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Hotel Kenney Rideau

2.5 star property
Travelers find a perfect balance of nature and comfort at this lakeside retreat, where fresh air and crackling fires create a truly relaxing atmosphere

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Hotel Kenney Rideau welcomes guests with its lakeside setting and hearty breakfast. The lobby fireplace adds warmth to the coffee shop, while the garden offers a peaceful spot to relax. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and multilingual staff assist with nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Hilltop Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • Canal view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Bayside Rooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Inn on the Lake Rooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Lakeside Cottage

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Rideau Lakes, Hotel Kenney Rideau is in a rural area and on a lake. Seeley's Bay Public Dock and Kelsey's Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rideau Canal and Rock Dunder Conservation Area. Kilborn's on the Rideau and Westport Community Arena are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking, hunting and mountain climbing. Visit our Jones Falls travel guide
Map
59 Kenneys Rd, Rideau Lakes, ON, K0G 1E0

What's nearby

  • Kingston Waterfront showing a bay or harbor as well as a couple
    Kingston Waterfront
    43 min drive - 58.4 km
  • Ontario Hall Building at Queen's University - Kingston - Canada
    Queen's University
    48 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Kingston Penitentiary
    Kingston Penitentiary
    52 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Jones Falls Defensible Lockmaster's House
    4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Stone Arch Dam
    9 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station
    24 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stoodleys
    11 min drive
  • Jeannie’s Chip Wagon
    14 min drive
  • Petra's Place
    15 min drive
  • Intoxicated Cakes by Rasa
    11 min drive
  • Nana B's Bakery
    12 min drive

About this property

Hotel Kenney Rideau

Hotel by the lake
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Hotel Kenney Rideau . Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a snack bar/deli.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall and a TV in reception
  • A gift shop
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shampoo
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 October and 1 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 50.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Hotel Kenney Rideau
Hotel Kenney Rideau Hotel
Hotel Kenney Rideau Rideau Lakes
Hotel Kenney Rideau Hotel Rideau Lakes

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Kenney Rideau pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Kenney Rideau ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kenney Rideau ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Kenney Rideau ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Kenney Rideau located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Jones Falls Defensible Lockmaster's House and The Stone Arch Dam. Rideau Canal is steps away.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Hotel Kenney Rideau Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hangang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful area and staff But the place needs some love, very dated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Wunjin

Liked: Staff & service
Nice breakfast! Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

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

Unique Experience

My husband and I had a wonderful couple of days at Hotel Kenney. This vintage hotel is rustic but unique and the setting right at Jones Falls Lock is spectacular! Lots of interesting sites in the area to explore, especially for history buffs. If dining at the hotel, expect a leisurely experience but know that the meal is well worth the wait! Sunday brunch was amazing, so many choices! We stayed in Hilltop cabin. The queen bed was very comfortable. Just a heads up: the shower stall is quite small. Jeff went out of his way to make us feel welcome and to ensure that our stay was enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never expected breakfast which is included are so luxurious! And the lake view just right behind the hotel room is such stunning! It’s absolutely over expected!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new owner is doing an incredible job reopening this amazing property, set directly across from Jones’ Falls locks on the Rideau canal. Big rooms, comfy beds, and right on the water. Peaceful and lots of wildlife. Really good food too at the restaurant and great staff who went the extra mile to ensure our stay was comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and historic. Beautiful location. Stayed in a rustic cabin - stylish renovation, and amazing water pressure in the shower. Food in the restaurant far exceeded my expectations, though vegetarian options were minimal. The hotel dog was relaxed and good-natured.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris St.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem by the Rideau. Picturesque, comfortable and dinner was outstanding. Rooms are a bit dated, and included breakfast started a little late (9am). But, still great value and super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful and friendly. The rooms are spread over several separate buildings. My room ("Inn on the Lake") was large, clean, an generally nice but the bathroom could use some renovation. The location is spectacular, in clear view of 3 tiers of the Jones Falls Locks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had relaxing weekend at Hotel Kenneys. Staff was very friendly and helpfull. The owners were great and got what we needed right away. Compliments to the Chef, the food was really good especially breakfast and Sunday brunch had so much variety. Stayed at the Inn on the lakes which is older part but very clean. Enjoyed the sliding door facing the water to sit and watch the boats going through the locks or just relax and read a book. The Jones Falls provincial park just a walk across ghe bridge was also nice to see. Would definetly recommend and will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Unique place, quiet and relaxing with a great view

Hotel Kenny was a beautiful and relaxing location. The new owners are working hard to refurbish the property but keeping the nostalgic feel, which we appreciate. The food was outstanding!!! We were there very late in the season and were the only people there the last night, however they treated us like royalty and served the best meal of the trip, family style! Chef Core went above and beyond and even opened the ice cream parlor for us, even though it was closed that day. We had unusually warm weather for October so the ice cream was a treat!!! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jeff is an awesome host! The location of the property is lovely - on the water and at the base of the locks! The restaurant was not open while we were there so I can't comment. As for the property itself, it is in need of some TLC - sadly, it is quite rundown. Our accommodation in one of the chalets seemed to have had some renovations - a very comfy bed but still quite rustic. We look forward to returning when renovations are completed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Before you judge the accommodations, keep in mind this historic hotel was built as a family home/farm in the 1800's. If you are looking for luxury accommodations then this is not for you, and if the room is the most important thing then you are truly missing the point of what this area has to offer. The rooms face the most beautiful lake and in the morning a homemade breakfast with your coffee and take it all in, look at the lock and watch as boats make their way....the hosts Jeff and Core are amazing and are every day working to make improvements to the property. You have a real feeling of family. enjoy the Sunday Brunch on the porch facing the lake or take a stroll with an ice cream from the on site snack bar. We truly enjoyed our stay and will return. The bed was super comfy, if you are looking for a super powerful and hot shower you may be out of luck, remember where you are! Small price to pay for everything else that was fabulous. I you are lucky enough to be greeted by the most loving Golden Retriever, powow give her a pet and puppy kiss for me!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Staff & service
This property is being upgraded and still has quite a bit of work yet to be done. It is a place with an interesting history and great location though. The internet connection was not entirely reliable. This may have been due to storms which hit the area during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Janylene

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the rooms needs total renovations. It smells like moisture, the carpet is dirty, the tapestry and paint comes off, the bath tub is rusty and yellow, the mattress must date from the 80's. It is a 2 star hotel. The service is very good but you do not sleep on the service counter! Very creepy place. Be aware.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was quite an expensive stay. We paid $280 for a Lakeside Room. The carpet in our room was dirty and full of animal hair. Some of our lights didn’t work and the water was cold when we showered. Overall, the staff was great, location is stunning, and the rooms are dated, grounds aren’t well maintained, and it seems too expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Bob

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
woodwork was rotting, paint peeling, reception area smelled strongly of mildew. Unit bathroom was dirty, tub was filthy. Air conditioner very noisy. Owners info re where to find an open restaurant on a Monday was wrong. TV worked. nice snack bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The locks were nice food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely cabin. Nice dinner and service was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Satpal

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff very friendly GF options for breakfast, very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

hangang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is hood
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor Hotel

No hot water, no hand soap. Told manager, he couldn’t care less Not worth the money at all. Do not stay here. It’s a tired rundown place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not stay as the property is not at all like the photos. I asked to see the room which smelled heavily of mold. I returned the key to the snackbar because we were told the office lobby was not open. I am asking for a refund. The place is a dump. I feel like the ratings on the internet are part of a scam to get you there with no other option in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025