Keltic Lodge At The Highlands

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Premier Room
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family Cottage | Private kitchen
Family Cottage | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
383 Keltic in Rd, Ingonish Beach, NS, B0C 1L0
  • Middle Head Trailhead
    3 min walk
  • Highlands Links
    8 min walk
  • Purple Thistle at the Keltic Lodge
    1 min walk
  • The Purple Thistle Dining Room
    1 min walk

Room options

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Economy Duplex

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Duplex

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Cottage

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Premier Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cottage

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Ingonish Beach

Located in Ingonish Beach, Keltic Lodge At The Highlands is next to a golf course, a 3-minute walk from Middle Head Trailhead and 8 minutes by foot from Highlands Links. .This golf hotel is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Cape Breton Highlands National Park and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Franey Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Middle Head Trailhead - 3 min walk
  • Highlands Links - 8 min walk
  • Acadian Trail - 5 min drive
  • Ski Cape Smokey - 10 min drive
  • Groovy Goat Farm - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Waters Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Restaurant & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seagull Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brookside Drive-In - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Keltic Lodge At The Highlands

Hotel with 2 restaurants, a quick walk to Middle Head Trailhead
Keltic Lodge At The Highlands offers 109 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Stay in one of 109 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Keltic Lodge At The Highlands has 2 restaurants on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: CAD 15.00-30.00 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf cart

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • 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: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 15.00 to 30.00 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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04031642437545142-383

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from July 01 to October 01
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; 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

Keltic Lodge At The Highlands Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Rio

Gorgeous view!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, dining on site was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Andrii

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in unique location, remoted area with the trail next to the hotel. Room was clean but a little "tired", it is 80s,not modern. Ocean view was more like view of poles, but because of snow piles in front of the windows at least there was no need to curtain them. The restaurant is in a seperate building, the food is tasty, a lot of food on the plate. Hot tub outside is amazing experience in the cold weather but it might be occupied so it is better to come in the morning. Spa services should be booked ahead.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very responsive and great. We were there after a major snow storm so we did not get the massages that we had scheduled because the staff could not get in. This was understandable but a little disappointment with our plans. However, we had a great time and enjoyed our stay and again the staff was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Unnati

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A huge shout out of appreciation needs to be made to the staff of the Keltic Lodge! We were booked in for a weekend of skiing and from the beginning it was obvious that the staff wanted you to be comfortable and taken care of. As it turned out, we happened to be there during the biggest snow storm in decades! Usually, Keltic is closed on Sundays and Mondays, but instead of sending us into the blizzard to fend for ourselves, and to give the smaller winter staff a well deserved break, they all went above and beyond to help us feel safe and secure. They offered an extremely reasonable rate to stay put and made sure we were well nourished! Amazing! (Claire- you did a stellar job in an unprecedented situation- a leader extraordinaire.) Besides all that, our room was recently renovated and lovely, what food and drinks we had were delicious, and the musical entertainment was A-1!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Corson House is the place to stay at the Keltic for the near future. Clean and well appointed during our stay 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stunning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

rob

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kylie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying at The Keltic Lodge as the views are amazing & the staff is great too. This trip that internet , the television and the phones were not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
some of the property is dated but it's still nice and great location. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in beautiful setting. We stayed in the Corson House, centrally located on the property. One of the two restaurants (which offered vegan options--YAY) was conveniently across the main road. The well-appointed spa--where we happily took advantage of friendly, professional services--was next door. Our comfortable room had three large windows overlooking the restaurant and water. We had looked forward to relaxing and listening to live music in the Highland Sitting Room in the main lodge building; however, we found it closed for the season. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with partner
The property is stunning. Amazing views everywhere you look. Good size rooms and updated features.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karina, Milford

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

8/10 Good

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023