Is parking available at the property?

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

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Where is the property located?

The property is located at 1289 Route 105, Bras D'or, Canada, close to cultural highlights such as the Sydney Mines Heritage Museum and North Sydney Historical Society, as well as landmarks like the Great Bras d'Or Range Rear Lighthouse.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including a roll-in shower and some wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Kow's Inn

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Kow's Inn is praised for very clean, updated rooms and comfortable beds, plus convenient access for ferry travelers, while repeated notes mention small room sizes and the on-site restaurant being closed on some stays.

Guests often note friendly, helpful service and smooth check-in, with many finding the property quiet for sleeping. Drawbacks include missing in-room coffee makers in multiple rooms, occasional maintenance issues like a faulty heater, and an isolated report of a very dirty room and poor service. Expect a straightforward stopover with comfort and convenience.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise very clean, well maintained rooms; there is a single report of a very dirty floor.

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bruce

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dreadful place. My room was an addition to what looked like an abandoned crack house. Floor was dirty beyond belief. Lipstick on a pig. Sign saying resturant closed today had probably been up for years. No reception, or reception desk, just a phone # to call. Look for another place.

8

Colleen

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. So close to the ferry after travelling all day. Very clean and comfortable.

10

Violet

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms

8

Flo

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean

10

Derrick

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Renovated recently.

10

Michael

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and beds were super comfortable. Best sleep I have had in a long time. Easy access to ferry. Only missing a coffee maker

10

Michael

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room

8

Wendy

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Nice comfortable bed. The room was larger than expected

10

Dave

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms.

10

Cindy

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

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Rooms

Rooms are updated and generally small but comfortable, with many praising very comfy beds; some include a microwave and fridge but some lack a coffee maker. Occasional issues include limited storage and rare maintenance problems like a faulty heater.

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Madonna

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were very comfortable. The pillows were top standard. Overall it was a lovely place to stay.

8

Jill

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was newly renovated and clean, but very small. We were expecting the room to look a little more like the picture(s) included online, but it wasn't. No table or closet, only one chair and only a few hooks at the entrance for anything you wanted hung. We were there for a wedding and had to hang our clothing with our outdoor coats. No iron in the room but was able to get use of one when asked. The only mirror is over the bathroom sink, but the bathroom itself was spacious with a nice big tub. I would book a room with 2 beds if we plan to stay here again. The food and service at their attached restaurant was excellent. A big shout out to Darlene!! She has exceptional skills in handling check in/out with ease and running the restaurant as if there were 5 of her! Highly recommend eating there!

2

Karen

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

To cold heater wasn’t working

8

Mary

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room nicely organized. Bed and linens very nice

10

Michael

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and beds were super comfortable. Best sleep I have had in a long time. Easy access to ferry. Only missing a coffee maker

8

Colleen

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room wasn't big but was spotless with an extremely comfortable bed. One of the best beds on our trip! It had a microwave & fridge but was missing a coffee maker which was a big negative. Restaurant on property was closed which was a huge disappointment & let-down.. Luckily there was an upscale grocer next door where we bought takeout for dinner & Tim Hortens 2km away for coffee. I would definitely recommend this place but check FIRST to see if the restaurant is open!

8

Wendy

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Nice comfortable bed. The room was larger than expected

6

Deb

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A small motel with a restaurant (currently not open). Rooms are being updated. The rooms are clean and adequate.

8

Sally

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the through traveler, this was very convenient and reasonable. Room up to date and clean, bed comfy, WiFi fine. Manager pleasant and helpful. Sadly, the handy restaurant on site was closed that evening, which was disappointing. Busy road and run-down building next door a bit of a negative, but all in all, a good stay.

10

Tanya

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were a lot of motorcycles nearby and we didn't hear them pull up while we were sleeping. The room was nice and clean with lots of towels. The nice lady who answered the phone had no issues accommodating our late arrival. Check in and out were easy. We had a very pleasant sleep. Highly recommend.

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Service

Staff are commonly described as friendly and helpful, with easy, flexible check-in noted by several guests. There are isolated complaints of poor service and limited on-site reception.

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bruce

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dreadful place. My room was an addition to what looked like an abandoned crack house. Floor was dirty beyond belief. Lipstick on a pig. Sign saying resturant closed today had probably been up for years. No reception, or reception desk, just a phone # to call. Look for another place.

8

Jill

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was newly renovated and clean, but very small. We were expecting the room to look a little more like the picture(s) included online, but it wasn't. No table or closet, only one chair and only a few hooks at the entrance for anything you wanted hung. We were there for a wedding and had to hang our clothing with our outdoor coats. No iron in the room but was able to get use of one when asked. The only mirror is over the bathroom sink, but the bathroom itself was spacious with a nice big tub. I would book a room with 2 beds if we plan to stay here again. The food and service at their attached restaurant was excellent. A big shout out to Darlene!! She has exceptional skills in handling check in/out with ease and running the restaurant as if there were 5 of her! Highly recommend eating there!

2

Devon

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible customer service and experience

10

Andrew

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The girl at the desk was sweet and the food in the restaurant was wonderful. All home made. Great find!!

10

John

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed here a few times. Always great people and clean rooms

8

Ashleigh

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was simple and clean, and the staff were excellent! Perfect for our night!

8

Bill

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, convenient, friendly, helpful, inexpensive. Whats not to like? :-)

10

Scott

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, check-in host was awesome, convenient check-in, restaurant was excellent!

8

Sally

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the through traveler, this was very convenient and reasonable. Room up to date and clean, bed comfy, WiFi fine. Manager pleasant and helpful. Sadly, the handy restaurant on site was closed that evening, which was disappointing. Busy road and run-down building next door a bit of a negative, but all in all, a good stay.

10

Tanya

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were a lot of motorcycles nearby and we didn't hear them pull up while we were sleeping. The room was nice and clean with lots of towels. The nice lady who answered the phone had no issues accommodating our late arrival. Check in and out were easy. We had a very pleasant sleep. Highly recommend.

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Location

Convenient for travelers, with easy access to the ferry and proximity to the Cabot Trail; several guests also found it quiet for sleeping. Downsides include a busy highway, limited dog-walking areas, and a run-down neighboring building.

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Colleen

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. So close to the ferry after travelling all day. Very clean and comfortable.

10

Sarah

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great, clean place to stop on the way to the boat. Easy and convenient!

8

Scott

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean quiet and convenient hotel.

8

Bill

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, convenient, friendly, helpful, inexpensive. Whats not to like? :-)

10

Michael

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and beds were super comfortable. Best sleep I have had in a long time. Easy access to ferry. Only missing a coffee maker

8

Rhonda

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was good and I would stay there again. Unfortunately the restaurant attached to this property was closed. I had a small dog and it was hard to find walking spots because it was next to the highway.

8

Colleen

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room wasn't big but was spotless with an extremely comfortable bed. One of the best beds on our trip! It had a microwave & fridge but was missing a coffee maker which was a big negative. Restaurant on property was closed which was a huge disappointment & let-down.. Luckily there was an upscale grocer next door where we bought takeout for dinner & Tim Hortens 2km away for coffee. I would definitely recommend this place but check FIRST to see if the restaurant is open!

10

Gordon

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A wonderful, quiet stay in a beautiful location. Great proximity to the Cabot Trail and Baddeck. Very clean and well maintained. Would highly recommend it to anyone interested in staying in the area for a short or extended stay.

8

Sally

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the through traveler, this was very convenient and reasonable. Room up to date and clean, bed comfy, WiFi fine. Manager pleasant and helpful. Sadly, the handy restaurant on site was closed that evening, which was disappointing. Busy road and run-down building next door a bit of a negative, but all in all, a good stay.

10

Tanya

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were a lot of motorcycles nearby and we didn't hear them pull up while we were sleeping. The room was nice and clean with lots of towels. The nice lady who answered the phone had no issues accommodating our late arrival. Check in and out were easy. We had a very pleasant sleep. Highly recommend.

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Dining

Food at the attached restaurant is praised when available, but multiple guests arrived to find it closed, leading to disappointment. Check opening hours ahead of time.

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bruce

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dreadful place. My room was an addition to what looked like an abandoned crack house. Floor was dirty beyond belief. Lipstick on a pig. Sign saying resturant closed today had probably been up for years. No reception, or reception desk, just a phone # to call. Look for another place.

8

Jill

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was newly renovated and clean, but very small. We were expecting the room to look a little more like the picture(s) included online, but it wasn't. No table or closet, only one chair and only a few hooks at the entrance for anything you wanted hung. We were there for a wedding and had to hang our clothing with our outdoor coats. No iron in the room but was able to get use of one when asked. The only mirror is over the bathroom sink, but the bathroom itself was spacious with a nice big tub. I would book a room with 2 beds if we plan to stay here again. The food and service at their attached restaurant was excellent. A big shout out to Darlene!! She has exceptional skills in handling check in/out with ease and running the restaurant as if there were 5 of her! Highly recommend eating there!

10

Andrew

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The girl at the desk was sweet and the food in the restaurant was wonderful. All home made. Great find!!

10

Flo

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and the food in the restaurant was great . This is our second stay .

8

Rhonda

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was good and I would stay there again. Unfortunately the restaurant attached to this property was closed. I had a small dog and it was hard to find walking spots because it was next to the highway.

8

Colleen

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room wasn't big but was spotless with an extremely comfortable bed. One of the best beds on our trip! It had a microwave & fridge but was missing a coffee maker which was a big negative. Restaurant on property was closed which was a huge disappointment & let-down.. Luckily there was an upscale grocer next door where we bought takeout for dinner & Tim Hortens 2km away for coffee. I would definitely recommend this place but check FIRST to see if the restaurant is open!

10

Scott

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, check-in host was awesome, convenient check-in, restaurant was excellent!

6

Deb

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A small motel with a restaurant (currently not open). Rooms are being updated. The rooms are clean and adequate.

8

Jon

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Totally not their fault, but restaurant was closed

8

Sally

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the through traveler, this was very convenient and reasonable. Room up to date and clean, bed comfy, WiFi fine. Manager pleasant and helpful. Sadly, the handy restaurant on site was closed that evening, which was disappointing. Busy road and run-down building next door a bit of a negative, but all in all, a good stay.

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Kow's Inn

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