See all properties

The Iona Heights Inn

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Iona Heights Inn

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Creator video
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; sea views
Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View | Balcony view
Children’s pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
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

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

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

View all photos for Comfort Room, Lake View

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

Comfort Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 232 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Similar properties

Lake view
Trailsman Lodge
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 1,000 reviews
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Trailsman Lodge

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 6 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

The Iona Heights Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 970 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

j

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff, excellent breakfast, nice lake view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a disaster. We booked for 3 adults. There was 1 towel set, 2 chairs, the beds looked like they were slept in as the sheets were wrinkled and pushed under the comforter. 1 bed looked like someone laid on top of it. The bathroom was disgusting, broken toilet seat, dirty tub and sink. The room had a collection of furniture picked up on the side of the road, nothing matched. No headboard or microwave. We asked for another room and were refused. We were told there would be a credit on our bill which we are still waiting for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean the restaurant food was delicious. And there was a local jam fest . I would definitely recommend staying here !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

8/10 Good

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aroshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Be warned that there is not much around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Atlantic Road Trip

We stayed one night at this hotel. The location is gorgeous, with a view overlooking the lake!! Beds were comfy. Dinner in their restaurant was delicious! It's basically in the middle of nowhere, but still well worth the stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, kingwood

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and friendly staff. Restaurant on the property has good food and full bar. We were there on a Saturday and there was live fiddle music! There is also a small convenience store/alcohol store on property which is very convenient.
View from property
On site pub
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabth

The view was spectacular We stayed two nights they never came to make beds or remove any garbage and never replaced coffee The floor was not the cleanest
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live music with dinner. Very welcoming atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Washrooms needed to be cleaned better some mold and and mildew in the tub area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kira

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed the accommodation and cleanliness of the Iona Heights Inn. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The pub has delicious meals, and the hot breakfast buffet was the best experience of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Krista

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property felt a bit rundown. Room was clean but smelled of mildew. Pub was nice, great local performer but music was far too loud for the space. Ate supper there but wasn’t told there was an additional charge because there was music happening, $5 was just added to the bill at the end which was strange. Staff were all very friendly and helpful, definitely their biggest asset:)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this hotel was great for traveling with our Pocket Beagle and is very Pet Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kozue

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is family friendly but better for couples. Love the pub and Billy the breakfast king.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view. A bit dated but would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fixtures in room were tacky metal cart between beds, only lighting was metal work type lights. Bed was mattress on metal frame. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Reastraunt food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View was amazing! We enjoyed the attached restaurant. The condition and cleanliness could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Floors and bath dirty. Broken chair inside and on the balcony. Yellow stain on the wall. Great view and loved the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025