Where to Stay in Gananoque, Ontario

Last updated: September 22, 2026

Which places to stay in Gananoque are closest to the boat dock and the Playhouse?

The downtown inns and B&Bs are the closest: the Comfort Inn & Suites on Main Street (the same street as the 280 Main Street cruise dock), and the inns along Stone Street South and First Street. The hotels at the east end of King Street, by the 401, are a drive or a long walk from the water. If you searched for the Holiday Inn Express: that property at 777 King Street East now operates as the Best Western Plus 1000 Islands Hotel & Suites.

"Year-round" means the property lists no seasonal closing on its own site. Rates change by date, so each name links to the property's own booking page. Thrive does not list OTA prices.

• 2 Rivers Inn350 Stone Street South, Gananoque, ON K7G 2A4(416) 899-8715
• Best Western Plus 1000 Islands Hotel & Suites777 King Street East, Gananoque, ON K7G 1H4(613) 382-8338
• Chrysler House75 King Street West, Gananoque, ON K7G 2G2(613) 382-4590
• Colonial Resort780 King Street West, Gananoque, ON K7G 2H5(800) 267-9497
• Comfort Inn & Suites Thousand Islands Harbour District22 Main Street, Gananoque, ON K7G 2L7
• Imperial Inn Thousand Islands555 King Street East, Gananoque, ON K7G 1H1(613) 463-8999
• Pangea House112 First Street, Gananoque, ON K7G 2J1(613) 463-9595
• Riviera Inn and Suites 1000 Islands650 King Street East, Gananoque, ON K7G 1H3(613) 382-1453
• Stonewater Manor490 Stone Street South, Gananoque, ON K7G 2A4(613) 382-2542
• The Gananoque Inn & Spa550 Stone Street South, Gananoque, ON K7G 2A8(613) 382-2165
• The Woodview Inn250 King Street West, Gananoque, ON K7G 2G6
• Travelodge by Wyndham Gananoque785 King Street East, Gananoque, ON K7G 1H4(613) 382-4728
• Trinity House Inn90 Stone Street South, Gananoque, ON K7G 1Z8(613) 893-5555

What is Colonial Resort Gananoque like and who is it for?

The Colonial Resort is a locally owned, seasonal property on 7+ landscaped acres at 780 King Street West, generally open late April to the end of November. It suits families and groups who want space and a pool more than a walk to the waterfront.

From the resort's own site:

• 54 non-smoking rooms, all at ground level
• Indoor pool and outdoor pool, tennis, horseshoes, shuffleboard and bocce
• Family rooms with 3 double beds for up to 6 people; kids 12 and under stay free in a parent's room
• Some rooms have a jacuzzi tub and a gas fireplace
• The Harp & Heather Pub on site; the restaurant serves pre-arranged group meals
• It specializes in motorcoach groups, meetings and reunions, and sells 1000 Islands getaway packages

Compared to other Gananoque hotels, the Colonial's difference is room to spread out: two pools, grounds, a tennis court and lawn games, with every room at ground level. The trade-offs are that it closes for winter and sits at the west end rather than by the water. The downtown inns are closer to the dock and the Playhouse; the King Street East hotels are closer to the 401.

Is there a hotel in Gananoque on the water?

Yes. The Gananoque Inn & Spa at 550 Stone Street South sits on the St. Lawrence and describes itself as Gananoque's only waterfront accommodation. It has operated since 1896, has waterfront rooms among its room types, and runs two restaurants, Watermark and Muskie Jake's Tap & Grill. It also hosts weddings and meetings for up to 150 people.

2 Rivers Inn, a one-suite inn at 350 Stone Street South, faces the Gananoque River rather than the St. Lawrence. Its suite has a walkout patio over the river, and the inn has private dockage, so you can arrive by boat.

Where should you stay in Gananoque with kids?

For kids, pick a place with a pool and family rooms: the Colonial Resort (indoor and outdoor pools, rooms for up to 6, kids 12 and under free in season), the Comfort Inn & Suites downtown (indoor heated pool, hot breakfast), or the Best Western Plus or Travelodge on King Street East (indoor and outdoor heated pools respectively).

Trinity House Inn has a family suite for up to 6 with a kitchenette and balcony. Two B&Bs are adults only: Pangea House and the Woodview Inn take guests 12 and older. For camping with kids, the Ivy Lea KOA lists two heated pools, a waterslide and a jumping pillow.

Where should you stay for a couples weekend in Gananoque?

For a couples weekend, the downtown inns and B&Bs put you within walking distance of restaurants and the Playhouse: The Gananoque Inn & Spa, Trinity House Inn, 2 Rivers Inn, Stonewater Manor, Pangea House, Chrysler House and the Woodview Inn.

A few facts that help you choose:

• The Woodview Inn is an 1870s mansion run as a boutique hotel for guests 12 and up. Suites are listed at $285 to $340 a night, with a breakfast basket, and Graydon's restaurant in the inn serves dinner Wednesday to Sunday.
• Chrysler House has six rooms in a house that has stood on King Street West for close to 200 years.
• Pangea House themes each room on a continent.
• Trinity House dates from 1859 and became an inn in 1989.

Are there cheap places to stay in Gananoque?

The lowest-cost beds are camping: $19.50 a night for a primitive island site in Thousand Islands National Park (2026 fee), or a campsite at Ivy Lea. In town, the King Street East motels and chain hotels are the budget end. Rates change daily and in the off-season, so compare on each property's own site.

When should you book a hotel in Gananoque?

Book early for July and August weekends and for Playhouse show nights. The Playhouse's 2026 season in Gananoque runs to November 7, and the Festival of Lights brings people in on November 27 and 28. The Colonial Resort closes from about the end of November to late April, and the campgrounds close in October (the Ivy Lea KOA on October 12).

Where else can you stay near Gananoque?

• Ivy Lea and the Parkway, 14 km east: the Ivy Lea Campground and the Ivy Lea KOA.
• Kingston, 29 km west: the most hotels in the region. See Living in Kingston for the city.
• Brockville, about 52 km east.
• Alexandria Bay, New York, across the Thousand Islands Bridge. You cross an international border, so see the document rules in Getting to Gananoque.

Comparing towns rather than hotels? See Kingston vs Brockville vs Gananoque, or Living in Gananoque if you are thinking longer than a weekend.

FAQ

Is there a hotel on the water in Gananoque?

Yes. The Gananoque Inn & Spa at 550 Stone Street South is on the St. Lawrence and describes itself as the town's only waterfront accommodation. 2 Rivers Inn at 350 Stone Street South faces the Gananoque River and has its own dock.

Is Colonial Resort open year-round?

No. The Colonial Resort says it is a seasonal property, generally open from late April until the end of November.

How far is Gananoque from Kingston?

Gananoque is 29 km east of Kingston, about 30 minutes on Highway 401.

Do you need a passport to stay in Alexandria Bay?

You need a document that proves identity and citizenship to enter the US. Canadian adults can use a passport, NEXUS card or Enhanced Driver's Licence; Canadian and US children under 16 can use a birth certificate at land crossings. Other nationals need a passport and may need a visa or travel authorization.

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