The Secret Garden B&B Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A two-story brick house with a porch, columns, and a garden with various flowers.
A staircase with a stained glass window featuring various designs and a chandelier.
A covered porch with hanging flower baskets, a stone wall, and a small waterfall.
A formal living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a dining area with wooden furniture.
A spacious entryway with hardwood floors, a chandelier, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $179
$151 nightly
$179 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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73 Sydenham Street South, Kingston, ON, K7L 3H3
  • Place, Queen's University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingston Waterfront
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingston City Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Brandt)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (McKay)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bader)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Coverdale)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Lasalle)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Limestone)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 1 Queen Bed (Martello)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kingston

The Secret Garden B&B Inn is centrally located in Kingston, a 5-minute walk from Queen's University and 6 minutes by foot from Grand Theatre. .This beach bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kingston Waterfront and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kingston City Hall.

What's nearby

  • Queen's University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kingston Waterfront - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kingston City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Slush Puppie Place - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kingston, ON (XEG-Kingston Train Station) - 12 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crave Coffee House and Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Balzac's Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cambodiana Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Secret Garden B&B Inn

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.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Victorian bed & breakfast include a living plant wall, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the bed & breakfast's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a library. This bed & breakfast has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
  • Built in 1888
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • 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

MastercardVisa

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
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

The Secret Garden B&B Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 440 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute and cozy, great breakfast, comfortable accommodation, and kind staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful all round- renovations, comfort, location, breakfast, ambiance. I would enjoy staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul and Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfasts were delicious
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy walking distance to restaurants and other amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B. Very comfortable and close to the theatre and Princess street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely safe and clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay at this B&B. The rooms are well thought out and beds super comfortable. The staff and owners willing to go the extra mile to make you feel at home. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gilbert Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent presentation of breakfast and tasteful. The morning staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, comfortable and breakfast was delicious! Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

This is a delightful quiet Victorian home with all of the modern touches but retaining the grandeur of another era The staff were fantastic A fabulous place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, warm welcome by Cyrus, tasty breakfast, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house and garden, and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Parsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay here! The room was spotless. The staff were incredibly professional and handled my check-in within minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn provides a nice home base for spending a few days in Kingston. I wish I had pre-booked my next visit as they're already sold out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisabet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast. Charming interior. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! The staff were friendly, helpful and informative, paying attention to details and very accommodating. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is such a well decorated comfortable B&B, and the breakfast was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Great rooms, atmosphere, and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautifully decorated and very clean. They easily accommodated our Gluten-free diet and breakfast was exquisite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating and let us check in a bit early. The stairs were a challenge but that was on me as I was recovering from a concussion. Wonderful breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was really nice and well maintain. Room was bigger than I thought and had a nice decor that fits the house. Breakfast was amazing, nothing to change about this place. Service and staff was very helpful and gracious. I'm looking forward to come back soon. Thanks for provising a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent; check in, room, common areas, location, breakfast and above all, staff. A short, yet lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heejae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely time. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful and the breakfast was outstanding. We will be repeat customers! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026