Highland Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Upper North Sydney motel

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Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free self parking
Coffee service
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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530 Seaview Drive, Upper North Sydney, NS, B2A 3N8
  • Place, Seaview Golf & Country Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Upper North Sydney

In Upper North Sydney .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Upper North Sydney motel, you'll find Seaview Golf & Country Club and Pottle Lake. Also, Johnson Lake Nature Reserve is within 3 miles (5 km) and Exhibition Grounds is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Seaview Golf & Country Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Centre 200 - 12 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 13 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site - 45 min drive - 38.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kennys Pizza - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Highland Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Upper North Sydney motel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Highland Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
Highland Motel offers 20 accommodations. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Upper North Sydney motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03301330543406662-530

Property is also known as

Highland Motel North Sydney
Highland Motel
Highland North Sydney
Highland Motel Motel
Highland Motel Upper North Sydney
Highland Motel Motel Upper North Sydney

Frequently asked questions

How close is Highland Motel to the airport?

Highland Motel is 18.1 mi (22-min drive) away from the Sydney, NS (YQY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Highland Motel?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highland Motel on Mar 8, 2026 start from $91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Highland Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Highland Motel.

Does Highland Motel offer free breakfast?

Highland Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Highland Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Highland Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Highland Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Highland Motel have a pool?

Highland Motel does not have a pool.

Does Highland Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Highland Motel to downtown Upper North Sydney?

Highland Motel is 2 mi away from Upper North Sydney.

Highland Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 138 out of 800 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jose

Needs TLC. Can't believe the lamp wire goes around the office chair mid-air... Why couldn't they juat used an extension if the outlet near the bed is bad or non-existant? Other than that, everything else was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
It is in desperate need of a renovation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jagmeet

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No heater Dirty room No light in washroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this motel! The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was super friendly and helpful. The location was convenient, and parking was easy. Great value for the price. Some areas could use a bit of updating, and the Wi-Fi was a little slow.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Run down, no heating, bed was stiff as a board. To late to cancel, booked online and couldn't get a refund. Shouldn't be listed on travel sites.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was adequate for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike

By far the worst motel I’ve ever stayed at. Mattress hard as a rock, being woken up by yelling neighbors , and very bright lights outside of the room. Little portable heater, quite noisy! Won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Prabhjot Kaur

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , quite and a good price for a one night stay !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Amenities
Quick and easy check in and check out. AC was perfect when on abd room was comfortable overnight
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Room was clean. Staff was very helpful and courteous. Right price and place for my overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No soundproofing. No sleep due to hearing snoring from room next door all night. Could hear guy moving around in the bed as well. No coffee or coffeemaker in room. Bed was hard and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivan

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

10/10 Excellent

George

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

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
It is an older motel so you have to expect things are not going to be top of the line especially for the price. I think they are upgrading a bit at a time. The check in was easy and the man nice, room was clean, sheets were clean, washroom has been updated it was clean. Beds were not comfortable first night was terrible second night was better I guess just getting used to it.. Now to nit-pick, the hot water took a minute or two to get hot but once it did it was fine. there was a big cobweb by the light and the bathroom mirror was smudged looks like it was just wiped and not dried, minor thing.. I did not see any breakfast and no little coffee pot or hair dryer in the room. Total experience it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small older motel just outside of North Sydney, just off Hwy 125. Staff was very freindly and helpful. Room was clean. Parking was good. If you are looking for a high end place to stay, this isn't it, but if your looking for someplace quiet, layed back and comfy this is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

JULIA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

NELSON

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is just another Motel being run by Newly arrived immigrants. Everything about this motel is Bare Minimum. Beds, linens, microwave, furniture, mini fridge. There was No coffee or tea making appliance in the room.There is No Coffee or Tea available in the lobby. I would rate this place has 2 steps above sleeping in your car.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
stains on the sheets paint coming off the walls black tiny rock like things through the sheets microwave and lamp not working properly no heat very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are dive bars, this is a dive hotel. I tried to book a room in April at Hotel North where I stayed last year, got the indication that it was booked, was far from it. WiFi service intermittent at best at Highlands. This place has a terrible local reputation, which it richly deserves. Old, outdated are inadequate descriptions. Do NOT stay here!! Hotel North is the place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is crap
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not bad place at all. Old for sure. But hey, a place to sleep. Close to the
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025