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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, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Glenora Inn and Distillery
    ‪58 min drive‬

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  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Lake view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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
  • Iona Port Beach - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 43 min drive - 39.4 miles
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 43 min drive - 39.4 miles
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 58 min drive - 53.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ferrymen's Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wheelhouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Darby's Old Church Kitchen - ‬7 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 15 for adults and CAD 5 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 15 for adults and CAD 5 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 fire extinguisher, 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 fire extinguisher, 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Iona Heights Inn?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Iona Heights Inn on Jun 9, 2026 start from $106, 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 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 15 for adults and CAD 5 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 deep-tissue 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. 550 out of 975 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 975 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 975 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 975 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 975 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

FRANCIS

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1 night stay to get out of town and re-set. Quiet and peaceful, just what was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, views, comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff, excellent breakfast, nice lake view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice restaurant and close to museum
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff, restaurant on site
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The scenery around this inn is amazing! Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, relaxing place to stay, staff excellent and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely with wonderful staff and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Anik

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

Great stay

Lovely inn with friendly staff, clean rooms and the breakfast buffet was really good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place and excellent vibe and view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan R

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Food, Great View, Great People... Thank You!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mahesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

FRANCIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balcony was relaxing, breathtaking views. Nice laid back get away night. Great place to re-set life.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Andreanne

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view. A bit dated but would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Great value

Beautiful view, nice room, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was beautiful and the room was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Reshma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just enjoyed the stay to the full. Very much family friendly… food at the restaurant was just amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025