You can't beat this little gem beneath the towering pines in a very busy location.
Older hotel, but clean, quiet and we felt sheltered/safe.
The staff was very friendly and helpful to two seniors visiting Ottawa for the first time with the family pet.
And the muffins in the office were a little added yummy bonus.
For the price we were quite happy with our holiday shopping mini-vacation and will stay here again in the future.

After a month-long cottage holiday in eastern Ontario, my family spent the night here before catching our morning flight home to BC. This was the perfect location for my needs. It is a 10 minute drive to the airport without the hassle of unpacking our rental car and dragging everything on a trolly through a hotel lobby. The motel is also a very pleasant drive (about 20 minutes) along the Rideau Canal to downtown Ottawa where we went for dinner and watched the light show at Parliament Hill (there are numerous chain restaurants, such as the Keg, a short drive away on Hunt Club Road).
While close to arterial roads, the property is set back from the road and built around a lovely grove of pine trees with plenty of muskoka chairs waiting for travellers to relax. We had a room with two double beds on the ground floor at the end of the 2 story building. As a bonus, I was able to hang our wet beach towels and bathing suits (from our last swim at the cottage) on the fence next to our unit.
The room itself was basic with a mini-fridge and an older tv. It was very clean (perhaps smelling a bit too much of disinfectant). The A/C worked and quickly cooled the room. We borrowed an iron and board from the office. The motel appeared full, but we heard no noise over at night. In the morning, the office had free newspapers, coffee and pastries. The service was friendly: the receptionist gave me a map of Ottawa with directions downtown.

I arrived late and left early but had a good night in this well kept motel.The room was
basic but spotless.Good location and it is very quiet because it is well back from
the main road.It was my first time staying there and i would not have a problem
staying there again

Independent motels have gone the way of independent bookstores, in some respects. They used to be in every town, and the owners always tried to please their customers with simple, honest service, at reasonable prices. They were not trendy, and they did not answer to a higher corporate power. Now chains and franchises dominate the market, and customers are rarely pleased.
This is not the case with Rideau Heights Inn, which is an inviting spot to consider in the south end of town.
Rideau Heights is a conventional motel in most ways, but the staff and the 'vibe' will charm you. It's a no-pressure zone, set back from a busy roadway, in the middle of a small grove of handsome white pines. (Unfortunately, many of the big pines are suffering from natural causes, and seedlings need to be planted every spring and fall, to make up for the coming losses in the years ahead. There is also a neighboring building out back that needs to screened by judicious planting on the Rideau Heights side of the fence.)
I have stayed at Rideau Heights many times over the years. It has never disappointed, and has always been a restful spot to unwind and get a good night's sleep.
A couple of drawbacks: you need to have your own car. Local public transit to this area is poor. The taxis are very expensive. There's no swimming pool, sauna, or other amenities.
Room rates are reasonable in the winter months, but they are pushing a bit too high in the summer. Rideau Heights should definitely offer discounts for AARP members: aging babyboomers will fill those rooms!