Waterfront Hotel Burlington

2020 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON L7R4G8 Canada (CAN)
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3.0 Star Property
43.324400-79.795970
+1-800-219-2797
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  • With an indoor pool!
  • Free breakfast available
  • Avg. Group Discount of 6.7%!
  • Fitness center on property
  • 129 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • Check out: 11:00
  • Hotel has a green policy
  • Group score of 10.0/10
  • 9 meeting rooms in property

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

Check rates 1 King Bed City View
Non-smoking
Check rates 1 King Bed City View Walkin Glass Shower Free Breakfast WiFi and Accessible To Gym 24h
Non-smoking
Check rates Canadian Automobile Association CAA 1 King Bed City View Walkin Glass Shower CAA Membership Card Req
Non-smoking
Check rates Pghp 1 King Bed City View Walkin Glass Shower Free Breakfast WiFi and Accessible To Gym 24h
Non-smoking

Local attractions

African Lion Safari Spencer Smith Lakeside Park with seasonal remote control boats, Dofasco Squirt Park and Walking Trails Museums, Art Centre Niagara Escarpment Picturesque Downtown shopping core with unique stores and patio restaurants

Verified reviews of Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Very accommodating and very friendly staff."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Excellent Service
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
14-Jul-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Jul 06 to Fri Jul 11 2025 at a $178.87 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 21-Jul-2025:
Thank you so much for your kind words Ronell! We're thrilled to hear you found our team accommodating and friendly. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon!
"The perfect Mother’s Day stay!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
I booked our room for Mother's Day weekend and had a blast hanging out in our beautiful room and walking around downtown Burlington! I will definitely be booking another stay very soon!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
23-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat May 10 to Sun May 11 2025 at a $203.30 average nightly rate.
"Hotel was clean and quiet with helpful pleasant staff."
Overall score4.0/ 5
Good place to stay in Burlington.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
07-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat May 03 to Wed May 07 2025 at a $194.85 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 15-May-2025:
Dear Michael, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a pleasant stay with us at the Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington. Our team works hard to provide a clean, quiet, and welcoming environment, so it's wonderful to know you enjoyed it. We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you're in Burlington! Kind Regards, Radka
"Great Stay!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
I stayed and dont own a credit card. It was very helpful that I was able to do a debit deposit. Had a broken machine at check out so had to stick around for a few hours to get my deposit back. But I did. And end of the day. My daughter had an amazing stay with her dance friends for the dance competition! Thanks again for everything.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
08-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Apr 05 to Sun Apr 06 2025 at a $211.65 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 10-Apr-2025:
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad we could accommodate the debit deposit option. Most importantly, we're thrilled to hear that your daughter had an amazing time with her dance friends during the competition! It was a pleasure having you both stay with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards, Radka
"Clean room, dirty pool."
Overall score3.0/ 5
Room was clean and included breakfast was decent. Pool was very cold and dirty. Young children were very disappointed we couldn't swim.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from CA flag
31-Mar-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Mar 28 to Sat Mar 29 2025 at a $134.99 average nightly rate.
"Pretty hotel and Gorgeous Location problems in the room."
Overall score4.0/ 5
Staff was nice Good looking place. Wedding venue was great. Our Keuig never worked they said they would bring up another one but never did. The toilet seat was attached by one screw. I amazed I didn't fly off of it. They said they didn't have maintenance on the weekend.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Oct-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Oct 18 to Sun Oct 20 2024 at a $118.68 average nightly rate.
"A lovely stay."
Overall score5.0/ 5
The room was clean. The staff were always helpful and breakfast was great.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Jun-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Jun 21 to Sun Jun 23 2024 at a $179.52 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 10-Apr-2025:
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay from the clean room and helpful staff to the breakfast. It means a lot to us and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind Regards, Radka

Property description

Unique among Burlington Ontario hotels, Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington offers a distinctive blend of convenience and contemporary style. The only downtown hotel located directly on the shores of Lake Ontario, the hotel draws inspiration from its scenic lake views and the cosmopolitan energy that flows throughout sophisticated, walk able Burlington. A perfect getaway with inspiring waterfront parkland trails, unique shopping, museums, equisite dining and world class festivals. After a day of travel, meetings or exploring the sights, relax in a newly renovated guestroom, where mini-fridges, microwaves, 40” flat-screen TV's, smart workspaces and pillow-top beds with crisp, fresh linens set the tone for an exceptionally comfortable and memorable stay. Stay active with a workout in the fitness center or explore the Waterfront Trail, which extends along Lake Ontario in either direction right outside the hotel. Start your day with a delicious complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Be sure to drop by the Beaver & Bulldog Neighbourhood Taps + Grille to unwind or mingle over great cuisine and cocktails with spectacular views of the lake, Brant Street Pier and Spencer Smith Park. Located mid-way between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Burlington has not only been recognized as the best city of its size to live in Canada, it has also been recognized as “Municipality Of The Year” by Festivals & Events Ontario. Whether travelling for business, pleasure, attending a meeting, sporting event or wedding, something special awaits. After all, we've been expecting you!

Green sustainability

4 Green Keys

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00
Check-out: 11:00
Year of last renovation: 2016
Floors: 7
Rooms: 129
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 129
Rooms with disabled access:
Suites: 0
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 9 View spaces
Meeting space: 6510 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 220 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.2 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 1130am 0100am
Pool Info:
INDOOR POOL After a long day of travel, work or seeing the sights, nothing beats the pleasure of our heated indoor pool. With breathtaking views of the waterfront, this is a “must do” hotel experience. Open 7am-9pm Daily
Ownership: VRANCOR
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 hours
Nightly parking: 5.00
Total taxes: 17.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Food and Beverage Tax: 15.00% (Gratuity)
Audio Visual Tax: 13.00% (HST)
Other Tax: 13.00% (HST)
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 16.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 19.95 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 17.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 29.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 23.95 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 5.50 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 6.50 Per Person
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 15.00 Per Person
Banquet Soft Drinks: 3.00 Per Person
Banquet Bottled Water: 3.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jogging path
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Video Games in Room
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Hotel is situated within 20 mins to Hamilton Airport and 35 mins to Toronto Airport; Taxi ride from Hamilton approx $45 and from Toronto approx $75 one-way

Local shuttle info: N/A

Breakfast information

Included with overnight guest room booked. Our breakfast buffet features pastries, bacon, eggs, waffles, fresh fruit, cereals, yogurts, juices and several gluten-free options. Monday-Friday 6:30am-9:30am Saturday-Sunday 7am-10am

Pet friendly?

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pet friendly, $25.00 per pet per stay plus HST

Parking information

ON-SITE PARKING Convenient, outdoor parking is available at a cost of $12.00 plus tax per night for registered guests or $6.00 (6am-6pm) or $15.00 (overnight until 6am the following day) for non-registered guests. Parking inclusive meeting and event packages are available.

Internet/Wi-Fi

COMPLIMENTARY INTERNET Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi in all guestrooms and public areas

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Sunset Grill - Traditional Canadian breakfast diner, 5-minute drive
  • Lunch: Kelly's Bake Shoppe - Vegan and gluten-free bakery, 10-minute drive
  • Dinner: Spencer's at the Waterfront - Upscale dining with lake views, 5-minute walk
  • Activity: Royal Botanical Gardens - Largest botanical garden in Canada, 15-minute drive
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Lakeshore Coffee House - Cozy spot for coffee and light bites, 7-minute drive
  • Lunch: The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro - Wide variety of burgers, 10-minute walk
  • Dinner: Pepperwood Bistro - Brewery and eatery with lakeside seating, 5-minute walk
  • Activity: Art Gallery of Burlington - Contemporary art and craft, 10-minute walk
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Pane Fresco - Artisanal bakery and café, 10-minute drive
  • Lunch: Lettuce Love Cafe - Healthy, vegan-friendly café, 10-minute drive
  • Dinner: Emma's Back Porch - Casual lakeside dining with historic charm, 10-minute drive
  • Activity: Burlington Waterfront Trail - Scenic walking and biking path, 5-minute walk

Previously known as:
Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Waterfront Hotel Burlington

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Waterfront Hotel Burlington.

Feel free to use the Waterfront Hotel Burlington meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Burlington event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Blue Water Ballroom 50 x 61 x 12 3000 176/220 154 127 73 87 73 25/25 220 220 305
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Blue Water Ballroom

The hotel’s newly renovated Ballroom is a picturesque 3,000-square-foot facility overlooking Lake Ontario, complete with built-in surround sound and wireless microphone system. With an additional 2,000-square-foot outdoor patio directly adjacent to the Ballroom, guests can enjoy the outdoors and a view of the Brant Street Pier and spectacular waterfront. With its distinctive mosaic-tiled fireplace, the 800 square-foot Blue Water pre-function area offers perfect pre-event gathering space for receptions, registration or distinctive food & beverage presentations. The Blue Water Ballroom can also be divided into three identical sections of 1,000 square feet each
Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
3000 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
50 x 61 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
1 Lower ground
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
2
Windows:
6
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
Yes
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Blue Water Ballroom
Blue Water East
50 x 20 x 12 1000 83/83 -- 42 24 29 24 --/-- 111 50 --
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Blue Water East

Room type:
Ballroom Section
Total size:
1000 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
50 x 20 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
1 Lower ground
Power outlets:
3
Columns:
1
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Blue Water Centre
50 x 21 x 12 1000 87/87 -- 44 25 30 25 --/-- 117 50 --
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Blue Water Centre

Room type:
Ballroom Section
Total size:
1000 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
50 x 21 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
1 Lower ground
Power outlets:
2
Columns:
2
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Blue Water West
20 x 50 x 12 1000 83/83 -- 42 24 29 24 --/-- 111 50 --
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Blue Water West

Room type:
Ballroom Section
Total size:
1000 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
20 x 50 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
1 Lower ground
Power outlets:
3
Columns:
1
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Marine Boardroom 22 x 10 x 12 220 --/-- -- -- -- -- 12 --/-- -- -- --
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Marine Boardroom

This newly renovated boardroom can accommodate up to 12 people and offers a 40” TV with laptop connectivity.
Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
220 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
22 x 10 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Photo of Marine Boardroom
Cobalt Boardroom 30 x 12 x 12 300 --/-- -- -- -- -- 12 --/-- -- -- --
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Cobalt Boardroom

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
300 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
30 x 12 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Azure Boardroom 1 x 1 x 12 300 --/-- -- -- -- -- 12 --/-- -- -- --
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Azure Boardroom

This newly renovated boardroom can accommodate up to 12 people and offers a 40” TV with laptop connectivity.
Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
300 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Azure Boardroom
Indigo Boardroom 1 x 1 x 12 300 --/-- -- -- -- -- 10 --/-- -- -- --
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Indigo Boardroom

This newly renovated boardroom can accommodate up to 10 people and offers a 40” TV with laptop connectivity.
Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
300 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
1
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Indigo Boardroom
Aqua Boardroom 1 x 1 x 12 300 --/-- -- -- -- -- 10 --/-- -- -- --
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Aqua Boardroom

This newly renovated boardroom can accommodate up to 10 people and offers a 40” TV with laptop connectivity.
Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
300 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
1
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Aqua Boardroom

FAQs about Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington have?

There are 129 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington?

Yes, they have 9 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington?

Included with overnight guest room booked. Our breakfast buffet features pastries, bacon, eggs, waffles, fresh fruit, cereals, yogurts, juices and several gluten-free options. Monday-Friday 6:30am-9:30am Saturday-Sunday 7am-10am

What parking is available at Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington?

ON-SITE PARKING Convenient, outdoor parking is available at a cost of $12.00 plus tax per night for registered guests or $6.00 (6am-6pm) or $15.00 (overnight until 6am the following day) for non-registered guests. Parking inclusive meeting and event packages are available.

How much does internet cost?

COMPLIMENTARY INTERNET Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi in all guestrooms and public areas

Can I get a AAA rate at Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA Aaa 1 King Bed City View Walkin Glass Shower AAA Membership Card Required At Checkin Free

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington?

Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Seniors AARP Carp 50 1 King Bed City View Walkin Glass Shower Minifridge Keurig Free WiFi and Breakf

Is there a gym at Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. INDOOR POOL After a long day of travel, work or seeing the sights, nothing beats the pleasure of our heated indoor pool. With breathtaking views of the waterfront, this is a “must do” hotel experience. Open 7am-9pm Daily.

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