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The Iona Heights Inn

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • 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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8.8 out of 10
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  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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8.6 out of 10
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  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • 232 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

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About this property

The Iona Heights Inn

Family-friendly inn with free airport shuttle and fitness centre
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and spa services.
The Iona Heights Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the inn include a fitness centre 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 on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Iona Heights Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Highland Village Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, basketball and a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Steps from Highland Village Museum and 3 minutes on foot from Bras d'Or Lake
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Iona Heights Inn offers its guests a fitness centre 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 centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this inn measures 495 square feet (46 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/games room 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 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 and check-out are 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
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: 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!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately CAD 14 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The Iona Heights Inn offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number RYA-2022-00-03301057207779792-4115
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even nicer then the pictures, cant recommended enough!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, relaxing place to stay, staff excellent and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wan Kyun

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I don't like stay here because the room has a bad smell. Feel like not clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The basketball net and pickle ball court were nice additions. There is also a playground right across the road for the kids to play at! There is a farm stand and bakery right down the road from the inn as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025