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Reviews of Explorer House Bed & Breakfast

275 Anne Street, L0S 1J0 Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

#24 of 52 B&Bs and inns in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 60 B&B reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.8

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  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good breakfast; interesting artifacts and photographs from owner's travels. Comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    How thoughtful and well put together everything was. Facilities sparkling clean, close distance to attractions, breakfasts amazing. Homemade jams.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay, in a quiet, beautiful location. Hosts were amazing. Breakfast was incredibly good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was perfect.

    The room was wonderful and all the photos throughout the property are really stunning. Breakfast was the highlight. Everything was freshly made and delicious.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The house was beautiful and the breakfast outstanding.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    10
    Lovely stay at Explorer House
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wish the fireplace in our room was in working order, but it's the end of summer, so understood why it wasn't.

    Explorer House was absolutely lovely. We stayed in the Serengeti room and the room was beautiful. The breakfast was incredible- a 3 course meal! The B&B was within a 15/20 min walk to Queen street and the walk was lovely! Very much enjoyed our overnight stay at Explorer House!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    10
    Wonderful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was beautiful and the breakfast was superb.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    10
    We would heartily recommend this place when visiting Niagara on the Lake
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 4 nights

    nothing

    The breakfasts were huge and delicious and we didn't even need lunch. The house was beautifully appointed and very clean. this is truly a 5 star place.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot tub! I was going to suggest that the TV in our room should be mounted on the wall. It wasn’t comfortable to watch the way it was set up currently.

    It feels like home but also feels like we were far away!! Love the backyard

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2023

    10
    This bed and breakfast is exceptional. We highly recommend staying here if you were visiting Niagara
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing not to like. The prop is outstanding.

    The owners were amazing so helpful. The food was amazing.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2023

    10
    We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Deanna and Alec’s beautiful and cozy home. They were such great hosts. The breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    everything

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2023

    10
    I would recommend the Explorer House and I plan to visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was my first time staying at a bed & breakfast. The Explorer House exceeded my expectations. The hosts were helpful and easy to reach if needed. The backyard was an Oasis. The room we stayed in came with all amenities; such as a blow dryer, which was helpful because I forgot mine. The room was clean, and the bed was perfect for two people. My favorite part were the decorations and pictures from her travels. It added a uniqueness to the room and house. This house is close to many wineries, restaurants, and a nice trail. You could even rent bikes if you wanted to explore the town. What I also enjoyed about staying at a Bed & Breakfast was eating breakfast together with the other guests. Niagara falls is a 25 minute drive and the outlet mall was 10 minutes away. :)

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2023

    10
    This is an excellent B&B!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect!

    Our stay was exceptional! Deanna and Alec are so welcoming and knowledgeable of the area. The accommodations are excellent, beautiful, and comfortable. We enjoyed the fire table every night. We will return here and highly recommend this B&B.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2023

    10
    Super attentive hosts, comfortable and well decorated installations. Magic moments! I super recommen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    One of the best part of my staying was the breakfast. Magic!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful home and garden area. Fantastic breakfasts and wonderful hosts!! Will definitely be back!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perhaps it is that everything has become more expensive over the last couple of years but we did think the rates were beyond what even first class accommodations would charge. The only minor criticism about the BnB itself is the size of the shower. Compact at best.

    Everything was exceptional, as good as any bed and breakfast we have ever stayed at. Clearly a great deal of thought went into the design and operation of this B and B.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The maple walnut scones and homemade jams were amazing as well as the the eggs Benedict!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2022

    10
    One of the BEST TOP 5 B&B we have ever stayed at. Not just in NOTL, but throughout the world.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Exceptional on every level!!!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent great variety

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2022

    10
    Really liked the place. Great location, comfortable bed, stable wifi, great breakfast. Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No complaints. Liked everything! There are however so many things in the room and I got a sunburn and only when I was checking out discovered that there a lotion in the drawer. It is however my fault as I didn't search the bathroom properly and didn't ask the host.

    Really liked the place. Great location, comfortable bed, stable wifi, great breakfast, adorable garden with lots of lush trees and bushes. And amazing hosts! Really enjoyed it and would recommend the place to everyone visiting the place

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2022

    10
    Explorer experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to leave 😕

    . Extra large bedroom and bathroom , decent sized private balcony. Also had the use of shared living room and shared coffee machine with fridge and free snacks, free cold drinks. We also used the shared balcony upstairs overlooking the car park. This property also has separate garden area with hot tub ,seating area and fire pit. Solely for guests to use . Homemade jam and marmalade at breakfast 😋 👌 Overall, Explorer House was a superb find. My wife also bought a cook book written by the host Deanna. Will certainly be back next time we are in Canada.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2022

    9.0
    Comfortable, relaxing and a place I'd stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perhaps have natural yoghurt as a breakfast option

    Great choice and good variety on a daily basis

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2022

    10
    Incredibly comfortable and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Can't think of anything we didn't like.

    The rooms and the whole house were fantastic - welcoming, comfortable, clean. The layout and atmosphere of the room was great. The breakfasts and the choices were exceptional given the limitations of COVID.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2022

    10
    Thanks Explorer House for an amazing anniversary get-away vacation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Deanna and Alec are wonderful, welcoming hosts and truly interesting people. They are expert B&B operators who have seemingly thought of everything. They wrote the book, literally (you can buy Deanna’s recipe book adorned with her beautiful photographs from their many adventures to almost every continent that decorate every room). They have provided every convenience you could want or need for a romantic get-away, including a secret garden with hot tub, fire pit table and gazebo. My wife and I stayed for four nights to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary and could not have been more pleased with our stay. We were treated to delicious gourmet breakfasts, served daily in the location of our choosing, lovingly prepared with great attention to detail. The home is stunning and immaculate. It is perfectly located on a quiet cul-de-sac, close by to many restaurants, bike rental shops and wineries. Our room, the Cloud Forest Suite was spacious and comfortable, and all rooms have balconies. We enjoyed taking walks and riding rented bikes to and from Queen Street through the beautiful neighborhoods. We also rode bikes along the Niagara River and along the streets and parks facing Lake Ontario and the mouth of the Niagara River. We attended a play one evening at the Shaw Festival Theatre, had wonderful dinners around town, and visited a number of local wineries.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2022

    10
    We loved everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    COVID did not allow for the traditional B&B breakfast but the breakfast basket delivered to our room for us to enjoy on our balcony was lovely. And so thoughtfully packed Location was perfect for us. Walking distance to bike rental place so grabbing our bikes for vineyard adventures was a piece of cake

    Stayed in May 2022

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