Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Where is the property located in relation to local attractions?

The property is located next to a golf course and within a 5-minute drive of Gros Morne National Park and Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts. It is also 1.2 km from Cow Head Wharf and 1.5 km from Cow Head Lighthouse.

Is there a swimming pool at the property?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool, which is open from June 1 to August 31.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of CAD 10.00 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins Conference Centre

What guests think

At Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins Conference Centre, travelers consistently praise the scenic oceanfront setting, friendly staff, and convenient on-site dining, while noting the older property’s occasional dated rooms, maintenance quirks, and seasonal pool availability or closure.

Many value proximity to Gros Morne attractions and the local theatre, along with quiet surroundings. Rooms are generally comfortable, with some spacious and others small or dated, and a few reports of loud AC or limited TV reception. The restaurant and pub are convenient and broadly well liked, though some guests mention average or pricey dishes and limited hours. Expect a friendly base with practical amenities and a relaxed pace.

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Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Facilities include an outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, lounge with entertainment (karaoke), and an on site pub, plus decks and outdoor seating by the bay. Guests also note convenient parking by rooms and laundry, though the pool is sometimes closed or not ready.

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Joseph

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed having an outdoor pool available and a convenient dining room with good food at a good price.

10

Marcia

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I really liked this property. It has everything you need and then so. Restaurant open from 7 to 9, lounge, sauna, hot tub and pool.

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Dennis

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to Gros Morne Theatre. Good laundry facilities. Nice staff.

10

Sandra

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great little place to stay. We stayed in one of the cabins and it was great. Neddy’s pub was fun.

10

Naomi

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My son and I enjoyed our trip to Cow Head. The people were very friendly and although the motel is a little older, we enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi being outside and we were able to have a good view of the natural water. It made for an awesome swim and relaxing moment..

10

Diane

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved being on the seashore. The hot tub was great.

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Christine

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was really nice sitting in the hot tub and pool area looking out over the bay.

8

Steven

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We picked this motel because of it's location to Gros Morne National Park and it was hosting the Fall Festival Special dinner in the restaurant that night. In addition we had tickets for the local evening Festival show at a venue within walking distance. I paid extra for an ocean view room. We did have this but it was looking through a tall chain link fence around the closed outdoor pool. Our room was very small, with a single double bed for sleeping. Unfortunately the room was set up with the bed fastened against one wall so that I basically had to crawl over my partner to get out. There was a small fridge but no microwave. Fortunately the restaurant was very good for dinner and breakfast. I definitely feel the room was not good value for what we paid .

10

Shirley

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the pool and hot tub

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Randy

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved Karaoke! Great views. Nice people.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe rooms and cabins as very clean and the property well maintained. A few mention age-related issues or exterior pests (spiders, bird droppings) and occasional maintenance needs.

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Laura

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a waterfront room that was nice but there were many spiders around the door going to that area. Food was delicious, room was clean and comfortable

10

Roger

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Quiet. VERY friendly staff

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Jeannette

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was clean, and beds comfy. Nice waterfront view, but 2 bird droppings on the windows could have been cleaned off, we were on the main floor. The pool was not ready to be used, which was a reason we chose this location. Food was just ok. We did the Westbrook Pond fjord tour, and a theatre night which were both so worth it, but should have stayed in Rocky Harbour instead.

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Kevin

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The cupboard above the stove in cabin 13 is falling down and needs attention. There's not enough comfortable seating in the living room for 4 people; there is room for at least one more comfortable chair other than the kitchen table chairs.

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Gary

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here one night on our way to St. Anthony and L'anse aux Meadows. Our cabin was very clean and everything was in good working order; the cabin itself appeared to be very new. Owners and staff are friendly and helpful. It was the best accommodation we had on our NL visit. Cow Head is in a really nice coastal setting with a Clover Farm grocery store and a beautiful Parks Canada Beach a short drive away.

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Steve

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean well equipped cabins

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Lorraine

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very well maintained.

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Jan

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our “ocean view” room. Watching the tides go out and in. Rooms were clean and well appointed

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Lloyd

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and clean and staffs are friendly but the place is old and need some upgrades

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Val

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms & friendly staff.

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Rooms

Many rooms and cabins are comfortable, with some spacious and others small or dated. A few guests report loud AC and limited TV reception.

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Lori

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Be sure to book the ocean view room! Incredible view! The staff are incredible; the room is spacious and clean. We’ll be back!

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harold

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean and spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful. TV channels were limited and many unwatchable due to poor reception. AC was efficient but extremely loud, no way to sleep with it running

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Eric

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice ocean view off balcony

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BECKY

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Large quiet rooms. Lots of outdoor seating options to view the bay.?

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Wayne

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The solitude. It was very peaceful and the view of the water was very nice. The inside of the cabins were very rustic looking and very appealing.

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Karen

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful spot, my only recollection is to bring ear plugs because you can hear everything otherwise it was fabulous.

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Steven

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We picked this motel because of it's location to Gros Morne National Park and it was hosting the Fall Festival Special dinner in the restaurant that night. In addition we had tickets for the local evening Festival show at a venue within walking distance. I paid extra for an ocean view room. We did have this but it was looking through a tall chain link fence around the closed outdoor pool. Our room was very small, with a single double bed for sleeping. Unfortunately the room was set up with the bed fastened against one wall so that I basically had to crawl over my partner to get out. There was a small fridge but no microwave. Fortunately the restaurant was very good for dinner and breakfast. I definitely feel the room was not good value for what we paid .

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Nicole

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were very friendly including the property manager who was always there to greet us. Room was large, bed very comfortable, ocean view was excellent.

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Tracy

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cabin was small but clean. A bit outdated but comfortable for a Short stay.

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Donna

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice small room with 2 double beds. Would have more room with one queen as it was tight. The restaurant was convenient but pricey for quality of food. Loved having an ocean front view. Super busy location but staff handled it well.

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Service

Staff and owners are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with quick check-in and good problem resolution. Occasional negatives include a curt front-desk interaction, a noisy lobby at check-in, and one report of careless driving by an employee.

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Roger

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Quiet. VERY friendly staff

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Jean Christian

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great little place to stay, right up on the ocean. Darryl, the owner, was there to ensure all guest lived a great experience at his hotel. Highly recommend this establishment

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William

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff on duty !!! Check-in was fast and friendly. Our room was spacious, very clean and very adequate. We would not hesitate to stay there again !! We had dinner there at night and it was great. Then we walked across the street to the local theatre and musical/play/show. Great time all around. Thanks, Jacqueline and William.

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Kathryn

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We checked in close to 4:30 and our room wasn’t ready. However, they upgraded the room to an ocean view at no extra cost. Thank-you.

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cindy

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is showing its age. But it is clean and comfortable. The dining room is handy and the food is pretty good.

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Sherry

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was amazing, very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone!

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Yvon

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of the employee with a big black pickup truck almost hit my wife and my car as he was in a hurry to go somewhere!!! When he engage himself on the road he look at me and I thought that he would come back to say that he was sorry, instead he fled without saying that he was sorry. Unacceptable.

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Gordon

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very helpful. Good location for walks. Nice dining room.

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Rod

Oct 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The woman at the desk was colder than the icebergs flowing past in the spring. Heres your room dont bug me, get out of my sight kind of attitude

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Dennis and Pat

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owners were very accomodating and helpful They wanted to please us and they did!!!

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Location

Scenic waterfront setting with sunsets, beach access nearby, and convenient proximity to Gros Morne sites and the theatre across the street. The area is quiet and somewhat remote, with limited walking options and few alternative restaurants.

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Lisa

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Always love staying at the Shallow Bay Motel. Excellent service, excellent location right on the water, and great rooms.

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Ruth

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Beautiful sunset view from the back deck. Great place to stay for access to Gros Morne trails, etc.

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Bernard

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The cabin itself was nice with view on the water and a little deck area outside to sit. Restaurant staff were very nice, the food was ok. The pizza at the pub was great. The main downside is that there is not much around the motel itself if you just want to go for a walk

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Gary

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here one night on our way to St. Anthony and L'anse aux Meadows. Our cabin was very clean and everything was in good working order; the cabin itself appeared to be very new. Owners and staff are friendly and helpful. It was the best accommodation we had on our NL visit. Cow Head is in a really nice coastal setting with a Clover Farm grocery store and a beautiful Parks Canada Beach a short drive away.

10

Randall

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property right on the ocean

8

Steven

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We picked this motel because of it's location to Gros Morne National Park and it was hosting the Fall Festival Special dinner in the restaurant that night. In addition we had tickets for the local evening Festival show at a venue within walking distance. I paid extra for an ocean view room. We did have this but it was looking through a tall chain link fence around the closed outdoor pool. Our room was very small, with a single double bed for sleeping. Unfortunately the room was set up with the bed fastened against one wall so that I basically had to crawl over my partner to get out. There was a small fridge but no microwave. Fortunately the restaurant was very good for dinner and breakfast. I definitely feel the room was not good value for what we paid .

10

agnes

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice location. Access to gros morne, the local beach, port au choix, arches provincial park. Amazing food at the restaurant. My favourites were pan fried cod and fried chicken

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Aidan

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location with beautiful scenery

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Suzette

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient entry to room, parked right outside room door. Clean room, restaurant attached and theatre across the street. Recommend for a one night stay

10

Cathryn

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous ocean sunsets through our window, and The Arches is just up the road.

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Dining

On site restaurant and pub are convenient and generally well liked, with good breakfasts, seafood, and pizza. Some guests found certain dishes average or pricey, and noted limited hours.

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Yuen

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was lovely…back door opened to a lovely view of beach. Dining options were limited to the restaurant and pub on the property….decent but not amazing.

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Bernard

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The cabin itself was nice with view on the water and a little deck area outside to sit. Restaurant staff were very nice, the food was ok. The pizza at the pub was great. The main downside is that there is not much around the motel itself if you just want to go for a walk

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Harry

Oct 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good dining room, good service, forget the fish and chips but the pan fried cod with baked potato and veggies was awesome.

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Christine

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was lovely. Had a lobster dinner in their restaurant…was excellent!

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Sharon

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

They had a restaurant on site which was helpful as it was the only restaurant in the village and for several miles

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Janet

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was spacious and comfortable and good value. There is a nice waterfront deck at the back with beautiful views. The attached restaurant serves good food and is open until 9 (very handy if you arrive late)

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cindy

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is showing its age. But it is clean and comfortable. The dining room is handy and the food is pretty good.

10

agnes

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice location. Access to gros morne, the local beach, port au choix, arches provincial park. Amazing food at the restaurant. My favourites were pan fried cod and fried chicken

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Trevor

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very courteous from front desk to restaurant. Dining room looked over the water & outdoor pool. Rib supper was good, seafood platter not so good (rubbery cod, scallops & shrimp were OK). Ample parking, right beside room made it easy to unload/load luggage. Room was clean, double beds in ours, bathroom clean & stocked. Shower was good pressure. Motel style, a little dated but ok for a 1 night stay.

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Donna

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice small room with 2 double beds. Would have more room with one queen as it was tight. The restaurant was convenient but pricey for quality of food. Loved having an ocean front view. Super busy location but staff handled it well.

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Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins Conference Centre

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Cottage, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Ocean View

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