With a stay at Rideau Heights Inn in Ottawa (Nepean), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Rideau Canal and 8 minutes from Carleton University. .This motel is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Canadian Tire Centre and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Parliament Hill.
Rideau Heights Inn offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Ottawa motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Extended parking on site (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Pillowtop mattress
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night
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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Property is also known as
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Rideau Heights Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Honestly, it doesn't look like much from the outside (especially the flickering sign), but the rooms are pleasantly clean and comfortable and the price was right - and for us the location (South Ottawa) was good. I would definitely stay there again.
adam
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert
Traveled with family
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Classic, no frills motel style accommodation. Spotlessly clean, comfortable for the one night we stayed and the price can’t be beat. Would stay again, no question.
This is a quaint little motel. The most comfortable hotel bed I've had in 20 years. Desk staff were polite, quick and attentive. Requesting extra towels was a breeze. Very quiet neighbourhood, while still not being too far from whatever you need. The TV in our room (19) had terrible picture quality and should probably be replaced soon. Self-parking couldn't be easier. This will absolutely be my go-to hotel in Ottawa, no question.
I recently stayed at Rideau Heights in Ottawa and, unfortunately, my experience was not positive. I did not feel welcome during my stay, and although breakfast was clearly included in my booking, it was not provided to us.
I booked with the expectation that the services listed would be honored. And the rooms were not so cleaned.
Amanjoth
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Michelle
Traveled with partner
Nov 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I had called to let them know I would arriving late We arrived nobody was in lobby. I range bell repeatedly but finally had to call the office before someone arrived. He was not at all apologetic. We were tired it was 12:30. He kept saying no worries. And I kept saying well maybe no.worries for him but the fact we had to wait was a problem for us! He didn't get it. The room we were given had.one bed yet I had requested 2. He then did give is another one. The room was clean and I'm certainly had everything we needed. By then it was 12:45. However the heater was so loud it actually impaired my sleep. So you either have heat or a constant noise. Also not enough warm blankets in bed. A very thin duvet and a.sheet and a very thin bed cover. Breakfast in the morning was fine. However my husband was still sleeping so left.froom to get a.coffee and cereal. There was nowhere to go - only to stand and thus I was told I couldn't stay in that area. Breakfast was offered at a good time 6-10 but by the time my husband went at 9 I think there was only limited choices. No more bananas or yogurt - and no more would be.put out! So it should read what the breakfast is on line but then state while supplies last. Of course it is an economical place - but approx 30 minutes out of central Ottawa -fir some.might be too far. I just think with a bit more attention ( maybe info on the heater about how to turn it off if you don't mind it cold or too hot) and better.customer service.
The room was very clean and the bed was great. Staff were very courteous. Breakfast was cereal, muffins, yogurt and fruit.
Andrew and Shelagh
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Seema
Traveled with partner
Nov 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Could do with a better breakfast selection, like toast and butter or some oatmeal packets. Nice and kind staff!
Seema
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
pete
Nov 21, 2025
pete
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yung
Nov 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was crystal clean. Things were all good.
Yung
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
mike
Traveled with partner
Nov 21, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Left too early
mike
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Terry
Business traveler
Nov 20, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Room amenities were good except for the TV reception. First it was hard to turn it on, the remote did not power it up, i had to search to find the power button under the TV to turn it on (after that the remote would now turn it on and off. Second, the screen quality was very poor, full of snow as if there was a very poor antenna connection. Sorry I did not have time to discuss this TV issue with the staff. I was in room 17