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Reviews of The Waddell This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1 Walton Street, L1A 1M8 Port Hope, Canada

Review Score

Based on 83 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: January 23, 2022

    9.0
    Great place :) Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    it was difficult to find the reception of the hotel or someone of the staff when we arrived.

    The location is perfect and the restaurant inside the hotel is terrific :)

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2021

    8.0
    We really enjoyed our stay but the room could use a little work!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom sink was clogged, bed was wobbly when you sat down on it, dusty behind the bed. Broken tiles on bathroom floor.

    Ambiance of the room was great. Staff were friendly.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2021

    9.0
    Excellent stay with a great upgraded room and a very hospitable staff. Restaurant meal was lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed was very soft.

    Very hospitable staff.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2021

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 6:30am intermittent screaming chainsaw sound that never stopped. HVAC system? Truly ruined the restful stay.

    The staff were very pleasant. The building is nicely located on the river with lovely historical features. The suite was large. There is an elevator but you can walk to 3rd floor. The restaurant is really good with great service and delicious food. (The soup was amazing - sweet potato turkey.) It is well priced. Perfect location for a walk of the town. Very pretty for Christmas.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2021

    8.0
    Historic building, charming spacious quiet room, convenient central location, parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Street View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The mattress was fairly soft, so my husband awoke with a slightly sore back. The room was very clean and tidy overall: it's just that I dropped something behind the headboard, and it looked as if no one had vacuumed down there in a while...

    Very pretty setting in historic building on Port Hope's attractive main street, next to river and near shopping, theatre, and restaurants. Third floor room, despite location over busy restaurant, was very quiet and peaceful. Charming heritage feeling but with a nice Danby mini-fridge! Staff, though juggling with a busy restaurant, were courteous, helpful, and responsive. Very comfortable and spacious room.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2021

    10
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    On site parking is limited.

    Location was perfect.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2021

    9.0
    Located in the downtown area, close to coffee shops. Comfortable hotel and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. The room was large as was the bed. it also had a fireplace

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2021

    10
    Christmas shopping in Port Hope for the weekend and The Waddell was the perfect fit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    one question..... how would we have contacted someone if we had a problem at night? perhaps noisy guests (we did not have any) or a plumbing problem etc?

    location and accommodating staff

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2021

    10
    Grand Spacious Comfort by the River
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Street View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I removed the carpet stain myself with soap , as last visit i thought it was gum:) The hangers in the closet are mismatched ? It looks out of character, when opening the closet . I mentioned to the maintenance ( on my last stay) that the sink needs a pump and product to remove accumulated debris that is causing slow drainage. It was not address either. A little more attention to these details would be beneficial:)

    Location and grandness . Historical decor with Modern conveniences. Elevator and bright windows

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2021

    9.0
    Great place right downtown perfect for walking around port hope
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No clarity on parking before hand, also didn’t know where the front entrance was

    I really enjoyed the size of the room and the bed was great

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2021

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Street View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They forgot the toiletries but luckily I had mine.

    The ambiance in the room. Historical yet cozy. Location right on the river. Had a beautiful lunch at the restaurant which was delicious!

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2021

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Street View
    • Stayed 1 night

    I am handicapped and found the parking challenging. Parking places for hotel guests could be reserved next to the hotel, including a handicapped spot.

    Location of hotel was right downtown close to many restaurants and places of interest.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2021

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is currently no housekeeping (COVID protocol?)

    Location, character and the restaurant.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2021

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room cold, Windows were old, with no storms and so cold and loud with intersection there.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2021

    8.0
    Great Location along the rivers edge, Very Nice rooms with comfy beds, great onsite restaurant.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Street View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The street noise was very loud -cars, trucks, etc. The window was partially opened to accommodate a free-standing air conditioner (which was very nice to have), but I think there should have been more insulation to reduce the transfer of noise from the street into the room. Its current setup only had a metal plate with no insulation blocking the gap. I think if it was better insulated the noise transfer would be Much Less. Just a suggestion, I know with turn-of-the-century buildings you need to be 'understanding' of these quirks.

    location was excellent. Conveniently located and very scenic along the river's edge.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2021

    9.0
    Relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    spacious and classic

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2021

    9.0
    Grand 👑Ganaraska Greeting
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Street View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As mentioned the carpet was unsightly . An area rug would bring temporarily solution.

    Grandness and spacious ! Nothing like a Hot Tub to soak in on a chill fall day. Grand Bed for a princesses 👑

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2021

    8.0
    GOOD CLEAN AND GOOD VALUE
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Street View
    • Stayed 1 night

    pARKING WAS A PROBLEM

    THIS IS HARD AS WE ONLYSTAYED 1 NIGHT AFTER BEING AT ST ANNES FOR THE DAY SPA BUT i WANTED A CLEAN ROOM AND THATS WHAT I GOT THANK YOU

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2021

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathtub caulking showed some mould and tub stopper dated

    Lovely decor and good size room

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2021

    9.0
    Great location by the river and beautiful downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2021

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very confusing as to where to check-in, and what entrance to use.

    Location to the downtown was good.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2021

    10
    Must experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Salmon run view from balcony was fantastic

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2021

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although cleaned well the bathroom needed a lot of TLC, holes in the wall, paint chipped off walls and shower curtain definitely needed replacing.

    The staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant on site was extremely good. The servers were very knowledgeable and friendly and the food was top notch.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2021

    10
    Don & Joan Rumgay's Legacy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Street View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As we once again enjoyed the beautiful cherry furniture, custom made by Don Rumgay and Don & Joan's invitation to us to visit their beloved 1834 Bluestone, we remembered their kindness & generosity that had greatly impacted our hearts & lives. ❤

    We dearly missed previous owners, Don & Joan Rumgay, who owned Century Home Magazine that had greatly impacted our decision 41 years ago, to leave our careers, establish a home-based antiques & historical restoration business & purchase our 1876 fieldstone farmhouse in the country and establish a log & timber reclaimed & restored century handhewn log home business

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2021

    8.0
    It really was just what I needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful Charcuterie board !

    Stayed in August 2021

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