Must-see hotels in Ontario

  • Inn on the Harbour

    Southwestern Ontario

    Watch fishing boats come and go, offloading baskets of perch and pickerel, from this upmarket, maritime-hewn inn. A handful of themed suites – Out of…

  • 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…

  • Innisfree

    Bruce Peninsula

    Whether it's due to the scent of fresh blueberry muffins or the stunning harbor views from the sunroom and large deck, guests will adore this charming…

  • Algonquin Hotel

    Northern Ontario

    Built in 1888, this historical building is located close to the Soo's restaurant and shopping district. It's one of the cheaper places in town, but rooms…

  • Lakeside Inn Orillia

    Muskoka Lakes

    Run by a young couple, this renovated '60s-era motel offers simple rooms with wood floors, good beds and cozy comforters. Each has a private balcony or…

  • Always Inn Bed & Breakfast

    Niagara Falls

    An old Victorian house with a spick-and-span interior is a pleasant surprise in these parts. The substantial breakfast is another. Rooms are tidy and…

  • Peacock Villa

    Bruce Peninsula

    Six simple, pleasantly furnished motel rooms and four cozy cabins in a peaceful, woodsy setting a hop-skip-and-jump from the harbor offer excellent value…

  • Echo Woods B&B

    Muskoka Lakes

    Three tastefully appointed rooms with luxurious bathrooms make up this welcoming and cozy B&B. Gourmet breakfast is served on the breezy deck with views…

  • Queen's Inn

    Bruce Peninsula

    Like a pillared temple to remote elegance, this stately B&B peers over the silent cove of Gore Bay. Grab a book from the antique hutch library and idly…

  • Midland Inn

    Georgian Bay

    A modern two-story hotel with spacious and squeaky-clean rooms, all with good beds, down comforters and big flat-screen TVs. Breakfast included. If you…

  • 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…

  • Lincoln Inn

    Northern Ontario

    The Lincoln is a solid budget choice close to restaurants, with comfortable rooms and self-catering apartments, the latter featuring a bedroom with two…

  • Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo

    Southwestern Ontario

    The well-located Crowne Plaza has a futuristic lobby and 201 modern, standard-issue guest rooms – all very comfortable and clean, if somewhat lacking in…

  • Super 8

    Northern Ontario

    The Super 8 is on the Memorial Ave strip of hotels and motels and is a happy medium between cheaper independent motels and pricier chains. Rooms are…

  • Georgian Terrace Guest House

    Georgian Bay

    Dramatic pillars front this beautifully restored and updated heritage home. Its three rooms are elegant without being frilly, and have en-suite bath, wi…

  • 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…

  • Comfort Inn

    Southwestern Ontario

    Tastefully renovated, this well-maintained motel offers great-value, contemporary-style rooms including a self-serve breakfast. Located about 5km north of…

  • Comfort Inn

    Georgian Bay

    Drive-up units, good discounted rates and friendly staff win points for this dated but well-maintained motel in a leafy spot about 3km from downtown…

  • Bonnybank Bed & Breakfast

    Niagara Peninsula

    A stately Tudor-meets-Grimsby-sandstone house in an owl-filled wilderness setting. It's a little off the beaten track but makes for a quiet, comfortable…

  • Days Inn & Suites

    Northern Ontario

    This chain hotel is as central to everything as you can get in spread-out Thunder Bay. Kids love the indoor pool. Rooms are clean, spacious and neutrally…

  • Elora Gorge Conservation Area Campground

    Southwestern Ontario

    More than 500 campsites sit in six distinct, riverside zones. They're overflowing during summer, especially on holiday weekends – be sure to reserve in…

  • Huntsville Inn

    Muskoka Lakes

    In a prime location by the bridge, these dated but comfortable rooms have flat-screen TVs and free wi-fi. Excellent value.

  • Sleep Inn

    Northern Ontario

    This tourist motel in a nice spot by the water has spacious and tidy rooms, an exercise room and sauna.

  • 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…

  • Blue Bay Motel

    Bruce Peninsula

    Most of this centrally located motel's 16 bright guest rooms overlook a parking lot and Little Tub Harbour just beyond. Comfortable though a bit dated,…

  • Auberge Inn

    Bruce Peninsula

    Enthusiastic Auberge Inn is a hostel-plus in a little white house. With one dorm and two private rooms, the place isn't large, but it's comfortable and…

  • Chelsea Hotel Toronto

    Toronto

    Though the lobby could use a refresh, Toronto's largest hotel (there are almost 1600 rooms!) caters to just about everyone with comfortable, upgraded…

  • Höstel Toronto

    East Toronto & Rosedale

    Housed within a 19th-century mansion, this hostel is surprisingly charmless. Staff members are a little cold. There's nothing on the walls. There are no…

  • Havinn International Guesthouse

    Toronto

    Located on busy Spadina Rd, this Victorian guesthouse has six simple rooms with aging furnishings and good beds, all with shared bathrooms. There's a…

  • Cyprus Lake Campground

    Bruce Peninsula

    Sites at the most central and substantial campground within the Bruce Peninsula National Park must be reserved through Parks Canada in advance …

  • Bingemans Camping Resort

    Southwestern Ontario

    North of Hwy 401, Bingemans is a combined water park and campground with enough pools, ponds and water slides to warrant 'Great Lake' status. In general,…

  • Neill-Wycik College Hotel

    Toronto

    Pronounced 'Why-zik,' this budget-travelers' favorite operates from early May to late August, when the students are out. Private bedrooms with telephones…

  • Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Well located in the heart of the Entertainment District, the Hilton Garden is perfect for nocturnal explorations. Though it can get noisy on Friday and…

  • Blue Mountain Inn

    Georgian Bay

    Accommodations range from standard guest rooms to roomier one-bedroom suites, all of which have seen a face-lift in recent years. Though far from…

  • Albert at Bay Suite Hotel

    Ottawa

    This all-suite hotel offers excellent value for traveling families and those who prefer the comforts of home. Oversized multiroom one- and two-bedroom…

  • White Oaks Resort & Spa

    Niagara Peninsula

    This sprawling 220-room resort just off the QEW, 15km from Niagara-on-the-Lake, offers well-appointed rooms and resort-style service and facilities: there…

  • Fanshawe Conservation Area Campground

    Southwestern Ontario

    Convenient camping within the city limits is possible in this 1200-hectare conservation area complete with hiking and biking trails, fishing, kayaking,…

  • Nights Inn Owen Sound

    Bruce Peninsula

    Nights Inn is a standard motel just a few blocks from the center of town. Rooms are squeaky clean and surprisingly comfortable with updated bathrooms and…

  • Ship's Anchor Inn

    Eastern Ontario

    Once the beachside abode of a crusty sea captain, this 185-year-old, hand-hewn stone manor is packed to the rafters with sea-shanty relics of bygone days:…

  • Les Suites

    Ottawa

    Spacious suites in this downtown hotel at the edge of the ByWard Market district feature one or two bedrooms, full kitchens and in-suite laundries. Staff…