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Highland Motel

Property class: 2

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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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530 Seaview Drive, Upper North Sydney, NS, B2A 3N8
  • Place, Seaview Golf & Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, World's Largest Fiddle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a trash bin.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, microwave, and a small table with plastic cups.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, a trash bin, and a mirror.

Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Upper North Sydney

Located within a mile (2 km) of Seaview Golf & Country Club, Highland Motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Pottle Lake. Each of the 20 rooms at this motel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a flat-screen TV.
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What's nearby

  • Seaview Golf & Country Club - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 14 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Centre 200 - 14 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 14 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 15 min drive - 13.1 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
  • ‪A Bite of Asia - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Highland Motel

Highland Motel features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and desks are also standard.

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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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03301330543406662-530

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at Highland Motel?

Highland Motel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Highland Motel?

As of Aug 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highland Motel on Sep 20, 2026 start from $98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Highland Motel?

This motel is located in Upper North Sydney within a short 17-minute walk of Seaview Golf & Country Club. You'll also find North Sydney Historical Society and Pottle Lake within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Highland Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Highland Motel feature a casino at the property?

No, Highland Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Highland Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Highland Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Highland Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Highland Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Highland Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Highland Motel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Highland Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from Highland Motel?

The closest major airport to Highland Motel is Sydney, NS (YQY), which is 18.1 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Highland Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Highland Motel.

Highland Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 920 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 920 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 920 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 920 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 920 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and ample parking. Great place to stay. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

dennis

Nice quiet night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cisca and Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations.Clean and great staff. The one thing that is not mentioned is, there is no coffee maker.We just bring our own . Overall a great place to stay for a good price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel north of the Bronx
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean. The bed was a little hard . The pillows were flag. But over all for the price it was great place to stay for a night or 2 . I will stay again on by way to the newfoundland ferry .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed because our ferry was cancelled twice. The staff let us extend our checkout and told us to stay as long as we needed to. That in itself will mean we will definitely stay here again. Rooms dated but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay on our east coast travels!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Darryl

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They surely update there rooms with new bed frames and seating .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , quite and a good price for a one night stay !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No heat and internet was slow
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was adequate for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Len

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Previous occupants hairs still on pillows and bedding Mattresses 20 years plus
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Temperature was 51degrees when we entered the room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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