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Hotel Kenney Rideau

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Bayside Rooms | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Riverine on the lake rooms | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Bayside Rooms | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Lock side Cottage | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Riverine on the lake rooms | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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59 Kenneys Rd, Rideau Lakes, ON, K0G 1E0
  • Place, Jones Falls Defensible Lockmaster's House
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The Stone Arch Dam
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen's University
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Hilltop Cottage | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Hilltop Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bayside Rooms | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Bayside Rooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cabana Rooms | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Cabana Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Canal view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Riverine on the lake rooms | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Riverine on the lake rooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Lock side Cottage | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Lock side Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Jones Falls

Hotel Kenney Rideau places you next to Rideau Canal and within a 5-minute walk of Jones Falls Defensible Lockmaster's House. This 25-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Jones Falls Defensible Lockmaster's House - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Stone Arch Dam - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Thousand Islands National Park - 35 min drive - 29.4 miles
  • Kingston Waterfront - 44 min drive - 37.5 miles
  • Queen's University - 49 min drive - 38.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stoodleys - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Julianna's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jeannie’s Chip Wagon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Petra's Place - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Quinn's Inn - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Hotel Kenney Rideau

Hotel Kenney Rideau features free WiFi in public areas and a TV in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can answer questions about the accommodations, services, and more. Additional amenities include a banquet hall, a gift shop, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels. Coffee makers are also included. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space 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 elevator
  • 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 October 15 and May 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 50.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Kenney Rideau ?

Hotel Kenney Rideau offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kenney Rideau ?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kenney Rideau on Jun 15, 2026 start from $149, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Hotel Kenney Rideau ?

This hotel in Rideau Lakes is within a 10-minute walk of Jones Falls Defensible Lockmaster's House and The Stone Arch Dam. You'll also find Rock Dunder Conservation Area and Wendy's Country Market within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Kenney Rideau ?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Hotel Kenney Rideau have a casino?

No, Hotel Kenney Rideau doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Kenney Rideau ?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Kenney Rideau good for couples?

At this lakeside hotel, couples will appreciate amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a free daily breakfast plus some guestrooms include a canal view.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Kenney Rideau ?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Kenney Rideau have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Kenney Rideau serves free full breakfasts each morning from its cafe.

Does Hotel Kenney Rideau allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Kenney Rideau .

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Kenney Rideau ?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Kenney Rideau ?

The closest major airport to Hotel Kenney Rideau is Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers), which is about 28.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Kenney Rideau ?

Yes, some guestrooms at Hotel Kenney Rideau offer a balcony and may feature bay views.

Hotel Kenney Rideau Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

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

6/10 Okay

Michele

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wunjin

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hangang

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It needs fixing up
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ajit

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its good if you are peace lover and sleep after 6.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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