10 Bed and Breakfast Inns in Stratford: Best hotel deals for 2023

April 23, 2023 Franklyn Hardiman

Named for Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford has grown to become Canada’s premier arts town. In addition to the annual Stratford Festival, performing from April through October, Stratford is always filled with theater, music and visual arts. The preserved 19th-century architecture and acres of parks and gardens (along its own Avon River, no less) are certain to charm. Stratford has also gained a reputation for culinary creativity, showcased at some of the finest restaurants in the country.
Restaurants in Stratford

1. Stone Maiden Inn

123 Church St, Stratford, Ontario N5A 2R3 Canada
Excellent
75%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 436 reviews

Stone Maiden Inn

1873 Victorian Mansion with 15 guestrooms all with en-suite, antiques set in a quiet residential neighbourhood. Rated at 4.5/5 stars under the Federation of Bed and Breakfast Association of Ontario. Hot chef prepared gourmet breakfast menu daily included. Park and walk everywhere. Stratford is home to the Stratford Festival, Stratford Summer Music, and many culinary events... always something to do year round.

Wonderful Stay

Reviewed By Beata-and-James

We had the pleasure of staying at the Stone Maiden Inn for our little Stratford adventure from June 2nd to June 5th, 2022. This was our first stay together at a Bed and Breakfast and we were thrilled beyond all expectations. The property itself is a wonderfully cared for 1873 Victorian mansion. The interior is a pleasant balance of eclectic and period appropriate décor, with stunning wallpaper and interesting knick-knacks throughout the edifice. We stayed in La Grande Chambre, and were extremely pleased with the layout, which included a well-appointed bathroom, and a nicely sized makeup area. Moving into the main bedroom, we were delighted with the comfortable king-size bed, a nicely carved wardrobe and a multitude of shaded windows. Each morning greeted us with a new breakfast menu with a couple of delicious choices, preceded by a scrumptious appetizer. Each day's breakfast ended up being a fun and tasty treat. The location of the inn was another pleasant surprise, as it is situated minutes away from the downtown area, and close to the Stratford Festival theatres. The inn is also a few steps away from the wonderful walking paths along the Avon river. Fortuitously, the Stone Maiden is tucked far enough out of the way that we felt sheltered from the hustle and bustle, which comes with a tourist city. All in all, the inn and meals were absolutely spectacular, yet they paled in comparison to the geniality of our host. Upon meeting Tim, we could tell that this was a man who loved his job and took pride in not only the inn but also the hospitality he offered to each of his guests. Tim radiated positivity and exuded all the qualities of a true hotelier. Tim and Johanne turned a great stay into a perfect one. Not only will we be back to the Stone Maiden Inn on our next trip to Stratford, we will recommend it to any that are looking to visit. Beata and James

2. Edison's Inn

48 Ontario St, Stratford, Ontario N5A 3G8 Canada
Excellent
87%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 70 reviews

Edison's Inn

Built in 1845, the historic Inn is now freshly renovated and ready to open. Thomas Edison lived in the building when he was just 16 while working as a telegrapher. Don't worry, though, the Inn has been upgraded embracing a modern, industrial feel while being ultra comfortable and relaxed. Be a guest at Stratford's first truly boutique hotel.

Court side room is literally a pane of glass away from the patio

Reviewed By wwtraveller101

Room was beautiful and check in experience was easy. Manager responded quickly to texts re parking. However, if you do go and aren’t interested in staying up half the night, make sure you don’t book the Courtside room as you will be plagued with the swinging door of the Taco place directly behind you slamming and literally shaking the building every time is it used. Also the room is literally a pane of glass away from the deck - loud music and chatter. It is past midnight am i am still waiting for things to quieten down so i can sleep.

3. Bentley's Inn

99 Ontario St, Stratford, Ontario N5A 3H1 Canada
Excellent
39%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 92 reviews

Bentley's Inn

Enjoy a Night of Modern Luxury Treat yourself to one of our luxurious bi-level loft suites in the heart of downtown Stratford. Pamper yourself in our ensuite, modern, bath facilities. Relax in a famous tempurpedic mattress with high-end linens or resting beside your in-room fireplace. Decorated throughout with fine art decor, plasma flat screen T.V, state of the art radio sound systems, and free wireless internet, these overnight accommodations in Stratford will be a night you won´t forget.

What a GEM of a Find in Downtown Stratford!

Reviewed By sunsetVickie

We were attending an event at The Revival House and wanted to stay somewhere within walking distance. What a find this was! Sure, it doesn't have a fancy lobby (or an elevator) but the room was FABULOUS. We booked the executive double king suite - two floors, each with king bed, tv, fire place and a kitchenette on the main floor and huge bathroom on the upper. The mattress was quite possibly the BEST hotel mattress I have ever slept on (I emailed the manager and it's a tempur-pedic) and the entire suite is monstrous. Just loved it. Parking is across the street (underground) which was a bit of an adventure because we left early in the morning and got locked out of the hotel/restaurant with the parking garage clicker still in the car. Luckily the maintenance man heard our door-pounding and saved the day. Other than that it was a brilliant stay, close to fantastic shopping and lots of dining choices. We shall definitely return!

4. A Garden Stroll B&B

325 Devon Street, Stratford, Ontario N5A 3A2 Canada
Excellent
69%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

A Garden Stroll B&B

Beautiful winding stone front entrance leads to the welcoming open concept home. Enjoy your stay in one of our four large guest rooms, each with their own en-suite bathrooms and sitting areas. Enjoy a stroll through the gardens, relax in the gazebo or patios with a coffee or a glass of wine, listen to the soothing sounds of water from the waterfalls or bubbling rocks. For the more adventurous, the is also an indoor hot tub, in the sunroom available for Guest Use. In the morning, a FULL HEALTHY Breakfast is served at your convenience, from 8-10 am. This often includes waffles, french toast or omelettes, optional bacon, a fresh fruit salad, homemade granola, toast, endless coffee, tea and juice. WE HOPE YOU WILL VISIT US SOON!

Great breakfast and room

Reviewed By JULIED869

We enjoyed the waffles with maple syrup, home made blueberry and raspberry syrups. I don’t usually eat quiche, but the mini quiche were very good. The room was spacious, comfortable and included a mini fridge.

5. Avonview Manor

63 Avon St, Stratford, Ontario N5A 5N5 Canada
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 18 reviews

Avonview Manor

Welcome to our home, Avonview Manor, which is nestled in Stratford's prestigious, historically-designated west end on "The Hill". Built in 1916, by prolific businessman, George Kalbfleisch, Avonview Manor is demonstrative of the highest quality, Edwardian architecture, sophisticated design and superior craftsmanship. This original single-family dwelling was established by Kalbfleisch, who was a progressive innovator. Today, this gorgeous B&B offers 4 elegant suites; each with its own unique character & charm. All of our suites have been freshly renovated with a mix of eclectic, antique & thematic fixtures that create atmosphere for our guests. Your day begins with a full, locally-grown breakfast including home-made preserves, breads & a gourmet hot entrée. Luxury Amenities-pool, gy Former B&B won Best B&B of Northumberland County 2008! Avonview mini-gallery features fabulous artists, with a percentage of sales going toward Aye Lighthouse Foundation for sight/hearing impaired children.

‘Gracious service with style’

Reviewed By barbarasC1515MH

This is more than a B & B. A beautiful historic home with generous hosts who provide a unique and authentic experience. Breakfasts were top notch and catered individually four our gluten & diary free needs. A comfy bed, excellent standards of hygiene, access to Wi-Fi and a residents lounge with kitchenette. Rhonda & Tony are multi-talented, kind of spirit and great fun. Our next trip to Stratford will involve giving them a call before we visit any other booking platform.

6. Travellers Motel

784 Ontario St, Stratford, Ontario N5A 3K1 Canada
Excellent
7%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
5%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 55 reviews

Travellers Motel

Finding an ideal budget friendly small hotel in Stratford does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Travellers Motel, a nice option for travelers like you. While staying at Travellers Motel, visitors can check out St. John's United Church (1.3 mi) and Knox Presbyterian Church (1.3 mi), some of Stratford's top attractions. Guest rooms offer air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a seating area, and Travellers Motel makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While visiting Stratford, you may want to try some lobster at one of the nearby restaurants, such as The Restaurant at the Bruce, The Prune Restaurant, or Pazzo Taverna and Pizzeria. During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Upper Queen's Park (0.7 mi), Gallery Stratford (0.6 mi), and Stratford Art in the Park (1.0 mi), which are all within walking distance of the small hotel. Travellers Motel looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Stratford.

Great for passing by!

Reviewed By geoffiegirl

I was at an Obedience trial with my Shetland Sheepdog and made a reservation through Bring Fido.com and stayed there for one night. The lady at the front desk was super pleasant and helpful and I had no problem checking in. The area was a bit sketchy and everything, but I felt safe and sound after checking in. The room was lovely and spacious and of course the main thing - very clean! There was a landing part where you walked in so I could take off my shoes, etc. It was a basic hotel, and all the checks in the box were satiated! I'd totally stay again!

7. Ambassador B&B Guest Home

266 Ontario St, Stratford, Ontario N5A 3H5 Canada
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Ambassador B&B Guest Home

Ambassador Guest Home welcomes you! Ambassador B&B Guest Home is a beautiful Victorian house were built in 1923. We offer four spacious and comfortable rooms with free parking at a very affordable price. We are at the centre of all attractions: the Festival Theatre, the Patterson Theatre, the Avon and Studio Theatres, downtown area and the beautiful Avon riverside park.

Convenient to everything.

Reviewed By olsonj669

This lovely house on the main drag of Stratford is withing easy walking distance of all of the theaters and the downtown area which is filled with restaurants. Our room was very comfortable and clean and the breakfast each morning was spectacular.

8. Ambassador's Inn Next Door

262 Ontario St., Stratford, Ontario N5A 3H5 Canada
Excellent
75%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
25%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 4 reviews

Ambassador's Inn Next Door

Ambassador B&B Guest Home is a beautiful Victorian house. Our guests are very welcome to our new accommodation option with Stratford Ambassador's Inn Next Door. We've come to know that our some guests would like to have King beds or two twinXL beds in bigger room and skip the breakfast. So we have created a new Ambassador's Inn next Door with four luxuious suites.Twin houses were built in 1923 by brothers: 266 Ontario St. is Ambassador B&B Guest Home and 262 Ontario St. is Ambassador's Inn Next Door. Four swans have been sitting in front of the house for over half a century to welcome you. We offer four spacious and comfortable B&B rooms and four luxurious suites with free parking at a very affordable price. You will have breakfast choices of delicious home-made Chinese and Canadian food. We also serve the famous Fujian oolong tea that is shipped right from the oolong tea hometown. Hope you enjoy the fresh taste of oolong tea​ to start a new day.

Lovely stay

Reviewed By 483barbg

Centrally located, renovated heritage home is a perfect choice for theatre goers. Walking distance to both the Avon and Festival theatres in warm weather. Also close to restaurants and cafes. Impeccably clean and very comfortable. We stayed in a spacious suite with separate living room and kitchenette, and King sized bed. Just note, if booked through a third party (Hotwire, Expedia etc), there are two properties: The Ambassador’s Inn and the Ambassador’s Inn Next Door. It would be easy to mistake them as one B and B. The Inn is the true B and B. “Next Door” is actually room only (breakfast optional), and does not include breakfast late season. We confused the two. Our congenial and generous hosts we extremely accommodating.

9. The Robin Goodfellow B&B

58 Strachan St, Stratford, Ontario N5A 2B1 Canada
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 5 reviews

The Robin Goodfellow B&B

Hospitality A+

Reviewed By ProfMarkrf

Salina and Craig are wonderful hosts, who obviously are dedicated in their efforts in creating a perfect stay and setting for visitors, both inside their beautiful home and outside in their lovely garden. Thanks again!

10. Newhaven on the River

344 William St, Stratford, Ontario N5A 4Y5 Canada
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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5 based on 6 reviews

Newhaven on the River

See why so many travelers make Newhaven on the River their guest house of choice when visiting Stratford. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Newhaven on the River offer air conditioning, a desk, and a seating area. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including baggage storage and newspaper. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Gallery Stratford (0.5 mi) and Knox Presbyterian Church (0.5 mi), guests of Newhaven on the River can easily experience some of Stratford's most well known attractions. While visiting Stratford, you may want to try some oyster at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Pazzo Taverna and Pizzeria, The Restaurant at the Bruce, or Bard's on Market Square. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular parks, such as Upper Queen's Park and Shakespearean Gardens. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Newhaven on the River as you experience all of the things Stratford has to offer.

Theatre worthy

Reviewed By LINDA H

New Haven on the River is at an Amazing location and full of history. Laura is a wonderful host and her life and B&B are full of great stories. She is so Welcoming and most accommodating. We had a Super stay. If you love theatre, you’ll love it here!

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