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Highland Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Upper North Sydney with free parking

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Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed
Free self-parking
Exterior
Interior
Coffee service

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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.
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What's nearby

  • Seaview Golf & Country Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Centre 200 - 12 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Whitney Pier Historical Museum - 14 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site - 45 min drive - 62.6 km

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

Motel in Upper North Sydney with free parking
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • 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
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Highland North Sydney
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Highland Motel Upper North Sydney
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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 14 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highland Motel on 15 Feb 2026 start from NZ$151.10, 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 138 out of 799 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Shawn

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

2/10 Terrible

Jagmeet

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Joan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very poor quality from bedding to amenities—this property needs a major up-date and cleaning. Furniture in poor condition, limited number of pillows, no coffee/tea, toilet seat not the right shape for toilet bowl, very poor lighting, room walls very dark and the list goes on. Would not stay here again. The only redeeming feature was that the front desk clerk was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dr Harv, VICTORIA

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel and the room were old and badly in need of updating. The shower was very small and there was no tub. The toilet lid did not fit on the bowl. We had prepaid but we opted not to stay anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025