Rideau Heights Inn

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Reception
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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72 Rideau Heights Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2E 7A6
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nepean Sportsplex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Algonquin College
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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About this property

Rideau Heights Inn

Motel with free parking, 3-minute 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 onsite.
Rideau Heights Inn offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Ottawa motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 RV/bus/truck parking
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 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 free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 available

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

Property is also known as

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Rideau Heights Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1111 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nkrumah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All was great. With the exception of no laundry and no microwave
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean. Outside needs some TLC. Morning manager was funny and helpful. Evening manager lady, wasnt too happy. I would return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SIMON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay very much. The room was clean. Pillows and mattress were confortable. The room was quiet. The staff ere friendly and very helpful. I would stay at Rideau Heights when I go to Ottawa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very cold when we entered. We turned on the heater on the wall but it blew cold air. We tried turning the two dials every which way. We thought we had it as warm air came out but it didn't last. My daughter went to reception to get assistance and was told to do something with the dial, which she did. Again it worked for a few minutes then cold air again. I phoned reception and he came to the room. He then turned the temp knob to a different place than what he told my daughter. Again it worked for a few minutes, then not so much, so we gave up. We went to sleep wearing our socks and my daughter wore her hoodie. It never did warm up very much. Obviously the heater needs to be fixed or replaced. This was room 30. On a positive note, the room was clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty yard, clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

8/10 Good

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy, room was roomy & comfortable. Would stay there sgain.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hirday

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenton, burlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place vlose to airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Odessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Also, I loved the big lawn to relax on in the Adirondack Chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Prashant Menon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean with a very large area to sit and enjoy the sun. Beds were extremely comfortable. Check-in was quick and easy with friendly staff that actually take the time to speak with you. I wasn't a fan of the shower. Older shower heads
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Coffee and muffins
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray, Saskatoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed with my overnight stay after getting in from YOW. In terms of value for money, cleanliness and overall experience Rideau Heights Inn may well be the best in Ottawa!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff | Parking | Air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025