Highland Motel

2.0 star property

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Breakfast area
Exterior detail
Exterior

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
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 15 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site - 45 min drive - 39.5 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

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 Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highland Motel on Jun 29, 2026 start from $96, 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. 144 out of 846 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 846 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 846 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 846 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 846 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and rooms very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel north of the Bronx
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was adequate for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay here as always, very friendly owners.
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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
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6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Oluwadamilola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The host were very helpful .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for a overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ramandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really pleasant experience at this motel. The room had all the basic amenities I needed, including a mini-fridge and great Wi-Fi. It was a clean, comfortable, and functional space that made for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Glenis

Liked: Amenities
Was nice ,The furniture was alittle dated.Owner was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025