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Explorer House

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Serengeti Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Interior
Gazebo
Suite, 1 King Bed (Cloud Forest Suite) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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275 Anne St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
  • Jackson-Triggs Winery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Shaw Festival Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Peller Estates Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Serengeti Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Serengeti Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed (Serengeti Suite)

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Silk Road Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed (Silk Road Suite)

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Cloud Forest Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Cloud Forest Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed (Cloud Forest Suite)

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Explorer House

4-star B&B in Old Town Historic District
A hot tub, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Explorer House offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with private hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Niagara-on-the-Lake bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Explorer House features a hot tub, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Explorer House is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

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

  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 15 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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 045-2024

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Explorer House B&B
Explorer House B&B Niagara-On-The-Lake
Explorer House Niagara-On-The-Lake
Explorer House
Explorer House Bed & breakfast
Explorer House Niagara-on-the-Lake
Explorer House Bed & breakfast Niagara-on-the-Lake

Explorer House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not usually write reviews, but we loved our stay here. We love various types of foods, and the breakfast was amazing. Would stay here again, what a great way to celebrate our anniversary!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Gem of a Property
We very much enjoyed staying here. The proprietors are friendly and responsive. Amenities were excellent; breakfast was wonderful. One of the best parts was talking to the owners; it quickly became evident why they call it "Explorer House." The house only has three rooms and you are seated together for breakfast, enhancing the experience one gets with a true B&B. Cannot recommend this one enough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful in every way!
Lovely house, gorgeous room, beautiful grounds, amazing breakfast (three courses), charming hosts, interesting guests to chat with. The compete package in a fabulous town!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and comfortable B&B. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms are separate from the rest of the house along with a mini kitchenette and lounge area for the guests. Breakfast was served in the dining room and was phenomenal! I highly recommend this B & B for your next Niagara visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!!! A lot of extras! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay!
Deanna and Alec were very friendly and knowledgeable of the region. Gourmet breakfasts were amazing. Convenient to all the Niagara on the Lake activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Traveled with partner
Very unique property, decoration of the suites second to none. Hosts exceptional. Breakfast spectacular. Amenities covered all the bases and then some. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deana and Alec's Explorer House was impeccable in every way....detail to all amenities, cleanliness, decor, comfort, privacy, etc. They thought of everything their guests could want and provided it! The rooms and grounds are lovely! The breakfast was wonderful....especially the homemade maple/walnut scones! We would highly recommend their lovely B&B!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic little gem in NOTL Very quiet street a short walk to all the shops, restaurants, theatre. Lovely owners who truly put an effort into ensuring you are comfortable. Breakfast was smashing. A very nice quest area outside to relax in also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is definitely top shelf! If I was ever going to go into the bed and breakfast industry Explorer House would be the standard I would shoot for. Our host was very responsive and greeted us at the door with a smile. The building and the grounds are impeccable and you can see they've done a huge amount of work to make this place so beautiful. Explorer House is just a hop skip and a jump from downtown and close enough you could almost walk to the Shaw festival if you chose to. The room was beautifully decorated ( we were in the Serengeti room) and everything again was super clean well appointed I would highly recommend this location to anyone looking for a high quality bed and breakfast experience. The breakfast was wonderful we really enjoyed it it was tasty and came with four different courses.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L

Traveled with partner
Excellent accommodations for a romantic getaway. The outdoor patio setting with jacuzzi; as well as indoor amenities with private jacuzzi were wonderful. I totally would recommend this B&B!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Explorer House was wonderful. The innkeepers, Deanna and Alec Bishop were fantastic. Each morning we were treated to a fabulous 3 course breakfast consisting of home made fresh baked breads such as muffins or scones, a fruit dish using locally grown fruits along with granola and you hurt and a unique dish, such as eggs Benedict with avocado… scrumptious. There was also a creative table setting each morning with dishware and eating accoutrements from all over the world. Deanna was a veritable encyclopedia of what to do where to go and how to get there. Our room was lovely and very comfortable, with indoor and outdoor common areas to relax have a drink, read or simply enjoy the lovely environment. If you’re traveling to the lovely town of Niagara on the Lake we would highly recommend the Explorer House

10/10 Excellent

JAY, PONTE VEDRA BEACH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Explorer House. The innkeepers, Deanna and Alec Bishop were fantastic. Each morning we had a 3 course fabulous breakfast, typically including home baked muffins or scones, a fruit bowl with locally grown fruits of strawberries, blueberries, etc., and an egg dish each excellent. The dish and utensil setup each morning was a unique and clever mix of items from around the world. Deanna was a veritable encyclopedia of what to do, where to go and how best to plan each day. The room was lovely, spacious and fully equipped. There were several common areas both inside and out to relax and enjoy our time. We would strongly recommend Explorer House to anyone planning a visit to Niagara on the Lake!!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Bed & Breakfast
We had a wonderful experience with very helpful and knowledgeable hosts who provided us with great advice to get the most out of our visit. Deanna and Alec prepare amazing breakfasts, you won’t want to miss!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Genuinely spectacular. Beautiful grounds, friendly proprietors, and the rooms themselves felt luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadjla, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Radin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM f

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Explorer House is Great!!
We were looking for a little get-away and Explorer House provided us with a clean and safe jumping off place. Starting the day with terrific brunches, created and served by our hosts, Deanna and Alec, we were nourished until dinner. Deanna answered all our questions on recommended places to shop and relax and all proved out to be excellent. Yes, we highly recommend Explorer House to anyone looking for a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room with lots of amenities and a comfy bed. Tasty plentiful home- cooked breakfast. Great location for the Old Town, local walks and trips to the Falls. Friendly hosts providing lots of travel tips and local advice. We especially enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023