Rideau Heights Inn

2.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living room | 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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72 Rideau Heights Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2E 7A6
  • Carleton University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nepean Sportsplex
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Algonquin College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Rideau Heights Inn

Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Rideau Canal
This smoke-free motel features coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area and a vending machine are on-site.
Rideau Heights Inn offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Ottawa motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Rideau Heights Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rideau Canal. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a vending machine and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Rideau Canal and 8 minutes by car from Carleton University
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The business-friendly Rideau Heights Inn also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Ottawa motel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Rideau Heights Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice property and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
I was pleasantly surprised at the comfort, cleanliness and convenience while staying at the Rideau Heights Hotel. Though it is not fancy or expensive, it’s very well maintained, the service staff is excellent, and they were ready and willing to help with any issues or questions. It’s a no nonsense hotel at an affordable price and I’d stay here again without question.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The beds were very comfortable. The lighting in the room was very nice. The room was very clean with good lighting at the sink/vanity area. The reception are was welcoming as were the staff. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maximo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kikelomo, Etobicoke

Safe and secured.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is nice and located in quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was mostly sugary junk, and when I complained, they did not serve anything on the second day. The phone in the room had a broken ringer, so i did not know when i got calls. Poor way to treat an elderly blind woman.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAWOOD

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except wifi. Wifi was low quality (as displayed by both Android and iOS) and wpould disconnect often. Except for receiving an emergency WhatsApp call from overseas we did not really need the wifi. The room telephone was missing in Room 17 but again as we did not need to call, it did not matter.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, a little "gem" close to Hwy, Airport and downtown. Very gracious staff, we were here for 2 nights, we will definitely return later this year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that could improve was the water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very good and quiet. Both staff members (male and female) I dealt with were very friendly, polite and respectful. My late arrival was no problem to receive perfect service. In my room, toilet height (too low) is for children and shorter people, not for people over 5'7". Wall socket (next to bed) has two outlets, one for lamp and one for clock radio. Cell phone has to be charged at different location away from the bed. Overall cleanliness was very good. Rideau Heights Inn is definitely recommended to stay overnight
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The front desk woman, a university student, was very friendly and helpful with directions. It was nice to see her smiling face each morning as to got our breakfast. The variety of foods for breakfast were appreciated. The front desk area was too small when shared as a breakfast preparation area. It would have been nice to have some tables there. Overall, it was a nice, clean motel that served it purpose at a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thumilan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the parking space and it’s so convenient and spacious
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Willard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient for our visit. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to go to airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean with plenty of plugs for recharging devices. We loved the easy access to our vehicle, excellent water pressure, comfortable bed, the free parking & simple breakfast. Due to poor communication with Expedia, we accidentally overstayed by 1 day, but when we returned to our room that evening, hotel staff were only kind and understanding. I was dubious when we first arrived to check-in as the pot-holes and flickering “office” sign made me wonder if the place was a dive. But we would absolutely stay here again and recommend it with enthusiasm.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025