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The Iona Heights Inn

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star inn near Bras d'Or Lake

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4115 Highway 223, Iona, NS, B2C 1A3
  • Place, Highland Village Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabot Links
  • Place, Iona Port Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

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8.8 out of 10
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  • 248 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 2497 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

Iona

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Iona inn, you'll be steps from Highland Village Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Bras d'Or Lake. Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and Glenora Inn and Distillery are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Highland Village Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bras d'Or Lake - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Iona Port Beach - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 44 min drive - 39.1 miles
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 59 min drive - 52.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wheelhouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ferrymen's Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Darby's Old Church Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Iona Heights Inn

Family-friendly 3.5-star inn near Bras d'Or Lake
The Iona Heights Inn offers its guests a fitness center and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this inn measures 495 square feet (46 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly The Iona Heights Inn. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Iona inn is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 495 sq ft of conference space
  • 46 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Iona Heights Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 14 for adults and CAD 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of CAD 25.00 per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 14 for adults and CAD 14 for children
  • Pet deposit: CAD 25.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RYA-2022-00-03301057207779792-4115

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Iona Heights Inn
Heights Inn
Iona Heights
Highland Heights Hotel Cape Breton Island
The Iona Heights Inn Inn
The Iona Heights Inn Iona
The Iona Heights Inn Inn Iona

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Iona Heights Inn to the airport?

The Iona Heights Inn is 48.9 mi (73-min drive) away from the Sydney, NS (YQY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Iona Heights Inn have an airport shuttle?

The Iona Heights Inn offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

Does The Iona Heights Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Iona Heights Inn, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CAD 14 for adults and CAD 14 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Iona Heights Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Iona Heights Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Iona Heights Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Iona Heights Inn have a pool?

The Iona Heights Inn features a children's pool.

Does The Iona Heights Inn have a restaurant?

The Iona Heights Inn is home to Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill, which features ocean views, light fare, and brunch.

Does The Iona Heights Inn have a spa?

This inn doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Thai massages.

How close is The Iona Heights Inn to downtown Iona?

The Iona Heights Inn is 1.2 mi away from Iona.

The Iona Heights Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 970 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan R

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean the restaurant food was delicious. And there was a local jam fest . I would definitely recommend staying here !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aroshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Be warned that there is not much around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Atlantic Road Trip

We stayed one night at this hotel. The location is gorgeous, with a view overlooking the lake!! Beds were comfy. Dinner in their restaurant was delicious! It's basically in the middle of nowhere, but still well worth the stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, kingwood

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and friendly staff. Restaurant on the property has good food and full bar. We were there on a Saturday and there was live fiddle music! There is also a small convenience store/alcohol store on property which is very convenient.
View from property
On site pub
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabth

The view was spectacular We stayed two nights they never came to make beds or remove any garbage and never replaced coffee The floor was not the cleanest
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live music with dinner. Very welcoming atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Washrooms needed to be cleaned better some mold and and mildew in the tub area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kira

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed the accommodation and cleanliness of the Iona Heights Inn. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The pub has delicious meals, and the hot breakfast buffet was the best experience of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Krista

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property felt a bit rundown. Room was clean but smelled of mildew. Pub was nice, great local performer but music was far too loud for the space. Ate supper there but wasn’t told there was an additional charge because there was music happening, $5 was just added to the bill at the end which was strange. Staff were all very friendly and helpful, definitely their biggest asset:)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this hotel was great for traveling with our Pocket Beagle and is very Pet Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kozue

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is family friendly but better for couples. Love the pub and Billy the breakfast king.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view. A bit dated but would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fixtures in room were tacky metal cart between beds, only lighting was metal work type lights. Bed was mattress on metal frame. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Reastraunt food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View was amazing! We enjoyed the attached restaurant. The condition and cleanliness could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Floors and bath dirty. Broken chair inside and on the balcony. Yellow stain on the wall. Great view and loved the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here and exploring the Cape Breton area with this as our base. The room was comfortable, and there was a Pub on the premises that served good food. Though the breakfast buffet was pricy. The view from the room was worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dyanne, Winnipeg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The restaurant/bar had a great atmosphere. The staff were very friendly. The buffet breakfast buffet offered a wide selection of food options. The furniture in our room was very dated and worn. The bed was very comfortable. Overall, it was ok for a one night stay. The views from the hotel are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service
Great value good people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025