whycocomagh Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia
Fair Isle Motel Motel
Fair Isle Motel Whycocomagh
Fair Isle Motel Motel Whycocomagh

Frequently asked questions

Does Fair Isle Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from October 31 until May 31.

Is Fair Isle Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fair Isle Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fair Isle Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Fair Isle Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fair Isle Motel located?

Situated in a rural location, this motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bras d'Or Lake, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and Cabot Links.

Fair Isle Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 617 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 617 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 617 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 617 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 617 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimble

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

10/10 Excellent

leolin

Travelled with partner
Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had an excellent stay at this motel. Staff was super friendly. The owners dogs were sweet and ours dogs felt super comfortable around them. Thank you for offering a dog friendly place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gorden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and the view from the hill is amazing Overlooking the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert Sahayaraj, Dartmouth

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

10/10 Excellent

murray

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimble

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy check and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The girl at the front was very friendly and the room was very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with small kitchenette area that includes a microwave, fridge and toaster as well as coffeemaker. Clean bathroom with storage. Shower has great water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

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

8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Very helpful and accommodating!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious and the bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

shauna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I know they are working on renovating and updating the place but it was lacking in details. Our A/C wouldn't even turn on, the bathroom door wouldn't shut, the details of years of being in business showed. It smelled musty and just really was not good. Not worth the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fair Isle made a great base for taking in all Cape Breton has to offer. It is approximately 340 km round trip around the Cabot Trail. Charlene's has great food but isnt licensed. Took in traditional music at the Red Show, 25 km NW.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

linda, Bredenbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice area . Pillows were lumpy and beds weren’t the greatest .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, great parking, great price, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice and room exceptionally clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, Overland Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably good room. No facial tissues provided, no bathroom countertop space for personal items (I expect at least a 2ft by 3ft space). The rooom had a stale odor to it. Quiet for sleeping which is, for me at least, the most important room feature.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Remo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024