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B2A 3N8, NS, Upper North Sydney, 530 Seaview Drive
What's nearby
Big Fiddle of the Ceilidh
15 min drive - 21.0 km
Seaview Golf & Country Club
6 min drive - 2.5 km
Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk
13 min drive - 19.2 km
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
14 min drive - 19.9 km
Centre 200
14 min drive - 20.0 km
Getting around
Sydney, NS (YQY)
22 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons
8 min drive
Wendy's
6 min drive
Tim Hortons
15 min drive
Only Falafels
14 min drive
Tim Hortons
7 min drive
About this property
Highland Motel
Motel near Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
Highland Motel provides amenities like a garden and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Highland Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Highland Motel?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highland Motel on Oct 24, 2026 start from ¥12,197, excluding 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Highland Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Highland Motel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Highland Motel located?
Situated in Upper North Sydney, this motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Seaview Golf & Country Club and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Pottle Lake. Exhibition Grounds and North Sydney Historical Society are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Highland Motel Reviews
6.4
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6.8
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
7.4
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 965 reviews
10 - Excellent
168
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 965 reviews
8 - Good
271
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 965 reviews
6 - Okay
216
Rating 4 - Poor. 151 out of 965 reviews
4 - Poor
151
Rating 2 - Terrible. 159 out of 965 reviews
2 - Terrible
159
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Linda
Sep 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was helpful and knowledgeable about the area.
Restaurant was good. Attendant at reception at arrival was super bored and not ashamed to let me know. Tub was not draining and had a soap scum on bottom. Extremely slippery. Bed was very comfy.
Pros: had all you need, microwave, fridge, chairs, full bathroom, even a desk.
The clerk/ manager was friendly and helpful.
Cons: desperately need painting, heating system needs to work, fan in bathroom make a terrible noise
For the money it was ok. No hairdryer in room and would have appreciated 2 pillows per person. BBQ was old looking and property was just ok. Bed comfy and comfy pillows.
The bed was comfortable. The sheets were too worn and should’ve been replaced. I had to get clean sheets from the manager. The room was dirty and needed a good cleaning. The only thing good was the price.
The rooms have the bare bones. Nothing to make a tea or coffee. The beds are terrible, hard as rocks and because the floors were not level, your beds are not level either. The place was surfaced clean, but lots of grim and dirt and mold in the windows. The sheets were clean on the hard beds. Everything is very old and dated and cheaply done. I was unable to find a better place since other nearby places were sold out. I am sure that is how this old motel makes most of thier money. We payed $350 for two old rooms. Everything is old and run down. You can see this as soon as you arrive. The building needs painting, front desk area is shabby….. on and on it goes! They should take pride in thier place, not just make cheap do overs… shame on the owners!!!
Allowed us to extend stay for a few hours. Hotel is clean, not luxurious. Basic fridge and mic. A 5 min drive into North Sydney. Belle's Home Cooking is fabulous place to eat.
Friendly, helpful reception. Clean room for most part. Box-spring mattress damaged in one visible corner, not conducive to reliable maintenance. Other visible damage also. Outside of building needs maintenance as well. No coffee/tea provided. Functional mini fridge with small freezer were convenient, plus small microwave oven. Price I paid was more than price I was quoted by Expedia. Somewhat overpriced anyway for overall quality.
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
8/10 Good
Robert
May 30, 2026
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.