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Kelly's View Motel

2.5 star property
This lakeside retreat offers a perfect base for nature lovers, with easy access to Bras d'Or Lake shores and staff who make guests feel immediately welcome

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Kelly's View Motel sits near the shores of Bras d'Or Lake where nature enthusiasts find their happy place. Guests can use the in-room WiFi, explore the adjacent nature reserve, or enjoy views of Munroe Point Lighthouse during their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Mountain view

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(65 reviews)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Mountain view
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About the neighborhood

Boularderie East is home to Kelly's View Motel. While the natural beauty of Bras d'Or Lake and Dalem Lake Provincial Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out St. Anns Provincial Park. Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts and Saint Anns Bay are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, canoeing, and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Boularderie East travel guide
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Map
783 Route 105 Trans Canada Highway, Boularderie East, NS, B1X 1J6

What's nearby

  • This is where you go to learn the Bodhran and other Celtic instruments. You can also discover the crest or coat of arms for your family's name in the Hall of the Clan.
    Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts
    11 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Dalem Lake Provincial Park
    2 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Dalem Lake
    3 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Pattersons Lake
    3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kluscap Wilderness Area
    6 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cedar House Bakery and Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Lobster Galley
    12 min drive
  • Fitzgerald's Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Petro-Canada Gas Station & Petro-Pass Truck Stop
    2 min drive
  • Captain Capers Fish & Chips
    14 min drive

About this property

Kelly's View Motel

Motel near Bras d'Or Lake
Located close to Dalem Lake Provincial Park and Munroe Point Lighthouse, Kelly's View Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a nature reserve, and a vending machine
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kelly's View Motel feature comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free extra beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 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

Property payment types

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03121825137030577-783

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kelly's View Motel Boularderie East
Kelly's View Motel
Kelly's View Boularderie East
Kelly's View Motel Motel
Kelly's View Motel Boularderie East
Kelly's View Motel Motel Boularderie East

Frequently asked questions

Is Kelly's View Motel 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kelly's View Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Kelly's View Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kelly's View Motel located?

Situated in Boularderie East, this motel is steps from Bras d'Or Lake and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Dalem Lake Provincial Park. Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts and Saint Anns Bay are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Kelly's View Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 770 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful room, very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful abd the hotel was nice and clean and had a beautiful outside view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as described, very friendly staff and a clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely. The room was clean, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Kelly's, would highly recommend this to anyone waiting for a ferry or any other reason. Cozy and comfortable, warm and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Better bedding than a lot of high end hotels. Owners were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff was excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older motel but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place...comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place for an overnight spot. Conveniently on the Trans Canada highway. Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Very cozy and staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and check in was easy. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Recommended if you're taking the ferry to NFLD.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little isolated but close to the attractions. The view around the motel is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly. Room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This motel was very pet friendly and the owners are wonderful. This is an older motel that could do with some fixing up but nothing horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

Great Management.

The motel has a great view across the lake to Kelly Mountain. We arrived early and the staff worked hard to accommodate us after having hosted a wedding the day before. Reesa and Gerti are wonderful hosts, kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little motel. Room was clean and it was in a great location for travelling around the area for a couple of days.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small motel with comfortable, clean rooms. Beds were great and ample water pressure. First time staying at Kelly View probably wont be my last.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrystine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely room very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Kelly’s View is Great!

Small,well run family hotel very convenient to the North Sydney Ferry Terminal. Easy few minute drive to several restaurants nearby. Room was very clean and it was great to be able to drive right to the door
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming for our two dogs, even giving suggestions for safe walking with them. Comfortable touches to room and very comfortable bed. Staff made us feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025