The Jacques Cartier Motel is a classic, friendly roadside motel located in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Offering travelers a very basic, clean, and exceptionally affordable stay, the traditional family-run property is the best practical base to step for any traveler. The main advantage of the motel is its approachable position situated just a few minutes from Marine Atlantic ferry terminal for Newfoundland. Friendly service and good value — and convenient stopping in an unfussy place to rest while exploring Cape Breton or on the way to the ferry, makes it road-trippers' ideal pick.

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Pros/Cons - Jacques Cartier Motel

  • ✓ Great as the Marine Atlantic ferry terminal for Newfoundland – location is 3-5 minutes from there, which is handy.
  • ✓ More often than not, the owners and staff receive high marks for being super friendly, inviting, and really helpful.
  • ✓ Very good price paired with great value and advantages in this rate in most cases.
  • ✓ Rooms are consistently mentioned to be sparkling clean and well kept up.
  • ✓ Free convenient at your door parking is a staple ‘motel’ amenity.
  • × It’s a very old, classical motel and the decoration would be much considered old-fashioned.
  • × This is a budget property without amenities like a pool or breakfast service.
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Review Summary - Jacques Cartier Motel

  • Worth the Cost For an old fashioned hotel, the property gives phenomenal value by offering clean rooms and staff at rock bottom rates
  • Service Quality The service is where the bar is raised—owners universally lauded as incredibly warm, friendly, and even accommodating
  • Hotel Location So convenient to its purpose; a mere 5-minute drive from Marine Atlantic ferry terminal, it’s the perfect pre-ferry stop.
  • Area & Access Surrounding a convenient commercial strip in a main road, considerably accessible and practical for motorists.
  • Clean & Tidy The motel has an excellent reputation when it comes to cleanliness; guests always seem amazed by how simple, old rooms are so spotlessly clean.
  • Breakfast Quality It’s the traditional motel not to offer breakfast but there are some fast food and coffee shops near its location
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