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The Iona Heights Inn

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star inn near Bras d'Or Lake

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View
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Front of property
Business centre
Children's pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Room, Lake View

Comfort Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 232 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

About the area

Iona

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Iona inn, you'll be steps from Highland Village Museum and a 5-minute walk from Bras d'Or Lake. Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and Glenora Inn and Distillery are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Highland Village Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Iona Port Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 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
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 53 min drive - 63.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wheelhouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Darby's Old Church Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ferrymen's Hall - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Iona Heights Inn

Family-friendly 3.5-star inn near Bras d'Or Lake
The Iona Heights Inn offers its guests a fitness center 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 center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this inn measures 495 square feet (46 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/game 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
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • 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 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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: 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!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 each 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

Reviews

The Iona Heights Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 953 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 953 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 953 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 953 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 953 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Spectacular view. Great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Food, Great View, Great People... Thank You!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location beautiful moon rise last night!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Area is beautiful overlooking water, people are very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tv was very spotty. couldn't watch the ball game. reception was in and out and then it would freeze. had a problem with paying bill. debit wouldn't work. had to etransfer payment
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before and after my Newfoundland adventure. A wonderful place to catch a sunset. Rooms were comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David T

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great spot in Cape Breton

Great location. Friendly staff. Nice room with beautiful view. The only problems are smelly bathroom and filthy floor because people walk in with shoes on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tsen-Lun Cathy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet great views!!! The Pub is the best!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ami

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was comfortable and relaxing — the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made us feel right at home. And the highlight? The breakfast! Absolutely delicious and the perfect start to our day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible view from all rooms, friendly staff and lively pub/restaurant on site. Easy access to all rooms, even those on upper level (I had balcony level and just rolled my suitcase in from my parking spot). Sitting outside on my balcony as the sun set over the lake was special.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reshma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just enjoyed the stay to the full. Very much family friendly… food at the restaurant was just amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an awesome gem! The lady at the front desk(sorry I forgot your name) was just excellent. She answered all of our questions and gave a suggestion about the area. The room was nice and clean and beautiful view of the water. Definitely recommend this for an awesome stayI have the seafood linguine from the small restaurant on the premises and it was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an interesting motel with a lovely view and friendly pub. It's a bit dated but upgraded and clean. The Highlands museum next door exceeded our expectations. We'd stay at this inn again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

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

Another good stay.

Great food at the attached Frolic N’Folk restaurant. The rooms were clean and the air conditioning worked well. Great view from the room’s balcony. It was our second time there and we will go again and recommend to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayesha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hospitality. The people here were all very helpful and kind. Views are also beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful views from the room balcony. A very quaint pub and restaurant attached to the building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View from the balcony was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stopover

Picturesque, great location, everything you would need within reach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Travelled with group
Room was ok, bathroom wasn’t the cleanest, windows were streaky, enough that you could see outside at the beautiful view. Check in guy was less than helpful. I do not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025