Canalside Restaurant Inn Kitchen Store

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Susan

I love staying on the 2nd floor, canal view. It's always a wonderful experience.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Betsy

WHAT a discovery! I loved my stay at Canalside -- the room was beautifully updated, but still had those historic squeaky wooden floors that remind everyone to be a little quieter (it worked!). The coffee maker produced great morning joe; the shower got hot almost immediately; the bed linens were soft and the towels were a perfect blend of absorbent and scratchy. I just wish I had asked the (very helpful, very personable) staff how to work the air conditioning...thank god they provided a portable fan!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Christopher

Wonderful location! We were delighted!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Alan

Good location, great bar and restaurant, cool historic rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Merry

The location, vibe on the street, and view of the canal made was fabulous.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Debora

Greg was great! Very helpful, changed our room to one that he thought we’d like better, and also straightened out a double booking problem I had with Expedia (won’t use them again) The wait staff was very friendly and provided great service. I can’t recommend this place enough! Loved everything about our time there!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Junaid

Very big and clean rooms

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Laura

It was lovely. We had everything we needed

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Laura

Great views. Of course. Highlight. The rest? Not so much. The finishings are terrible - spaces between the floor boards, very dirty grout in tub, the shower curtain looked quite dirty etc. The woman who checked us in was very nice. No offer to help with bags. Super steep stairs up. But that’s fine - they lock the thermostat! What?? Thankfully she came up and left it unlocked. We just wanted the stupid heat off they had far too warm. Lots of ants in kitchen on the counter. The owners response? It’s ant season…no offer to get an ant trap etc so the kitchen was unusable. The food in the restaurant was very good. No grab bar in shower. No mat for the floor getting out, tub very slippery. It didn’t seem very secure as the door barely latches but we bring a travel lock for the door so that wasn’t an issue. They don’t say they are luxury and they aren’t. The windows open which is awesome. The view is lovely. TV? Not really. They don’t even have Tubi or allow you to download it even tho it is free. So that was a bummer but the ships were our reason for being there and that did not disappoint. It is a perfect location and is generally what they say it will be. That comment about the ants was the last straw for me. If you want to watch ships, don’t need a nicely finished place to stay, are very mobile and do not need the above things, this would be a great choice. The ships are a must see.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Marc

Very cozy apartment and the staff at Canalside are great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Julie

Great location, overlooking the bridge and river. Spacious, clean and cozy room had everything I could have needed. Will definitely stay here again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

james Douglas

The room was terrific, well appointed and clean. The maritime decorating theme was great. The books, games and puzzles in the shared hallway were appreciated and the books in the room very interesting. The bed was firm Kitchen was well stocked and efficient. Parking was good but the stairs a bit dicey after the snowfall and not cleared. Would certainly stay again! Greeted by very friendly staff!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Jessica

Very cozy, clean, fair price, nice little cozy town. We loved our stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Florabel

Amazing inn, right where the canal and event was, very comfortable suite. Won’t be advisable for those with mobility problems going up/down the stairs. Otherwise, everything was cozy, perfect venue and host was very friendly and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Rosa

Nice and quiet place.
Away from the crowds

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2025

John

Our first time in Port Colborne, quick visit. This hotel and restaurant is a fairly popular spot. Nice spacious room in an older building, above the restaurant. We had the room with the canal view. Room is well-equipped with a kitchennette for longer stays. Characteristic of the older building, the wood floor was sqeaky and no elevator, but this was not an issue for us. We enjoyed dinner in the restaurant, and they accommodated my wife's request for gluten free options (celiac). Nice walking promenade across the road, along the canal.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Leander

Amazing experience, I will definitely book again. The check-in process was easy and the informatio that was provided by the host was incredibly helpful. I wish that I could have enjoyed the area more.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Rosalie

The rooms are located upstairs over the restaurant. We were greeted and checked in by Greg, the owner. Very friendly, made us feel at home. Even offered to help bring up our luggage since there is no elevator and quite a bit of stairs. We had room #6, beautiful, very spacious, very clean, no dingy smell. I would have liked to have two more towels and I’m sure he would have given them to us, but I forgot to ask when we went down for dinner. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet even thought a band was playing in the restaurant. Restaurant food is delicious and the staff are so friendly you feel like family. Hubby enjoyed watching the cargo ships come through the canal. Will definitely stay there again. Thank you for your hospitality.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Randy

The place is in a idea location for those visiting from out of town.

Improvement needed for parking for Inn customers.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Jessica

.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Jessica

.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

MJ

Great Hosts!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

travis

Nice little place to stay.
Comfortable bed.
Great owner.
Nice Pub,
Friendly folks all around.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

Martha

A Great Little Gem in our own Backyard

Had a wonderful Valentine's Day getaway. The room and everything was fantastic!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2025

Kelly

I genuinely loved my stay here. The unit was so incredibly well thought out, unique and very homey. It s in an adorable street right across from the harbour. It was beautiful.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Mario

Great location and place to stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

HELEN

Quaint, lovely town, by the canal. Charming cafes, fun ambiance in Canal restaurant. Great hosts

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2024

Yee

The location is beautiful. We got to look out on the canal and ships going through. The only tricky part was check in - it is down the Street from the room. But everyone was super helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

Douglas

The staff were amazing! Great vibe at night and the Lobster Jambalaya was absolutely delicious!!

Would book the weekend again as my personal getaway.

Cheers!!💜

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Gary

Rooms were large and new. Great view of the Chanel to as the ships come up the loche

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2024

Laura

We had a fantastic long weekend stay. Room was spacious with tons of storage - we came on motorcycles so with helmets and gear, sometimes your typical hotel room can be cramped but this was perfect. Kitchen was well appointed and we loved laying in bed with our coffee, watching the boats come through the canal. Very walkable and plenty of dining options.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

Craig

Friendly place, friendly town.

Loved the room. Super easy check-in at the restaurant. Was some cruise ships and freighters go by on the canal. The entrance is a little rough but it didn't bother us. Super friendly people; we had dinner at the restaurant too and it was great. Walking around town was enjoyable (Thursday night car show, Friday morning farmers market).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2024

Daniel

Great room!

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2024

Andrew

Totally fine. Suite was well furnished with a random mix of stuff, but a little rough around the edges in terms of wear and cleanliness. Coded deadbolt locks engage before the doors closes which is annoying.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Robert

Great place and restaurant

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2024

Milad

It’s a nice and clean place

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2024

Aliaksandr

Very nice place.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2024

Yaw

Could use some updating but cozy and comfortable room with a great view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2024

Donald

Great for watching boats on the Welland canal. Restaurant downstairs is great too and there are bakeries and other stores handy too.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

Frank

Very clean room very nicely decorated, friendly staff great overall experience looking forward to going back

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2024

William

The room was excellent - well appointed, clean. The climb up stairs was a bit difficult for one with "titanium knees", but it was worth it!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2024

Gerald

Enjoyable stay. Lovely location. Helpful staff.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2024

Amy

Charming. The room was clean, bright, very nicely decorated and layed out with little kitchen and sitting areas -- and a fireplace! -- and pretty much everything you need for a comfotable stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2024

Philip

Main hallway carpet is a tad bit stained in the high traffic areas.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Paula

Lovely get away...definately beautiful area..

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2023

Michelle

Wonderful Christmas

We've stayed in both a regular room and in the 3 bedroom apartment. We loved it both times. The proprietor is friendly and helpful. The property is lovely and the location is outstanding. The apartment (stateroom) is not in the same building as the pub, but it is just a few buildings down the road. The food is outstanding and the pub atmosphere is very welcoming. Overall, we love this place and highly recommend it.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2023

Shannon

Convenient for shopping, beautiful view of the canal and easy to find.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2023

William

We loved our stay for location and viewing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2023

Jasper

Nice rooms

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2023

Annette

We enjoyed a great stay here. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The location was very good. There were nice little shops and outside dining by the canal. The room was spacious and clean.
Overall a very pleasant experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2023

XIAO QING

Warm welt and comfy room

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2023

Paul

Friendly staff. Modern cozy apartment style unit with very high ceilings and modern fixtures. Locked bicycle storage area. Close to Nickel Beach, unique boutique shops and off-road bicycle paths to Chrystal Beach and Fort Erie area, as well as the Welland Canal bicycle trail. A cyclists dream. The location is beautiful. The owner is very accommodating to your needs and goes out of his way to make your stay pleasant. Will definitely book here again.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2023

David

The charm of the old building and the street with its shops and location next to the canal made this an ideal place to stay for a brief get-away. The room was clean, well appointed, comfortable and quiet (no noise from the street or businesses below). The room-view of the ships going through the canal was a highlight especially with the cruise ship Viking Polaris docked across the way. We will definitely consider Canalside Inn the next time we look to stay in Port Colborne. We have repeatedly eaten at The Canalside Restaurant - great people, service and food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

Roberta

Close to cruise ship dock.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2023

Douglas

x

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2023

DEAN

Great place to stay

Great stay, very comfortable suite and bed. Would highly recommend this property when staying in the area.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2023

Shannon

Very nice rooms. With a kitchenette there should be some paper towel available but all in all great place to lay your head.

Thank you Shannon Whitford

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2023

Doreen

It was over a restaurant which had amazing food and service. They were very accommodating to our grandsons entire hockey team and their families for lunch!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2023

Verified traveler

Nice enough

Quaint & nice room. Extremely firm bed but room was nice. Very long steep flight of stairs and no elevator. Parking is in alley in rear.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2023

William R

Clean Spacious Room and Great Location

The room very spacious. Much bigger than pictures show. It was also very clean with with modern amenities. We were extremely pleased with the room and the location was perfect for a stroll along the canal. When we revisit Port Colborne in the future we will certainly stay here again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2023

Sofia

It was right on the canal. It was great seeing ships go under the lift bridge. Also great food downstairs in the Restaurant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2022

Steven

Perfect location for us close to the Showboat/Lighthouse Theatre. Lot of dining option along the canal boardwalk.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2022

Joanne

Lovely Stay

We had a lovely one night stay here. The room was clean, spacious and comfy. It's right across from the canal so you can see the ships go through. The restaurant was quite good with a varied menu and there are shops and restaurants within walking distance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2022

gregory

Greg and his staff were great. I will definitely stay here again next time in the area. Thanks

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2022

Henry

great spot

spent the night there for a wedding a few miles away
the owner & staff were awsome food was great
stayed in a 1 bedroom suite very nice they are upgrading the place right by the canal would highly recommend the place and the location lots of pubs and eateries close by
we will go back in the summer

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2022

Robert G

Very clean and spacious room with all conveniences. Very friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Nov 2021

Stefan

Disappointed

The location was great for my needs and larger than needed however the general condition/cleanliness was very poor compared with other locations. I had originally booked my stay at the Hilton Garden Inn In Niagara on the Lake for $85/night. I had stayed at this location previously and knew what to expect. I canceled and rebooked at the Canalside to avoid the drive, but now realize it was a mistake.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2021

Catharina

Fabulous!!

We booked this last-minute getaway and couldn’t be happier with our stay. Our room was spotless, modern, and comfortable… And the location can’t be beat! The restaurant is great and the friendliness of the owners definitely added to our experience. We are sure that this will become a regular destination for us.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2021

Barbara

Quiet room with many amenities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2021

Ackeeu

Remiscient of old English pub accommodation. Great place

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2021

Antony

Very beautiful room, nice, clean and comfortable. Above a bar, but not noisey at all. Only stayed one night, but look forward to coming back and staying a few days.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2021

Melissa

This is a real gem. Room was large and beds were very comfortable. Would highly recommend Canalside as an option for those looking for something a bit different than a typical hotel room.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2021

Beverly

great time

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2021

Jerry

Great location, clean and friendly staff!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Very cycle friendly. The staff were so great. Very accommodating and helpful. Wonderful view of the Welland canal. We could watch the ships pass through.

Leisure Partner