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The Avonlea Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A storefront with a green facade and a hanging flower basket. - The Avonlea Inn (Stratford)
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and a hanging rack above the counter. - The Avonlea Inn (Stratford)
A living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a sofa. - The Avonlea Inn (Stratford)
A spacious living area with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a dining table. - The Avonlea Inn (Stratford)
A spacious living area with a sofa, a bed, and a dining table. There are large windows with curtains, a brick wall with a painting, and a wooden floor. - The Avonlea Inn (Stratford)
Near Festival Theatre, The Avonlea Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a table, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A spacious living area with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a dining table.

Superior Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, a painting, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a kitchen area, a fireplace, and a television.

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Stratford City Centre, a neighborhood in Stratford, is home to The Avonlea Inn. Stratford Farmers Market and McCully's Hill Farm are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Queens Park and Confederation Park. Shakespearean Gardens and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Stratford travel guide
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70 Wellington St, Stratford, ON, N5A 2L2

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a modern extension by a calm river.
    Avon Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A pianist performing on a grand piano in a dimly lit concert hall with an audience in the background.
    Festival Theatre
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Stratford City Hall
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stratford-Perth Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Avon River
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Stratford Station
    12 min walk
  • London, ON (YXU-London Intl.)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Swan Brewing Company
    4 min walk
  • Coffee Culture Cafe & Eatery
    2 min walk
  • Mercer Kitchen | Beer Hall
    5 min walk
  • Gilly's Pubhouse
    2 min walk
  • Jenn And Larry's Brittle And Shakes
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Avonlea Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Avonlea Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Avonlea Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Avonlea Inn located?

Located in Stratford City Centre, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stratford City Hall and Festival Theatre. Avon Theatre and Studio Theatre are also within 5 minutes. Stratford Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Avonlea Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was quite satisfied with my stay, air conditioning in my room was just right.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay! The room was so clean and we loved the added touches with the coffee maker and toiletries etc. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and quiet town. Large room and couch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a funky boutique hotel perfectly placed for the theatre, restos and shopping. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms in the downtown core.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to theatre and restaurants right downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding experience! Great room and easy access and solid amenities. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property, the room was very spacious and well furnished. Check in was easy and convenient, they sent the door codes on the day of. The property was easy walking distance to restaurants and the theatres. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

denise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite the name, this is not an inn. It's two rooms for rent above a restaurant. There are no "staff". The owner is available through messaging. The location is fabulous. I strongly encourage anyone thinking of booking to read the 1* reviews before proceeding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kiera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Avonlea Inn for a Stratford Festival weekend. The room was clean and spacious, and the location was great (about 5 minutes from the Avon Theatre and 5 minutes from the 24-hour Cooper Lot). Check in was easy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

Diane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is very weathered although clean. We were on the third floor and stairs are narrow and carpeted. The place could use a renovation. The location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, convenient, but paint should be touched up in room, and in halls. Internet not functioning either.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room. Big and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mechelle R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. Perfect location for restaurants, shopping and the theaters. Our room was two stories up, which could be difficult and tiring because of the stairs. But it was also very quiet. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very nice. The parking was awful.it was recommended to use the free parking but it was very far when travelling with suitcases. If you are not good with stairs then that might be an issue as well. If not for the parking and stairs I would rate this property higher.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A mostly inclusive, beautiful spot

My partner and I stayed in the Deluxe Room for 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our accommodation. When we went, there were toiletries like soap and lotion, as well as other bits like coffee grounds and lots of dishware and cutlery. The room was well air-conditioned and quite spacious, and the location is in good proximity to many shops and restaurants. We were able to easily head back to the inn midday for a quick break and head back out after! The hosts were also extremely accommodating and responsive to all communication. We would highly recommend staying at the Avonlea Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

BONNIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Modern updated bathroom. Plenty of bathroom towels& toiletries. A written instruction guide for use of tv & ac would have been helpful as could not figure out either one. Access to rooms is via steep stairs so definitely NOT for anyone who has mobility issues. .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Other than the steep stairwell with carpet that does not allow much footing traction all was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Avonlea location was excellent and the room was OK. I have never written a negative review before but felt that we did not get very good service or value at the Avonlea! The entrance staircase was disgusting because the carpeting on the staircase was dirty and soiled. The TV did not work and the support staff said they would fix the TV but never showed up. Funny because I read the same in other reviews of the property. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this business to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is in the centre of the city and made it easy to get to all the events I was in town for. I didn't realize there was no physical reception, but the owners were very communicative and made it very easy to check-in. The room was nice and prepared/neat, though the trash hadn't been taken out, and there were some stains on one of the walls. But otherwise everything else was great, it was comfortable. Quiet during the evening, and many great food locations nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Audrey

The location was excellent and the room was large, a king size bed would have been better in that space. It was a tough hike up 2 flights of stairs with our bags.The codes to the place and the room were a bit confusing until I figured out what button to press after. The room was cold, heat didn’t work and there was no soap in the shower. But we had a great time in Stratford
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely spacious room, well appointed with fridge and microwave and a few dishes. Accessible tv but no cable news channels other than clips through YouTube, or at least what we could figure out. Excellent location near restaurants and close to Avon Theatre. Limited help as there is no on site front desk person to for sure assist in an immediate sense, especially at night. My room did not have adequate working blinds to block out the light. However, I liked my room a lot. It was quiet and felt private. It was generally well supplied and had a nice bathroom with walk in shower that worked. It was aesthetically pleasing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is perfect for our overnight stays in Stratford
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet room. Easy access to lots of dining options and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025