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Gatekeeper's Retreat

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Property amenity
Presidential Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Hermitage) | Living room
Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Chamber)

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1887 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
  • Lincoln & Welland Regimental Museum
    4 min walk
  • Ginger Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Niagara Falls, ON (XLV-Niagara Falls Train Station)
    22 min drive
  • St. Catharines, ON (YCM-Niagara District)
    13 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Royal Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Boudoir)

Royal Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Boudoir)

Royal Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Boudoir)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Presidential Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Hermitage)

Presidential Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Hermitage)

Presidential Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Hermitage)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Chamber)

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Chamber)

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Chamber)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Gatekeeper's Retreat

Niagara-on-the-Lake bed & breakfast in Old Town Historic District with free breakfast
A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff.
Gatekeeper's Retreat offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Niagara-on-the-Lake bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
During your stay at Gatekeeper's Retreat, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Ontario. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a multilingual staff, a terrace, and Library
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lake Ontario and Niagara River Gorge
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Gatekeeper's Retreat. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Niagara-on-the-Lake bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Panache Bed & Breakfast Niagara-On-the-Lake
Panache Bed & Breakfast
Panache Niagara-On-the-Lake
Panache Bed Breakfast
Gatekeeper's Retreat Bed & breakfast
Gatekeeper's Retreat Niagara-on-the-Lake
Gatekeeper's Retreat your personal retreat with panache
Gatekeeper's Retreat Bed & breakfast Niagara-on-the-Lake

Gatekeeper's Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hosts. Beautiful house with lovely antiques. Complimentary drinks, treats and coffee. The breakfasts were locally sourced and wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

patric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
David and Jason were great hosts. Highly recommend this BnB. Accommodations were excellent along with great breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Gatekeeper's Retreat for our anniversary and enjoyed everything! We've told family and friends all about our great experience there and recommended to everyone. The reason why we picked the B&B was because the room looked beautiful and spacious, and also we resonated with the passion the owner, David, has about the breakfast food, using local ingredients and free-range eggs, which we do too, and that he can accommodate food preferences (in our case, gluten-free meal). We stayed in The Hermitage room. Very spacious - it has a entry way with a piano, spacious bathroom, living room with a fire place, dining room with a doorway to the back yard, coffee counter with a mini fridge, and bedroom - all to yourself! All the furniture look elegant, antique, and cohesive. We were able to relax in the room very well. The common library was cool too. We loved the breakfast. It started with a fruit platter, slices of bread, and various kinds of cheese and jam from local shops and followed by the warm meal of the day. We also enjoyed the beautiful table setting and presentation on the plates in the common dining room. All the guests in the B&B will have breakfast together at one dining table. It was a fun and unique experience for us to make new friends and enjoy the meal together with them! Also, David's huge stash of loose leaf tea was so fun to explore! We also enjoyed our morning walk in the subdivision to the lake Ontario and looking at cute houses in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully furnished. Jason was the perfect host and his breakfasts were 5 star!! Only negative was downtown metered parking which is out of his control. 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful place to stay. Was made to feel right at home. David was a wonderful host. Would definitely go back. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay! David made us feel very welcome. His breakfasts were well thought, delicious, and the presentation was lovely. Our suite was spotless! We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really like the hospitality. Spacious room and all. Tastfull decor. Delecious breakfast. All in all a perfect B&B!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
David was a great host. Breakfast was well planned, tasty and very sociable. Our room was very comfortable and we had access to tea and coffee 24 hrs. Location was perfect for a pleasant stroll into downtown and along the lake, any time of day. Highly recommend Gatekeeper’s Retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would offer a change of pillows, i.e. I would have the option of harder pillows. Other then that , it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time and felt so well taken care of. Great food and hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Franca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gatekeeper Retreat- B&B “keeper”!
David was a fantastic host. The B&B was exceptionally clean throughout and so inviting as soon as you stepped foot inside! David welcomed us in as if we were family. With COVID we were the only couple in the house and had access to the downstairs and upstairs lounge at our will. The soft playing music throughout felt relaxing and added to the ambiance. The best part was being surprised each morning with a full homemade breakfast - it was amazing! David has the skill to create an amazing presentation, the unique dishes we felt were in a fine French restaurant , personally felt we were living the Royal lifestyle! We have been to many B&B’s- this tops them all. Please consider this place- it’s nestled just a few mins from the Old Historic Town of NOTL in a quite area -you won’t be disappointed. Merci David!! We will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Panache!
Our stay was great. David was an outstanding host. Rooms were comfortable and elegantly decorated. Breakfast were out of this world. Great location, 10 minute walk to NOTL watchtower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much attention to detail that added to the comfort of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Radhika, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great B&B experience. David is a wonderful host and the place is impeccable. The speak easy decor was definitely an experience and the 3 course breakfast is a great addition.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 Stars is not enough for this perfect gem
This is one of those places to whom you wish could you could give more than 5 stars. The house was a delight, the bedroom was both beautiful (4-post bed!!) and super comfortable, and David was the most incredible host, super helpful and lovely without being overbearing in anyway. The breakfast was a revelation (Sunday Crepe day!) and he was super helpful in giving ideas of where to go in Niagara on the Lake. For sure I will stay here next time I go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything, from the warm welcome by David and the puppies! The room we stayed at (victoria room) very warm and cozy, very nice design! David really did put a lot of thought on everything. The breakfast was very lovely! The place was extremely clean! I cannot find any flaws from the place everything was perfect! Thank you David!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice, clean, comfortable, welcoming, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Weekend Getaway
Great location in Niagara-on-the-Lake for a couples getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019