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Making Waves Boatel

3.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast at this Toronto boatel before exploring the city's top attractions by bike or canoe

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Making Waves Boatel, near the CN Tower, offers relaxation and adventure. Guests enjoy a free full breakfast, relax in the garden, browse the library, and explore the nearby Rogers Centre. Multilingual staff helps plan activities, including bike rentals and rowing opportunities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Harbour view
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin, Shared Bathroom

Cabin, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • Park view
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin, Shared Bathroom

Cabin, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • Harbour view
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown Toronto, a neighbourhood in Toronto, Making Waves Boatel is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. The Distillery Historic District and Casa Loma are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit CF Toronto Eaton Centre and Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Check out an event or a game at Rogers Centre, and consider making time for Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, a top attraction not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Toronto travel guide
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539 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON, M5V 3G3

What's nearby

  • My hometown, one of the best living and most multicultural cities in the world! Brookfield Place - A masterpiece designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. This award-winnings architecture is a landmark address deeply rooted in the commercial, cultural and social fabric of Toronto. #Toronto #Canada #Ontario #architecture #NorthAmerica #arch #TroveOnTuesday #Hometown #UrbanJungle
    The Path
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • View of city in winter
    Rogers Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Had a great time in the Ray Bay! There is something so calming about watching them swim around. Would love to attend one of their yoga classes. #toronto #photography #photographer #colorful #Aquarium #rays #fish #blue
    Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Metro Toronto Convention Centre
    Metro Toronto Convention Centre
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • CN Tower which includes a skyscraper, a ferry and modern architecture
    CN Tower
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Queens Quay West at Dan Leckie Way East Side Stop
    1 min walk
  • Exhibition Station
    5 min drive
  • Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Prince Street Pizza
    14 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    7 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    6 min walk
  • Fat Bastard Burrito Co.
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk

About this property

Making Waves Boatel

Bed & breakfast near Rogers Centre
Close to CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Making Waves Boatel provides free full breakfast, a marina and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as rowing/canoeing and cycling, at this bed & breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-in
  • A TV in reception, newspapers in the reception and a front desk safe
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with DVD players

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CAD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will receive special check-in instructions directly from the property prior to their arrival.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 01 October and 31 May.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 7 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: CAD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Making Waves Boatel
Making Waves Boatel B&B
Making Waves Boatel B&B Toronto
Making Waves Boatel Toronto
Making Waves Boatel Toronto
Making Waves Boatel Bed & breakfast
Making Waves Boatel Bed & breakfast Toronto

Frequently asked questions

Is Making Waves Boatel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Making Waves Boatel?

Self-parking is available for CAD 20.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Making Waves Boatel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Making Waves Boatel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Making Waves Boatel located?

Located in Downtown Toronto, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Ontario and Rogers Centre. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada and CN Tower are also within 1 mile (2 km). Queens Quay West at Dan Leckie Way East Side Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Queens Quay West at Dan Leckie Way West Side Stop is 2 minutes.

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Reviews

Making Waves Boatel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and beautiful. It was soooooo relaxing. Diane and Ted are excellent hosts. I would and will recommend this place to everyone and anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eine tolle Erfahrung, super Frühstück, nahem beim CN Tower, freundliches und Blue Jays (Baseball) Fans.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

A B&B right on the water!

A great experience! A B&B right on the harbour ... close to lots of action, restaurants, and points of interest. The proprietors were hospitable and welcoming! The breakfasts were delicious! Pencil us in for another visit soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diana R

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

Making Waves Boatel is a dream!

Delightful B&B, wonderful regional food for breakfast, quiet and comfortable room. A highlight was the view from the deck of the downtown night lights, including the fabulous light show from the CN Tower. The hosts were very hospitable, and the location is wonderful. I'd stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Mexico

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

Wonderful experience!

It is the only hotel in a boat in Toronto. The owners treat you as a friend. Breakfast are delicious an the boat is close to main attractions. Definitively I would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our time on the Boatel! Diane and Ted are great hosts and we enjoyed the interaction with other guests too. The location was perfect, so close to everything! Diane’s breakfasts were beyond spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Uk

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

Welcoming Boatel

We were made very welcome and were looked after very well. The location was peaceful but ideal for access to Toronto city. The home cooked breakfasts were amazing. Thank you to our hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

John, Halifax, N.S.

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

Do yourself a favour and stay here

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Boatel in downtown Toronto. It's difficult to convey how great this place is because it's so unique, and partly about the experience itself. The owners and staff were fantastic, the location is as good as, or better than, any of the major hotels in the area, breakfast was delicious, the place was really clean, and the bed was super comfy. If you're looking for a gigantic hotel room to spend your time in this isn't the place, but if you're looking for a convenient, comfy, friendly, memorable Toronto experience, stay here. I'll definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, dawson creek, bc

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

Memorable experience

What a treat!!! I absolutely loved my 2 night stay aboard the Boatel. The hosts were friendly and helpful, enjoyed breakfast with the other guests, fantastic location and the CN Tower was just outside my bedroom window. Comfy bed, lovely room. One of the highlights of my vacation. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Zaz1102, Bradford

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

Nice hotel with excellent view.

Very nice experience with excelent hospitality and beatiful views. Very attractive place in Toronto. Very nice hosts. Can be very special place for romantic date in biggest private cabin Bondi. Reasonable price for the summer and tasty breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lars, Frankfurt, Germany

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

Great place to stay!

Beautiful spot at Harbour Front, good connections by tram, close to Rogers arena and CN Tower. Very kind welcome and servce. Delicious breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Lacey, Coquitlam, BC

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

Great downtown location.

Staying on the Boatel was a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. The breakfasts were wonderful, the hosts amazing and it was nice to spend time getting to know the other guests. I was in Toronto for the first time and found this location to be more than I expected. The downtown waterfront is very accessible, lots of green space and the Boatel is very centrally located in the area. I had a great view of the Canada Day fireworks at the CN Tower and the in the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

susan, h

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

Peaceful boat on the lake.

Really enjoyed our week on the Boatel. Hosts were lovely, and the hostel was a peaceful retreat from the city on the doorstep. Sleeping quarters very cosy and comfortable ...but not very much room . The peacefulness and comfort made up for this though . Would highly recommend as somewhere a little . different . Also lovely gardens as you step off boat and walk to downtown
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

CapnK, Ottawa

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

Awesome B&B

I made this booking because all hotels were full, but it turns out to be the best stay in Toronto. After meeting the owners and being treated like royalty from the moment I arrived, I cannot say enough good things about the Boatel. Try it, it's an amazing experience.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Boatel reiew

The Boatel is very centrally situated, very friendly with excellent food. Hosts went the extra mile to make my stay enjoyable. A nice change from big impersonal hotels

8/10 Good

Torben Knud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Home away from home!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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