The Best Hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Built in 1864, the Prince of Wales should be your top pick if you’re looking for charming Victorian aesthetics. While the exterior is much like the original, rooms have a modern twist – some boast floral wallpaper, others have four-poster beds and antique Tiffany lamps. After a dip in the indoor pool, head to the drawing room to dine on the famed afternoon tea or to the charcuterie and panini bar, if that’s more to your taste.

With spectacular views across Lake Ontario and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Course (the oldest golf club in North America), Oban Inn is a true country haven. While most rooms boast the aforementioned views, some offer sunrooms, others have deep-soak tubs and crackling fireplaces. If you’re in need of some pampering, opt for a treatment at the in-house OSpa. Our favorites are the vitamin C facial and the grape seed body wrap.

As its name suggests. Harbour House has beautiful vistas across the Lake Ontario harbour. Behind its shingled facade, interiors are reminiscent of an upscale English country pile – think light-filled rooms, leather-clad furnishings and fireplaces in almost every suite. Breakfast in the conservatory is included; with options like homemade granola, freshly baked breads, scones and croissants, you may find it hard to leave.

Set among 17 acres (7ha) of vineyards and manicured gardens, the Riverbend Inn feels as if it’s plucked from another era. A stately Georgian mansion, the rooms mirror its grand exterior with plenty of period features, crystal chandeliers and wood burning fireplaces. Days here should be spent tasting the Inn’s in-house wines before dining on the chef’s seasonal menu come nightfall.

While Niagara-on-the-Lake is filled with Victorian-era gems, those looking for something more modern should make a beeline for The Shaw Club Hotel. It’s designed to feel like a private club. Rooms are eclectic with stainless steel sinks, river rock fireplaces and the option to have pet fish in your room, if you like. Dinner at Zees Grill is a must before heading across the road to the Shaw Festival Theatre, one of the region’s main draws.