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Joyce's Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Families find natural beauty and practical comforts at this lakeside retreat with a playground for children and barbecue grills for evening relaxation

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Joyce's Motel & Cottages offers tranquil lake views and thoughtful amenities. Guests can unwind on the garden terrace while children enjoy the on-site playground. Convenient laundry facilities are available, and the attentive staff ensures visitors make the most of their stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View, Sea Facing

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Free extra futon mattress
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in St. Peters, Joyce's Motel & Cottages is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Battery Provincial Park and Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park, while Nicholas Denys Museum and MacAskill House Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our St. Peters travel guide
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10354 Grenville Street, St. Peters, NS, B0E 1B0

What's nearby

  • Battery Provincial Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nicholas Denys Museum
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St. Peters Canal National Historic Site
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. Peters Marina
    3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • MacAskill House Museum
    5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    3 min drive
  • Chubby's Take Out
    18 min walk
  • Subway
    19 min walk
  • Bras d'Or Lakes Inn
    16 min walk
  • Oban
    19 min drive

About this property

Joyce's Motel & Cottages

Motel by the lake
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Joyce's Motel & Cottages. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Joyce's Motel & Cottages feature comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 01 and May 14.

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
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number STR2526T2288

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Joyce's Motel Cottages St. Peter's
Joyce's Cottages St. Peter's
Joyce's Motel & Cottages Nova Scotia/Cape Breton Island Canada
Joyce's Motel Cottages
Joyce's Motel & Cottages Motel
Joyce's Motel & Cottages St. Peters
Joyce's Motel & Cottages Motel St. Peters

Frequently asked questions

Is Joyce's Motel & Cottages 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Joyce's Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Joyce's Motel & Cottages?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Joyce's Motel & Cottages located?

Situated on a lake, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Bras d'Or Lake and Battery Provincial Park. Nicholas Denys Museum and MacAskill House Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Joyce's Motel & Cottages Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 164 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again,room was clean and view off the water
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of room in our cottage and everything we needed. Bathroom floor was a but dirty with some dust/hair but everything else was fine. We will be back, a nice affordable place to stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights with our two dogs. Quiet spot with nice view of the lake. Close to all amenities. Room was clean and kitchen well supplied (except food which we brought ;) )
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GURDARSHAN SINGH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff,,very good for stay close to the nature..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property location was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is close to shops and is pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Charmane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice area. Pet friendly, which is great. The cottages are spacious but dated. Some of the cottages and similiar to a duplex, with another guest staying on the other side of the wall. Ours was like this and our neighbors were a bit noisy until 11-1130pm. We stayed here in October so cannot comment on the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Great place to stay.

The hosts were great and very helpfull. This is a great place to stay. Family oriented with an outdoor pool, play area for kids, bbq's abd fire pit and laundry. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful area , clean , owner was very nice , pool was just updated , lots of clean towels , cabin had everything we needed , only thing was and we knew before trip only double bed , Queen would have been nice , but all around great trip , wouldn't think twice about another stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely pool and play area for families. we rented a cottage which had a mini kitchen so very handy for making a meal. in room coffee machine, microwave, fridge, stove etc. lovely view from windows looking out at the water. very quiet and well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, property is beautiful. Owner is super friendly. Only downside, no coffee in the room. Location is conveniently located. I would stay here afai .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Earle

Liked: Cleanliness
beds were uncomfortable. Conveniently located for visiting the area near St Peter's, N.S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is an older property but was neat and tidy. Found the bed a little uncomfortable but otherwise good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful view.. everything needs updating…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms but the buildings are in very poor shape and the furniture and appliances are very, very old and worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Diane

Disliked: Amenities
The staff were friendly and quick the room was clean but it didn’t have any air circulation when you put the heat on to warm up it got very stuffy and you had to open a window after a shower all the windows were saturated I would not stay there again even though it was clean and a good price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, the area next to my room outside was no better then a dump.Garbage ,broken cars , pallets motors ,unbelievable. I can send a picture if you like. The room its self was good and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Audrey

They obviously weren't interested in our business. After making arrangements weeks beforehand, when we got there they were locked up tight. We saw them in the office, so we rang the number posted on the office door but got no answer. Strange way to do business. We went down the road to a super friendly hotel that actually wanted our business.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dorothy

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

Baseball provincials

Great location was easy check in and the staff was super friendly and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Great spot gor famlies
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of Bras Dor Lake
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful. We had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

This was stay number four at Joyce's !

All stays have been excellent.Very clean and helpful staff.Will be going back again next spring.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. It was perfect with our young kids. Being able to sit, relax and watch our kids from the cabin deck while they played in the playground was what everyone needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023