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Haven Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near McMaster University

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Reception
Reception
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Hallway
Haven Inn in Ainslie Wood is steps from McMaster University. Guests love the genuine hospitality, free in-room WiFi, and convenient self parking. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance anytime, making extended university visits feel like home.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1870 Main St W, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1H7

What's nearby

  • Tiffany Falls - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • McMaster University - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • TD Coliseum - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Hamilton Convention Centre - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Mohawk College - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Aldershot Station - 12 min drive
  • John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport (YHM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Haven Inn

Motel near McMaster University
Near TD Coliseum, Haven Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Haven Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 25 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Hamilton
Haven Inn Motel
Haven Inn Hamilton
hamilton inn motel
Haven Inn Motel Hamilton
Hotel White Chapel Gardens

Frequently asked questions

Is Haven Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Haven Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Haven Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Haven Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Haven Inn located?

Located in Ainslie Wood, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of McMaster University, Tiffany Falls, and W. J. McCallion Planetarium. McMaster Museum of Art and Dundas Museum & Archives are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Haven Inn Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 158 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was amazing- Katey
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a superb stay for the price .... Real Value for Money Thanks ..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No frills, and a nice quiet place to lay your head down
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great budget motel with a great price! Very clean, comfortable beds and when skip the dishes left out utensils with our order the lovely front desk lady saved the day with plastic forks and knives!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

curtis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything is nice and close so it’s easy to go get things in a pinch, check in was simple and easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Medrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cozy space. Ample parking. Courteous staff. Outside sounds can be heard clearly, but the area is quiet overnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sunil

Overall good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Munbang Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness
Functional
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great that there's 3 deposit payment options
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and management
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
nice woman owner, well kept flowers outside
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a safe area and provides cleaning on a daily basis. Besides the no visiting rule that I feel gets ignored, I have no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was dated, but clean. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Easy parking right in front of our unit. TV was a bit difficult to operate. Could use more pillows of different densities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and grounds very clean. Staff very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Einar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the 3rd time I have stayed here. Rates are reasonable. The rooms show constant improvement and modernization. Rooms are clean and use easy to maintain materials, ie. tile floors throughout.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kameswararao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All okay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aya

Disliked: Staff & service
Was ok for a night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ninos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Haven inn was clean and spacious. Staff were helpful. Would definitely recommend for a quiet affordable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Affordable option for a quick overnight stay. Staff was great. Easy check in and out. The room could use some updates.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thommaipillai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Logan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely rude. Please take your business elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room I was given was old and in need of work. Smoke smell in room. I was told some rooms have been refurbished.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very dirty with black hair on the bed and towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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