Title: Iona Travel Guide: Best of Iona, Nova Scotia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Iona](https://expedia.co.uk/Iona-Hotels.d6305652.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Iona](https://expedia.co.uk/Iona-Holiday-Rentals.d6305652.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Iona](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Iona.d6305652.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Iona Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Iona.d6305652.Car-Hire-Guide)[Iona Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Iona.d6305652.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Iona Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Serene Sunset Over Iona Beach in Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6305652/c54d1864-8d93-48d8-8700-05c743f7a9dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Serene Sunset Over Iona Beach in Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6305652/c54d1864-8d93-48d8-8700-05c743f7a9dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Gaelic Black House made of stone and sod at the Highland Village in Iona, Nova Scotia. The historical village is built on a hill overlooking the Bra D'Or lakes in Cape Breton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532866329/f8994e33-9ed1-4dec-8444-0641b5faab1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Curious Clydesdale horse and church at Highland Village Museum at Iona Cape Breton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6305652/63cbbaba-336b-4fdd-8ebf-f39e2d7ea6e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Clydesdale horse walking in field at sundown at Highland Village Museum at Iona Cape Breton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6305652/fd1018a4-f299-44f2-8f94-cfe55e6d41da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Iona Things to do - Top hotels in Iona - Top Holiday Rentals in Iona ![The Iona Heights Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10569800/10569728/5d067c20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Iona Heights Inn 4115 Highway 223 Iona NS Stay at this family-friendly inn in Iona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (969 reviews) Our beds were dirtt n not even cleaned Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=10569728&PinnedHotelID=10569728&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6305652) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=10569728&PinnedHotelID=10569728&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6305652) ![Hector's Point-New Modern 1 bedroom suites in Iona](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61610000/61609000/61608918/f1d570b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hector's Point-New Modern 1 bedroom suites in Iona Iona NS Stay at this cottage in Iona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Highland Village Museum and Iona Port Beach are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) This property was just perfect! The unit was modern and clean. The deck in the back overlooking the lake and watching the eagles was beautiful. Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=61608918&PinnedHotelID=61608918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6305652) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=61608918&PinnedHotelID=61608918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6305652) ![Silver Dart Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2550000/2546800/2546717/a8b8b077_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Silver Dart Lodge 257 Shore Rd Baddeck NS Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Baddeck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,108 reviews) Great room. Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=2546717&PinnedHotelID=2546717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6305652) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=2546717&PinnedHotelID=2546717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6305652) [See all 90 properties in Iona](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6305652) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Hector's Point-New Modern 1 bedroom suites in Iona](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61610000/61609000/61608918/f1d570b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hector's Point-New Modern 1 bedroom suites in Iona Iona NS Stay at this cottage in Iona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Highland Village Museum and Iona Port Beach are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) This property was just perfect! The unit was modern and clean. The deck in the back overlooking the lake and watching the eagles was beautiful. Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iona-Hotels-Hectors-Point-New-Modern-1-Bedroom-Suites-In-Iona.h61608918.Hotel-Information) ![2-Bedroom Cottage On Lake Ainlsie Private Beach, Enjoy Fishing & Swimming.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87670000/87669800/87669742/d3df0ed0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2-Bedroom Cottage On Lake Ainlsie Private Beach, Enjoy Fishing & Swimming. INVERNESS NS Stay at this cottage in West Lake Ainslie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Trout Brook Provincial Park and Lake Ainslie ... 9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews) Perfect place for family, right on the lake. Close enough to town and golf course. Great stay! Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Lake-Ainslie-Hotels-2-Bedroom-Cottage-On-Lake-Ainlsie-Private-Beach.h87669742.Hotel-Information) ![Mountain View Escape | Great Cabot Lodge Unit 11](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118250000/118240500/118240415/03d2dde4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain View Escape | Great Cabot Lodge Unit 11 Baddeck NS Stay at this chalet in Hunters Mountain. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Mary Harper Nature Reserve and Gilbert H. Grosvenor ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hunters-Mountain-Hotels-Mountain-View-Escape-Great-Cabot-Lodge-Unit-11.h118240415.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Iona](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6305652&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Iona hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6305652&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6305652&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6305652&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6305652&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6305652&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6305652&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![The Gaelic Black House made of stone and sod at the Highland Village in Iona, Nova Scotia. The historical village is built on a hill overlooking the Bra D'Or lakes in Cape Breton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532866329/f8994e33-9ed1-4dec-8444-0641b5faab1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Highland Village Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Highland Village Museum during your travels in Iona. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Highland-Village-Museum-Iona.d553248621532866329.Attraction) #### Iona Port Beach Explore the great outdoors at Iona Port Beach, a lovely green space in Iona. Stroll along this quaint area's lakeside or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iona-Port-Beach-Iona.d896156908910755840.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Guided Highland Village and Baddeck Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48965235/609f9781-0740-48cf-a0a4-1418d40e436f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Highland Village and Baddeck Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion £84 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-highland-village-and-baddeck-bus-tour-for-cruise-excursion.a48965235.activity-details) [See all activities in Iona](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Iona.d6305652.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Iona - Places of interest - [Bras d'Or Lake ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bras-DOr-Lake-Nova-Scotia.d6351921.Attraction) - [Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaelic-College-Of-Celtic-Arts-And-Crafts-Saint-Anns.d6180245.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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