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The Iona Heights Inn

3.5 star property
Family-friendly inn with free airport shuttle and fitness centre

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View
Children's pool
Aerial view
View from property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Spa
The current price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

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4115 Highway 223, Iona, NS, B2C 1A3
  • Highland Village Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bras d'Or Lake
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room, Lake View

Comfort Room, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 232.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Iona

A family-friendly stay in Iona awaits you at The Iona Heights Inn. You'll be within steps of Highland Village Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Bras d'Or Lake. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and kids' swimming pool as well as access to basketball and a playground. 495 square feet (46 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights in the region of this 3.5-property class Iona inn include Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and Glenora Inn and Distillery.
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What's nearby

  • Highland Village Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 52 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 52 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 53 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 53 min drive - 63.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Frolic and Folk Pub & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wheelhouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Darby's Old Church Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Iona Heights Inn

Family-friendly inn with free airport shuttle and fitness centre
The Iona Heights Inn offers its guests a fitness centre 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 centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this inn measures 495 square feet (46 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/games 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
  • Games room or arcade
  • Corner/local shop
  • 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 features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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

Restaurants on site

  • Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 495 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

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 lift
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • Pay films

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 and check-out are 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
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

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!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately CAD 14 for adults and from 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
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 smoke detector and a security system in all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Iona Heights Inn?

The Iona Heights Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 8 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Iona Heights Inn on 11 May 2025 start from NZ$163.06, 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.

Is parking available at The Iona Heights Inn?

Yep, The Iona Heights Inn has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Iona Heights Inn?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like sports massages.

Does The Iona Heights Inn have a pool?

The Iona Heights Inn has a kids' pool.

What makes The Iona Heights Inn a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Iona Heights Inn.

Is The Iona Heights Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as highchairs and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Iona Heights Inn is a hit with families.

Does The Iona Heights Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Iona Heights Inn?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Iona Heights Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Iona Heights Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Iona Heights Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 826 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 826 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 826 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 826 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 826 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I accept finance dictates maintenance or renovation. However it takes no effort to pick up garbage. The facility was disgusting with garbage around the grounds. Smell of human sewage on the front lawn. I can only assume the septic system is leaking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANCIS

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

Relax

Nice relaxing quiet evening, great way to re-set.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann

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

Iona Heights Inn

Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the live music at the pub, food was good, staff were friendly, beautiful views, outdoor basketball court was a big hit and my oldest liked the gym set-up; only downfall is an outdoor pool instead of indoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhuranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Taya

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the staff were very friendly i would highly recommend this place the view from my room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Oleksandr

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were not updated, stained blankets. Smelled musty when entering room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Faith

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The coffee from the buffet was really good. Someone from the lobby helped us a lot, she made us feel comfortable. The guy who operates the buffet too, everybody’s very kind. God Bless them
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old hotel, but quite cozy. The rooms are small, but it was ok for us. Beautiful view from the window. There is a balcony where you can enjoy the view. We've watched a beautiful sunrise.

8/10 Good

FRANCIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay. Rooms itself great, bathroom needs an upgrade. New caulking around bathtub and painted trim would be a big improvement but the experience itself was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

Views and pub are terrific

Pros: the views are amazing, definitely the key feature. The attached pub is excellent... great food and drinks at very reasonable prices, with love trad music a couple evenings a week. Staff are very welcoming and nice. There is a little convenience store/liquor store in the building, which is great, as Iona is far from the nearest shopping centre. Cons: beds were pretty hard... new mattresses needed unless you like a very firm mattress. Top sheet has strains on it that looked like they had been there a while. In general, rooms could use an update/refresh, especially for $150/ night. Overall, we were happy enough with our stay. Things were clean, everyone was nice... just needs a spruce up. Would definitely stay again with a few updates... at least we would come back for the pub. Best Thanksgiving dinner I've had in quite a while.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

Outstanding customer service

Amazing customer service, went above and beyond for us as we arrived late due to the ferry being delayed. Would definitely stay here next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki W

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Local flavor.

Next to Highlands Village which was worth visiting. Ate at attached bar. Food was great, people very friendly, staff nice and live music.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This was our first stay here. Previous reviews i read was the reason i booked this location. The view was amazing. Room was fine. I didn’t expect to find stained blankets on the bed though. We stayed in one of the lower units. Awful. The people upstairs were heavy walkers, and we could hear EVERYTHING . The cable wouldn't work, and Netflix & Disney was already signed in under someone else's account. Its not the worst place we've stayed at, but i had expected a bit better. Overall, I'd rate it 3 out of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024