Our Favourite Niagara-on-the-Lake Inns for a Beautiful Stay!

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Nurture Happiness Today shares four of our favourite (NOTL) Niagara-on-the-Lake inns we have stayed at! We absolutely love the delightful accommodations, wineries, and the culinary offerings in the area which keep us coming back to NOTL.

There are a variety of hotels and accommodations in the area of Niagara. Inns are typically smaller than a hotel, often offering a unique, more intimate stay. This beautiful area is an ideal place to explore and stay in such accommodations. We share comfortable stays at Niagara-on-the-Lake inns that we think have charming character, lovely for a relaxing or romantic getaway. We have stayed at all the recommended inns listed below!

Also take a look at our article “Where to Eat in Niagara-on-the-Lake! Our Favourite NOTL Restaurants” for some great eats in the area!

A stunning inn that is a beautifully restored home. It is “an 1839 historically designated treasure”, as described on their website. Woodbourne Inn is one of our favourite Niagara-on-the-Lake inns. We stayed here during the Christmas season and enjoyed our enchanting, short stay for two nights!

We booked “Room Seven” on the third floor which features a king bed, gas fireplace, and a full bathroom which had a soaker tub and separate shower. The room was beautifully furnished and very spacious.

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Highlights:

  • Wonderfully intimate as there are only eight guest suites; six rooms have fireplaces.
  • Full breakfast is included and absolutely delicious! There are separate tables for guests, which we prefer as well (i.e. some bed and breakfasts may have one dining table, shared by all guests).
  • The shared spaces such as the living room and library, available for guests to enjoy, are beautiful.
  • Approximately fifteen minutes drive to the historic Old Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake for shops and restaurants.
  • Check dates and availability at Woodbourne Inn here.
Exterior of Woodbourne Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Woodbourne Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada – Image Source: Nurture Happiness Today

Location: 214 Four Mile Creek Rd, St. Davids, NOTL, ON, L0S 1J0, Canada

Riverbend Inn is a beautiful Georgian mansion located in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It is surrounded by acres of vineyards and offers a picturesque and relaxing getaway. Peller Estates Winery is also located next door.

Exterior of Riverbend Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Riverbend Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada – Image Source: Nurture Happiness Today

There are different guestrooms and suites available. Accommodations may have one king bed, one queen bed, or two queen beds.

We stayed in a “Superior Room” for two nights in the summer which was lovely, very spacious, with views of the vineyards.

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Highlights:

  • Oaklands at Riverbend: delicious on-site restaurant. Fabulous outdoor terrace dining with outstanding vineyard views.
  • Free use of bicycles.
  • Trails for walking and biking nearby.
  • Approximately five-minute drive to the historic Old Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
  • Check dates and availability at Riverbend Inn here.

Location: 16104 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada

*For more pictures and our review, take a look at our article on Riverbend Inn here, as well.



Oban Inn

If you are looking for a Niagara-on-the-Lake inn in the Historic Old Town, we enjoyed our stay at the beautiful Oban Inn. It is a boutique hotel that has 28 guest rooms.

We booked a “Premium King Fireplace” which was very spacious and elegantly decorated.

In addition, we enjoyed the onsite restaurant for breakfast and a three-course dinner included in a package during our stay.

Throughout our wonderful time here, service was friendly and great at the Oban Inn!

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Highlights:

  • Pool: outdoor pool.
  • Restaurant Oban Inn: onsite restaurant, also open to the public.
  • OSpa: onsite spa that offers massage, facials, body treatments, and more. The spa was small but provided the peaceful and relaxing time we were looking for. We enjoyed our couples massage!
  • Located in the historic Old Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, walking distance and minutes to shops and restaurants on Queen Street.
  • Approximately fifteen minutes walking distance to the Shaw Festival Theatre.
  • Check the official website directly for special packages offered from time to time. For example, accommodation packages with meal(s) and/or spa inclusions that may be available.

Location: 160 Front Street, P.O. Box 94, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada

Website: https://oban.com/

Exterior of Oban Inn in Niagara-on-the-Lake with white fence and surrounded by beautiful greenery on a sunny afternoon.
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This inn features “country elegance” in a charming nineteenth century restored building as described in their website.

Our stay at the Pillar & Post Inn is always enjoyable and conveniently close to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Heritage district.

In addition, we love the onsite restaurant! We highly recommend indulging in a delicious dinner at the beautiful Cannery Restaurant.

There are different guest rooms available. Recommended accommodations: in the main building, either Deluxe or Premium Guest Room with Fireplace. These rooms are spacious with elegant and traditional furnishings. Suites are also available and much larger than the guest rooms.

The official website details the various accommodations further.

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Highlights:

Entrance of the Pillar and Post Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Pillar and Post Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada – Image Source: Nurture Happiness Today

Location: 48 John Street West, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0, Canada

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