The Iona Heights Inn
45.946534, -60.818572Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
250 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Double beds
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Room size:
250 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Double beds
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Room size:
250 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed and 1 Futon Mat
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Shower
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Facilities
Main facilities
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Free airport shuttle
Fitness center
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
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 |
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