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The Normaway Inn

3.0 star property
Mountain escape where live music sets the mood for adventure, from scenic hiking trails to tennis matches, creating the perfect balance of activity and relaxation

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The Normaway Inn, nestled in the mountains, offers concerts and live shows in a peaceful setting. Guests enjoy breakfast at the on-site restaurant before hiking, biking, or playing tennis with mountain views. Free self-parking, WiFi, playground, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Cabin, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Desk
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Margaree Fish Hatchery - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Margaree Salmon Museum - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Lake O'Law Picnic Park - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Doyles Bridge Pool - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Polycarpe Glass Art - 17 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dancing Goat - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Normaway Inn & Cabins - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Normaway Inn

Hotel in the mountains
Consider a stay at The Normaway Inn and take advantage of concerts and live shows, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the mountain biking at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, Normaway Dining Room, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an outdoor tennis court
  • Meeting rooms, a bike shuttle and an electric bike charging station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Normaway Inn feature perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and free toiletries
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and limited housekeeping

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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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CAD 20 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Normaway Dining Room

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Electric bike charging

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately CAD 20 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, 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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03291152338898864-691

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Normaway Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Normaway Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Normaway Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Normaway Inn located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Margaree Fish Hatchery, Margaree Salmon Museum and Lake O'Law Picnic Park. Doyles Bridge Pool and Polycarpe Glass Art are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

The Normaway Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quiet place, very pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great service, beautiful environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a home away from home. We were very please with everything, specially the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all. Cozy cabins and excellent menu at restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay. The food at supper time was great, along with the service. The breakfast food was very tasty. It was a very nice property with kind staff. We look forward to making another trip there someday.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Aejeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and evrrything was good except one thing...the cabin I stayed in smelled a little. View around the cabin was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Janetta

I liked the fact that it was out in the country with lots of trees. The horses and cows are beautiful sight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were average, cabin shower needs attention.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love the setting, bungalows need a lot of work , no cold water in the shower , tap broken . The young ones working were awesome! Ashley MacIssac was incredible at the Barn !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked our stay online and we did book a cabin with a jet tub and tv as we had children travelling with us,however the cabin we had been given had just a regular tub and no tv. The cabin was very cute so we didn’t mind or big staff about the tv and we really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back again! Lthanks and take care!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Peggy

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

10/10 Excellent

eileen

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maureen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Monique

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.