Lane's Privateer Inn

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Eva

Parking was available, staff in the restaurant were very friendly. Did not eat there but heard it’s good. The staff at the front desk were not overly friendly or informative if they were even there. And the place itself and our room were gross. Carpets dirty, on the bed a sheet and a thin yucky bedspread. Dirty bathroom. Could hardly sit on the toilet because the bathtub was in the way. Wallpaper hanging of the wall, bedside table paint coming off. Anyway, never staying there again. The locals seemed to all know about the bad state it was in and how it used to be nice. The pics on their website are surely from that time when it was under different management (so I was told). We actually left at 4 am the last day because we couldn’t take it anymore. Should have walked out the moment we got there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Nancy

It was very peaceful area to stay.
The beds were very comfortable and very quiet for sleeping.
Close to restaurants and we ate at the hotel restaurant it was really good

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

wayne

Peaceful

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2026

Verna

The pictures they provide on their website certainly arent the same as the room we stayed in...no shade on lamp, tv wouldnt work...not a place id stay again. I should have taken pictures.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2026

Marc

It was fine, property is dated, but it suited the price range.

2/10

Poor

17 Feb 2026

Stephen

When checking in, had to wait for someone to come to front desk. After getting into room, did bed sheet and pillow check. Way too many hairs to count. Asked to get sheets changed. After being changed, rechecked. I stopped counting long hairs after 4 just on the first pillow cover. I left. Unacceptable.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Kim

Room was clean, staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had to checkin very late in the evening and they were ok with this. They even allowed us to check out a little late which was extremely helpful.

The restaurant attached is lovely and the food is delicious and the staff are friendly, attentive and efficient. Highly recommend!

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

26 Dec 2025

Walter

Room was great bathroom should be updated was really cramped using the toilet was a challenge knees right up against tub

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Dec 2025

Roland

Room was downright dirty.. not sure where to start… front desk had no personality, bathroom was old and every crevice was not cleaned.
Really need a consultant to go through property and list changes needed…

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Tim

Cleanliness and proximity to amenities. Sufficient parking.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Mark

Food was great accommodation was comfy an cosy, great do a quick trip away

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2025

Melinda

The room was clean, its a big old home! Lots of stairs to use.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2025

Lunetta

Bed spread had stains. Dead bolt did not work

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Nov 2025

Donna

Room was not clean. Bed was not level - head was lower than rest of the bed, making it difficult to get comfortable. No one available at the front desk after 6pm.

4/10

Poor

31 Oct 2025

Margaret

Tired property. Issues with heat and satellite.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2025

franklin

sheets and bathroom were clean, but you could tell that no one was dusting the lamps, so overall cleanliness mediocre

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2025

patricia

Couldn't make it up the narrow stairs to room on 1st floor, so had to change to outside room. So I paid for 2 beds, but changed to one because I couldn't do the stairs. No change in pri. The room was not worth $165 a night.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

franklyn

Do not stay here.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2025

bruce

yes

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2025

Michael

Restaurant was busy and it was Thanksgiving so people weren't at the desk. Floor had a slope and shower needs work. Dated but ok.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Alan

Parking was easy and safe

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

David

Carefully maintained rooms and premises in older building.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2025

ARAM

Convenient location

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

06 Oct 2025

Brad

Old established hotel that has being neglected and needs a retrofit.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2025

Garnet

Overall I cant say the room was clean but could use more of through cleaning and tidiness. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Darlene

We loved our stay. The staff were friendly. Food at the restaurant was delicious and live Music was great. Sunset across the water from the lawn. and Close to a beautiful walk around downtown.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Christine

Good experience. Very enjoyable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Donald

We were able to sit outside in the sun by the water. Beautiful.

4/10

Poor

22 Sep 2025

Anthony

The Inn is definitely showing its age
Check in was “1st name , here’s your key and it’s on the 1st floor
Walked in and smell perfume sprayed to cover up must
The bed frame was on blocks and you still sloped lower towards the headboard

The restaurant did have charm, I’d say the food was as excellent and priced well

I am sad to say I wouldn’t be staying there again , however I’d eat there in a heartbeat

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

John

It was fine.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Sep 2025

Peter

The room did not match the photo advertised. The room was depressing, hot and colourless.

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Sep 2025

Jeanette

It looked quaint on website but was actually very old and run down, worst beds we encountered on three week Maritime Road trip. The guy when we checked in was not friendly and it was like we were bothering him when we checked in. Would never recommend this place to anyone

2/10

Poor

18 Sep 2025

Meghan

Pass on this one

I wouldn’t recommend a stay here. The first room I was offered had a 2 foot long spread of black mould on the bathroom wall and ceiling. The second room was in better condition, but the mattress was definitely older than me. I wish the duvet insert had a cover on it or at least a sheet on top of it, as many hotels now do. Only one lamp worked so the room was very dark.

The place looks cute and historic in photos, but feels grimy and run down.

There is a nice outdoor area that looks out onto the water. I spent a lot of time here avoiding my room.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2025

Stephen

Go to room 104 and have a look inside and outside the room. Very little maintenance done. Will not be back.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

James

A yestiyear inn upgraded with modern conveniences

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Alan

Nice spot.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2025

Malcolm

Average place, nice location but very creaky and not a great night's sleep

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Floyd

Ideally located for the visit. Friendly staff, very have accommodating. Dining was enjoyable, very good meals and service,
Building is old but well maintained. External noise (other rooms, walkways etc) was a bit of a distraction . Room was comfortable but did not have a coat rack. TV was difficult to operate (two controls).

Business_and_leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

10 Sep 2025

Gina

Disappointed with Quality

Easy parking. Central to downtown. Lovely lawn overlooking the Bay. Nice restaurant. But don't stay in the side building, with only outside stairs to walk up with luggage. The rooms are NOTHING like those pictured. More like a 1 star hotel/motel. Run down, old spring mattress. Pillows too high. Very dark room. Mold in bathroom around the bath. But awesome water pressure. Broken toilet. Ask to stay in the main building, where I assume those pictures are from. Should have realized with the low price, you get what you pay for.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Carolyn

The service was excellent. The food in the restaurant was fantastic.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Grace

A pleasant spot to stay

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2025

Susie

Old world charm

Very nice place and reasonably priced. Old world charm for sure, great food in the restaurant, loved to sit by the water in the morning and drink my coffee, it has stairs so please be aware of that!! It had the coolest phone lol

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2025

Vanessa

I love the staff and they are so nice but the rooms aren't very clean and my pillow cases had hair all over them when I called them they did come and change them but behind night stands and tv stand and bed there is loads of dirt not sure who is doing the cleaning but they should have a talk to them.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2025

Morgan

It felt like we were at a motel. They also didn’t clean our room each day or provide new towels.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Aug 2025

David

Well situated and good for discovering the area. Needs a bit of an upgrade, parts were looking tired. Doesn't live up to its history (we were in the annexe rooms, maybe the main rooms do). Brunch only available at the weekend.........doesn't say this on the website - please update this. Tiniest bath towels of our entire trip........ please get towels that actually cover. Restaurant was very good and the staff in there were great.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2025

Andre

Office closed in the morning until 1100 am. Garbage left in room, and soap scum on the edge of the sink. Long black hair left on the tub

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

MALGORZATA

We liked location and surroundings of the hotel. It was nice to eat breakfast by the river.

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2025

Rosanne

The property is beautiful and the staff was lovely. Lots of hot water and great pressure. It's close to everything and has a beautiful park like water front view. I'd stay there again. I just wish that the bed was more comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Marcel

Really cosy

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2025

Connie

The room was very dirty, I had to go out for wipes to clean all surfaces. The bed was o.k but still old. We frooze the first night until we asked for another blanket. Will never stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Karen

What a great hotel! Historic property nicely made into spacious rooms. Beautiful landscaping and large yards. The walk along the river was mystical. The only negative is that I asked for our room to be made up (we stayed 2 nights) and it didn't get done, so we had to go to the front desk for towels and toilet paper. Make sure to visit Cosby's garden Centre. It's close and absolutely magical. Our two day stay in Liverpool was super. We will stay here again ❤️ and book this hotel again. Thanks for wonderful memories.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2025

Susan

Office and restaurant completely closed in the morning. No one around to check out with, left with a unkept feeling.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Jeff

Nice clean establishment! Lots of great food! Seafood chowder is to die for 👍

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

Jean-Luc

Price ok and clean

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2025

Robert

Been a few yrs since I stayed there, love the quaint clean rooms and specially the grounds by the river.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Bed comfort -- good mattress and pillows, comfy

General report: The building is old, but well cared for. I like the ambience. Enjoyed sitting under the trees by the river in the breeze. Good service at dinner. Comfortable beds and I especially liked being able to open the windows. Bathroom is good condition. And the prices were very economical. Would go there again. Eleanor

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2025

Greg

Soso Liverpool stay

Dated property. Worn plywood walkways leading to rooms. Hard bed. Liquid food stains on wall pictures.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2025

Don

Quaint Inn

It’s not a bad place and good location. Food in Restaurant is good. Beds are not comfortable and wifi is basically non-existent. Lots of hot water in shower. It’s 1960’s which is not all bad.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2025

Vicky

Area was nice but the hotel wasn't
There was an A/C unit but it was unplugged with hand written a note saying that room temp control was for 'Heat only' * This was in end July
The access to all the rooms was via a narrow porch running around 2 sides of the property
The view was great, we had to shut the curtain if we didn't want to be on display for every others guest.
The rooms smelt like humidity when we arrived so we had to open the window... They were guillotine type so anybody could have entered the room until we closed them again
We arrived late, left early and do not plan on going back
Also there is no breakfast on monday

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2025

Bonnie

Location was perfect with view of the water. Beds were comfy but sheets were dirty. Heat Pump contained mold. Restaurant was a nice experience.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2025

Mary

We liked the location but were very unhappy that neither the Bar nor the Dining Room were open. The presence of those 2 items was the main reason I booked us there.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2025

violet

Dining room was closed due to being a holiday .

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2025

Shannon

Check in was quick. Walking distance to restaurants (I wouldn't recommend The Golden Pond)

Its an old building so certain things are inevitable like squeaky floors. Hope there was no one below us.

The king room was large but weirdly laid out. Desk and fridge/microwave at the end of the bed where the TV normally would be. TV was on the side wall making for a sore neck watching from the bed....The sofa was all the way on the other side of the room, nowhere besr the TV.

Bathroom was kind of outdated, dead fly on the floor, used washcloth hanging over the shower curtain rod. The handle for turning water on and off in the shower was quite loose but the pressure was fine.

It was the cheapest place but not sure if we'd stay there again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2025

Barbara

Disappointed that restaurant wasn’t open when we arrived or open for breakfast. Though we found that of other establishments in the area.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2025

Nick

Property was beautiful. If you are looking to sit outside to read a book and socialize it’s a wonderful spot. Kind of like taking a step back in time. Room was okay. AC was rather noisy, toilet would continue to run if you didn’t reset handle. Cell service in area is weak and internet wasn’t great. TV had to buffer so much it wasn’t usable.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Jul 2025

Esther

Our rooms we booked had been given away and we had to squeeze into other size rooms.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2025

Terrance

The property needs a serious upgrade. TV service did not work at all. Internet was available 20% of the time. Just little details were missed. Room had ac, it worked. Shower was great .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Jen

Delicious pub/restaurant on site. Great spot to sit outside by the water and relax.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Tina

Pros were clean room, very comfy bed, shower had awesome water pressure, quick and easy check in, ample parking, and heat pump in room.
Cons were outdated building but that’s part of the charm really, no hairdryer in room, and lots of steps to 2nd floor.
Would recommend though as the price was reasonable!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Annette Elaine

Great food at the restaurant and beautiful property. Great price

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2025

Daniel

Noisy as the walls are thin and you may be awakened by your neighbor showering at midnight. Ok for 1 night if you cant find better

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Scott

Very happy

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2025

Susan

We were only there for a quick 1 night stay. We got there in the dark and left early the next day. It was sufficient for that.The owner of the house was very nice and friendly but we really only saw him quickly when we checked in.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2025

David

Thought it would be more quaint instead of trying to be 90s.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Sachya

Very historic

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Eileen

Peaceful, very clean, nice couch and chairs to sit on

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Ann

The location was stunning. The room was simple but comfortable, clean, & cozy. There was a good restaurant, a cafe, & a bookshop in the building. A stroll over the iron bridge led to the charming town of Liverpool’s shops & cafes. The hotel’s lawn was overlooking the water was a great place to sit and have coffee or take-out from the Inn’s cafe.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2025

Wendy

Availability of the staff was difficult, on arrival we waited quite long before someone came, at first we were okay with that, people are busy with other hotel tasks. A little later I went down with a question and could hear the staff behind reception, I rang the desk bell (which was lounge) waited and still no one then I called out Hello and nothing. The next morning it says office opens at 10 at 10:45 door closed and no one around, there was actually a backup of two people waiting to check in and asked where the office was and we to.d them that is it.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2025

Laura

Love that it's right by yhe water and we could see the seals feeding in yhe morning!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Tasha

Good place was nice and friendly

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2025

Robert

This is a Historic property in a great location. Walkable to downtown. It could use some improvements to the exterior decking walkways and the Bathrooms need better cleaning as there was Mold on the Shower Curtain.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Andy H

The room was spacious and beautiful.. there was an old coffee pod in the machine and no way to stir the coffee.
The service was amazing!! Definitely recommend to stay here!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2025

Monique

Old building. Lots of stairs. Our room did not have a main or bedside light. Only lamp was in far corner. Tv not working.
Room was clean

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2025

Vince

Nice and nostalgic

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Charlene

Lovely place . Clean rooms

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Shelagh

Rustic charm but very clean and staff are friendly. Thin walls but for the most part hotel guests are mindful of the noise.

Business_and_leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Sheri lynn

We absolutely loved this place

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

James

Just a reasonably priced gem

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2025

Darrell

Very accommodating of pets!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2025

Harpal

Manager and staff helped us as we were new to this place

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2025

Karen

It was shelter for the night.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Jules

Love that its by the lake and beside a cafe, restaurant and pub

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2025

Brian

1

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2025

Donald

This property is a very old property and has tons of character. The old pub and restaurant is very nice. The lawn between the hotel and the water has places to sit and watch the sunset. Rooms are updated and clean.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Thomas

The property was clean and well maintained.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

25 May 2025

Peter

The room said king bed , but it was two double beds put together . The door did not close well so it made a horrible nose . The food at the restaurant was this place only saving grace .

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Richard

A very comfortable and convenient stopover for us. Excellent room and a welcoming reception.
Waitress in restaurant was abrupt and tried to rush us when ordering meal. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
No breakfast available.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2025

Allison

Room could have been a bit cleaner old and musty smell but other than that all good for price

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

Bart

Decent

Pretty decent for such an old hotel. The restaurant is nice enough, but limited seafood offerings in the off season. If it weren't raining I would go sit in the chairs set by the Mersey river

Self

4/10

Poor

14 May 2025

Ronald

The host are nice people but the service and hôtel are horrible. Very very noisy and not well isolated. There were a number of persons partying Day and night, smoking and drinking on the balcony of rooms 127 & 128. It was a bad décision on my part to have stayed there in the first place after reviewing all the negative notices later.

Leisure