Name: Canterbury Inn
Address: 170 Mary Street, Old Town Historic District, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, CA
Price range: US$191–US$217 per night
Rating: 9

What guests think

At Canterbury Inn, travellers describe a charming, very clean, small inn with warm, helpful staff, a peaceful garden, and a quiet, walkable location near Old Town, offering a relaxed, homey atmosphere.

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, though decor feels dated to some, noise can travel in this older house, several mention limited temperature control or warm rooms, and multiple reviews note the absence of in-room refrigerators. Breakfast is generally appreciated for variety and occasional dietary options, but several guests wished for hot items and mention a later start time around 8:30 a.m. Expect a friendly, spotless base with classic charm and a calm setting.

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Facilities

Guests highlight the peaceful garden/courtyard and a cozy games room with a pool table, plus convenient on-site parking. The property is older but well maintained.

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10

Christopher

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean with a lovely breakfast. Has a peaceful flower garden area in the back to unwind from a hectic day. Staff were fabulous!

10

Julie

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay was great. Beautiful property with lovely garden in back. Breakfast was convenient and quite satisfactory to start the day. Great for biking wineries in the area and short walk into town.

10

Pamela

21 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this Inn is perfect. I had my morning coffee in the garden listening to the waterfall. So relaxing. We were able to walk downtown NOTL.

10

Jeff

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean and well kept. Nice garden in the back with chairs. Staff was very nice and there was a good selection of light breakfast items. I would stay there again.

10

SANDRINE

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool table

10

J

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spent a wonderfully relaxing couple of days at the Canterbury Inn. The hotel is very comfortable (we were in the very large bedroom #9) and the gardens are delightful. Be sure to check them out and spend some time there in the sun (if possible). The breakfast was excellent and the staff extremely friendly. We walked into town every day and discovered more and more each time. Don't miss a trip to the Museum (very interesting and engaging) and we also walked out to Peller Estates & Winery (about 30 minutes) for lunch on the last day - highly recomended!

10

Mark

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the first time we stayed there. What a little gem! The place was spotless with a beautiful and peaceful garden in the back with Adirondak chairs and quiet waterfall. Breakfast was included with yummy banana and peach and mango liaf sluces. Simple but hit the spot

10

Nancy

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Parking onsite. Big room. Coffee maker in the room. Good continental breakfast. Friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

10

Judith

14 Jun 2024

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Super easy checkin and checkout. Enjoyed the pool table to wind down from a full day of walking and exploring. Super clean. Friendly staff.

10

Christina

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing inn, very comfortable and relaxing. Great breakfast, just enough to start your day. Coffee and tea are always available. The host, Rose and staff, Susan and Debbie are ave personable and friendly. They have lots of information about the area. The inn is about a 20 minute walk from the downtown area. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise spotless rooms, bathrooms, and well-kept common areas and grounds.

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cinda

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

very quiet and relaxing very clean

10

Michelle

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The bathroom was spotless.

10

Marc

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service was excellent. Room was spacious and very clean.

10

Sandra

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived how quaint and comfortable this was. Excellent staff and good breakfast was served. Place is exceptionally clean and well kept.

10

Linda

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are always clean and service is exceptional

10

Paul

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Is somewhat dated but that adds a unique charm, a very clean property. Staff are very friendly and accommodating to any needs . Is very close to downtown area . We would stay again for sure .

10

Alison

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel, room and bathroom were very, very clean. Staff was super friendly. Breakfast was simple but good. Great value and would definitely recommend and I would stay there again. Only thing was the back parking lot is very dark at night.

10

Darlene

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was just perfect from the bed to the cleanliness of the room, quiet & great breakfast!

10

Theresa

29 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room, spotlessly clean and quiet, peaceful. Especially nice when you really need a relaxing weekend away. Front desk assistance was perfect. We were greeted with such kindness that we won't forget. If you like quiet, clean and interested in a restful night's stay, you will want to book here. Breakfast and coffee displayed right on time and great selection. We will definitely come back.

10

Tom

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was the cleanest Inn that we've ever stayed at. The rooms were cozy and the gas fireplace was a nice feature.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, though decor feels dated to some and noise can carry between rooms in this older house. Several note limited temperature control or warm rooms and the lack of in-room refrigerators.

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Noella

26 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wi-fi was weak/slow.

8

Myriam

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice and quaint little Inn. The staff is very friendly and the breakfast is served in the lobby with choices of breads, pastries, fruits, yogurt and cereals. Yes, the walls are thin... its an old house but unless you wish to sleep super late or go to bed at 8pm it is not an issue at all.

8

Lauren

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, clean, quiet property. Only issue was the lack of refrigerator in the room.

8

Duncan

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We really loved the location, as it was a short walk to the main area. Like some of the other posts, we had issues with the room being quite hot and we had no control over room temperature. Overall, we would stay here again. Thank you!

10

Rebecca

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Adorable wee place walking distance to restaurant and shops in NOTL. Good sized room, comfy bed. Decor etc all a bit twee and has been around for a bit, but I thought it was cute. Shame there was no fridge in the room.

8

Karen

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Could hear other guests

6

Steve

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No A/C, ants and spiders around room. Fire alarm went off a couple times including at 3:44AM. Can hear everything going on in the hallways from your room.

10

Joan

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was very clean and the staff was friendly. Also the outdoor sitting are was beautiful and relaxing. I did wish that my room had it's own air conditioning control unit.

10

Polina

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very cute little inn, a bit far out from the city centre, but still walkable. Maybe 10/15 mins to Queen street. The room was very nice and comfortable with a spacious bathroom. Only thing to keep in mind: there are no fridges in the rooms so if you want to buy groceries or have leftover food from a restaurant you can only put it in a big shared fridge in the back. Breakfast was good, just wish there were a bit more protein options (scrambled eggs, bacon, etc.). Overall though, very pleasant stay with polite staff and comforting interiors.

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Diann

18 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Other than the people above us were thumper walkers! So was noisy during the day!! Other than that, it was a nice stay!

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-in. A few mention minor reservation or check-in hiccups, but overall service feels attentive.

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Jeremy

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff

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Renee

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inn is extremely clean and the hostess is super sweet. A bit dated but comfortable and very clean. Location is great, walkable to all the food and drink. The breakfast is perfect, toast, yogurt, sweets and such. I would definitely stay here again.

10

Heather

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely stay in NOTL at the Canterbury Inn. Great location, had a really nice walk to/from the main old town area. The staff were friendly and checked us in early when we arrived in the early morning to go to a wine tour. The room was very clean and comfortable, we didn't hear any other guests. Breakfast hot the spot before our drive home. Wish we stayed longer to enjoy the property more!

10

Timothy

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. Conveniently located and walkable to historic area and vineyards.

10

Rita Rae

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The TLC and friendliness of Sue at the front desk upon our arrival and throughout our stay was top notch. The property was well maintained and the breakfast options were varied and tasty. The coffee was hot too! Keep up the good work folks. We will be back!!

10

RUSSEL

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room and property were very clean. The women that checked us in and and out was very nice. Over all very positive experience.

10

Lori

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, accommodating. Clean and affordable.

10

AARON

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved that we could walk everywhere and that there was so much that was close to us. Great hosts and excellent service! We will stay there every time we come to visit NOTL!

10

Anita

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property within walking distance of Queen Street and Lake Ontario. The staff were all very nice and helpful.

10

Prerana

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely stay at Canterbury inn.Owner is super nice and friendly. Rooms were neat and clean. I would surely visit again.

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Location

Quiet residential setting within an easy walk to Queen Street and Old Town, with convenient access to theatres and wineries. A few guests felt the walk was a bit far at night.

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Cathy

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place, walking distance to downtown.

10

Gordon

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quaint place in a central location. Would go back again

10

Gary

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A small hotel, about 10 minute walk from the heart of Niagara on the Lake, through chocolate box residential streets. Room was comfy, spotlessly clean, great staff, especially the lady that sorted our breakfast every morning.

10

edwin

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet location on a residential street with ample parking. Easy walk to main attractions. Very clean room and bathroom was spotless. Friendly and helpful staff with knowledge of the area. Topped off with a simple but excellent breakfast.

10

Heather

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely stay in NOTL at the Canterbury Inn. Great location, had a really nice walk to/from the main old town area. The staff were friendly and checked us in early when we arrived in the early morning to go to a wine tour. The room was very clean and comfortable, we didn't hear any other guests. Breakfast hot the spot before our drive home. Wish we stayed longer to enjoy the property more!

10

deirdre

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location… Close to restaurants

10

Timothy

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. Conveniently located and walkable to historic area and vineyards.

10

Thomas

9 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean, comfortable accommodations. Friendly staff. Conveniently located (walking distance) to shops, restaurants and theatres on Queen St.

10

Anthony

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just far enough away from "downtown" to be a quiet neighborhood but still walkable to downtown

8

Barbara

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Canterbury Inn was very convenient for parking our car and for walking into the Main Street in Niagara On The Lake and to the Shaw Festival.

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Dining

Simple continental breakfast with good variety, often including options for some dietary needs. Several guests wished for hot items and note the later start time around 8:30 a.m.

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Evelyn

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A short walk from main shopping area/restaurants so a quiet spot to stay. Breakfast was a bit restrictive in thst it was neither served fully nor self serve. Last minute reservation whoch wasnt picked up before we arrived so not the best check in exper

10

Wanda

6 Aug 2023

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Very attractive and clean. Has a beautiful private garden behind. Good continental breakfast. We will go back there if in the area.

10

Julie

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay was great. Beautiful property with lovely garden in back. Breakfast was convenient and quite satisfactory to start the day. Great for biking wineries in the area and short walk into town.

8

Rajesh

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good customer service. Safe neighborhood. Breakfast is served around 8.30 a.m. A bit inconvenient but I think customary.

10

Jennifer

29 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Continental breakfast served warm boiled eggs which was a great protein for me before beginning my day. Loved the beautiful garden area in the back...peaceful, nice water feature, perfect place to relax. Our weather was perfect, so it was easy to walk wherever we wanted to go in town.

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J

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spent a wonderfully relaxing couple of days at the Canterbury Inn. The hotel is very comfortable (we were in the very large bedroom #9) and the gardens are delightful. Be sure to check them out and spend some time there in the sun (if possible). The breakfast was excellent and the staff extremely friendly. We walked into town every day and discovered more and more each time. Don't miss a trip to the Museum (very interesting and engaging) and we also walked out to Peller Estates & Winery (about 30 minutes) for lunch on the last day - highly recomended!

10

Colleen

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spent one night in this quaint B&B in a large and comfortable room - nice place to hang out on a rainy day although we really wished we could have enjoyed their beautiful gardens. A little far to walk into town but an easy drive. Free parking on site. Was expecting a full breakfast for the price but it was a standard continental breakfast with hard boiled egg, bread options, cereal, juice, and coffee.

10

Alison

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel, room and bathroom were very, very clean. Staff was super friendly. Breakfast was simple but good. Great value and would definitely recommend and I would stay there again. Only thing was the back parking lot is very dark at night.

10

William

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet clean room. Lots of variety for breakfast. Friendly and welcoming staff.

10

Mairy

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place. Breakfast had good options for vegan, gluten-free people - a rarity!

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