The Iona Heights Inn

3.5 star property
Family-friendly inn with restaurant, near Highland Village Museum

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The Iona Heights Inn

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View
View from property
Terrace/patio
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; sea views
Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View | Bathroom

Overview of The Iona Heights Inn

8.6 out of 10 Fabulous
8.6/10 Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Map
4115 Highway 223, Iona, NS, B2C 1A3
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom

Room options

Comfort Room, Lake View

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

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View

  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

About this area

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 72 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

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

The Iona Heights Inn offers a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a children's pool are other highlights.

Languages

English, French

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 21 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until 9:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 19
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Local/corner shop
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Toys

What to do

  • Basketball
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (500 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • Arcade/games room
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill – Overlooking the ocean, this pub serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 4 to 16 for adults and CAD 4 to 12 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: CAD 25.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per pet, per stay

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner and through room service.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number RYA-2022-00-03301057207779792-4115

Also known as

Iona 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

Does The Iona Heights Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Iona Heights Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Iona Heights Inn?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at The Iona Heights Inn?
Yes, there's a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at The Iona Heights Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 25.00 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of CAD 25.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Iona Heights Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Iona Heights Inn?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Iona Heights Inn?
You can check in from 3 PM - 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Iona Heights Inn and nearby?
On-site recreation at The Iona Heights Inn includes basketball. Enjoy amenities such as a fitness centre, spa services and an arcade. The Iona Heights Inn also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Iona Heights Inn?
Yes, Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill offers ocean views.
What's the area around The Iona Heights Inn like?
The Iona Heights Inn is located a short 3-minute walk from Bras d'Or Lake.

Reviews

8.6

Fabulous

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Johanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Amazing views, helpful staff.
Terence, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Nancy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Iona heights
A little out of the way but having the pub at the hotel made it really convenient to grab dinner and buffet breakfast for a fast getaway in the morning! Staff were very friendly!
Terry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stop.
Clean room, lovely view.
Susan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Debbi, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Please think twice before you book this hotel.
Location was good but they never provide room service and Staff was very rude.
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Cara, 3-night trip
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