The Iona Heights Inn

$$$$||View on mapIona, Canada4115 Highway 223, Iona, Canada, B2C 1A3|
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The Iona Heights Inn
4115 Highway 223, Iona, Canada, B2C 1A3·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Staff9.2
Location9.0
Free WiFi8.5
Value for money8.5
Comfort8.2
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families42%
Groups10%
Solo4%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Staff9.2
Location9.0
Free WiFi8.5
Value for money8.5
Comfort8.2
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families42%
Groups10%
Solo4%

Lakefront inn on Bras d'Or Lake with Celtic culture and family-friendly amenities

Amenities and On-Site Facilities

The Iona Heights Inn offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and an electric car charging station for guests. The property includes a business center, meeting and banquet facilities, and a shared lounge/TV area. Guests have access to an on-site massage clinic, a convenience store with an NSLC liquor outlet, and a minimarket on site.

Rooms and Accommodations

All guest rooms at The Iona Heights Inn feature balconies with views of Bras d'Or Lake. The inn provides accessible rooms with raised toilets, grab rails, and wheelchair accessibility for guests with mobility needs. Rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and private bathrooms with a bath and hairdryer.

Location and Nearby Attractions

The Iona Heights Inn is set in Iona, 1 mile from Iona Port Beach, and adjacent to the Highland Village Museum. The property is near the Cabot Trail, the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, and Highlands Links Golf Course. A 24/7 ferry provides a scenic 45-minute drive to other parts of Cape Breton.

Dining and Entertainment

The on-site Frolic'n Folk Pub serves traditional Cape Breton dishes and offers live music performances and evening entertainment. The inn's restaurant provides a buffet breakfast, kid-friendly buffet, and special diet menus. Activities include karaoke, darts, table tennis, pub crawls, and tour or class about local culture.

Family-Friendly and Pet-Friendly Offerings

The Iona Heights Inn has a children's playground, kids' pool, indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment for families. Pet-friendly accommodations are available with amenities for dogs, including towels and blankets. Board games, puzzles, babysitting services, and a games room keep all ages entertained.

  • Amenities: Seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center, electric car charging station
  • Rooms: All rooms with balconies and lake views; accessible rooms available
  • Location: Adjacent to Highland Village Museum, near Cabot Trail and Celtic Music Centre
  • Dining: Frolic'n Folk Pub with live music; buffet breakfast and traditional Cape Breton dishes
  • Family: Kids' pool, playground, indoor play area, board games, babysitting service
  • Pet: Pet-friendly rooms with towels and blankets provided

License number: STR2627T9506

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-21:00
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of CAD 14.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:21
Former name
Highland Heights Inn
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Double Room
  • Room size:

    250 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
Deluxe Double Room
  • Room size:

    250 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Room size:

    250 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed and 1 Futon Mat
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Free airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Badminton
  • Darts
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Karaoke
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about The Iona Heights Inn

💵 Lowest room price 95 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 49.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Sydney, YQY

Location

4115 Highway 223, Iona, Canada, B2C 1A3
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4115 Highway 223, Iona, Canada, B2C 1A3
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4115 Highway 223, Iona, Canada, B2C 1A3
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museums
Highland Village
100 yd
Restaurant
The Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill
100 yd

Reviews of The Iona Heights Inn

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