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The Normaway Inn

3.0 star property
Mountain Margaree Valley hotel with restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Reception
Exterior
Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom
Reception hall
Traditional Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Jetted bath
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

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About the area

Map
691 Egypt Rd, Margaree Valley, NS, B0E 2C0

What's nearby

  • Margaree Fish Hatchery - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lake O'Law Picnic Park - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 39 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Cabot Links - 41 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 58 min drive - 58.7 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dancing Goat - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Normaway Inn & Cabins - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Twice - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Normaway Inn

When visiting Margaree Valley, The Normaway Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests can visit the outdoor tennis courts for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Normaway Dining Room, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a terrace, a garden and a bike shuttle. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 3 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Mountain biking
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike shuttle
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Bike shuttle
  • Electric bike charging stations
  • Bike storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Bike parking
  • Outdoor tennis court

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Garden

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Normaway Dining Room – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CAD 100.0 per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 20 per person

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 27 March 2024 to 31 December 2024 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between 1 November and 30 June.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03291152338898864-691

Also known as

Normaway Inn MARGAREE VALLEY
Normaway Inn
Normaway MARGAREE VALLEY
Normaway
The Normaway Inn Hotel
The Normaway Inn Margaree Valley
The Normaway Inn Hotel Margaree Valley

Frequently asked questions

Is The Normaway Inn currently open?
This property is closed from 27 March 2024 to 31 December 2024 (dates subject to change).
Are pets allowed at The Normaway Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Normaway Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Normaway Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Normaway Inn and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as mountain biking and hiking, and practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Normaway Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Normaway Dining Room.
Does The Normaway Inn have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bath.
Does The Normaway Inn have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a garden.

The Normaway Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Douglas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The music, in such a cosy and intimate setting, was outstanding. The musician, Neal McDaniel, was very talented. All this was at no extra cost, although most guests left a gratuity.
Robert, 1-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

We couldn't stay once we walked through the building to our room. It smelled absolutely awful. Worse than a barn or porta potty. I actually gagged. We left for a bit, totally distraught because we had nowhere else to go and had already been charged for the room. But we decided to go back and returned our key and left. There was no possible way we could have stomached a night there. Thankfully we had a friend in the area that found us a room with a family member. DO NOT STAY THERE. Grossest place ever
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10/10 Exceptional

Good
Dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is an older property, but we’ll taken care of. The staff and owners were fantastic, and the entertainment they provide was authentic in a very intimate setting. Definitely recommend this.
Wayne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place and amazing courteous staff
This Inn/Cabin/Hotel is a great spot to stay if you're touring the Cape Breton Island. We were visiting the western area of the island (CB Highlands National Park nearest to Cheticamp) so this was a good and affordable place to stay while we were in this area. What we absolutely found amazing was the impeccable customer service of the staff. When we arrived, we were offered to stay in one of the cabin if we wanted to but chose instead to stay in a very quaint and comfortable room in the main lodge. Unfortunately, we soon found out that there was no hot water and it was already past midnight and the staff was away. Made one phone call and the owner was quick to come over, talk with us and fix the problem. There was a lot a hot water after his visit. Very interesting older gentleman to talk to. The room was extremely comfortable and we truly enjoyed our night. We will definitely be back to this place.
Monique, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

yihao, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Accommodations were average, cabin shower needs attention.
Michael, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The place was clean, still kept it’s rustic look. Taking a seat outside at night and watching the sparkling stars was great. Waking up to Animals such as horses and Cows, was a beautiful experience. Coffee and bread were fresh and waiting in the front desk. Highly recommend.
Emad, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great spot to get away!
My wife and I had a wonderful 3 night stay. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. The property which consists of 250 acres of farmland and forest is mostly open for your enjoyment. Looking out from our cabin porch we could see the horses and highland cattle grazing in a close by field. The animals are all healthy and happy looking. We took wonderful walks around the property daily and met lots of friendly CFA's along the way. The cabins are a bit dated but still comfortable. Cleanliness was on a par with other places we stayed this trip. Personally we thought it could be improved on. But early Sept is late in the season here so... also remember the cabins are used by fisherman often who are coming and going with all their gear. Every morning we could get coffee at the office by 7:30am. In the dining area you can also get breakfast and or dinner in the evening. I would recommend this place to anyone just looking to get away. We enjoyed our stay!
Robin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Difficult to find. Remote poor road. Little signage to help you find your way. Dated. Friendly efficient staff, food very good, entertainment very enjoyable and in spite of our comments, we very much enjoyed our stay.
Peggy, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Lori, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very pleasant stay
We stayed only one night here. Although the property is a bit older the buildings appear well cared for and the setting is lovely. We had a very clean and comfortable room . The staff were friendly and helpful. We had a lovely meal in the dining room. All in all a very pleasant stay and we would recommend it.
Sandra, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was kind and evrrything was good except one thing...the cabin I stayed in smelled a little. View around the cabin was great!
Aejeong, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

We were given the choice of rooms or cabins for the same price. There was no TV, alarm clocks, or phones in the cabins. There was rust in the shower tubs. It felt like living on a farm in the 1920's. It was not a good experience at all and do not know how this classed as a hotel. We could not wait to check out.
Maureen, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

We were placed in a dirty old wooden cabin which was my worst nightmare. Hardly slept a wink. Other than that, the meal we had was excellent and the Celtic music in the music barn was very enjoyable.
Nancy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a home away from home. We were very please with everything, specially the restaurant.
Patricia, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

I liked the fact that it was out in the country with lots of trees. The horses and cows are beautiful sight.
Janetta, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Keith, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The area was lovely and the people were great, but the cabin desperately needed some upgrades and there were a lot of bugs inside it.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Reminded me of visiting Grandpa
Comfortable beds and a friendly and helpful staff makes this quirky place that much better. If you book understanding this is a very old house with little upgrades, you will be fine. Yes the walls are thin so you hear every creak but it's part of the charm. It reminds me so much of my grandparents house in Ireland when I was young. The traditional music at the barn on site on Friday and the music in the living room on Saturday was fabulous too.
eileen, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Owners were very accommodating and friendly. This is a historic property. It has an old fashioned social component with live music in the common area and several fire pits on the grounds. Walking trails begin on this working farm. Truly charming. We enjoyed our much needed relaxing stay. We are motorcycle riders and the location was perfect for the must do Cabot trail.
Raven, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

This was the filthiest place I’ve ever stayed. We have stayed in old rustic cabins before. This was dirty, gross & uncomfortable. The curtains looked like they had not been cleaned in 30 years. Gross old quilts. Musty. I even looked to see if there were bedbugs. Didn’t open luggage because of the spiders & bugs we saw inside the house. Didn’t shower because tubs looked yucky. Noisy rumbling AC that turned on and off all night. My son wanted to sleep in the car. We sat outside & watched the sunrise & left as soon as my husband had enough sleep to drive. Couldn’t get out fast enough. Please note- we really are not picky people. We are happy & adaptable but honestly they need to knock it all down & rebuild. Ps. We were only told after arriving no breakfast was available - this place is on the middle of nowhere. I’m sorry because the staff are nice & this was probably really good in it’s hay day, but this was a terrible experience for us.
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