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This former convent, built in 1968, is about a 15-minute drive from the seabird sanctuary at Cape St. Mary's. The attractive two-story building was refurbished and opened as a motel in 1994, and today is well kept and constantly upgraded. Rooms are bright and clean.
Convenient to the Argentia–Nova Scotia Ferry, just 7½ km (5 miles) away, this hotel is in the heart of Placentia and a two-minute walk from the boardwalk and the ocean. Ask for one of the front-facing rooms, which provide a mountain view. The restaurant specializes in seafood, with pizza available until midnight every night; there's also a pub on-site.
