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Rideau Heights Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to Rideau Canal

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Property grounds
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living room | 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
Front of property
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Reception
Rideau Heights Inn offers continental breakfast in Nepean's quiet surroundings. Enjoy the serene garden, WiFi, and newspaper access. Extended parking adds convenience. Guests praise the staff for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(91 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed - double
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Nepean, a neighborhood in Ottawa, Rideau Heights Inn is near the airport. Rideau Canal and Billings Estate National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ernst & Young Centre and Nepean Sportsplex. Elgin Street and Funhaven Entertainment Centre are also worth visiting.
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72 Rideau Heights Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2E 7A6

What's nearby

  • Rideau Canal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carleton University - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Nepean Sportsplex - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Algonquin College - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 7 min drive
  • Confederation Station - 7 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandarin Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪50 Two Breakfast & Lunch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪noodle's invitation - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Les Grillades - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Rideau Heights Inn

Motel near Rideau Canal
Rideau Heights Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Rideau Heights Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 40-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

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Rideau Heights Inn Ottawa
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Frequently asked questions

Is Rideau Heights Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rideau Heights Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rideau Heights Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rideau Heights Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rideau Heights Inn located?

Located in Nepean, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Rideau Canal and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hog's Back Falls and Mooney's Bay Park. Vincent Massey Park and Ernst & Young Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Rideau Heights Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1070 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place vlose to airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay. Clean, quiet and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy, room was roomy & comfortable. Would stay there sgain.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean, modern and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timonthy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Liked: Staff & service
Overall it was a good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff | Parking | Air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty yard, clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed with my overnight stay after getting in from YOW. In terms of value for money, cleanliness and overall experience Rideau Heights Inn may well be the best in Ottawa!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Coffee and muffins
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price is reasonable and you get a clean place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Also, I loved the big lawn to relax on in the Adirondack Chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable room, close to where we needed to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accomidatiobs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a well-kept budget friendly Inn. Good value and great for an overnight stay. the continental breakfast should have been better stocked on Sunday morning but otherwise very happy with the accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to check in early, very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was easy, breakfast was sparse, the room was clean but stuffy. Having the ability to leave a window open was a great plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in. Kind staff. Great air conditioning, and very clean room. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and good price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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