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Hotel Kenney Rideau

Property class: 2.5

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A covered porch with a wooden floor, a white wicker sofa, and a wooden table with chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of a lake through the window.
A two-story building with a covered porch and a wooden deck.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with a view of trees.
A lakeside building with a dock and a bridge, surrounded by dense trees.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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59 Kenneys Rd, Rideau Lakes, ON, K0G 1E0
  • Place, Whitefish Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jones Falls Defensible Lockmaster's House
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The Stone Arch Dam
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Hilltop Cottage

A wooden cabin room with a bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with a view of trees.

Hilltop Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bayside Rooms

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a door with a window.

Bayside Rooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Cabana Rooms

A hotel room with two beds, a red chair, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Cabana Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Canal view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Riverine on the lake rooms

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of a lake through the window.

Riverine on the lake rooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A room with two wooden beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the walls.

Lock side Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Kenney Rideau

Rideau Lakes hotel steps from Rideau Canal
Along with a snack bar/deli, this hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a lobby fireplace, gift shops/newsstands, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Hotel Kenney Rideau offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Rideau Lakes hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hotel Kenney Rideau has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 15 and May 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 50.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Hotel Kenney Rideau
Hotel Kenney Rideau Hotel
Hotel Kenney Rideau Rideau Lakes
Hotel Kenney Rideau Hotel Rideau Lakes

Hotel Kenney Rideau Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The locks were nice food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff very friendly GF options for breakfast, very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel Kenney Rideau shines by its friendly and wonderfully helpful staff and it's incredible food menu! We felt very welcome, as if we had known them for years. Their evening and brunch menus are very generous and of incredible quality. Certain rooms are showing their age but they are a work in progress. We were nonetheless very comfortable and would go again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely cabin. Nice dinner and service was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff here are wonderful and always helpful. The property itself is older, so while they are working on updating and maintaining, a lot of it is dated or needing minor repair. For example, there used to be a swimming pool but the previous owner filled it with dirt. The room we were in has a great view of the river and a patio that opens right in front of the dock, which was lovely. However, the room itself was dated and needed a deep clean and the plumbing was obviously old. The beds were comfortable and the food was fantastic, especially the Sunday brunch, which is very popular. You can tell that everyone there cares about taking care of their guests and the main building shows their hard work in cleaning up and updating the property. The convenient access to the park and waterways is another plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful area and staff But the place needs some love, very dated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Nice breakfast! Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new owner is doing an incredible job reopening this amazing property, set directly across from Jones’ Falls locks on the Rideau canal. Big rooms, comfy beds, and right on the water. Peaceful and lots of wildlife. Really good food too at the restaurant and great staff who went the extra mile to ensure our stay was comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never expected breakfast which is included are so luxurious! And the lake view just right behind the hotel room is such stunning! It’s absolutely over expected!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and historic. Beautiful location. Stayed in a rustic cabin - stylish renovation, and amazing water pressure in the shower. Food in the restaurant far exceeded my expectations, though vegetarian options were minimal. The hotel dog was relaxed and good-natured.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem by the Rideau. Picturesque, comfortable and dinner was outstanding. Rooms are a bit dated, and included breakfast started a little late (9am). But, still great value and super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is hood
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful and friendly. The rooms are spread over several separate buildings. My room ("Inn on the Lake") was large, clean, an generally nice but the bathroom could use some renovation. The location is spectacular, in clear view of 3 tiers of the Jones Falls Locks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It needs fixing up
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had relaxing weekend at Hotel Kenneys. Staff was very friendly and helpfull. The owners were great and got what we needed right away. Compliments to the Chef, the food was really good especially breakfast and Sunday brunch had so much variety. Stayed at the Inn on the lakes which is older part but very clean. Enjoyed the sliding door facing the water to sit and watch the boats going through the locks or just relax and read a book. The Jones Falls provincial park just a walk across ghe bridge was also nice to see. Would definetly recommend and will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Experience

My husband and I had a wonderful couple of days at Hotel Kenney. This vintage hotel is rustic but unique and the setting right at Jones Falls Lock is spectacular! Lots of interesting sites in the area to explore, especially for history buffs. If dining at the hotel, expect a leisurely experience but know that the meal is well worth the wait! Sunday brunch was amazing, so many choices! We stayed in Hilltop cabin. The queen bed was very comfortable. Just a heads up: the shower stall is quite small. Jeff went out of his way to make us feel welcome and to ensure that our stay was enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its good if you are peace lover and sleep after 6.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor Hotel

No hot water, no hand soap. Told manager, he couldn’t care less Not worth the money at all. Do not stay here. It’s a tired rundown place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Unique place, quiet and relaxing with a great view

Hotel Kenny was a beautiful and relaxing location. The new owners are working hard to refurbish the property but keeping the nostalgic feel, which we appreciate. The food was outstanding!!! We were there very late in the season and were the only people there the last night, however they treated us like royalty and served the best meal of the trip, family style! Chef Core went above and beyond and even opened the ice cream parlor for us, even though it was closed that day. We had unusually warm weather for October so the ice cream was a treat!!! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jeff is an awesome host! The location of the property is lovely - on the water and at the base of the locks! The restaurant was not open while we were there so I can't comment. As for the property itself, it is in need of some TLC - sadly, it is quite rundown. Our accommodation in one of the chalets seemed to have had some renovations - a very comfy bed but still quite rustic. We look forward to returning when renovations are completed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
This property is being upgraded and still has quite a bit of work yet to be done. It is a place with an interesting history and great location though. The internet connection was not entirely reliable. This may have been due to storms which hit the area during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the rooms needs total renovations. It smells like moisture, the carpet is dirty, the tapestry and paint comes off, the bath tub is rusty and yellow, the mattress must date from the 80's. It is a 2 star hotel. The service is very good but you do not sleep on the service counter! Very creepy place. Be aware.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024