Gananoque Homestays

Our experience was wonderful. Very cute and spacious rooms. Renovated bathrooms. Great food. The price was excellent, friendly staff and the swimming pool was great. The location was very convenient for our trip to 1,000 island and the Boldt Castle, right off the highway and plenty of restaurants nearby. Great location.

Gananoque is a small town. We choose to live here mainly because we are more convenient to take a boat ride on Qiandao Lake. It is only 5 minutes walk from the hotel to the pier. Hotel facilities are ok. Breakfast is not rich but can be full. Parking is spacious and free. Close to the hotel, so it is very convenient.

We had good memories of this Holiday Inn Express a few years ago but now on a recent visit we were underwhelmed. Our recent 2023 experience: 1) The elderly person who met us at the check-in counter didn't bother to stand up, stop what she was doing in order to greet us. That didn't make us feel like ”guests”. We were simply asked for our credit card and charged for our stay. 2) The general reception area was plain and uninviting (it could use some color). 3) We opted for a suite room and this is what we noticed during our stay: a) - the sit down desk is scratched up and needs to be refinished b) - dust was all over the base of the lamp and one of the bulbs kept flickering c) - the fireplace remote wouldn't work (battery?) d) - the sofa is shot, uncomfortable and should be replaced. e) - Various nicks and scrtches on the furniture. f) - the bed was comfortable g) - the TV needs to be reprogramed into english and the TSN5 feed fixed so it actually works right h) There were no restaurant guides or similar items in the drawers for ”guests” to familiarize themselves with the local fare or attractions. The overall impression we were left with is that they cheaped out on keeping their hotel up to a standard paying guests deserve and expect. Too bad. Next time we will choose differently.

We are currently staying at this hotel for the weekend and are disappointed. We discovered this picturesque hotel last fall when we stopped for lunch here on our way to the Maritimes. There are many different room types and prices. You probably won't know what you are getting until you get here. Many face the water, but some units have a blocked view. Some units have a fridge and MW, the same unit next door may not. In September we are paying $300/ night for a standard king unit. Rooms have been modernized and are comfortable. Breakfast was good and included. Front desk staff are friendly and helpful. On our 2 night stay we asked to have our room cleaned, but only got new towels. Nice place with potential, but disappointing. That is probably why it appears that fewer than a dozen rooms are occupied this weekend.