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The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort

2.5 star property
Travelers bask in sunshine at this resort's outdoor pool, where comfortable loungers and colorful umbrellas create the perfect spot to relax and unwind.

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The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort offers peaceful garden views alongside a playground for more active moments. Guests stay connected with high-speed WiFi throughout their stay and can enjoy refreshing drinks at the bar after spending time at the seasonal pool.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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A room with two beds, wooden flooring, a desk, and a chair.

Family Cottage

  • Water view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Smiths Cove, The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort is on the beach. Bear River Lighthouse and HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Annapolis Basin Look Off Provincial Park and Savary Provincial Park. Visit our Smiths Cove travel guide
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217 Smiths Cove Highway 1, Smiths Cove, NS

What's nearby

  • A serene river surrounded by autumn foliage.
    Kejimkujik National Park
    52 min drive - 84.4 km
  • Old Temperance Hall Museum
    1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Smith's Cove Beach
    2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Digby Heritage Centre
    7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Digby Pines Golf Resort
    8 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    134 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    4 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    6 min drive
  • Josie's Place
    6 min drive

About this property

The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort

  • Property highlights
  • A terrace, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
  • Other perks at this motel include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and 1 meeting room
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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 parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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

This property is closed from 1 September 2025 to 1 June 2027 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between 1 September and 1 June.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 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; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03300924009128167-217

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from September 1 until June 1.

Is The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Smiths Cove motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Old Temperance Hall Museum, Smith's Cove Beach and Smith's Cove Historical Museum. Bear River Lighthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The views from this property is beautiful. The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. The fire pit was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and quiet and beautiful view of the ocean. easy and quick drive into Digby
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I could not have asked for a more quiet and peaceful place to stay for my birthday weekend ! Check in was easy and flexible! Only issue was when moving the sofa to fold out in the bed form, we found someone’s underwear underneath . Definitely will be back though !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pool hours are not posted, if nobody seems to be around they close it up early. Outdoor washer toys, games, etc are in a building that used to be a reception desk. Not told or any indication on building that you can go in there. View is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Daughter came from Ontario with her boyfriend. They stayed in one of the suites that felt like you were in an apartment. Bedroom was a separate room with a TV. Two doors led to the bathroom. The living area was a separate room s well and had plenty of space. There were a table, chairs, couch, coffee table, two rocking chairs, kitchenette and all of the amenities as if your in your own home! What a delight! The view of the ocean was amazing and the noise level around was minimal. The resort is very close to the city of digby, ns so all shopping, dining and touring is about 5-10 mins away. The staff was great and let me enter the premises early to have a surprise basket ready for them when they arrived. The room was clean, with an old school feel. Awesome time they had and want to stay there the next time they visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views and a quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little two bedroom cottage for a family looking to go whale watching on Brier Island. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful. Spacious rooms with amazing view. Great little restaurant on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we had a great visit to nova scotia and this property .. We tried to make another reservation for next year but was told there is no open calendar as of yet .. otherwise great trip
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great family with many options for the children
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

ken

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Close to digny and upper Clements

No wifi but was advertised , bath door warped and wouldn't close room was musty smelling
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mrs.Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The cottages are so run down. The place is basically a dump and I will never stay there again and would never recommend this place to anyone. The windows were filthy, the doors didn’t close properly, there were earwigs everywhere. The grounds are so pretty and the view is so nice that it’s a shame that no one has done anything about the disgusting accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schön gelegene Unterkunft direkt am Wasser.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hugh

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

Away from home.

Nice place to stay, had some fun and nice weather to enjoy the view . Has a lot to offer and it would be nice to see all the places they offer to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

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

Nephews wedding

It was an enjoyable stay. Weather was amazing for my Nephews wedding. The food was awesome. I would visit this resort again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great views, poor breakfast

Supplied continental breakfast left much to be desired. A single cup coffee maker to make coffee, tea, and hot water for oatmeal is grossly inadequate for a breakfast bar. Zero protein with continental breakfast. Three of us, two yoghurts... Views were great, people were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the view,you could see the ferry docking the room was also laid out well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Travellingduo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was right on the water and was a very pretty view. They had just got over hurricane Dorian so they only had electricity back the night before we got there. The room was unique and clean but old and dated as were the bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very nice. Very well equipped. And the view from my bedroom window was BREATHTAKING!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pool was great. Service at the restaurant was a little slow, but the food was good. Very friendly and accommodating. Wifi was hit and miss depending on where you were on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marja

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Niet voor herhaling vatbaar.

Het is oud en vervallen. Locatie is mooi, het personeel is vriendelijk. Het heeft veel renovatie nodig. Veel stuk/versleten. Niet voor herhaling vatbaar en zeker geen 8 waard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the kitchen suite Easy to clean Part of Clothes rack is in the way of the tv Can be move Great view nice garden near the restaurant Fabulous plant Need more hooks for dishes towels Excellent service by the lady at breakfast time Good fresh fruit Scramble Eggs tasteless But good variety of bread and excellent muffins to make toast and oatmel etc Newly renovated restaurant is well done contemporary look navy blue fresh plants and boat decoration. Room can have more furniture to put your suitcase on racks and need a side table to one side of the bed. Old furniture in the suite. Comfortable Carrying luggage need time as the car is park 30 feet away from our front door. It's better to move your car in the back water entrance Night was quiet They have a fire place outside handy to meet other guest Little cottage for kids with fun entertainment Would love to see local artist painting in the room nothing in the wall Information on radio and TV local station can ne handy Note on the breakfasts time o. The room will be good with I do of the local area in the room Big old jacuzzi bath. Jacuzzi not working but bah is huge and deep. Need power support bar. Carefully to step in and out for short or elderly people. No smell of chlorine so great bath experience. We like our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful place to stay. Well kept grounds and landscaping. Good restaurant! Everyone was so friendly and nice it added to a nice stay in a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Anlage okay, Service in der Nebensaison mangelhaft

Wir hatten mit Frühstück gebucht, da die Anlage aber nicht ausgelastet war, haben wir (zum gleichen Preis / kein Nachlass) ein "Frühstück" am Vorabend in das Apartment gestellt bekommen. Es gab keinerlei Belag für das Brot und das aufgeschnittene Obst schmeckte am nächsten Morgen nicht mehr.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017