Reviews for Secret Garden Inn - Bed & Breakfast in Kingston, ON
The chef and our dear friend, Brandon, invited us to the first fondue night at the secret garden inn! We have absolutely no... complaints about it! The atmosphere, the drinks, the food, the service! Everything was amazing. The cheese fondue was mypersonal favourite. Don?t miss out on this hidden gem in downtown Kingston. You will not regret it! Read more
Just finished their first Fondue 5 course meal and from start to finish was an amazing experience! The lovely staff and other... personnel that were at the event were amazing and great atmosphere to be around when enjoying this experience. The food wasdelicious, great presentation and the product was so fresh! Special thanks to our friend that invited for the event :) Read more
I had the pleasure of having high tea at the Secret Garden for my birthday! This was my first time visiting and it was truly an... unforgettable experience. You can really tell how much thought is put into every detail - from the decor, to the tasty homemadetreats, to the service. Special shout-out to our waitress Sasha who made us feel like family:) I really hope to be back soon! Read more
The Secret Garden Inn is a beautiful bed and breakfast with AMAZING ambiance, service, and a free breakfast. My friend and I... were simply blown away by the luxury and the friendliness of the staff. Loved the common room with the books, the lounge, andthe dining area. It\'s like stepping into an Edwardian or Victorian house. My friend and I also loved the shampoos and bodywashes!\n\nThis is a great place for a staycation!\n\nOne suggestion: I did notice that the wiring on one of the walls (in theMartello room) didn\'t work after 10 PM or so, which made it hard to go to the washroom since the light in the washroom didn\'twork. For the same reason, we couldn\'t use the coffee/tea machine to make drinks. Read more
We had a delightful time at the Secret Garden Inn in Kingston. The building is charming and well-maintained, the gardens are... lovely, and the breakfast each day was phenomenal. The scones they served with breakfast were some of the best I\'ve ever had.The owner and staff were all very pleasant and accommodating. I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone visiting Kingston! Read more
We truly enjoyed our stay with Secret Garden. One thing that stands out is the attention to detail. From umbrellas at the front... door to the high quality linens, Secret Garden does an amazing job of mixing antique charm and character with modern amenities.The Inn and gardens are absolutely beautiful. Tastefully renovated they maintain the architectural and historical charm withoutbeing stuffy. We looked forward to our breakfast each day and felt well taken care of by the staff. As my sister commented whenI sent her photos of our accommodations, ?How did you manage to book a room in a fairytale?? Thank you Secret Garden Inn for amemorable experience! Read more
A dear friend invited a group of 8 to enjoy high tea at The Secret Garden and it was superb! The food was delicious and... elegantly presented. Jason, the owner was attentive and knowledgeable. He clearly wants his guests to have a first-rateexperience, which we did. I look forward to returning to The Secret Garden for additional experiences and hope that at leastone of those may be an overnight Stay-cation to enjoy a room, the Inn?s ambience and garden, and mouth-watering sweets andsavouries. What a treat to be a guest here! Thank you! Read more
Came here with my wife for the weekend as her birthday treat.\n\nThe Secret Garden Inn began life as Argyle House, long the home... of the McKay family. It\'s been a B&B since 1996.\n\nThe bed in the Bader Room is as comfy as advertised---and tall. Don\'t beafraid to use the stool to climb in if you\'re short!\n\n(The vintage tub is lovely but it will be a genuinely tight squeeze forcouples.)\n\nThe home is from 1888, and due in part to heritage regulations limiting upgrades:\n\n1. There is no central air orthermostat in rooms. The period radiators no longer function. Ask for assistance with the Dyson room heater (we forgot to do soand spent a rather chilly night!)\n\n2. Some rooms are up two flights of stairs. Installing an elevator is not an option. Guestswith limited mobility should call ahead for their options before booking.\n\n3. The rooms are poorly insulated against sound.Please keep the noise down at bedtime; your fellow guests will thank you!\n\nLike many hospitality businesses, Secret Gardenappears to be short-staffed.\n\n1. You\'ll have to be pro-active about seeking assistance. The most reliable way is to knock forservice on the kitchen door. (We had to do this to get help checking out.)\n\n2. Preferred times for breakfast are taken thenight before but are not guaranteed (we booked at 9:30 and weren\'t served till ten). If you\'re in any real hurry, grab acoffee from the Keurig machine in your room and head for the eateries on Princess or Brock Street.\n\nOn the basis of thebreakfast we might return for the Secret Garden Inn\'s afternoon teas (available on reservation). For an overnight stay, though,it\'s not an ideal option in Kingston in the SGI\'s price range. Read more