Must-see hotels in Eastern Ontario

  • Lord Elgin Hotel

    Ottawa

    In one of Ottawa's finest locations, the stately Lord Elgin was built in 1941 in a similar, but less grandiose, style to Toronto's Fairmont Royal York…

  • Fairmont Château Laurier

    Ottawa

    By the Ottawa Locks, the city's best-known hotel is a landmark in its own right. Built in 1912 to resemble a 16th-century French château, its 426 rooms…

  • Rosemount Inn

    Kingston

    Enjoy a decadent stay at this former dry-goods merchant's home in a historic district. Built in 1850, the massive stone, Tuscan-style villa has been…

  • Killarney Lodge

    Eastern Ontario

    With 27 one- and two-bedroom lakeside cabins dating from the 1930s, Killarney recalls the innocent days when rustic cabins were synonymous with family…

  • Wolf Den Nature Retreat

    Eastern Ontario

    Located 10km outside the West Gate, this outdoorsy hostel-cum-resort offers lodging from dorms to gorgeous eco-cabins accommodating up to six. Guests can…

  • Swiss Hotel

    Ottawa

    Owner Sabina's Swiss heritage is reflected in everything from the luxuriant buffet breakfast ($15) to the rooms' design-savvy stencil decor. The 22…

  • Drake Devonshire Inn

    Eastern Ontario

    From the folks behind Toronto's legendary Drake Hotel comes the Drake Devonshire, a historic foundry-turned-inn converted to a swooningly stylish and…

  • Sandbanks Provincial Park

    Eastern Ontario

    Summer camping at Sandbanks is scenic and stress-free, but these lakeside sites get booked up to five months ahead. There are also two cottages, both…

  • Gananoque Inn

    Thousand Islands

    Signature green shutters denote this stately inn at the junction of the Gananoque River and St Lawrence Seaway. The former carriage-works first opened its…

  • Arowhon Pines

    Eastern Ontario

    If you've ever wondered what an adult summer camp might be like, Arowhon Pines is the answer. The largest and most luxurious of Algonquin's all-inclusive…

  • Lake on the Mountain Resort

    Eastern Ontario

    Comprising eight homey self-catering cottages and the 'House across the Road,' a beautiful Victorian with tastefully restored rooms and stunning views,…

  • Bartlett Lodge

    Eastern Ontario

    Running completely on solar power, the two-bedroom lakeside 'Sunrise' is perhaps Bartlett's most interesting cabin, but studio suites, cabins and glamping…

  • Best Western Plus Ottawa Downtown

    Ottawa

    Your loonies go a long way at this 128-room property in a delightful position near the Canadian Museum of Nature. The bright, airy suites have separate…

  • McGee's Inn

    Ottawa

    Floral prints, embroidered chair caning, plush button-eyed teddy bears, varnished sewing machines and antique cuckoo clocks: this vast Victorian mansion…

  • Ottawa Backpackers Inn

    Ottawa

    This laid-back hostel occupies a converted late-19th-century house boasting fresh-faced bathrooms, sun-drenched dorms and handy power outlets at every bed…

  • Ontario Parks Campgrounds

    Eastern Ontario

    There are 11 car-accessible, developed campgrounds within the park, eight reached from Hwy 60, and some featuring yurts. Three sites in the north (Achray,…

  • Misty Isles Lodge

    Thousand Islands

    Located about 5km east of Gananoque on the Thousand Islands Pkwy, you'll find this laid-back beachfront property boasting comfortable units with wicker…

  • Lake Edge Cottages

    Eastern Ontario

    This outdoorsy resort offers one- and two-bedroom rustic but well-appointed lakefront cottages with deck and kitchen, on a secluded woody property. There…

  • Secret Garden

    Kingston

    Whether you recline in the stately salons with chandeliers overhead, or retreat upstairs to your canopied bed, you will have a comfortable stay at this…

  • Arc

    Ottawa

    Arc is a savvy boutique hotel with 112 minimal yet elegant rooms and suites in a great location; call it low-key, muted and restfully hip. This mellow…

  • Queen's Inn

    Kingston

    Constructed in 1839, the Queen's Inn is one of the oldest hotels in the country. The outside has a stately limestone facade and some rooms have stone…

  • The Edward

    Eastern Ontario

    Situated on 75 acres of pristine land, this small B&B offers three well-designed suites. Even for Prince Edward County, this place is peaceful and the…

  • Barefoot Hostel

    Ottawa

    With just four mixed and single-sex four-bed dorms, Barefoot is a veritable 'boutique hostel' with a comfy lounge, small self-catering kitchen, two modern…

  • Couples Resort

    Eastern Ontario

    Don't let the name fool you into thinking this smart resort is a naturist swingers' den; it actually caters to couples on romantic getaways. The 46 rooms…

  • David C Smith House

    Kingston

    Open to nonstudents when school's out for summer, these Queen's University digs offer affordable campus lodging about 20 minutes' walk from downtown. The…

  • Arlington Hotel & Pub

    Eastern Ontario

    There's something about this towering century-old monster that makes you just want to disappear into it. In tiny Maynooth, the Arlington is a great place…

  • Dewar's Inn

    Eastern Ontario

    These quaint riverside cottages, efficiency units and motel rooms are pleasantly furnished and spotlessly clean. The property is built on the site of an…

  • Houseboat Holidays

    Thousand Islands

    The only thing better than staying near the seaway is staying on the seaway! This experienced outfit just 4km west of Gananoque will set you up with your…

  • Algonquin East Gate Motel

    Eastern Ontario

    This cozy little motel just outside the park's East Gate has 11 comfortable rooms with small bathrooms, and friendly, helpful staff. There's also a…

  • Benner's B&B

    Ottawa

    Well appointed and spacious, this historic town house is a comfortable option in Sandy Hill, about 1.5km east of ByWard Market. The King Loft room is a…

  • Green Door

    Eastern Ontario

    On an attractive residential street, this brick tabernacle dating from 1928 has found a new calling as a B&B with four 1920s and art deco–themed bedrooms…

  • Dwight Village Motel

    Eastern Ontario

    You'll notice this excellent motel, with its wood-fronted rooms offering all the creature comforts, from the highway. There's a lovely outdoor picnic area…

  • Fireside Inn

    Kingston

    The best thing about this uptown motel are the gaudy but fun fantasy suites, evoking dream worlds from a Japanese love hotel to a moon base. Standard…

  • Australis Guest House

    Ottawa

    Hosts Brian and Carol create a friendly atmosphere at this homey guesthouse in the green Sandy Hill neighborhood, between the Rideau River and the…

  • Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront

    Kingston

    You can't beat the location of this waterfront hotel. Its 197 spacious rooms have balcony, fridge, and microwave on request. Facilities include indoor and…

  • Metcalfe Hotel

    Ottawa

    Having undergone renovations and a name change in 2017, this stylish hotel offers a great location, iPad docking stations, and a selection of rooms for…

  • Newsroom Suites

    Eastern Ontario

    Upstairs from the working offices of the Wellington Times you'll find these three delightful and spacious private suites, furnished to a high standard of…

  • Courtyard Ottawa East

    Ottawa

    The closest hotel to Ottawa's not-so-central VIA Rail station is also a good choice if you're driving: free parking and easy access from Hwy 417. It has…