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The Iona Heights Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers soak in live music and hearty pub fare by the lake at The Iona Heights Inn, where sports facilities and massage services offer active options for everyone

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The Iona Heights Inn offers perfect views of Bras d'Or Lake, ideal for families. Enjoy concerts, live shows, basketball, or spa treatments. The Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill serves meals with ocean views, and the terrace and coffee shop provide relaxing alternatives.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a coffee machine.

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the outdoors.

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room, Lake View

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Comfort Room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Iona, The Iona Heights Inn is near the beach. Travelers looking for local activities can try Glenora Inn and Distillery and Cabot Links, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Highland Village Museum and Bras d'Or Lake are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Iona travel guide
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4115 Highway 223, Iona, NS, B2C 1A3

What's nearby

  • A stone wall, a grassy mound, and a path leading to the ocean.
    Highland Village Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Two red Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with a lighthouse in the distance.
    Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    43 min drive - 39.4 miles
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre
    43 min drive - 39.4 miles
  • Bell Bay Golf Club
    45 min drive - 40.5 miles
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery
    58 min drive - 53.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society
    4 min drive
  • Wheelhouse Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Darby's Old Church Kitchen
    7 min drive
  • Ferrymen's Hall
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 13 for adults and CAD 5 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
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 movies

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of CAD 25.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 13 for adults and CAD 5 for children
  • Pet deposit: CAD 25.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number RYA-2022-00-03301057207779792-4115

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does The Iona Heights Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

Is The Iona Heights Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of CAD 25.00 per stay and a fee of CAD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Iona Heights Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Iona Heights Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Iona Heights Inn located?

This family-friendly Iona inn is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Highland Village Museum and Bras d'Or Lake. Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site is 32 mi (51.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Iona Heights Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from our room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean , quiet room. Nice bar and restaurant. Grear view from room balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Srikanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scenic view! Staff were very friendly, helpful and with smiles
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very spacious room, with a beautiful view over the lake. It's off the beaten path, but easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Riya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lake view was worth living in here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern and welcoming proprty, gorgeous views from the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Rooms and baths need updating. Reasonable price. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Max

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needed updating.bedding was clean and fresh. Loud neighbors, up till 2 a m talking playing music. balcony with view wonderful .staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room with a lake view was nice way to end the day. Just be aware, if you eat at the onsite restaurant they charge a $10 fee per person added to your bill for the entertainment playing music there. This was a scam. We ate dinner there as there is nothing else around, its not like we just sat down to listen to the music!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in a beautiful location, there is a pub in there, good food and entertainment but if you don’t like it go back in your room and you don’t hear it! It’s about 20 minutes away from Baddeck, another beautiful town! We come back every time, my favourite spot, they never disappoint! They let you do your laundry as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a great location. The room was fine and the view was great! Staff very pleasant. Unfortunately, it was very hot 32/33 Celsius and with no air conditioning it was hot. We had a fan which we were thankful for. Lunenburg is beautiful place to visit and we visited the Blue nose 2 and had a sail. Free parking is available , just a 10 minute walk, just google free parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jolene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The view was stunning ! The staff were so friendly. The food was pretty good. The room was not clean at all. I used an entire pack of baby wipes to clean the floor. There was a dirty towel hanging on the back of the bathroom door and there appeared to be dirty / unfolded bedding on the entry shelf.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brenda

We got in after the check in ended but keys were left for us, however they did not work. Ended up getting a new room. Towels were not clean. This stay was a quick stopover so it served its purpose. Great view of the sunset in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

JoAnne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was beautiful. The sign was broken down, so the property was hard to find. Coffee in the room was nice, but no free breakfast. The restaurant was good, but pricey. Staff was very friendly and cheerful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

FRANCIS

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1 night stay to get out of town and re-set. Quiet and peaceful, just what was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, views, comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff, excellent breakfast, nice lake view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice restaurant and close to museum
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff, restaurant on site
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely with wonderful staff and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anik

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

Great stay

Lovely inn with friendly staff, clean rooms and the breakfast buffet was really good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

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
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4/10 Poor

Deana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, stained/dirty sheets, floor unswept, not washed, bathroom tub surround dirty. Windows to the view were dirty. Hotel was not as pictured in the advertisement. Furniture is outdated and paint is chipping off. Tv came on but no cable or apps worked, nothing to watch. We were given a second room after complaining about the first one. The second one was better, but the sheets were still very old and the floor need to washing. Staff were nice and helpful, great view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Food, Great View, Great People... Thank You!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was beautiful and the room was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025