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Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins

3.5 star property
Travelers start their day with ocean views at breakfast, then choose between a round of golf or poolside relaxation at this coastal retreat

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Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins offers an oceanfront escape with an 18-hole golf course nearby. Enjoy a sauna and steam room for relaxation. Bayview restaurant serves seafood with ocean views, and the pool area has loungers for sunbathing.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is Rp1.456.282
Rp1.718.435 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Ocean View

Standard Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Cottage, 2 Double Beds

Cottage, 2 Double Beds | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Cottage, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Cow Head, Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins is next to a golf course and near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gros Morne National Park and Arches Provincial Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Boat tours and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
193 Main Street, Cow Head, NL, A0K 2A0

What's nearby

  • Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Mary’s Botanical Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cow Head Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Shallow Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Gros Morne National Park - 8 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Deer Lake, NL (YDF-Deer Lake Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shallow Bay Motel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Neddy's Pub & Eatery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greco Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Back Cove Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins

Motel near Gros Morne National Park
At Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site seafood restaurant, Bayview, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, a TV in reception and meeting rooms
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and phones

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bayview
  • Neddys Pub and Eatery

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 10 October to 24 May:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.00 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.00 per day

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 June to 31 August

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins on 19 Jan 2026 start from Rp1.456.282, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins located?

Situated in Cow Head, this golf motel is steps away from Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts and St. Mary’s Botanical Garden. Cow Head Wharf and Cow Head Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Shallow Bay Motel & Cabins Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 443 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel fit our travel plans. It was a nice stay with a good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

liqun

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location and amazing view to the cove and bay from common deck and our room. Older property, but good dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. The staff make it great. Love staying there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They had a restaurant on site which was helpful as it was the only restaurant in the village and for several miles
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being on the seashore. The hot tub was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Good location for walks. Nice dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. A great restaurant and lovely views of the water.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

June D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were efficient and friendly. There was entertainment in the lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great location and the views are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great view and were across from the venue we attended! Very convenient and a great breakfast the next morning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Offers many services, clean & comfortable accommodations & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved Karaoke! Great views. Nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely…back door opened to a lovely view of beach. Dining options were limited to the restaurant and pub on the property….decent but not amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Beautiful sunset view from the back deck. Great place to stay for access to Gros Morne trails, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful location right n the water
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restful stay, excellent restaurant and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

KENICHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good vibes with quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabin itself was nice with view on the water and a little deck area outside to sit. Restaurant staff were very nice, the food was ok. The pizza at the pub was great. The main downside is that there is not much around the motel itself if you just want to go for a walk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly including the property manager who was always there to greet us. Room was large, bed very comfortable, ocean view was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the ocean view room with a deck and the prompt and cordial restaurant service. We would have liked a restaurant that stayed open until nine and breakfast included in our nightly rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and there was a dinner theater across the street and a restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and seamless. The restaurant has good food and the room is clean and the beds are nice! Looking forward to a good sleep tonight after our long travels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our “ocean view” room. Watching the tides go out and in. Rooms were clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025