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The Secret Garden B&B Inn

3.5 star property
Sandy fun near The Grand Theatre and Grand Theatre

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Exterior detail
Room, 1 King Bed (McKay) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Courtyard view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (McKay) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (McKay)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 1 Queen Bed (Martello) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room 1 Queen Bed (Martello)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Limestone) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Limestone)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bader) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bader)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Coverdale) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Coverdale)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Lasalle) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Lasalle)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Brandt) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Brandt)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
73 Sydenham Street South, Kingston, ON, K7L 3H3

What's nearby

  • Queen's University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kingston Waterfront - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kingston City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fort Henry - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kingston Penitentiary - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crave Coffee House & Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Original Tommy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gangnam Style - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Northern Chinese Barbeque - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The WORKS Craft Burgers & Beer - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Secret Garden B&B Inn

Bed & breakfast remodeled in 2020 and located near Queen's University
Located close to The Grand Theatre and Grand Theatre, The Secret Garden B&B Inn provides concerts and live shows, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, books, and beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture, a living plant wall, and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Detached private bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Private yards, composting, and a personal chef

Languages

English, French

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

  • 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 furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1888
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • 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

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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Secret Garden B&B Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Secret Garden B&B Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Secret Garden B&B Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Secret Garden B&B Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Secret Garden B&B Inn located?

With direct access to the beach, this Downtown Kingston bed & breakfast is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Queen's University, The Grand Theatre, and Grand Theatre. Kingston Waterfront and Kingston City Hall are also within 10 minutes.

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The Secret Garden B&B Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 234 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful property within walking distance to sights. Attentive staff great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Quiet, clean, great food and service! Highly recommended if someone is planning to visit Kingston
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

A true classic, everything you could expect for a quality stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful old home . Loved everyone there and the breakfast was amazing We will return
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Loved the character of the building and the friendly staff. Very clean and comfortable, first class service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Was well managed and pleasant service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautifully restored historic old house. Character with all modern conveniences. Breakfast was fabulous. Chef took great care and served us personally. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The property is historic and has been lovingly restored and maintained. It is in a quiet neighbourhood and the garden is delightful. There are however a lot of stairs to get to the bedrooms which might matter to some people, and the soaps & shampoo have a very strong fragrance which I didn't like. The scone was the best part of breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Enjoyed my complementary morning coffee in their comfy bathrobes on the porch swing in the middle of an ice storm. The morning breakfast was lovely, enjoyed the ensuite and fireplace in the McKay room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

I had a very enjoyable stay and appreciated the attentive service, the gracious reception rooms and the gorgeous gardens and the delicious breakfast. My room was very attractive and comfortable especially the bed. I slept very well. The room could have been a bit warm but a fan and an operable window ensured it was cool enough at night. The bright modern bathroom was well appointed. And views from sitting areas were beautiful. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautifully decorated, stately elegant home for a relaxing time in historic Kingston. Great location for walking to shops/restaurants on Princess Avenue. Would prefer the dispensers to be less FORCEFUL, as the lovely Wellington Soap products are all quite viscous. Gorgeous 4poster bed in McKay Suite. See you again, when the garden is blooming!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful inn with very friendly staff and a delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Friendly and welcoming - great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Beautiful, luxurious stay at the Secret Garden! The staff were very welcoming and the place was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Lovely inn with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Great place. Friendly and warm staff. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

A beautiful house and property. The staff are wonderful and the breakfasts are amazing! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Beautiful inn! We had a lovely stay in the Martello room. It was an extremely cold weekend in Kingston and it was so nice to come back to our cozy room with the fireplace. Our breakfast in the morning was delicious and the staff was very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

It is as a very interesting heritage mansion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

a wonderfully run setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

The staff were first rate and the grounds were amazing! Great room but could have had better AC. Breakfast was terrific!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

What a gem, located in walking distance to shopping, harbour and pubs. Great gourmet breakfast too. 5 stars, great reception by McKinley, breakfast service by Daryl and cooking and hospitality by Jason, and easy parking right in front. Will definitely return here when in Kingston again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

This is a lovely B&B in the heart of downtown Kingston. The rooms are beautifully updated with quality amenities for coffee, small fridge, toiletries etc. The location is perfect for exploring Kingston or attending business at the hospital or university.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023