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Keltic Lodge At The Highlands

2.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, 3-minute walk to Middle Head Trailhead

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Keltic Lodge At The Highlands, at Cape Breton Highlands National Park, is perfect for golfers and relaxation-seekers. Enjoy spa services, a seasonal pool, two dining options, and a gift shop for keepsakes.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
383 Keltic in Rd, Ingonish Beach, NS, B0C 1L0

What's nearby

  • Middle Head Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Highlands Links - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ingonish Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Freshwater Lake Trail - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ski Cape Smokey - 14 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Restaurant & Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Restaurant & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Seagull Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bitsy Bean - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Keltic Lodge At The Highlands

Hotel near Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Located close to Middle Head Trailhead and Highlands Links, Keltic Lodge At The Highlands provides an adjacent golf course, a bar, and a sauna. Tee up with amenities like a golf clubhouse and a golf pro shop at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and a gift shop
  • Golf cart on site and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 55 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 20 to 35 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 20 to 35 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04031642437545142-383

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Keltic Lodge At The Highlands Hotel
Keltic Lodge At The Highlands Ingonish Beach
Keltic Lodge At The Highlands Hotel Ingonish Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is Keltic Lodge At The Highlands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Keltic Lodge At The Highlands?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Keltic Lodge At The Highlands?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Keltic Lodge At The Highlands located?

Situated in Ingonish Beach, this golf hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Middle Head Trailhead and Highlands Links. Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Franey Mountain are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Keltic Lodge At The Highlands Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 243 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All around great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean view, nice location and the seafood is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shahriar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the area, very relaxing and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

micky

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great views , excellent customer care and delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great. staffs are very friendly and helpful, the property is very beautiful and have awesome view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing stay. It was more of a resort style stay with a spa and a few restaurants to enjoy. It's rooms are rustic and keltic with live music. Couldnt of stayed in a better place in ingonish!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The dinner at the Purple Thistle was outstanding. Great chef.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful views of the Highlands. Dinner at Arduiane Restaurant was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning and incredible place to stay, absolutely add this spot to your trip! And don't forget dinner at the restaurant. I asked my girlfriend of 9 years to marry me and she said yes this weekend at this very resort 🤗 We will absolutely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting could not have been more beautiful. We stayed in the older “main” lodge. Not super modern, but that was a big part of its charm. Enjoyed a short hike along the Middle Head train which started just a few hundred yards from the lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
360 degrees of unspoiled natural beauty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful with amazing views. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The middle head trail is supposed to be a wonderful hiking haven but it was closed due to recent fire in Nova Scotia. Otherwise, the beaches are excellent options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The main lodge was fairly loud so neither of us slept well - can’t say it was worth the price. Nice location and beautiful views though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

This was a great place to stay while skiing near by. The hotel had the most beautiful view of the hills and water. The room was clean and big, had everything we needed. My only complaint is that the TV is across the room from the bed and makes it very hard to see. The room we had was a premium room in the Corson house, which is where their main desk is located on the off seasons. Pulling up to the main lodge it looks extremely run down and I would have been scared to stay in that location. All together this hotel is beautiful and worth it when staying in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Andreas

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An overpriced hotel, badly run by a government agency. It is in a wonderfull location with a prime golf course. Unfortunately it is badly maintained and has lost its former quality. Staff is uninterested, installations often out of service and the restaurant has an atmosphere of a bad office cantine. One of the locations that still live of the reputation it had some 20 years ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at Spa was very rude and not welcoming at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There is no heating option It was cool through the night
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very poor value for condition. Ocean front view consists of parking lot view with open garbage dumpster below. Restaurant meal at Arduanne was awful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a little overdue, however I definitely wanted to post this. So I rolled in here on Friday February 2nd for a skiing weekend at Cape Smokey, and was due to check out Sunday morning February 4th...but after 120 cm of snow over the weekend, I didn't get out until February 6th. All I can say is that the staff were absolutely outstanding in what must have been a difficult situation for them in what was one of the worst snowstorms in decades. I recently heard that the main lodge is closing to be revamped, and would otherwise recommend The Keltic Lodge in a heartbeat. Many, many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Positives: Nice property with a unique location. Great lawn area to sit and have a cocktail. Entrance to hiking path out to Middlehead very close to hotel. Downsides: We were there before the actual 'season' started (week before July 1st) and it seemed there was a lot of 'training' still going on with staff members - they didn't know answers to questions, etc. Registration location was not clear from entry drive into Lodge; we went to the Lodge but had to backtrack to another building to register. Our room was fine, but speakers playing music were left on (in lobby directly under our room ) ALL night long....very bothersome to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Pros- Lovely Location- STUNNING views in all directions. Food and drinks were amazing. Golf course(Highland Links) next door was top notch. Rooms were quaint, charming and clean. The cons- Service was slow at times-it’s early in the season so we assumed staff was new and training. The plumbing in the main lodge was a tad quirky. It took some work to get the shower on and the toilets didn’t flush well. We dealt with it but this could be a major issue in the high season. We spoke with the front desk and they were sending maintenance to look at it at checkout. We’re pretty easy going and didn’t let the quirks undo an amazing time with friends at such a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not what I expected felt like I had seen pictures for a bigger and better room with a view. Never in my mind did I think I would have a view of the staircase. As well as for me and building which is fine yet no contact with the front desk. Not enough information. Very dissatisfied. With the size of the room for the price I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023