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The Iona Heights Inn

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
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Children's pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

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

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  • 2497 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 248 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Iona Heights Inn

3.5-star Iona inn steps from Highland Village Museum
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and spa services.
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.

Recreational amenities at the inn include a fitness center and a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
The Iona Heights Inn features a fitness center and a children's pool. The inn offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 495 square feet (46 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly inn also offers spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Iona Heights Inn is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill - Overlooking the ocean, this pub serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

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 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 center
  • 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 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

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 movies

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of CAD 25.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 14 for adults and 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number RYA-2022-00-03301057207779792-4115

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

The Iona Heights Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 817 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 817 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 817 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 817 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 817 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

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

??

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

Charles

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Floor wasn’t impeccable n rooms small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only negative is we had a lot of sow bugs in the unit. Rest was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. My only issue was our room had a light outside thats always turned on right outside the window. So even at night with the curtains drawn it was bright enough to navigate to the bathroom without turning a lamp on. I like a very dark room when i sleep. Maybe mention this idk. Its my only complaint
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good service, great restaurant and available live entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUEDI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time in Iona. The Inn was well presented, the food was very good and the setting beautiful. Would love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We liked the pub inside the hotel building. The staff was great. The room was good for the money. Great view, nice balcony with chairs. Didn' t like that we couldn't t open the window because of the black flies between the window and the screen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this property great view clean friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Fui Lung

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the friendly staff, the view, the weather and the upkeeping of the place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024