530 Seaview Drive, Upper North Sydney, NS, B2A 3N8
Seaview Golf & Country Club
Place, Seaview Golf & Country Club
6 min drive
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Place, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
14 min drive
Centre 200
Place, Centre 200
14 min drive
Sydney, NS (YQY)
Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
24 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
19 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi
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Family Room, Multiple Beds
Sleeps 6
3 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi
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Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi
About the area
Upper North Sydney
At Highland Motel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Seaview Golf & Country Club and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Pottle Lake. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, express check-in and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Upper North Sydney motel, you'll find Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal.
Seaview Golf & Country Club - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 14 min drive - 18.2 km
Centre 200 - 14 min drive - 18.2 km
World's Largest Fiddle - 15 min drive - 19.3 km
Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site - 45 min drive - 63.6 km
Getting around
Sydney, NS (YQY) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 8 min drive
Tim Hortons - 15 min drive
Wendy's - 6 min drive
Tim Hortons - 7 min drive
Black Spoon Bistro - 6 min drive
About this property
Highland 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. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.
This Upper North Sydney motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
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 all 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
What is the cancellation policy at Highland Motel?
Highland Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Highland Motel?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highland Motel on 23 May 2026 start from NZ$153, 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 Highland Motel?
Yep, Highland Motel has a free self car park.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Highland Motel?
No, Highland Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Highland Motel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are pets allowed at Highland Motel?
No, only service animals are allowed.
Is there a golf course on site at Highland Motel?
There isn't one on site, but Seaview Golf & Country Club is a short 17-minute walk away.
Highland Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.4
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 808 reviews
10 - Excellent
136
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 808 reviews
8 - Good
227
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 808 reviews
6 - Okay
174
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 808 reviews
4 - Poor
132
Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 808 reviews
2 - Terrible
139
6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Sharon
14 Feb 2026
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room very cold and in need of a makeover. Paint chipping and floor needed to be replaced. The heat was minimal. They had a small electric heater in the room. A larger person wouldn't be able to stand at the sink as the toilet was right there. We had to call a number to check in and didn't see anyone .
Horrible. Rooms were not as advertised. Bedding was full of blood and it was not old blood. Sheets were not changed just tucked away under mattress to hide. Bed fell apart. Furniture was disgusting. Bathroom linens were filthy. Someone needs to stop advertising this as it shows online. There is nothing at this motel. It's rundown. We tried talking to owner and he was very disrespectful. The couple running it was of no help. Plus they told us they use it for the homeless in the winter. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. One star is too much
bonnie
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Jose
2 Dec 2025
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.
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.
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.
Clean , quite and a good price for a one night stay !
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Martha
11 Oct 2025
Liked: Amenities
Quick and easy check in and check out. AC was perfect when on abd room was comfortable overnight
Martha
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anne
Travelled with family
9 Oct 2025
Room was clean. Staff was very helpful and courteous. Right price and place for my overnight stay.
Anne
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Tracy
7 Oct 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.