Joyce's Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel in St. Peters with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Dining tables
Outdoor pool
Joyce's Motel & Cottages offers tranquil lake views and thoughtful amenities. Guests can unwind on the garden terrace while children enjoy the on-site playground. Convenient laundry facilities are available, and the attentive staff ensures visitors make the most of their stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₹6,682
₹7,845 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View, Sea Facing

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
10354 Grenville Street, St. Peters, NS, B0E 1B0

What's nearby

  • Battery Provincial Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • St. Peters Canal National Historic Site - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • MacAskill House Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Peters Marina - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jerome Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chubby's Take Out - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bras d'Or Lakes Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Cosy Corner - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Joyce's Motel & Cottages

Motel by the lake
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground at Joyce's Motel & Cottages. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Joyce's Motel & Cottages feature comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 01 November and 14 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011414052103436-10354

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Joyce's Motel Cottages St. Peter's
Joyce's Cottages St. Peter's
Joyce's Motel & Cottages Nova Scotia/Cape Breton Island Canada
Joyce's Motel Cottages
Joyce's Motel & Cottages Motel
Joyce's Motel & Cottages St. Peters
Joyce's Motel & Cottages Motel St. Peters

Frequently asked questions

Is Joyce's Motel & Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Joyce's Motel & Cottages?

As of 7 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Joyce's Motel & Cottages on 12 Oct 2025 start from ₹6,681.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Joyce's Motel & Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Joyce's Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Joyce's Motel & Cottages?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Joyce's Motel & Cottages located?

Situated on a lake, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Bras d'Or Lake and Battery Provincial Park. Nicholas Denys Museum and MacAskill House Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Joyce's Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 161 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights with our two dogs. Quiet spot with nice view of the lake. Close to all amenities. Room was clean and kitchen well supplied (except food which we brought ;) )
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GURDARSHAN SINGH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff,,very good for stay close to the nature..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Older property. A bit run down. Coffee maker but no filters. Had a critter odor. Uncomfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Great spot gor famlies
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This was stay number four at Joyce's !

All stays have been excellent.Very clean and helpful staff.Will be going back again next spring.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property location was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is close to shops and is pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super bien placé devant le lac. Nous avons été accueillis en Français. Parfait pour notre nuit et poursuivre la route.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of Bras Dor Lake
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful area , clean , owner was very nice , pool was just updated , lots of clean towels , cabin had everything we needed , only thing was and we knew before trip only double bed , Queen would have been nice , but all around great trip , wouldn't think twice about another stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful. We had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The cabin was very dated but it was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

The hosts were great and very helpfull. This is a great place to stay. Family oriented with an outdoor pool, play area for kids, bbq's abd fire pit and laundry. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. It was perfect with our young kids. Being able to sit, relax and watch our kids from the cabin deck while they played in the playground was what everyone needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property suited my purpose and was inexpensive, but could use upgrading (room, facilities, property)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We go there every year for the past 4 years
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, property is beautiful. Owner is super friendly. Only downside, no coffee in the room. Location is conveniently located. I would stay here afai .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Earle

Liked: Cleanliness
beds were uncomfortable. Conveniently located for visiting the area near St Peter's, N.S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine. We slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely pool and play area for families. we rented a cottage which had a mini kitchen so very handy for making a meal. in room coffee machine, microwave, fridge, stove etc. lovely view from windows looking out at the water. very quiet and well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria-Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner is super lovely, friendly, chatty. Room is very clean, pool was in excellent condition and water quite warm and pleasant. Overall 5 star rating from us!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful view.. everything needs updating…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024