Highland Motel offers a relaxing retreat with a garden and snack bar/deli. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, take advantage of luggage storage, and enjoy express check-in/out. Guests have praised the helpful staff.
530 Seaview Drive, Upper North Sydney, NS, B2A 3N8
What's nearby
Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
North Sydney Historical Society - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
Centre 200 - 15 min drive - 17.2 km
World's Largest Fiddle - 16 min drive - 18.2 km
Getting around
Sydney, NS (YQY) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Wendy’s - 6 min drive
Tim Hortons - 15 min drive
Tim Hortons - 8 min drive
Tim Hortons - 7 min drive
Circle K - 6 min drive
About this property
Highland Motel
Highland Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A snack bar/deli and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03301330543406662-530
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
Does Highland Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Highland Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Highland Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Highland Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Highland Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Highland Motel and nearby?
Highland Motel has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Highland Motel like?
Highland Motel is located a short 17-minute walk from Seaview Golf & Country Club.
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Reviews
Highland Motel Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.6
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
7.4
Staff & service
5.6
Eco-friendliness
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2025
Motel près du traversier
Petit motel très bien . Avantage d’être près du traversier pour Terre- Neuve . Bien et propre .
jacques
jacques, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2025
Not bad place at all. Old for sure. But hey, a place to sleep. Close to the
Olivia
Olivia, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 22, 2025
The place needs a little TLC
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
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
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 18, 2025
The host is great, the room could use a lot of tlc!
Lyda
Lyda, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 10, 2025
Good condition, clean, very firm mattresses
A good motel. Room was in good condition and clean. AC worked well, which was appreciated in summer. Mattresses weren't comfortable, very firm. That was the only downside for us.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2025
Our one complaint was the bed was hard and very uncomfortable. Other than that our stay was good!
Guy
Guy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 17, 2025
Decent but needs update.
Very dated,
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
For my goal of this trip, Highland is good enough for everything I needed. Owner is very friendly and room is clean
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Best customer service.
kuloththunkan
kuloththunkan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 21, 2025
Room was clean,
Found the bathroom small, and the bed was hard
Vanessa
Vanessa, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 12, 2025
Blaah
Toilet seat was broken, shower had no hot water. Other than that it was an ok stay. Quiet.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 23, 2025
The property is for sale!!!
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Lovely little motel, wonderful owner/staff
The staff here were wonderful and friendly. Very helpful, even came and told us that we should bring our items in from outside that we were hanging to dry because a raccoon had been stealing items LOL. The bed was broken, but we were able to put the frame back together properly so it became a non-issue. We had a lovely stay, and my dog really enjoyed the property. I absolutely love the little picnic area and the presence of a barbecue for visitors
Renee
Renee, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
It was fine for what we paid. Functional and clean for an overnight stay on a road trip, which is what we needed. Staff person we interacted with was friendly and helpful.
George
George, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
A great stay here as always, very friendly owners.
Shawn
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
A great stay here as always, very friendly owners.
Shawn
Shawn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
A great stay here as always, very friendly owners.
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 18, 2025
Le lit était très inconfortable et les draps ne tenaient pas en place. Le prote serviette de la salle de bain était à demi arracher. Finition bâclée. Loin de tout
Chantal
Chantal, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 25, 2025
It’s an older motel, but my expectations were met for this accommodation. Lots of hot water!!
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 15, 2025
Horrific
horrible
jeremy
jeremy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2025
a bigger tv and a hair dryer
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 26, 2025
Hotel ratings might be 3 🌟 but definitely 🤔
No ice available 😢. 1st night of trip room was ok, not great.
Return trip room room was in much better condition. Overall it is what it is but would seriously consider staying elsewhere if making trip down there in the future 😉
Clay
Clay, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 4, 2025
I've stayed there several times over the last 20 years but havent for a few years. Unfortunately there has been little upkeep done and the place is in need of a major redo. Despite the condition it was clean and the staff very friendly.