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The Secret Garden B&B Inn

3.5 star property

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Staircase
Interior entrance
Breakfast area
Courtyard view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
$172
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3

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

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About this property

The Secret Garden B&B Inn

3.5-star B&B in Downtown Kingston
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Secret Garden B&B Inn offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and portable fans. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining options at the bed & breakfast include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. 2 meeting rooms are available. This Victorian bed & breakfast also offers a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. A total renovation of this property was completed in July 2020.

The Secret Garden B&B Inn is a smoke-free property.

The Secret Garden B&B Inn has a restaurant on site.

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Games
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1888
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

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 will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Secret Garden B&B Inn Kingston
Secret Garden B&B Inn
Secret Garden Kingston
The Secret Garden B&b Kingston
The Secret Garden B&B Inn Kingston
The Secret Garden B&B Inn Bed & breakfast
The Secret Garden B&B Inn Bed & breakfast Kingston

Reviews

The Secret Garden B&B Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 306 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Charming historical property, yet over-rated.

This property needs more interior upkeep: maintenance, not renovations. It is overpriced. The gourmet breakfast was delicious but more like a lunch (no fresh fruit, no bread basket, juice must be requested). The Lasalle bedroom was spacious and comfortable but needs a flow control on the central air outlet. There is no thermostat in the room; we were freezing on the first evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, well maintained, heritage property. Great place but not really for me. It is not suitable for many seniors - stairs are taxing, units are over air conditioned, no desk service. The amenities listed - dining room, lounge, cafe are only available by appointment. On holidays one might want a more relaxed schedule.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is big, old and beautiful. The rooms were bright, lovely decor and fresh. The staff was the icing on the cake. Thank-you for the hospitality 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Josh was exceptional. The breakfasts were way above (think smoked salmon Benedict on vol-au-vents). It's a beautiful building in a quiet neighborhood less than 5 minutes from downtown
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Orleans

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very comfortable room. Private bathroom with large shower. Breakfast was delicious. Staff excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem

Lovely setting. Very easy access to downtown and harbour. No air conditioning, and no elevator, so possibly not ideal for those with limited mobility.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene E

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this B&B. Our 3rd visit and never disappointed. Service, staff, and our rooms were wonderful and the food presentation is spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
What an amazing stay, beautiful inn with luxurious accommodations. Very attentive staff and the most delicious breakfast. It was better than expected, would definitely stay hete again. Walking to downtown Kingston was a 8 min walk on lovely quiet streets. So convenient to have onsite parking as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn with an amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahtab

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean house with the cutest bedroom and renovated bathroom and very friendly staff. Breakfast was amazing. The music in the patio was excellent. I really enjoyed my stay. Definitely recommend:)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very nice stay at The Secret Garden
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Food was amazing! Garden was amazing! I think there should be a garbage can beside the fridge and one in the bathroom. When someone is in the washroom, no place to put garbage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sze-Linn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly suprised with how charming the house and property is. From the front porch swinging bench, to the well maintained gardens and pond. The service is also above and beyond. Josh greeted us all day with a huge smile and generously helpful. We also had the Fondue dinner which was such a fun way to end the day. We will definitely stay again. Great for couples.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay at the Secret Garden. Food is absolutely wonderful and staff is very hospitable and welcoming. I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s no secret this is an amazing place! The staff is attentive and friendly. The home is beautiful. Meticulous gardens. Walked easily downtown. Recommend ++
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing B&B experience

Loved it here! The property was beautiful and the home is in great condition, very grand and historical. The rooms were nicely put together and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Absolute Gem

A special place. Cozy, clean, and spacious with a great location. The personal attention made it feel extra welcoming. Will definitely recommend. Bravo, Secret Garden! 🌿
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During our three night stay in June we were very pleased with our accommodations at The Secret Garden. It is obvious that the proprietors set the bar high for comfort and satisfaction for their guests. The decor and furnishings were in excellent condition and authentic for the period of this fine old home. Just a couple of minor glitches. The glasses / coffee cups in the room during our first night were a bit grimy and we gave them a wash and mentioned it to the staff who made sure to supply fresh ones for the next night. Due to a scheduling glitch (Expedia?) we were moved to another room after the first night, but no complaints as the room was a bit of an upgrade and one of the staff moved our stuff while were were out, after breakfast, including our fridge contents, which was very helpful. The beds / pillows / duvets in both rooms were amazing - like sleeping on a cloud. One other minor issue was that there was a bit too much load on the electrics in our second room, when we used the Dyson fan, TV and a couple of chargers on an extension which was drawing from the same circuit as the fridge - resulting in a blown breaker, but Cyrus got it reset for us and we were careful to rearrange the plug-ins a bit, afterwards. This was the only reason I didn't rate the property full marks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Our stay was amazing. The home is spectacular! Breakfast was delicious!! Best part was Josh, the host. He’s a definite keeper. He made us feel so welcome and catered to our every need. Thank you Josh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Merrickville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic getaway very close to downtown Kingston and the waterfront! Comfortable, elegant, well-appointed rooms with perfectly-manicured gardens and seating areas. Oh and the breakfast was fresh and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was well prepared, enjoyed our stay thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Richmond hill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025