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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
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Business center
Children's pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle

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4115 Highway 223, Iona, NS, B2C 1A3
  • Place, Highland Village Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabot Links
  • Place, Iona Port Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View

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

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Comfort Room, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 2497 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Iona

When you stay at The Iona Heights Inn in Iona, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Highland Village Museum and 3 minutes by foot from Bras d'Or Lake. .This family-friendly inn is 31.9 mi (51.3 km) from Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.
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What's nearby

  • Highland Village Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Iona Port Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 52 min drive - 38.7 miles
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 52 min drive - 38.7 miles
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 53 min drive - 39.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Iona Heights Inn

Family-friendly inn with airport shuttle service and a fitness center
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center. Additional amenities at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite at Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill, a bar/lounge where you can take in the ocean view. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Iona? This inn has 495 square feet (46 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Reviews

The Iona Heights Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 968 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 968 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 968 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 968 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 968 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn, Middle Sackville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff were super friendly. Breakfast buffet was a hit! Had a little trouble at check in, however it was quickly sorted out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place and excellent vibe and view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our last night of vacation here. Excellent hospitality and the beds were very comfortable. Front desk reception was excellent, she was so personable and friendly. The Pub had a great vibe and great food. There is even a small convenience store/chocolate shop and NSLC on property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Great value

Beautiful view, nice room, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Positives first: Views from our balcony were beautiful. Convenient to Highland Village & Fortress Louisbourg. Food in the pub was good. Staff were very friendly - especially Grace & the young gentleman who served us dinner in the pub. Next, the Negatives: The property itself could use some TLC and a deep cleaning. We were assigned to Room 11 for two nights. For the first time in over 30 years of traveling extensively together, my wife asked the front desk for paper towels so that she could clean the bathroom with laundry detergent she had packed - it was that bad. We later realized that our expectations - based on the online pics - was quite different than the reality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

YUHONG

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The scenery around this inn is amazing! Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view! On a superb spot next to a cool historic village to visit! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very picturesque and quiet stay with incredible views for sunrise! The staff at the Inn as well as the pub were incredibly welcoming and kind. Customer service was phenomenal. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property make you feel like you’re at home! There’s a ton available for you on the property and you will never be able to beat the view! We highly recommend Iona Heights and will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayushya

Liked: Staff & service
It was amazing property and staff was too kind and helpful but there was limited dining options and things to do around
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great place to stay

It was amazing! Room was excellent and had a great atmosphere and view. The restaurant was very good. Everything I expected and more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at the pub. Rooms are nautical themed and have beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy-Monica

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The price is good and the property overall was okay. The area wasn't hard to find. Arrived later and we're able to still be checked in so that was great. No drinks machine on site but an employee gave us 2 water bottles that was nice. Good to be on ground level with a pet. Cleanliness could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025