Beachfront hotels in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Seascape Coastal Retreat - ADULTS ONLY - HOT TUBS Ingonish, Canada

  

  Resort. Located just off the Cabot Trail, and offers an views of the ocean. The cabin features a kitchenette and a lush garden. A seating area with a fireplace and satellite TV is available at Seascape Costal Retreat. The cabin offers modern amenities in a tranquil environment. A patio with sea views is also featured. Free WiFi is provided. Cape Breton Highlands National Park is located 3 minutes away. Highlands Links Golf Course is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the Coastal Retreat Seascape. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 2 Sea Breeze Motel Ingonish, Canada

  

  Motel. Ocean views are offered from this Ingonish motel. A microwave and mini refrigerator are featured in each guest room. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Highland Links golf course is just 10 minutes’ drive away. A cable TV is included in all guest rooms at Sea Breeze Motel. Each simply furnished room features an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Located on 7 acres of land, guests of Motel Sea Breeze can enjoy walking trails. A children’s playground is provided. Whale watching tours are available at Keltic Express Zodiac Adventures 1 km from this property. Ingonish Beach is 10 minutes’ drive away. Guest review score 7.4

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• 3 The Sleeping Moose Birch Plain, Canada

  

  Lodge. Located on the North Shore of Cape Breton, this Birch Plain property offers private beach access just a minutes’ walk away. A fully equipped kitchen and free Wi-Fi are featured in the cottage. A TV and a fireplace are provided in the lounge area of The Sleeping Moose. Brightly furnished with wooden décor, a furnished patio offers ocean views and a BBQ. The Dancing Moose Café provides breakfast and lunch options, while during the off-season months dinner options are available upon request with surcharge. Free parking is offered on-site. Cape Breton Highlands Park and Highlands Links Golf Course are both within 25 minutes’ drive away. Ingonish is 37 km from Birch Plain Sleeping Moose. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 4 The ZzzzMoose 2.0 Birch Plain, Canada

  

  Luxury tent. Featuring a garden, a terrace, and a restaurant, The ZzzzMoose 2.0 provides accommodation in Birch Plain with free WiFi and sea views. Located 18 km from Indian Brook, the property offers a private beach area and free private parking. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. A à la carte, continental or American breakfast is available daily at the property. A barbecue is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the luxury tent. Ingonish Beach is 26 km from The ZzzzMoose 2.0, while Englishtown is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Sydney (Nova Scotia) Airport, 101 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 110 CAD.

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• 5 Sea Breeze Cottages Ingonish, Canada

  

  Chalet. Set amidst 23800 m² of well-tended gardens, Sea Breeze Cottages is located in Ingonish. It features common BBQ facilities, a children’s playground and self-catered accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Minimarkets and restaurants are 400 metres away. A fully equipped kitchen with a stove is included in all the units. Simply furnished, each has a TV with cable channels. Some open out onto a patio, while others enjoy a wood fireplace. Free toiletries stock the bathroom. Sea Breeze Cottages is 8 km from both Ingonish Beach and the Highland Links Golf Course. Black Brook Beach is at a distance of 13 km, while North Bay Beach is 15 km away. Guest review score 7.4

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• 6 The ZzzzMoose Birch Plain, Canada

  

  Campsite. Overlooking the ocean, the ZzzzMoose boasts insulated wooden tents with a shaded deck and picnic table. A restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner is located next to this waterfront property. Uniquely built, all the units are equipped with high-end wood finishing and vinyl-covered mattresses. They include a private 3-piece bathroom situated outside of the tent. Pillows are provided for each guest. The Dancing Moose Cafe, serving breakfast, lunch and baked goods is located next door to this accommodation. The ZzzzMoose is at a distance of 16 km from Cape Smokey Provincial Park. Cape Breton Highlands National Park is within a 23-minute drive, while Highlands Links Golf Course is 28 km away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 92 CAD.

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• 7 Cabot Shores Indian Brook, Canada

  

  Lodge. Cabot Shores is a wilderness resort and retreat center that offering lodgings, food, outdoor/ cultural adventures, wellness services, meeting/conference facilities and various types of retreats in an eco-friendly environment. The resort is located on the Cabot Trail along the Atlantic ocean, about 30 minutes' drive from the entrance of the National Park. Accommodations range from yurts and domes, to a room in Whiffs Lodge or a private chalet. The GoBistro offers a variety of meals, including vegetarian, vegan, seafood and meat dishes. A wide range of activities are available for guests, such as kayak rentals, hot tub, guided hikes, acupuncture, meditation and Qi Gong. The Trans-Canada Highway is 35 minutes’ drive away from Cabot Shores. Cape Smokey Provincial Park is 28 km away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 145 CAD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!