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The Normaway Inn

3.0 star property
Mountain Margaree Valley hotel with restaurant

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Nestled in the mountains, The Normaway Inn offers a serene retreat with concerts and live shows. Savor breakfast at the on-site restaurant or enjoy activities like hiking/biking and tennis amidst breathtaking scenery. With free self parking, WiFi, a playground for kids of all ages, guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Traditional Cabin, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Cabin, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Yard
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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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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Traditional Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Traditional Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Yard
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 neighborhood

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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

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 travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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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)

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Mountain biking
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

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

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Yard

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

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

The property is closed between November 1 and June 30.

Pets

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

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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?

The property is closed between November 1 and June 30.

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 onsite activities like mountain biking and hiking, and practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Normaway Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Normaway Dining Room.

Does The Normaway Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a yard.

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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

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful quiet place, very pretty.
Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great service, beautiful environment.
Fatima, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a home away from home. We were very please with everything, specially the restaurant.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it all. Cozy cabins and excellent menu at restaurant
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Brian, 1-night trip

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

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

6/10 Good

Accommodations were average, cabin shower needs attention.
Michael, 1-night trip

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

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

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 trip

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 trip

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 trip

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

8/10 Very good

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 !
Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Crystal, 1-night trip

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

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 trip

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 trip

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 trip

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

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

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

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.