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The Iona Heights Inn

3.5 star property

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View
Creator video
Children’s pool
Business centre
Terrace/patio

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View

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

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About the area

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 - 0.2 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 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 transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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 films

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

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. 544 out of 963 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 963 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 963 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 963 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 963 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Remi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. We did stay there on out way to Cabot trail it was a little out of the way but excellent option for our kids to run around and enjoy the property after being away for over a week and a half. They enjoyed the basketball net, pickle ball court. We also enjoyed a concert at the restaurant that night as an added surprise. Excellent view and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manmeet

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view that no description can do justice. Very clean room and amazing staff. Great fun for kids in the little pool and sports area. Awesome food in the pub with authentic local live performers. We are already planning our return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Iona Heights Inn was a lovely little gem right by Bras D'Or. The rooms are very cute and clean, with great views. The breakfast was decent, and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui Qiong

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff made our stay amazing! Activities for the kids and adults
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with extraordinary views !!! Staff was amazing and helpful, restaurant was great with live music. Will definitely come back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled 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

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