Places to stay in Mabou, Nova Scotia
Mabou is a small rural community located in Inverness County on the west coast of Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Local restaurants include Red Shoe Pub, Shining Water Bakery & Eatery, The Mull Cafe & Deli, and Spicy Kitchen Mabou.
We currently have 15 accommodations in and around Mabou with other regional listings available for Motor Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels, Campgrounds and other properties. You can filter listings by the available types:
Wondering where to stay? Lodging options in the community are mainly limited to Bed and Breakfast type accommodations, though there are a few nearby campgrounds and RV parks. If you are travelling in the area, Mabou is located close to Glenora Brook, Newtown, Delhanty Brook, Hogs Back and Shag Rock Point.
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Other local Mabou information and places to visit.
Mabou is 11 km away from Glenville, 13 km away from Port Hood, 20 km away from Inverness and 23 km away from Judique.
Mabou is located at longitude -61°23'19.639 and latitude 46°4'12.910.
Things to see and do, places to eat in Mabou

The Mull Cafe & Deli ( Dining / Family ). Located at 11630 Route 19, Mabou. The Mull is one of the most popular fully licensed dining establishments on the western side of Cape Breton Island. Choose our air conditioned dining room or the all weather deck dining room. The extensive menu is famous for Caesar salad with dressing second to none, seafood chowder, deli sandwiches, a large selection of seafood, chicken, pastas, vegetarian dishes, steaks, brownie pudding, fresh apple, blueberry and coconut cream pies and more. The service is efficient and friendly. The decor is bright and cheerful with local art on display.
This is a bustling place and reservations are suggested during peak times.
Children’s menu available.
Summer and fall hours: 11 am - 8 pm
Winter hours: Sunday - Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Private group parties and bus tours by reservation only.
@ Highspeed wireless internet available on request.
mullcafe.com
Red Shoe Pub ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 11533 Mabou Highway #19, Mabou. The Red Shoe Pub - The Rankin sisters' cozy spot in the hamlet of Mabou, on the west coast of Cape Breton. Offering a menu of Nova Scotia home cooking. Features include a treasure seafood chowder, salmon cakes and a variety of hot pub pies.
Open 7 days a week from 11:30 am to 1:00 am
Live fiddle music.
Sunday matinee - Local fiddlers
www.redshoepub.com
Closed or unlisted properties
- Big Belle Farm Vacation closed or delisted.
- Mabou Village Gallery & Guest House closed or delisted.