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Sapience Retreat & Apothecary

★★★ 1887 Lakeshore Road, Niagara on the Lake, CA

9.8 guest rating· 92 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Bed and Breakfast in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Elegant Rooms and Amenities : The rooms at Gatekeeper's Retreat are elegantly decorated, some with four-poster beds and others with a cozy fireplace. Each room features an en suite bathroom and wooden floors, providing a comfortable and stylish stay.

Relaxing Common Areas : Guests can unwind in the common lounge area, complete with a cable TV and library, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the nearby historic old town or enjoying the nearby wineries.

Convenient Location : Situated on the wine route and just a short walk from Lake Ontario, Gatekeeper's Retreat offers easy access to the area's attractions, including the Shaw Festival Theatre and Butler's Barracks National Historic Site.

Experience the charm and convenience of Gatekeeper's Retreat - book your stay now for a memorable Niagara-on-the-Lake getaway!

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Queen Suite

Sleeps 2 · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area

This suite features a dining area and a seating area with a fireplace. A desk and private bathroom are also included.

Queen Room

Sleeps 2 · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet

This room features a French-style four-poster bed, a desk and an private bathroom.

Superior Queen Room

Sleeps 2 · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Featuring an private bathroom with a skylight, this room includes a mahogany four-poster bed.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Terrace

Location

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1887 Lakeshore Road, Niagara on the Lake, CA

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.892 reviews

+ Amazing breakfast+ Helpfulness of staffHerb smell affected sleep
Cleanliness9.5
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.5
Amenities10.0
Value for Money9.5

Lovely B&B with charming, detail-oriented hosts.

10.0

The hosts pay great detail to make this an excellent B&B. The breakfast was delicious and was different each morning. The house is beautifully decorated with interesting antiques. And the bedroom and bathroom were a good size, with a cozy common sitting area. Location is very central to wineries in the area and a short drive to downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Nothing.

Kelly · CA · 2026-03-09

Très agréable séjour dans un lieu charmant

9.0

Très bon emplacement, à Niagara on the Lake qui est une petite ville très charmante. C'est proche des Niagara Falls, mais on échappe totalement à la cohue touristique. Notre hôte était particulièrement attentionné, et nous a donné beaucoup de conseils pour des visites ou des restaurants. Le petit déjeuner était délicieux, très bien présenté. Ce séjour fut un vrai plaisir, très ressourçant !

Marie-Noëlle · FR · 2026-01-19

Host was amazing! Everything was lovely!

10.0

The breakfast was amazing! Delicious and the presentation was beautiful!

Cathy · CA · 2025-11-01

The place is awesome . Great views of the river. Pool area sauna & hot tub well taken care of.

9.0

Quiet, short distance to town & sites. The food was amazing. All the staff were extremely helpful.

The room was very clean but could use a sprucing up. It’s showing its age.

Gawne · CA · 2025-10-20

Je recommanderais sans aucune hésitation

10.0

L'acceuil et la gentillesse de l'hôte David

rien . Tout était selon nos attentes

SERGE · CA · 2025-09-03

solltw nicht nur ein Ausgangspunkt für einen Besuch der Falls sein

9.0

Sehr sympathischer Gastgeber, der uns neben guten Tipps für die Falls oder zum Essen gehen, jeden Morgen ein anderes, sehr leckeres Frühstück servierte, dass wir gemeinsam mit den anderen vier Gästen am großen Tisch einnahmen. Liegt am Rande der Stadt, wir haben das Auto genutzt, wenn wir abends essen gingen. Guter Ausgangspunkt um die Falls zu sehen. Es war ein schöner Aufenthalt dort.

Michaela · DE · 2025-08-27

Good to know

Please note, check-in is from 15:00 until 18:00 each day. Guests must contact the property in advance to request an earlier or later check-in. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.