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Highland Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Upper North Sydney with free parking

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Interior
Breakfast area
Garden
Highland Motel combines tranquility with practical amenities. Enjoy the garden space, on-site snack bar/deli, and in-room WiFi. The property offers luggage storage and express check-in/out services. Staff members consistently receive positive feedback for their helpfulness.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
530 Seaview Drive, Upper North Sydney, NS, B2A 3N8

What's nearby

  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 14 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Centre 200 - 15 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 15 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 16 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Highland Motel

Motel near Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
Highland Motel provides amenities like a garden and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Highland Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03301330543406662-530

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Highland Motel North Sydney
Highland Motel
Highland North Sydney
Highland Motel Motel
Highland Motel Upper North Sydney
Highland Motel Motel Upper North Sydney

Frequently asked questions

Is Highland Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Highland Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Highland Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highland Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Highland Motel located?

Situated in Upper North Sydney, this motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Seaview Golf & Country Club and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pottle Lake and Johnson Lake Nature Reserve. Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal and Exhibition Grounds are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Highland Motel Reviews

6.4

6.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

5.6

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 128 out of 789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 789 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is crap
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, a little dated but we slept wonderfully well in the comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk guy checking us in was the best part of your property. Rooms are dated but was clean .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
The guy at the front desk was nice and helpful. The place is dated but met our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very run down. Rooms were awful. Staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The beds are hard. I had 3 nights booked but left after the second night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No soundproofing. No sleep due to hearing snoring from room next door all night. Could hear guy moving around in the bed as well. No coffee or coffeemaker in room. Bed was hard and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our room was clean, room was tight with 2 double beds but perfect for a nights stay. Recommend that if you have any mobility issues to ask for a room on the ground floor as they don’t have an elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay here as always, very friendly owners.

6/10 Okay

Barbara Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room was clean and had nice fresh linens and towels. Staff were very friendly and helpful even offering directions to amenities. The room is a bit run down…holes in walls and damaged floor. Bathroom has been refreshed and I enjoyed a nice hot shower! I will come again. Cheers!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barry

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs a major reno
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was broken. The baseboard heater had never been cleaned. The bathroom was so small we left the door open so we had room to move. We had no heat, it didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marg

Price was good Room needs upgrade-needs new shower curtain-bed was comfortable but should be upgraded-
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dr Harv

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel and the room were old and badly in need of updating. The shower was very small and there was no tub. The toilet lid did not fit on the bowl. We had prepaid but we opted not to stay anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms and furniture are very outdated. Limited plug ins, I would not rebook this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No coffee available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

nicole

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
stains on the sheets paint coming off the walls black tiny rock like things through the sheets microwave and lamp not working properly no heat very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel was exactly as described and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Vivian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property should not be on your list of acceptable motels. So dirty and unkempt. I almost slept in the car! In fact I used 2 blankets that were in my car to sleep on I was afraid of bed bugs!! So I slept fully clothed!! Horrible and I want a refund!!! Don’t you do any due diligence work?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

jeremy

Horrific

horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

a bigger tv and a hair dryer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic little motel right off the highway and only a few minutes from fast food, gas stations, shopping and more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Dustin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel has the look of a freshly renovated hotel room had a distinct smell of rot looks like they just covered everything over found numerous spiders and webs in the room staff was friendly only real positive about the place was the shower decent pressure and the bathroom was clean shower caddy was showing some rust issues
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lester

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was run down and wifi didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

mike

Place was clean and staff was nice. Amenities are a drive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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