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#28 of 113 hotels in Niagara Falls
Location
4.1
Cleanliness
4.6
Service
4.3
Value
4.3
The River Rapids Inn is located on the scenic Niagara Parkway Beautifully appointed guests rooms feature river views 40" TVs and easy access to all major attractions. 3km from the Mighty Niagara the RRI is close to the excitement with the relaxation you deserve.
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Shallow end in pool
Free breakfast
Breakfast available
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Suzanne Walker 39 wrote a review Nov 2023
Markham, Canada371 contributions102 helpful votes
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Amazing 66' by 30' 82° Swimming Oasis Fitness Center. Close to Cadillac Motel. Both give the warmest Welcome in Niagara Falls Ontario. Walking into the Lobby we were met by the most radiant and gregarious General Manager and Conciere Ever. We booked four separate rooms over four different days from November 10 to the 14 th. With Business Conference during the Day,it was lovely to unwind with lap swimming for hours at night. We all enjoyed the fragrant scent of Cedar as we relaxed in the Sauna to imagine that we were back in Jamaica on the pristine beaches. There are 4 floors to walk up from the front or if zero flight of stairs to handle, just having a room on the second floor with the pool and free breakfast room on the same level is great. Two Queen beds have medium soft spring coils so tossing in bed will avoid waking your Loved one. Newly renovated rooms are ongoing since New Owners bought River Rapids 1946 Building in 2016. Mine was all freshly laid ceramic tiles throughout the Bathroom with gorgeous luxury linens and towels. Plush rug throughout dining table area. 40" Samsung TV with dozens of Air Channels from Buffalo. CTV, Global, City TV Canadian channels including CNN and Fox with TSN sports. Breakfast items included are, scrambled eggs, sausage, waffles, raisin, whole wheat and white breads can be toasted. Bagels and cream cheese. 3 plus dry cereals with milk. Assorted yogurt. Banana apple and clementines. Orange, and Apple Juice. Coffee and Tea with creamettes or milk.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip: Fourth Floor facing the Niagara Gorge is breathtaking. North facing the houses also gets full...
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Aandersendk wrote a review Jul 2022
Copenhagen, Denmark19 contributions5 helpful votes
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I and my family stayed 2 days at the River Rapids hotel. We wanted to see the Niagara Falls but not live in the circus which is in the area around. For us River Rapids had perfect location - as we didn't want to drive our car download - a taxi costs C$14 . The hotel is a bit dated - but big clean rooms , breakfast was a bit boring. Big pool which my kids liked - we didn't use the sauna The reception people where very polite and even called our room after our check in to follow up if everything has okay.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Responded Aug 1, 2022
Thank you so much for your review and taking a chance on our little inn to stay We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us
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TroisChatsLies wrote a review Jul 2023
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo4139 contributions309 helpful votes
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The room was decent, and the bed was comfortable, but two things to consider: no elevator, and a $20 charge for parking even though the lot was nearly empty. No mention of parking charge in their listing. Room 323 has a large patio/balcony... but no furniture. Pool is nice however, and breakfast buffet is nice too.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Be aware of parking fee
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PRC0809 wrote a review Jun 2023
Ontario, Canada60 contributions27 helpful votes
We stayed one night at River Rapids Inn, our room was on the 4th floor looking out onto the road/gorge. It was a very nice view, a bit loud at night because of motorcycles. View out the other side would have been quieter but the view would not have been good. The Inn is an older style hotel but is in very good condition and very clean which is important to us. Rooms are spacious, water pressure was great. Breakfast was amazing, lots of choice, friendly employees working in the breakfast area and reception. We would definitely stay again!
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: You need to drive to the falls, this location is close to the white water walk area.
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Expedition652931 wrote a review Feb 2023
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Actually, I never got to see this hotel so I cannot speak of the cleanness, comfort or anything else it has to offer. This review is about customer care. I called 4 times for the last 4 days to request a quote for a large group reservation. Every time the front desk clerks promised that they would "give the message" to their supervisor and I would get a call back. They said that they were not allowed to give out her phone number but gave me a name: Kathline (sorry if I misspelled it). So, apparently, this hotel is doing pretty well if lady supervisor doesn't care for several thousand US dollars. I used to work in the tourist industry myself and, from my experience, such ignorance is completely unacceptable. I hope River Rapid Inn's upper management does something to correct this. Seems like we'll have to take our business elsewhere.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Robbo Traveller wrote a review Dec 2022
Mississauga, Canada14 contributions10 helpful votes
Heat was not working and we paid for a 4th floor with balcony and breakfast - we were given a third floor room and there was no breakfast - they only had water bottles and yoghurt. Upon check in they did not tell us that there would be no Actual breakfast. Renovations on 4th floor. Pass on the Butterfly Conservatory - it only took 15 minutes to go through and cost 37 dollars for two.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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drgnwngs wrote a review Oct 2022
Greenfield, Massachusetts19 contributions5 helpful votes
Clean room. Firm bed. Quiet. Efficient, friendly desk personnel. We were directed to park around back but couldn't find the elevator which made it a 2 floor walk up. Could use more lighting in the rooms. Could not see the river from our 4th floor river-side room
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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jambette wrote a review Sep 2022
Edinburgh, United Kingdom26 contributions44 helpful votes
Just back from our nine day stay here, hotel is a bit out of the way not much around shopping centre which just sells gifts is just up the road and the hungry moose food court, these were both only open until 4pm as a lot of places close early after labour day, so we went into town every day. There is also down town about a 15min walk up the road which we only discovered a couple of days before we left. My advice is to google the area to find out whats open, we also used the local pizza takeaway a couple of times which was very good. The hotel its self is fine large rooms comfy beds and decent sized bathroom my only gripe is that it was not cleaned very often and bedding was never changed while there. Would like to give a shout out to Greg from reception who worked the back shift lovely friendly and very helpful guy. Also very nice staff who work in the breakfast bar apart from one girl who insisted we put plastic gloves on to get our breakfast one morning never had to do that with any of the other staff, think it was way over the top especially when a girl put the cooked waffles in container with her bare hands and very fancy nail art lol. So overall okay but wouldnt stay here again if i ever returned to Niagara.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: A room at the back of hotel would be the quietest as front looks onto main road and the river,
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unionkill2 wrote a review Sep 2022
Toronto81 contributions37 helpful votes
Was a quiet and clean place when we stayed there for a night. Few guest nevertheless were still smoking right outside of the back entrance door, with one lady bringing up a folding chair to seat, smoke and read the book... needless to say the smoke was getting into the neighboring units to the left and above left of the entrance (therefore avoid by all means staying in the units #s between 1 and 6, e.g. 102, 202, 104, 204, 106, 206) Niagara Region recently updated the Smoke and Vape-Free Outdoor Spaces By-law. This is one line that applies here - "(smoke is prohibited) Within nine meters of an entrance or exit of a publicly accessible place, building or workplace (new)" It will be a good thing for Hotel's Management to post permanent signs in related areas and enforce it, to continue maintaining the smoke-free status of the hotel - the competitive advantage that brings in many tourists with families.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: Some guest may choose to smoke at the back door entrance. Avoid adjacent rooms - 102,104,106,...
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Responded Sep 18, 2022
Thank you for your review and lengthy post about smoking
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Raidiri L wrote a review Sep 2022
6 contributions1 helpful vote
Very clean. Free parking free breakfast. The staff from the cafeteria super friendly! The front desk employee at night did a great job during our late check-in. Close to the falls. Great location. No elevators. The pool is clean. The building is dated.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Sep 4, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel We appreciate your business and look forward to your next visit
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Frequently Asked Questions about River Rapids Inn
Which popular attractions are close to River Rapids Inn?
Nearby attractions include Adventure Rooms Canada (0.6 miles), BATL Axe Throwing (0.6 miles), and BreakOUT escapes Niagara (0.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at River Rapids Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at River Rapids Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at River Rapids Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at River Rapids Inn?
Yes, parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to River Rapids Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Paris Crepes Cafe, Taps Brewhouse, and Queen Bean Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at River Rapids Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is River Rapids Inn located near the city center?
Yes, it is 1.0 miles away from the center of Niagara Falls.
Are there any historical sites close to River Rapids Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Queenston Heights Park (3.1 miles), Laura Secord Homestead (3.5 miles), and Lundy's Lane Battlefield (2.4 miles).