The Secret Garden B&B Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach B&B near Kingston Waterfront

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Exterior detail
Room, 1 King Bed (McKay)
Breakfast area
Room, 1 Queen Bed (Lasalle)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
73 Sydenham Street South, Kingston, ON, K7L 3H3
  • Queen's University
    5 min walk
  • The Grand Theatre
    6 min walk
  • Grand Theatre
    6 min walk
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    12 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (McKay)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room 1 Queen Bed (Martello)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Limestone)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bader)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Coverdale)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Lasalle)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Brandt)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Kingston

Steps from the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sydenham B&B, you'll find Queen's University and The Grand Theatre. Grand Theatre and Kingston Waterfront are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Queen's University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kingston Waterfront - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kingston City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kingston Penitentiary - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Fort Henry - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Kingston, ON (XEG-Kingston Train Station) - 12 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crave Coffee House & Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Original Tommy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gangnam Style - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Northern Chinese Barbeque - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The WORKS Craft Burgers & Beer - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Secret Garden B&B Inn

3.5-star beach B&B near Kingston Waterfront
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Secret Garden B&B Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A complete renovation of The Secret Garden B&B Inn was completed in July 2020.

This Victorian Kingston bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1888
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Secret Garden B&B Inn offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Private picnics

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Chef
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Secret Garden B&B Inn Kingston
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Secret Garden Kingston
The Secret Garden B&b Kingston
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The Secret Garden B&B Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 216 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property; we were in the MacKay room and enjoy the spacious room, delicious breakfast and the staff are wonderful. We left our car parked and walked to everything. Dining choices abound. I would recommend this to adults and save time to relax on the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this daringly restored magnificent Victorian heritage property. Staff were attentive and friendly. They left clear instructions and keys for my late check in and even packed delicious homemade scones as I left before breakfast service on my last day. The breakfast of either grilled portobello mushroom on toast with poached egg and pesto or fresh fruit crepe was scrumptious. Being Queens alumni, I appreciated the significance of staying in the Bader room. The four poster bed was very comfortable with an assortment of pillows. Custom Secret Garden toiletries manufactured in Kingston were luxurious. Being an avid gardener, I enjoyed the well kept gardens immensely. It was so nice to relax at the end of the day by the koi pond or on the porch swing. I would highly recommend this gem and will stay again. Many thanks to the owner Jason who even contacted me to ensure my stay was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is lovely BnB. The air conditioning is regulated centrally for the rooms. Ours at the top of the house was quite hot and we had to ask them to put the heat down. Would have appreciated if this was pointed out to us. Otherwise a beautiful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely heritage property with gorgeous gardens, elegant decour and beautiful stained glass windows throughout. All staff were welcoming, friendly and provided top notch service. Wish we had more than just one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful house and property. The staff are wonderful and the breakfasts are amazing! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were first rate and the grounds were amazing! Great room but could have had better AC. Breakfast was terrific!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cute bed and breakfast. Food was good. Friendly and helpful staff The bed was far too high! I literally had to put my foot on the bed rails and jump into bed! If I was older or had bad knees or hips I never would have been able to get into the bed. There was a small stair but not enough room on my side of the bed to put it there and it was a tripping hazard in the middle of the night Also, Covid is over! Time to tidy the rooms and fresh towels!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith, North Oaks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B with charming decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming - great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

annie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown and university.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prima

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great so far, looking forward to a yummy breakfast. Friendly and accommodating hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nousheen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place! Beautiful environment. We really liked our room, it was charming spacious enough, bed was comfortable. Really loved the washroom, modern yet reminiscent of the era of the house. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely. Our main complaint was the room we booked had a bathroom located down the hall. It was private but you had to leave your room and walk down the hall to use the bathroom, shower etc. not much fun in the middle of the night. We were not made aware of this until check in. I may not have booked had I been aware of this. Awkward if you ran into someone else coming out of their room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Date night in Kingston
Great location and beautiful property. We walked to dinner downtown and to the Queen's campus both in minutes l. The room was very nice and the hospitality amazing We had a delicious breakfast We will go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jodi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn with very friendly staff and a delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023