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The Iona Heights Inn

3.5 star property

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
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Children's pool
Terrace/patio
Business center

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
$96
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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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

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

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

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8.8 out of 10
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  • 2497 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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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.

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
  • High chair
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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
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. 543 out of 959 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 959 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 959 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 959 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 959 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

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin

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

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was beautiful and the room was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Nice location. A lower price option for Cape Breton. No food options in the area if you’re arriving late. Right next to the Highland Village Museum.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry-Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celedonia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, live music and entertainment
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area in general is beautiful with fantastic views. I had high hopes for this Inn based on the pictures however it was disappointing. There is so much potential for this place but clearly it is not being well cared for. The room wasn't disgustingly dirty but I wouldn't call it clean either. The bed was the most uncomfortable bed I've ever slept in. It felt like a board with a thin foam placed on top. The pillows were flat and worn and the linens were drab. The room could have been beautiful. The pub is quite cute but messy with all kinds of junk around the little stage and some garbage sitting there. Garbage like wrappers and Kleenex. There was a layer of dirt on the window sills which is obvious since you're looking out the windows at the great view. We ordered the fish and chips which was absolutely awful. The fish was overcooked (dark brown) and the chips were frozen crinkle cut. The staff were pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely inn with friendly staff, clean rooms and the breakfast buffet was really good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajal

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with Great Lake view. The night we stayed had trivia night at the pub restaurant and it was jam packed. Great staff and has a great vibe to it. Premium suite rooms 10 and 11 came with balcony and lake view. The amenities are basic but very clean and comfortable stay! Highly recommended for the great staff, food, bar, and rooms with gorgeous view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled 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

Traveled 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