With a stay at Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington in Burlington, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Ontario and Spencer Smith Lakefront Park. .This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from McMaster University and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Burlington City Hall.
What's nearby
Spencer Smith Lakefront Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Burlington City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Burlington Art Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Joseph Brant Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Community Labyrinth - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
Getting around
Burlington Station - 7 min drive
Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Bardo Burlington - 3 min walk
The Dickens - 3 min walk
Poacher - 5 min walk
Rayhoon Persian Eatery - 4 min walk
Coffee Culture Cafe & Eatery - 2 min walk
About this property
Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington
Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington offers 129 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Burlington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 129 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at The Port House Social Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Burlington? This hotel has 5005 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
The Port House Social Bar - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 22 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Port House Social Bar
Things to do
24-hour gym
Indoor pool
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Business services
24-hour business center
5,005 square feet of conference space
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
6 floors
Ballroom
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 22.00 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Although the hotel was given a slap of paint and look clean at first glance, the carpet in my room had gross stains on them (blood? who knows) and the two mattresses in my room were ripped. I have never stayed in a hotel with actual visible tears in the mattresses. yuck
Hotel staff very friendly. Room very clean with a nice view.
The restaurant staff where very friendly and fun. Good food with great seating overlooking the lake front.
Harvey
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Samuel
Jan 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and room. Would stay again.
Samuel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
dave
Jan 22, 2026
dave
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Joshua
Traveled with family and small children
Jan 21, 2026
Great location however the hotel could do with some updating and the breakfast is terrible. Other hotel chains that offer breakfast are significantly better.
Great location. Place has been there for a while but is well cared for. Nice, good sized rooms. Clean and enough amenities. Only thing is tv reception.
No real HD options. Paid parking isn’t great
RICHARD
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Laura
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Hockey tournament in town. Kids running hallway screaming and hitting doors with ball and mini sticks
Laura
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Shannon
Traveled with family
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Honestly we have been coming here every year at this time. And this year the hockey league took over the hotel but this year was noisier more than usual and also this year they charged for parking. So next year we will be thinking of somewhere else, sadly
Shannon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Lauren
Jan 18, 2026
Lauren
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Sylvia, Naughton
Jan 17, 2026
Sylvia
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Linda
Jan 17, 2026
A little run down. Poor snow removal rooms just ok very basic