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Bayside Motel Waterfront Suites: Traveler Reviews

4024 Bath Road, Kingston, Ontario K7M4Y4, Canada
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Bayside Motel Waterfront Suites
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“Awful place - do not bother”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

The name is deceiving! They cannot be described as suites in any shape or form!
The exterior is old and dirty - nothing like the website.

The room we had was very small - 2 double bed and no space for anything else.
There is only one chair but no table; on request they did provide more chairs.
The other one room units appear the same.

The toilet/bathroom appeared to be recently renovated - so its clean, but small. The toilet bowl looks new, but won't stop flushing.

The 'kitchenette' cannot be termed kitchenette. There is one small microwave oven - that's it.
The sink looks new but is so small that you cannot put a dinner plate in - it has to be tilted to be washed. Given that its a 2 double bed setting, there is only 1 knife and 1 fork an 1 spoon. THere are a couple of chipped plates.

Its next to a busy railway line.

This place is really awful - and its not cheap either at $69 + tax per night.
Don't bother!

Room Tip: My suggestion would be don't bother!
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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roxy611, General Manager at Bayside Motel Waterfront Suites, responded to this review
October 30, 2012
Upon speaking with the front desk staff, we were given the following details.

Firstly, when you checked-in, you were shown a waterfront suite and a regular room with two double beds. Upon seeing these rooms, you did not choose the waterfront suite because its price was not within your budget. Our waterfront suites are some of our busiest rooms which is why they must be booked weeks in advance so for that reason there are no issues with the pricing. You were fortunate to find a waterfront suite available on the day of your check-in. However, you did not choose this suite and instead decided to stay in the regular room with two double beds when it was shown to you.

Our hotel's name is 'Bayside Motel Waterfront Suites' because 6 of the 22 guest rooms in our hotel are waterfront suites. So the name, "Waterfront Suites" is 100% correct. In addition, we have 4 more suite-type guest rooms. What surprised me is that you criticized the 'suites' name when you did not personally stay in a suite. The waterfront suite room that was shown to you has a separate bedroom and sitting area so how is that not a suite in any shape or form. Also you did not stay in a kitchenette room so that is why there was no kitchenette in your room. It seems very contradicting.

Thirdly, you personally choose to stay in the regular room with two double beds at $69/night when it was shown to you so I am curious as to why the room size issue was not a problem at the time and why you choose to rent this room when you thought it was too small. Moreover, whenever you requested anything you needed, it was provided to you by our staff and you were very happy with our services which itself seems again very contradicting. For example, when there was a problem with the toilet running constantly, the problem was fixed right away. When you requested more chairs, they were provided right away. Once again, It seems very contradicting.

You also mentioned the exterior of the buildings as 'being old and dirty" and "nothing like the website". The pictures posted on our website are 100% correct and everything about the hotel is exactly as stated in the pictures. If you noticed this, we question why you did not take pictures as part of an evidence of your claim.

Lastly, the $69/night rate you were charged for this room is very economical in Kingston and I can personally guarantee the best price in the city for a comparable newly renovated room with brand new mahogany furniture, new pillow top mattresses, LCD tv, spa bath amenities, microwave, fridge, free high speed Wifi, and free in-room coffee/tea. If you find a comparable room at this rate for the same dates, we will personally reward you for bringing it to our attention.

Sincerely,

Roxanne Rehman
General Manager
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Fantastic, Clean Motel Right On The Water”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2012 via mobile

The room was very clean, with A/C, and to my surprise a small kitchen area which really came in handy as I needed to keep some food frozen. Also, the wifi was extremely fast and accessible over the whole property. There is a really nice view of Collins Bay Marina.

Everything you need is within walking distance if not right across the road (Tim Hortons, Gas station, Laundromat, Bistro).

The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. My sailing class wasn't until 1:00 and they let me stay until the. In the room at no charge. I'm staying here again next weekend and really looking forward to it.

I recommend this small, family-owned motel to anyone staying in the area. You'll pay double for any big hotel chain and wouldn't get the same service.

Stayed August 2012, traveled solo
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roxy611, General Manager at Bayside Motel Waterfront Suites, responded to this review
August 15, 2012
Thank you Shaun for your positive feedback. We are always striving to improve our hospitality to serve you better!

Once again, thank you for your...
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Kitchener, Canada
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Value for the money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 16, 2012

Value for the money.. Tony, Cherly and Mark catered to us the entire time we were there. They are in the midst of improving the place but the stay was well worth it. Beds are conmfortable and we stayed facing the lake so it was vey nice. Doesn't look like much from the street but don't be fool by this!I highly recommend it..great value for the money.

Room Tip: Some room facing the water...well worth it to take one of these!
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  • Stayed July 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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roxy611, General Manager at Bayside Motel Waterfront Suites, responded to this review
August 15, 2012
Hello,

Thank you for our positive feedback about our hotel and staff. We are always striving to improve our hospitality to serve you better!

Once again, thank you for your feedback and we look forwards to serving you again.
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miami
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“A motel with hotel standards”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2012

I am writing this review to show how much appreciation we have experienced through the hospitality at Bayside. They took very good care of us from the moment we checked-in. For the price we paid, we got a traditional hotel quality room that was complete with everything we needed during our stay. They lent us a hairdryer and an iron with iron board which was very convenient as we had to attend a wedding nearby.

Greg and Karla
Miami, Fl

  • Stayed June 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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roxy611, General Manager at Bayside Motel Waterfront Suites, responded to this review
August 15, 2012
Hello Greg and Karla,

Thank you for our positive feedback regarding our hotel and staff. We are always striving to improve our hospitality standards to serve you better so you always feel at home.

Once again, thank you for your feedback and we look forwards to serving you again.
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lahore
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wonderful staff and place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2012

Neatly kept place and perfect to spend your vacation. The quick service was just what i needed. Trendy room with in-room coffee, extra pillows and best sleep.

  • Stayed June 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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roxy611, General Manager at Bayside Motel Waterfront Suites, responded to this review
August 15, 2012
Hello,

Thank you for our positive feedback regarding our hotel. We are always striving to improve our hospitality to serve you better!

Once again, thank you for your feedback and we look forwards to serving you again.
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Also Known As:
Bayside Motel Waterfront Suites Kingston, Ontario
Address: 4024 Bath Road, Kingston, Ontario K7M4Y4, Canada
Region: Canada > Ontario > The Great Waterway > Kingston
Amenities:
Business Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Best Value Hotels in Kingston
#3 Business Hotels in Kingston
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Conveniently located just minutes from the historic Kingston downtown area, Bayside Inn & Waterfront Suites is a waterfront Inn that combines a warm and relaxing ambiance of a waterfront hotel with accommodations encompassing comfort and style - all designed to provide guests with the best value on their stay in Kingston. ... more   less 

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