Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated rooms
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
6.43
Several reviews indicated rooms were not clean enough, with specific mentions of dusty tables and dirty utensils.
Service
7.9
General sentiment was positive with mentions of accommodating staff and good breakfast service.
Location
8.94
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location near the water and key attractions.
Room Quality
6.89
Reviews indicated mixed sentiments with some rooms being comfortable but others reported dated and tiny accommodations.
Amenities
7.92
The facility offered several amenities that were appreciated, despite some concerns about soundproofing.
Value for Money
7.38
The pricing may not reflect the experience given the cleanliness issues and condition of some rooms.
Food and Beverage
7.93
Breakfast received positive reviews but there were some criticisms regarding the quality of food displayed.
Overall Experience
7.4
Overall feedback was mixed but leaned towards a pleasant experience given location and staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 19:33

Property Description

Historic Charm by the River
This 1860s carriage factory turned inn offers a unique blend of history and modern comforts on the St. Lawrence River. The private dock adds a touch of exclusivity to your stay.

Luxurious Rooms and Dining
Indulge in classical rooms equipped with all the essentials like cable TV, DVD player, and free Wi-Fi. The Watermark Restaurant serves delectable French cuisine while Muskie Jakes Tap & Grill offers a vibrant dining experience by the river.

Relaxation and Exploration
Unwind with organic products and spa treatments at the hotel spa. For adventure seekers, the Gananoque Boat Line for cruises and the Arthur Child Heritage Museum are just a stone's throw away.

Experience the perfect blend of history, luxury, and relaxation at The Gananoque Inn & Spa. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YGK

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 1100 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.43
Service: 7.9
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 6.89
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 7.38
Food and Beverage: 7.93
Overall Experience: 7.4
J
Jay solo_traveller ca
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
J
John and Donna couple ca
7
It was good .
Pros:

Location was beautiful.

Cons:

Breakfast was small and not very good . Pancakes were cold . Sausage was bad and cold .

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
A
adi solo_traveller il
7
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
L
Lyne couple ca
10
Endroit parfait pour déconnecter
Pros:

Le service, le confort, l'insonorisation, l'emplacement.

Cons:

Rien P

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple at
6
Die Lage würde mehr hergeben; das Hotel hat die besten Zeiten hinter sich
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels direkt am Hafen ist sehr schön; eigene Parkplätze vorhanden; indisches Restaurant im Haus; junger Mann an der Rezeption und junge Kellnerin waren sehr aufmerksam; gepflegter Garten; Bad wurde erneuert

Cons:

Zimmer nahe dem Küchenabzug, d.h. bis spät am Abend Küchengerüche; teilweise wenig motivierte Mitarbeiter z.B. beim Frühstück; Auswahl beim Früchstück eher eingeschränkt; Spa gibt es nicht mehr; Zimmer eher klein; kein Lift, d.h. Koffer schleppen

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
C
Catherine family_with_children ca
8
Great location on the water.
Pros:

Location on the water was great. Breakfast overlooking the water was beautiful.

Cons:

Breakfast was basic, but ok.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
C
CheltCooks Family
8
Ground floor if you can't do stairs
Pros:

I was pleasantly surprised by this Inn after reading the reviews. The rooms were pleasant and clean. Property is built on a hill and has a lot of stairs and no elevator.

I had asked for a ground floor room with 2 beds for mobility issues. The room was in a motel-like addition. It had a walkout to the waterfront patio which was a lovely feature.
The bathroom was newly renovated with walk-in shower. Beds were comfortable.
Some furniture was a bit worn, but not an issue.

Location is very close to the Thousand Island Cruise terminal.

"Free" Breakfast was not great. Avoid the omelets . They were precooked and cold.
Best bet is the eggs and bacon. It was at least freshly cooked.

I stayed at this property as I was meeting with others who were also staying there.
Although I enjoyed my stay, it was overpriced.

2026-06-29 via Tripadvisor
C
CA Praveen solo_traveller ae
7
Pros:

Location

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
S
Sam couple ca
9
Pros:

The staff was great. The free breakfast hit the spot. Very good location to the 1000 island tours.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
W
Wales couple ca
7
Pros:

The history , the beds were so comfortable , and the view

Cons:

Lack of historical ambience . At arrival there was used bedding and garbage throughout all the hallways .

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Matthieu couple ca
7
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
G
Greg couple ca
9
Overall very clean and very friendly staff.
Pros:

The breakfast and wait staff were perfect

Cons:

What we didn’t like was that the dining room tables were dirty. They could have been covered by some nice white clean linens. The chairs on the outside patio were very uncomfortable.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
M
Mary couple ca
4
I'm not a picky person. This is a small, old motel with inn and spa prices.
Pros:

The complimentary breakfast was great. The reception was efficient.

Cons:

The room was an old strip motel with some newer decor. The room had a musty damp smell like a tent or trailer. The fridge worked but rusty inside and a bad seal. The room was fairly clean but toilet still had crap stuck to the bowl.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
G
Garth couple ca
7
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
C
CaperBoy couple ca
8
Comfortable stay in a great location.
Pros:

The friendly and helpful staff was the most significant highlight of our stay.
The breakfast area has a full glass wall which looks out over the river and dock where the cruise boats arrive and depart from - lovely scenery.

Cons:

The Inn is a very old building and is in need of a "freshen up" as the carpeting while clean is very warn and needs replacing to improve the overall appearance and atmosphere.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
S
Scott solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Sitting by the water beautiful scenery
Accessible

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
B
Byron couple ca
1
The value is not even close to what you are paying!
Pros:

The only thing to like was the view from the dining room!

Cons:

The staff that checked us in was less that friendly, when inquired about if our room had a view of water, the reply was you got the room you paid for - a view of the parking lot! The facility is dingy and feels run down, for the price paid we were expecting better. The room was not well light and the “table” only seated one, the desk chair was so bad almost fell back when I sat down on it. The TV was like watching snow, the quality was so bad. The facility is advertised as also having a spa - there isn’t one. Breakfast came out lukewarm, sausage was actually cold - horrible quality!

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple ca
6
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
V
Vanessa solo_traveller sg
7
Can do better
Pros:

The location is walking distance to the city cruise centre, very convenient. Just walk out to the main street there are plenty of food choices. It's a small town, there's not much to expect. But the frontal lake view is awesome.

Cons:

The inn is old, carpet on the stairs and corridor is as old. Room carpet smells bad. The odour is quite strong when open the door entering into the room. Bed is very high, need to have technique to climb up. Aircon is noisy.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
D
D Kenneth couple ca
6
Adequate but not excellent
Pros:

Location, views, riverside chairs

Cons:

Smudged glassware, grumpy clerk, incomplete room cleanup

2026-06-16 via Nuitee