Harbour House Hotel
Hotel · Niagara-on-the-Lake ·

Harbour House Hotel

Hotel · Niagara-on-the-Lake ·

Rooms with fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, free Wi-Fi, wine receptions

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85 Melville St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada Get directions

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85 Melville St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada Get directions

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"So, what can you tell us about this place?Located less than a ten-minute walk from Main Street, the wood-shingled Harbour House feels like a cozy coastal home, inside and out. The hotel is decorated in a tastefully modern, unpretentious residential style—guests will feel perfectly at home borrowing a board game from the front desk and playing in front of the fire in the lounge. While the atmosphere is decidedly relaxed, it’s still an upscale hotel, and the real treat is the service. Don’t miss the free wine-and-cheese hour each evening. Sounds lovely. What’s the crowd like?Harbour House is geared toward couples, who often skew a bit older. But it’s not unusual for extended families with kids to book a room block for a reunion or group getaway. Got it. Now, onto the good stuff: Tell us about the digs.In keeping with the vibe of the hotel, rooms here feel residential, airy, and bright, with gas fireplaces, whirlpool tubs (in most rooms), and nautical details like model ships and lighthouses. Overall, the decor is a modern take on coastal chic. The majority of the rooms have very comfortable king beds, but there are a few with twins, too. How about the little things, like the minibar, or shower goodies? Anything that made your stay more comfortable?Wi-Fi is free and strong; there’s a coffee maker but no minibar; and there are Frette bathrobes, which are perfect for lounging by the fire. Perfect. And how'd you find the staff?The service at Harbour House is what makes the property stand out among its competitors. Everyone from the front desk attendants to the waitstaff at the continental breakfast is incredibly attentive and polite, and they’ll all go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. Any other features you'd like to shout out? Whether it’s childcare, the gym, the spa, even parking—whatever stuck with you.Parking is free, which is great for those making the drive from Toronto. There’s not much else in the way of amenities at Harbour House, but you’ll likely be out and about anyway. Bottom line: worth it, and why?Harbour House is a bit pricey when you consider its minimal amenities, but it's the location and service you’re splurging for—it’s worth it, if you have the budget." - Liz Humphreys

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Bryan V.

Google
This is a great boutique hotel. Quaint New England vibe. Great value .. includes afternoon wine & cheese & continental breakfast. A cozy retreat especially in the fall or winter with a fireplace in every room. Within walking distance of centretown. Welcoming, friendly & accomodating. I have stayed at every major hotel in this town, but this one checks ALL the boxes.

KateF266

Google
We stayed two nights in a large comfortable room where everything worked perfectly. It was a bit of a walk through rather dark residential streets to get into the town centre in the evening and it would have been nice to have been told of the hotel almost opposite but hidden behind some trees where we could get a great meal when we arrived in the pouring rain. There is no restaurant at the hotel and you have to go out. Interesting to learn later of a shuttle service into town! Breakfast was rather limited, but nice that's it's included

Q7493MPdominicf

Google
I can not even count how many times our family has chosen the Harbour House for our visits to Niagara on the Lake... but I know how many of those times we enjoyed ourselves beyond belief.... ALL OF THEM!!!!. The facility is amazing top notch inside and out from the time you park and check in, the beautiful breakfast, the wine and cheese, the shuttle service, not to mention the beautiful spacious rooms. The staff compliments the facility in a way that truly makes you feel at home. Everyone addresses you by name and is there to help in any way they can. I can not wait to return and visit them next month.

W8391LLkatherinew

Google
Six of us stayed at the Harbour House last week and it was excellent---from the reception area, to the large, spotless rooms, delicious breakfasts, and the complimentary wine and cheese reception each night. It is an older property, but meticulously maintained. Highest recommendation! Can't wait to return.

Cz&Sz

Google
We had a great stay. Big comfortable rooms. Nice facility with covered parking. The staff is friendly and professional. Shaw theatre is 3 blocks away. We are walkers so it was no problem. It is up hill so, you decide if you want to walk. 3 EV chargers on site. The chargers were not working when we were there but, they let us charge at the Shaw Club so, still no problem. Remember the low ceiling height in the parking area. We scratched our tailgate on the ceiling. We were warned about the low ceiling and forgot. Just remember to stop your tailgate before it fully opens if you park in the covered parking.

gh357

Google
My family of 4 (two teen girls) couldn't have been happier with our NOTL accommodations. We got a suite which allowed everyone plenty of room. Breakfast was delicious (and included) and Queen Street was a short 8-10 minute walk away. I'd definitely stay here again. The accommodations were clean and fresh and the staff were beyond friendly.

Tim H.

Google
Love at first sight, sip, and bite! We arrived to a quaint and pleasant building called The Harbor House, just outside of the historic and shopping district of Niagara on the Lake (NOTL); and very walkable from and to the hotel. Emma greeted us and provided a smooth and friendly check-in. That same afternoon we enjoyed a few sips of wine with Walter who shared his story while telling us about the various wines. The following morning, actually two mornings, we enjoyed a delightful breakfast which included a variety of foods, juices, and breads. We are looking forward to making an annual trip to NOTL and will definitely stay again at The Harbor House!

Do H

Google
Overall we would give the room/location 4 stars, and the staffs top it up to the fifth star! If you want a comfortable, well thought out experience, I would recommend the Harbour House hotel. We stayed one night in the Superior King Fireplace with jettub room with complementary breakfast. The room has good square footage equipped with a fridge, a table, a TV and a single couch, and the washroom was spacious with a big jet tub. The bed was comfortable, and it felt cozy to have a fireplace in the room. Parts of the room seem to be on the older side, like the jet tub was loud and not very strong, the thermostat can be modernized, the shutter blinds have a few loose flaps. Staffs at the hotel were phenomenal, everyone we met were professional and friendly. The team was always happy to help us with whatever we needed, and efforts were put in to make sure we felt welcomed and special. We also enjoyed the breakfast offered with many healthy delicious house-made items. The hotel is situated at a great location being close enough to the main area, but far enough to enjoy the quietness in the morning. We also went on a lovely walk by the water. They also seem to have bikes for rent on site, although we didn’t use it. Side note: the room is not blacked out.
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Shakira H.

Yelp
We had a short winter getaway to Niagara-on-the-Lake and stayed 2 nights at the Harbour House hotel. Check-in was seamless and reception was very helpful explaining open wifi, continental breakfast daily 8-10 am, complimentary wine and cheese in the common area 4-5 pm, complimentary shuttle from 4-10 pm, restaurant recommendations with their online reservation system. This place didn't feel like a hotel with all its personal touches. Service was impeccable. The continental breakfast had wait staff that provided juice, tea or coffee. House keeping left us cookies as a welcome present and chocolate for Christmas in addition to hand-written notes. Like I mentioned, the wait staff was great at breakfast. Continental breakfast was quite delicious considering it is complimentary. It included a hash scramble with ham, blueberry french toast, strudels, pastries, lox, cheese, pastrami, chopped fruit, yogurt, granola, cereal, bagels, english muffins, multiple spreads including cream cheese and home made jam. I only wish they had more savoury options without meat in them. House keeping was wonderful. The room was impeccable upon arrival. There was a king size bed, gas fireplace, ice bucket & glasses, desk, and spacious bathroom with a whirlpool tub. There is a machine that dispenses water on the 2nd floor. Even though it was their basic room, there was plenty of space and had such a homey feel to it. This homey feeling extends to reception. From the kind welcome at the front desk to the warm fire in the common area. They have board games and DVDs that you can take to your room. We sat by the warm fire during the wine and cheese event while playing a game of scrabble. Definitely one of the highlights during our stay here. This is quite an ideal location as it's only a 5-10 minute walk away from the Main Street. It's also close to the harbour which may be nice to walk by during the summer. We tried Zee's grill which is one of the restaurants at their sister hotel. It was wonderful, but there are other options as well in the area ranging from fancy sit down restaurants to gelato joints. It was beautiful in the winter and I can't wait to return in the summer!
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Ryan C.

Yelp
I'm sorry to say but this review is a few months late from when I actually stayed here with my wife. It was our first time away as a couple since our daughter was born. Anywho..... We really liked the location, parking, ambience, fireplace, breakfast, wine and cheese time, and the cleanliness of this hotel. Let's talk location. I thought that being a few hundred meters from the river and seeing the USA was a little nifty. There's a bike path, century old homes, a nice park and a short walk away from the Main Street of Niagrara on the lake. It was quiet in the area too when we stayed there in Nov of 2017. Parking was certainly decent, it was outside but covered as the lot sits underneath the building, and the building is on a hill. I do feel like overall ambience of the place was geared and appealing to folks who were more refined (aka retired and having really high end taste). My wife and I loved the decor and loved how nice the hotel was. We're not retired either. Lol. Breakfast was very good, and really filling. Lots of selection, it was great. Sausages, bacon, bagels, cheeses, sliced meats, jams, pancakes, coffee, tea, fruit etc. They have wine and cheese tasting and pairing in the evening. It's a small amount but it makes you feel rich and important. And cool. The room itself was clean, cozy and romantic. Overall if you're looking for something more refined, close to some great amenities, clean, comfortable and reliable, this is your place.
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Rose L.

Yelp
We rented out about ten rooms over Labor Day weekend for our biennial family reunion. The hotel itself is lovely upon first glance, located just up the street from Lake Ontario, close to Niagara River Recreation Trail and Queen's Royal Park, as well as a ten minute brisk walk into the two center (about five minute walk to the Shaw Festival Theatre). This quaint, vine covered three-story house converted to hotel shines in their customer service. They are hospitable, kind and incredibly accommodating. Quick to give recommendations, answer questions and schedule their free in town shuttle service if needed. The have a free wine and cheese hour every day (albeit a little lacking on the cheese part with only the house-made "beer cheese" a spicy and savory pimento styled cheese). The wine is also always the same, which gets old quick. Coffee and tea is also always available in the lobby as well as homemade cookies. They serve a continental breakfast daily, which is lovely, although just a little off. The room which houses breakfast is too small to accommodate all the guests, do just hope that everyone isn't an early riser. You can choose to sit out in the small terrace garden, which is a lovely addition to the hotel as well. Another odd fact about breakfast is they have servers to bring drinks and "manage" tables, although breakfast itself is buffet style. I think the servers honestly just complicate the already crowded process a bit, although they are over-the-top lovely! And breakfast itself is great, coffee and juice is ordered from servers while a bar of fresh fruit, meats, cheeses, breads, scones, cereal, toast with your choice of topping, yogurt and a hot item are all served. I think after spending some time in NOTL, I realized there are always tourists and people visiting. Things get used and run down quickly. You'll notice this with the carpets at the hotel although for the most part things are very pristine. The rooms themselves are very comfortable with large working electric fireplaces. Most have large bathtubs and showers, tv's (you can borrow DVD's--as well as boardgames!--from downstairs), wine glasses, ice buckets, etc. Unfortunately the rooms don't have refrigerators (I converted the in-room recycling bin into a make-shift fridge by filling it with ice), which was very inconvenient. Also, the lighting in the rooms is lacking, although the bathrooms do that some impressive built in magnifying mirrors (and hairdriers!) Also, the complimentary toiletries were very budget friendly. Room service will make your bed in the morning and restock any used, complimentary toiletries. Overall, while I did enjoy my five day, four night stay at Harbour House Hotel, it was truly the service that made the experience the most enjoyable. This is not a budget friendly hotel and for the price, I think some of the luxury aspect was missing. I would look into other options before staying here in the future.
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Edwin A.

Yelp
A beautiful property on Niagara on the Lake. It is an Inn, which I prefer over the too personal B&B establishments. The main street is a nearby walk away, or one may call on the personal shuttle service to the main road. (This operates only after 4pm) Beds are comfortable, establishment clean, elegantly furnished, quiet, and service is attentive and polite. Only downside is no in-house restaurant for dinner. They offer dinner at a sister property which patrons may be shuttled to and fro. One morning I woke up to canons, yeah I jumped out of bed, what the heck? the War of 1812 was being re-enacted outside the window. lol But they do these kinds of things at Niagara on the Lake. Just be warned or check ahead. The canons can be heard anywhere and no fault of the Inn. Oh I had the best chocolate croissant in my life here, breakfast was supremely deliciously. I can't wait to come back. Perfect place to get some needed R&R.
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Martha W.

Yelp
A very comfortable boutique hotel. So welcoming and friendly, classy but not snobby. A comfortable room with a fireplace and an open plan that allows a good soak in the whirlpool tub without being stuck in a steamy, sterile bathroom. Oh! And those cookies were amazing!!! (And I am a cookie snob!) Too the whole experience with a delicious breakfast and this experience is hard to beat!!
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Ashley L.

Yelp
I cannot say enough positive things about this place. It is located just a short walk from the lake just outside of the main little town area. When we arrived we were greeted by Sara who was very friendly and helpful. She offered suggestions on wineries and food for us (we are vegan) so it was a nice start to our stay. We were then personally escorted to our room where all of the nice features were pointed out. The rooms are nicely updated and our room had a fireplace. They also had a personal note written to us with fresh cookies. They host a social hour where a different winery from the area is featured with crackers and cheese. There are games to play and a dining area where you can sip wine. The breakfast was awesome! They offered a variety of fresh fruit, pastries, cereal and a homemade strudel. This is definitely our favorite place we have stayed this far on the trip. Oh and the parking is free in a lot beneath the building :)

Bob P.

Yelp
Spent one night here while visiting Niagara on the Lake. Staff was great and helpful with things to do and places to eat. Rooms were very nice with comfy beds. They have a wine and cheese get together in the afternoon which was a lot of fun and a great way to meet other guests. Breakfast was part of the cost and was enjoyable. Free parking under the hotel. They offer a shuttle within about a 10 mile radius to area attractions, which was great. Defiantly would return
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Brian P.

Yelp
After looking at several locations in the ara for a quick get away we ended up at Harbour house due to the excellent customer service of the people I spoke to and emailed. Prompt answers with a very personal touch were the deciding factor and we were not disapointed with the room or facilty. Excellent breakfast included and free shuttle service around town.. would definately go back
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Karen P.

Yelp
A very charming place to stay in a fabulous town. I would visit again and not hesitate to stay in the same Inn. Beautiful rooms - large, quiet and well appointed. We stayed in 2 rooms as the suite was not available for our entire visit (someone else had already reserved it). Both had fireplaces and had their own uniquenesses which lent to the quaintness. Robes were complementary and there were fireplaces in each of our rooms. Service was good but not on par with top-rated hotels - I saw little evidence that they would go the extra mile. When we asked about hiking/walking trails, we were given vague guidance even though there were wonderful paved paths nearby. When we made reservations, we were told that there was a shuttle service and found out after we arrived that it was only available between 4 and 10 PM and had a very small service area (3.3 km). This information would have been helpful before we made the decision to forego a rental car. They did allow us to check out late on our departure date - much appreciated for such a small place. Breakfast was good and the area was cozy.

Brenda K.

Yelp
We completely enjoyed our stay at Harbour House. From the beautiful room to the delicious complimentary breakfast, to the inviting lobby, to the friendly and helpful employees, to the great location, it's a wonderful place to stay! Niagra On The Lake is charming with lots to do and great restaurants. We would definitely return and stay at Harbour House again.
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Eli W.

Yelp
This is a beautiful inn. Excellent service and amenities. Rooms are comfortable and well appointed with one of the most comfortable beds I have slept in. Their complementary breakfast is outstanding. It is a European breakfast with most items made in house. They also have wine tasting every afternoon. I highly recommend staying if you plan on visiting NOTL.
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Jacqueline W.

Yelp
This is a lovely hotel situated next to the harbour (the clue is in the name!) and only a few minutes walk from the main street (Queen). The hotel is very comfortable and the staff are very attentive and helpful. Breakfast is served on-site however there are no dinner or bar facilities, which is not really a problem as there are so many great places nearby. There is a wine tasting every afternoon, but unfortunately e never made it back to the hotel in time, but it's a great touch for those wanting to become familiar with the local wines. We enjoyed a 2 night stay there last week and enjoyed every minute of it.

Kim B.

Yelp
We stayed here in August and went to a show across the street. We absolutely loved our room! We were early, and there was a Keurig for our use and we were also able to find a free movie or two for later on while relaxing in a private waiting area. The staff was very friendly and accommodating! Would definitely stay here again!