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The Iona Heights Inn

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star inn near Bras d'Or Lake

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The Iona Heights Inn

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; ocean views

Overview of The Iona Heights Inn

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
4115 Highway 223, Iona, NS, B2C 1A3
  • Popular LocationHighland Village Museum1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBras d'Or Lake3 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlexander Graham Bell National Historic Site44 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NS (YQY)71 min drive

Room options

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

Comfort Room, Lake View

  • 2497 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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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

  • 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

  • 248 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Iona

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Iona inn, you'll be steps from Highland Village Museum and a 5-minute walk from Bras d'Or Lake. Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and Glenora Inn and Distillery are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Highland Village Museum - 1 min walk
  • Bras d'Or Lake - 3 min walk
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 44 min drive
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 48 min drive
  • Cabot Links - 77 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Frolic and Folk Pub & Grill - 2 min walk
  • Wheelhouse Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Darby's Old Church Kitchen - 7 min drive
  • Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society - 6 min drive

About this property

The Iona Heights Inn

Family-friendly 3.5-star inn near Bras d'Or Lake
The Iona Heights Inn offers its guests a fitness center and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this inn measures 495 square feet (46 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Iona Heights Inn. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Iona inn is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 495 sq ft of conference space
  • 46 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

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–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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • Playground

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of CAD 25.00 per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property Registration Number RYA-2022-00-03301057207779792-4115

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Iona Heights Inn to the airport?

The Iona Heights Inn is 48.8 mi (72-min drive) away from the Sydney, NS (YQY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Iona Heights Inn?

As of Apr 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Iona Heights Inn on May 2, 2024 start from $72.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Iona Heights Inn have an airport shuttle?

The Iona Heights Inn offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

Does The Iona Heights Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Iona Heights Inn, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CAD 14 for adults and CAD 14 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Iona Heights Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Iona Heights Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Iona Heights Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Iona Heights Inn have a pool?

The Iona Heights Inn features a children's pool.

Does The Iona Heights Inn have a restaurant?

The Iona Heights Inn is home to Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill, which features ocean views, light fare, and brunch.

Does The Iona Heights Inn have a spa?

This inn doesn't have a spa, but it does offer prenatal massages.

How close is The Iona Heights Inn to downtown Iona?

The Iona Heights Inn is 1.1 mi away from Iona.

The Iona Heights Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 676 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 676 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 676 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 676 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 676 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

kelsey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location has beautiful scenery it’s calm relaxing love it !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has incredible views! Love having onsite services of a pub (so cute), chocolatier (some of the best chocolates I've had) and convenience store. Made the stay quite unique. Staff are very friendly. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, nice staff and decent food from restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Milad

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing place to spend one night there in our way from Cape Breton to Halifax
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Laura Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodated our 1:30 am checkin in a friendly manner. Appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023