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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

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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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
    ‪1 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

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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 - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 44 min drive - 62.9 km
  • Ski Ben Eoin - 47 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 59 min drive - 85.1 km

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 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
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

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. 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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service
Great value good people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful property by the lake with great view of the lake and the mountain. The rooms are clean and has all the required amenities. There is also a very nice restaurant that is part of the property. They host events and have a good selection of menu. I was happy to find a veggie burger on the menu which is sometimes not easy to find especially in a small place. If you are planning a trip to Cape Breton I would definitely recommend this cute little inn. The staff is also very warm and friendly. Breakfast is at an additional cost but it’s worth the price. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Fergus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awsome panoramic view. Pub on-site. Convenience store on-site. Owners look to be keep the property updated. Glass balcony with higher railing for great views while sitting ... thumbs up 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Arlene

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
4 people staying in room. Room was not cleaned other than the sheets being changed and beds made. Dirty toilet, a pill and empty toilet paper roll under the sink vanity. Floor in bathroom, especially around toilet and corner digusting. No hairdryer and only 1/3 of a roll of toilet paper on holder. Not enough hooks or towel bars in bathroom. Under bed had not been cleaned in quite awhile...lots of dust bunnies and fuzz. We accidently spilled a bit of water on the floor and counter, and when we wiped each the paper towel was black. The floor was also sticky. Inside of door also had something dark spilled on it. Went to the front desk, and they did come promptly. The licensed restaurant was good, with reasonable prices. There was also a band playing, which was a nice treat. View was very nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property had lovely views of Bras d’Or Lake, however, the proximity to dining other than what was offered wasn’t great particularly given the season with several restaurants nearby having closed for the season in early September. The staff was very friendly, the price point very good, however, the room itself was badly in need of a proper cleaning. The duvet cover on one bed was stained and the pillows in dire need of replacement. The choice of location is definitely on me but the overall need for a deep clean is up to inn staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff, restaurant on site
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Iona gem

Great view! Very nice staff and pretty good food. Really nice area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely with wonderful staff and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn, Middle Sackville

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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