Motel Carleton-sur-Mer stands at 1751 boulevard Perron, which is route 132, in Carleton-sur-Mer, a seaside town on the Baie des Chaleurs on the south coast of the peninsula. It is a simple, well-located motel rather than a resort, and it earns its place in this guide because there are few places to stay on the south coast and this one sits directly on the water. Its class is two and a half, which is not a whole class, so it carries no star rating here. The two room types are a standard room with two double beds that sleeps four and a premium room with a queen bed and a kitchenette that sleeps two, both about twenty-eight square metres, both with a sea view. Facilities include a private beach, free parking, free WiFi, air conditioning, a terrace, express check-out and a business area. A continental breakfast is available for a surcharge. Rooms have heating, ceiling fans, flat-screen televisions with cable, a fridge, a coffee and tea maker and free toiletries. The motel is next to a golf course and near a nature reserve, and the walls are described as sound-insulated, although one guest reported noise from the room above. Pets are not allowed, apart from service animals. Check-in runs from mid afternoon until evening, with late check-in available during limited hours, and check-out is at 11 a.m.
Location and getting around
Carleton-sur-Mer is a town with a long beach, a small arts scene and a pleasant centre, and the motel is a short drive from the town's golf club, the Quai des arts, the Vaste et Vague artists' centre and the Saint-Joseph church. Restaurants such as Auberge du Marchand and the microbrewery Le Naufrageur are a few minutes by car. A car is essential, and parking at the motel is free. The nearest airport is across the bay in New Brunswick, so most guests arrive by road.
The rooms and the feel
The standard room is the family choice, with two double beds and a view of the bay, while the premium room with a kitchenette suits a couple on a longer stay who want to prepare breakfast. The setting is the draw, since you can step out to the beach and watch the tide, and the terrace is a good spot for an evening drink. Rooms are plain and practical, so expect a motel rather than a boutique.
Who it suits and what to know: choose it as a base for the south coast, where the sights are spread along route 132. Miguasha National Park is to the west and Paspébiac and the Cime Aventure paddling base at Bonaventure are to the east, each within an hour or so by car, so one night or two here lets you see all three without long days on the road.
It is also a stopover for travellers entering the peninsula from New Brunswick. Confirm seasonal opening before you plan a winter stay, book early for July and August and ask about breakfast when you reserve. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach
- ✓Sea-view rooms
- ✓Kitchenette rooms
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Continental breakfast for a fee
Good questions
Where is Motel Carleton-sur-Mer?+
At 1751 boulevard Perron (route 132) in Carleton-sur-Mer, on the Baie des Chaleurs.
What rooms are there?+
A standard room with two double beds for up to four guests, and a premium room with a queen bed and a kitchenette for two. Both have sea views.
Is breakfast included?+
A continental breakfast is available for a surcharge. Rooms have a fridge and coffee maker, and the premium room has a kitchenette.
