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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
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Front of property
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed (Kingfisher) | View from room

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed (Kingfisher)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Blue Jay) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Blue Jay)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds (Red Robin) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds (Red Robin)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Chickadee)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Chickadee) | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Chickadee)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Puffin Pantry)

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Puffin Pantry) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen (Big Chickadee)

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen (Big Chickadee) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Morning Dove)

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Morning Dove) | View from room

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Morning Dove)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 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
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 28 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 37 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Cabot Links - 45 min drive - 40.9 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 smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Fair Isle Motel feature comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, microwaves and toasters

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

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 at the property

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 and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number STR2425T8228

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.

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Fair Isle Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 622 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

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful motel, clean and homey. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay; friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wildon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying at Fair Isle whenever in in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place, we went there to visit different places around it most of the time, but if you just want to stay there and enjoy the hotel and surroundings, that's also a great place for.
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

Marilyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 days, very quite and relaxing. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, helpful friendly staff. A very nice change from a large complex hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mykhaylo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet motel on the trip to Cap Breton
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very enjoyable stay at the property and look forward to returning again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

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

6/10 Okay

Xiao Xia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was quiet, beautiful view of the lake. Close by to Charlene's restaurant, food is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to where we need to be, easy access from the road, staff were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy

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

8/10 Good

ANAND AJIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Family friendly, safe, comfortable for a night or 2.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and has a good location to take ferry
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

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

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stopping spot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimble

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy check in,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved parking at the door, nice and spacious enough room. Great views of the lake. Staff is great and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

murray

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