Name: Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Address: 7 Earl Street, Downtown Kingston, Kingston, Canada, Kingston, Ontario, CA
Price range: $137–$859 per night
Rating: 8.75

What guests think

At Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge, guests consistently praise the waterfront, walkable location and the friendly, accommodating staff, while appreciating spacious suites with kitchens and an included breakfast that many find generous and convenient for families.

Common trade-offs include high on-site parking fees and occasional elevator outages. Some reviews note dated elements, noisy or uncomfortable sofa beds and toilets, and mixed experiences with the pool or hot tub. Breakfast is widely liked but a number of guests reported uneven quality, crowding, or limited variety across days. Expect roomy, practical accommodations in a prime waterfront spot with largely warm service.

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Facilities

Amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub and a fitness room, with EV charging available; some note the bar was closed during their stay. Parking is on site but frequently described as expensive, and elevator outages were reported across multiple visits.

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Heather

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are spacious and the pool is kept in great condition.

10

Sara

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay. Property lovely, by the water, easy parking, space to charge my EV. Kind and helpful staff. Comfy room, full and stocked kitchen, so much space for me and my two older kids. Will stay here many times to come.

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Gail

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only thing that was unreasonable was the parking rate 39.00 a day, less if you stay longer but 39.00 for one night. We parked ourselves outside in the parking lot!!! Come on!!!

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eric

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location—everything walkable and with views along the way. Nice gym, nice laundry, cheerful staff. Breakfast was good with many choices and the hot entrees were a little different each day. Big room, big TV, good internet, comfortable. Completely pleasing stay!

8

Jennifer

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

One of the two elevators was out of service the entire time we were there (4 days)

10

Sue

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location very close to everything, only wish they had their bar open, have a beautiful bar and outdoor sitting area

10

Scott

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

One Elevator is not working - which is an inconvenience

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Julie

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not the worst stay but not the best. Easy check in and checkout. Parking was an additional fee, which if you were lucky to find a spot you could park underneath the hotel. Very limited covered parking spots. Pullout bed in the couch was very thin and uncomfortable. Shower pressure was great, but barely warm. Toilet flush is VERY loud. Master bedroom was very big. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Continental breakfast wasn’t too bad with many options and staff restocking/cleaning up at all times. Hottub wasn’t hot, more like lukewarm and jets were not powerful. Women’s sauna was great. Felt safe inside the hotel and outside. Overall, would stay again.

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Paul

Nov 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Didn’t know parking was $36 with taxes. Also one elevator was not working for the two days we were staying there. Probably wouldn’t stay there again.

10

Christopher

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay in this well appointed and clean hotel. The location is convenient to downtown and easily walkable to shops and restaurants. The room was spacious and had a nice view of the waterfront. The breakfast is very good as well! I liked that they had car charging in the parking garage, the parking was expensive, but that seems to be the case in all Kingston hotels.

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Cleanliness

Reviews commonly describe rooms and public areas as very clean. A few guests reported lapses such as missed dusting or housekeeping and isolated cleanliness issues in specific rooms or areas.

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Amanda

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were lovely at check in and out. Kitchen staff for the breakfast were friendly and super efficient. The food was good and there were decent options- waffle station, vegan and pork sausages, hashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, omelette, yoghurt, banana, oranges, cereal options, banana bread, chocolate loaf and a hot drink station. The room was very clean. The bathroom location was unfortunately situated near the head of the bed and the toilet sounds like a rocket taking off. Had I not already gone to the bathroom- I may have gone again just hearing that startling sound. And hear that sound we did! From rooms around is when they flushed through the night and in the morning. The shower - water pressure was good, but even when cranked as high as it would go- was tepid. Good way to conserve water- couldn't get finished fast enough! It's a shame that to get access to wifi, they ask you to sign up for their Marriott Bonvoy site. Should just be free. Room rate does not include parking- under or above ground it's $39.

10

ROGER

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a nice, clean, and newly organized establishment, providing a comfortable and modern experience for its guests.

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Lisa

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were super nice/helpful. Secure facility and parking. Very clean room and common areas. Breakfast was better than most hotels I’ve been to and the coffee was very good. I would highly recommend.

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Herta

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Terrible breakfast.How can potatoes be cement inside and outside, all sausage selections were over salted, other than scrambled eggs ( every morning) the other options were unpalatable. Does oatmeal have to “swim” in liquid? The oranges were dry and moldy. The room was not dusted properly. The front staff were very good.

10

Sergey

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice and clean hotel, conveniently located, the room has all necessary amenities. Breakfast was good, everyone from the family has found their own meal to eat. Especially wanted to note that the hotel Is super clean everywhere - rooms, common areas, restaurant, everywhere. The staff is friendly and accommodating.

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Robb

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Filthy- other people’s leftover hair in sink, dog urine in elevators, no shampoo and pets in the breakfast buffet area

8

Edison

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good hotel, room hadn’t been cleaned properly when I checked in (examples will be gum by the shower and by the entrance on the carpet and as well by the bed there was garbage in the floor. Overall beside that everything else was good.

10

Ann

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

L'emplacement est vraiment bien. La propreté des chambres, l'accessibilité au centre ville. Le déjeuner est très bien. Le personnel est courtois.

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Derek

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property, room was very clean, large, comfortable bed.

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Denise

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Pierre was awesome. Room was clean and spacious.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and well equipped with full kitchens, and many have harbour views. Reported drawbacks include uncomfortable sofa beds and pillows, some dated or noisy fixtures, occasional partial views, thin walls, and tepid showers.

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Amanda

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were lovely at check in and out. Kitchen staff for the breakfast were friendly and super efficient. The food was good and there were decent options- waffle station, vegan and pork sausages, hashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, omelette, yoghurt, banana, oranges, cereal options, banana bread, chocolate loaf and a hot drink station. The room was very clean. The bathroom location was unfortunately situated near the head of the bed and the toilet sounds like a rocket taking off. Had I not already gone to the bathroom- I may have gone again just hearing that startling sound. And hear that sound we did! From rooms around is when they flushed through the night and in the morning. The shower - water pressure was good, but even when cranked as high as it would go- was tepid. Good way to conserve water- couldn't get finished fast enough! It's a shame that to get access to wifi, they ask you to sign up for their Marriott Bonvoy site. Should just be free. Room rate does not include parking- under or above ground it's $39.

10

Melanie

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was lovely. The floor plan with the kitchenette was the best floorplan for three people I have seen. It was perfect.

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Heather

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are spacious and the pool is kept in great condition.

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Wendy

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot on the water. The bathroom needs renovation. Don’t like the shower, slippery and don’t have a lot of room.

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veronica

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Water views were beautiful . Room was great and spacious . Only complaint was the pull out couch had a very thin, uncomfortable mattress

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Penelope

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well located. Can walk to everything. Walls are paper thin - can hear everything in the rooms beside you and in the hall.

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Carol-Lynn

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only complaint is that the pillows are hard and uncomfortable

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Marie-Danielle

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All was perfect, except ventilation in the room, very noisy

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Catherine

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay they have all you need and staff is terrific. Spacious well appointed rooms

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Kevin

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Signed up for lake view. Got half a lake view if we strain our necks.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with smooth check-ins, attentive breakfast staff, occasional upgrades and prompt fixes. A few guests noted slow responses or unresolved issues during busy periods.

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Paul

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was great. Great location, clean, and well furnished. The staff were fantastic and went above and beyond.

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Jessica

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was so friendly and always willing to help with any questions that I had. The professionalism of the staff is a reflection of the hotel’s standard, which is excellent! Thank you for such a great stay!!

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ayub

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Door got locked twice and maintenance and staff were not at all moved and took almost an hour to get the door opened while we stood in the corridor. Will not stay at this place again

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Carole

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Le Check-in a été le plus professionnel et sympathique à vie! Le personnel au buffet déjeuner très serviable et poli! Cependant…. Le matelas du canapé-lit était dans un état horrible (chambre 909) Un affaissement extrême au centre, des ressorts perceptible au simple effleurement du matelas et une tache répugnante… Il a été impossible pour ma grande fille de 19 ans de dormir dessus (ni pour moi d’ailleurs) j’ai donc dû la faire dormir avec son père et moi je me suis installée sur le canapé-lit 😳 Assez décevant pour une fin de semaine de la Saint-Valentin!

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Jason

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great service, TV wasnt working and a attendant was there quickly to get it going

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Liam

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was INCREDIBLE

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Reta

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was exceptional at the front desk, at breakfast, and housekeeping. They all went above and beyond.

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Ulla

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was amazing up until our last night. Hockey children were running amok in the hallways and we tried repeatedly to phone down to the front desk to complain. All we got was a busy signal. Children’s hockey teams should be booked to their own floor with no other guests.

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Zaia

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The Residence Inn is an amazing place to stay. I have stayed at this hotel many times and it is my go to hotel when I am in Kingston. The staff are extremely professional and will go out of their way to ensure that your stay is as comfortable as possible.

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Gary

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff were very friendly at check in , and were very helpful in directing us to our event.

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Location

Waterfront setting within an easy walk to downtown, restaurants, cruises and Queen’s University. Many like that it’s slightly off the busiest core yet remains very convenient.

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Ruby

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location accessible to all

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Jon

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a perfect location, close to downtown, right on the water, and within walking distance of a multitude of activities.

8

Gary

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location right at Lake Ontario. Very scenic.

10

Sue

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was great & thehotel was very clean.

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Frances

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is excellent on the water.

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Sean

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is licated within a 5 to 10 minute walk of restaurants, bars and entertainment areas. I will stay here again!

10

jennifer

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great spot. Walking distance to everywhere

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nick

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic location.view of the lake and downtown out the window.walking distance too everything.

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Lindsay

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to lake, marina and downtown Kingston.

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Stephanie

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay downtown Kingston. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and sightseeing. Overall great experience.

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Dining

The included breakfast is a highlight for many, offering hot and cold choices (e.g., waffles) and lobby coffee/tea all day. Several guests, however, found it mediocre, repetitive, or poorly organized at times.

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Laura

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Great room. Staff in the breakfast room were outstanding!

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Herta

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Terrible breakfast.How can potatoes be cement inside and outside, all sausage selections were over salted, other than scrambled eggs ( every morning) the other options were unpalatable. Does oatmeal have to “swim” in liquid? The oranges were dry and moldy. The room was not dusted properly. The front staff were very good.

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Bernard

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable, good breakfast choices (including vegan), prime location, pleasant staff - excellent value! Recommend.

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eric

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location—everything walkable and with views along the way. Nice gym, nice laundry, cheerful staff. Breakfast was good with many choices and the hot entrees were a little different each day. Big room, big TV, good internet, comfortable. Completely pleasing stay!

10

Cindy

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The free breakfast was fabulous. Hot and delicious and lots of variety

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Lisa

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast with lots of options! Coffee and teas available 24/7 in the lobby (and the option to make your own in your room). Pool was great for the kids. The staff was friendly, efficient and helpful. You can walk to most points of interest including loads of shops and restaurants and the ferry to Wolfe Island. Downsides: parking was $35/day! Luckily, we easily found in-street parking (free all weekend!) AND The sofa bed was very lumpy.

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Stephen

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Bad industrial food, unhealthy and full of fat and sugar!

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Jeff

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location and the breakfast

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Xieling

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is perfect, right in downtown but far from the noise and near the water. The hotel is friendly and room was very spacious for our family of 4 plus one pet. Desk staff is super friendly. The one thing that we wished it was better was the pool and hot tub. They were too small and not that clean. We didn’t stay for long in there. The best and highlight of our stay was the breakfast. It saved us a lot of money. The waffle station is such a hot with the guests. I was really impressed with the paper bag provided for us to take a couple of fruits and a banana bread for our outdoor activities in the area. I will be staying at a Marriott again!

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Angelica

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only hotel I book when going to Kingston, the breakfast options are great and it’s close enough to everything. The rooms are spacious and clean, this is my third time back to this hotel and I always never have a problem. Staff are always helpful

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Month	Average price
January	$146
February	$144
March	$151
April	$157
May	$280
June	$253
July	$252
August	$257
September	$217
October	$198
November	$166
December	$139

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $370
20 $137	21 $165	22 $307	23 $344	24 $182	25 $240	26 $240
27 $150	28 $185	29 $185	30 $185

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $185	2 $344	3 $859
4 $184	5 $184	6 $413	7 $293	8 $266	9 $194	10 $223
11 $159	12 $179	13 $208	14 $221	15 $177	16	17
18 $177	19 $177	20 $425	21 $206	22 $177	23 $197	24
25 $173	26 $167	27 $177	28 $177	29 $177	30 $197	31 $210

Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Corner Lake View

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Harbor View

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, City View

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Lake View

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