Highland Motel

Property class: 2

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamp, TV, desk, and a window with curtains.
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A room with a piano, a television, a table with chairs, and various framed pictures on the wall.
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A motel with a gravel parking lot, several red and yellow chairs, and a few cars parked in front.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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530 Seaview Drive, Upper North Sydney, NS, B2A 3N8
  • Place, Seaview Golf & Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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.

What's nearby

  • Seaview Golf & Country Club - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 14 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Centre 200 - 14 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Big Fiddle of the Ceilidh - 15 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site - 47 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬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.

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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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highland Motel on 15 Nov 2026 start from NZ$157, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Highland Motel?

The closest beach to Highland Motel is Indian Beach (6.9 km).

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. 168 out of 974 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 974 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 217 out of 974 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 974 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 160 out of 974 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, very friendly and helpful staff and easy to find and close to the nl ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly and helpful staff. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very economical place to stay, clean and conveniently located. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and ample parking. Great place to stay. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, reasonable price. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioned. Clean, quiet. Good parking. Close to downtown. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager was amazing and kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the money it was ok. No hairdryer in room and would have appreciated 2 pillows per person. BBQ was old looking and property was just ok. Bed comfy and comfy pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an older property but extremely well maintained and super clean, with friendly owners. Very good value for the price. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beds are too hard for me. It was quiet though which was great. Close to NFLD ferry which was the reason we chose this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was okay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a great place….. for the price…… drop the price and it becomes an ok place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean but dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable. The staff available, friendly, eager to help. Air conditioner did not work well. The stay was great except for the poor a/c
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I think they could use new beds and the floors need a scrubbing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean but needs a new bed and a fresh look. Property could be better maintained. Parking should be designated as cars parked anywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel needs new beds and the floors need a good mopping the staff is friendly the parking does not match the numbered rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not bad not too good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and rooms very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very vlean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Nice quiet night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026