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Highland Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Upper North Sydney with free parking

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Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Free self parking
Coffee service

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 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
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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 - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Centre 200 - 12 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 13 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Whitney Pier Historical Museum - 14 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Highland Motel

Motel in Upper North Sydney with free parking
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.

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.

Does Highland Motel have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

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).

Are there rooms with balconies at Highland Motel?

No, at Highland Motel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Highland Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 138 out of 799 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jagmeet

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No heater Dirty room No light in washroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Run down, no heating, bed was stiff as a board. To late to cancel, booked online and couldn't get a refund. Shouldn't be listed on travel sites.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

2/10 Terrible

Mike

By far the worst motel I’ve ever stayed at. Mattress hard as a rock, being woken up by yelling neighbors , and very bright lights outside of the room. Little portable heater, quite noisy! Won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Prabhjot Kaur

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
It is an older motel so you have to expect things are not going to be top of the line especially for the price. I think they are upgrading a bit at a time. The check in was easy and the man nice, room was clean, sheets were clean, washroom has been updated it was clean. Beds were not comfortable first night was terrible second night was better I guess just getting used to it.. Now to nit-pick, the hot water took a minute or two to get hot but once it did it was fine. there was a big cobweb by the light and the bathroom mirror was smudged looks like it was just wiped and not dried, minor thing.. I did not see any breakfast and no little coffee pot or hair dryer in the room. Total experience it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

JULIA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

NELSON

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is just another Motel being run by Newly arrived immigrants. Everything about this motel is Bare Minimum. Beds, linens, microwave, furniture, mini fridge. There was No coffee or tea making appliance in the room.There is No Coffee or Tea available in the lobby. I would rate this place has 2 steps above sleeping in your car.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

nicole

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are dive bars, this is a dive hotel. I tried to book a room in April at Hotel North where I stayed last year, got the indication that it was booked, was far from it. WiFi service intermittent at best at Highlands. This place has a terrible local reputation, which it richly deserves. Old, outdated are inadequate descriptions. Do NOT stay here!! Hotel North is the place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Olivia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not bad place at all. Old for sure. But hey, a place to sleep. Close to the
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very poor quality from bedding to amenities—this property needs a major up-date and cleaning. Furniture in poor condition, limited number of pillows, no coffee/tea, toilet seat not the right shape for toilet bowl, very poor lighting, room walls very dark and the list goes on. Would not stay here again. The only redeeming feature was that the front desk clerk was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dr Harv, VICTORIA

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Traveled with partner
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