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Highland Motel

2.0 star property
Guests relax in the peaceful garden or enjoy convenient meals at the snack bar/deli while the attentive staff ensures a smooth, hassle-free experience

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels - Highland Motel (Upper North Sydney)
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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Upper North Sydney is home to Highland Motel. Sydney Range Front Lighthouse and World's Largest Fiddle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal and Seaview Golf & Country Club. Exhibition Grounds and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design are also worth visiting. Visit our Upper North Sydney travel guide
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530 Seaview Drive, Upper North Sydney, NS, B2A 3N8

What's nearby

  • World's Largest Fiddle
    World's Largest Fiddle
    15 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site
    Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site
    45 min drive - 39.5 miles
  • Seaview Golf & Country Club
    6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    14 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Centre 200
    14 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's
    6 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    8 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    15 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    7 min drive
  • Pizza Delight
    6 min drive

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Highland Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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).

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

Highland Motel Reviews

6.4

6.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 828 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 828 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 828 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 134 out of 828 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 828 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, reasonable price. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an older property but extremely well maintained and super clean, with friendly owners. Very good value for the price. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allowed us to extend stay for a few hours. Hotel is clean, not luxurious. Basic fridge and mic. A 5 min drive into North Sydney. Belle's Home Cooking is fabulous place to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This location is perfect for anyone taking the ferry to or from Newfoundland. Nothing fancy or spectacular. Overall just average. Takes hot water awhile to arrive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and rooms very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Parking not bad place reasoble clean and never met any staff exsept the owner foe check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thai Binh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Great rooms too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay here as always, very friendly owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay here as always, very friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay here as always, very friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Amenities
Quick and easy check in and check out. AC was perfect when on abd room was comfortable overnight
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Room was clean. Staff was very helpful and courteous. Right price and place for my overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this motel! The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was super friendly and helpful. The location was convenient, and parking was easy. Great value for the price. Some areas could use a bit of updating, and the Wi-Fi was a little slow.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay here. I was nervous after reading some the reviews but our room was great. Very comfortable. Staff are very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lyda

Liked: Staff & service
The host is great, the room could use a lot of tlc!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small older motel just outside of North Sydney, just off Hwy 125. Staff was very freindly and helpful. Room was clean. Parking was good. If you are looking for a high end place to stay, this isn't it, but if your looking for someplace quiet, layed back and comfy this is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
For my goal of this trip, Highland is good enough for everything I needed. Owner is very friendly and room is clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location from ferry. Front desk staff very friendly and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice motel. Spacious, comfortable, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kuloththunkan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, Found the bathroom small, and the bed was hard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025