School House Bed and Breakfast C.1859

Location: 40 Platoff Street, St. Catharines, ca

Star Rating: 9.7 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Electric bicycle charging station
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Express check-in/check-out
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Allergy-free room
• Adult only
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Electric bicycle charging station
• Charcoal grill
• Vegetarian menu options available

Rooms Available

• Deluxe King Room

  This double room's standout feature is the fireplace. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Fireplace
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

• Superior King Room

  Guests will have a special experience as the double room features a fireplace. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Fireplace
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Queen Room

  The fireplace is the standout feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Fireplace
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Deluxe King Room

  This double room's standout feature is the fireplace. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a wardrobe. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Fireplace
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Deluxe Queen Room

  This double room's special feature is the fireplace. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Fireplace
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Guest Reviews

• William (10/5): Great visit to Niagara Falls and Niagara on the lake. - Enjoyed everything! Nothing, exceptional
• Anali (10/5): - Beautiful property. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Breakfast was delicious. Hospitality was great! Would definitely come back.
• Jill (10/5): - Everything. We had a great stay. The location was perfect, easy to walk into town, visit Niagara Falls, wineries etc. Room was spacious and comfortable. Nice shower and toiletries. Breakfast was excellent and beautifully presented. We were also able to use the dining room of an evening to enjoy our own nibbles and wine. Our hosts Carrie and Pete were delightful. Everything was great.
• Rachel (9/5): Everything you need for a lovely stay in NotL! - Friendly owners, beautiful building, tastefully and comfortably dressed room, lovely breakfast. I liked everything.
• Karen Wei (10/5): Lovely heritage B&B, super clean, excellent breakfast but avoid the top room if you’re older - Very clean, great location. The breakfast was really good and they had options for my husband who is lactose intolerant. Room was comfortable with a comfortable sitting area and TV with lots of streaming options. My fault, but the two floors made it hard at night to use the washroom as it’s very dark. Also the stain glass is beautiful but it lets in light very early.
• Nick (10/5): - The breakfast included with the room was high quality, and featured a nice three courses of breakfast foods.
• Susan (10/5): Perfect spot to take in the shows - will be back - Wonderful stay in a beautiful place about a 5 min stroll to either theatre and a hop skip away from the main street. Just like the pictures. I wish I had taken a pic of our breakfast which was lovely (echoes of afternoon tea) (too busy tucking in). The hostess was very kind and we were able to leave our car when we took in the 2nd show the next day. tbh we prefer a firmer mattress but you can't have everything
• Gerald (10/5): - Beautiful historical, yet cozy space.
• Christina (8/5): -
• PILO (8/5): I recommend ! - Location, services, the breakfast, the calm. The bathroom coukd have been more comfortable.
• Matthew (10/5): Beautiful stay - Beautiful place to stay and so close for walking the main street
• Alfredo (10/5): Soggiorno ottimo! - La proprietaria è stata gentilissima e molto disponibile. Struttura curata in tutti i dettagli, molto pulita e caratteristica. Colazione eccellente. Soggiorno molto piacevole! Nulla
• Stephan (10/5): - School House exceeded all expectations from start to finish — check-in was seamless, and the spacious suite delivered on every front with classic design, a great bathroom, a comfortable king-sized bed, and a cozy fireplace that was perfect for the chilly weather. The location couldn't be better, just a one-minute walk to Queen Street shops, but what truly made the stay magical was owner Carrie, an incredibly warm and welcoming host who pours genuine love and thought into every detail. That spirit extended to the Continental Breakfast, which we almost skipped in favour of dining on Queen Street — thankfully Carrie convinced us to stay, and it was a real treat: beautifully presented in a tower with a yogurt parfait, croissant, fresh fruits, breakfast cake, and an egg and bacon bowl. We're already planning our return trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake in the fall and will absolutely be booking with Carrie and School House again.
• Greg (10/5): A wonderful place that I will definitely visit again. - Carrie was a gracious host. We stayed in the Principal loft which was a gorgeous and very cozy room. It's a perfect Oasis for a romantic weekend getaway. The morning breakfast was wonderful and thoughtful and ours included Coffee/Tea, Apple/Orange Juice, a baked egg with turkey and sweet potato, a banana loaf, a flaky croissant, a fruit cup, and a yogurt parfait. I will definitely be staying at this beautiful B&B again. Nothing. Everything was wonderful.
• Shelby (10/5): -
• John (9/5): Wonderful local and would definitely come again - The location and building were great, along with the breakfast. Hostess was wonderful Could not sleep. People in the Captain suite played their TV loud until almost midnight. Should consider having a quiet time start.
• Sheila (10/5): - The location was perfect. Our room was very spacious and clean. Would definitely stay there again The breakfast was only available from 9 to 10 which was much too late for us. You had to pre-book it as well which we didn't realize in time. But there was a variety of teas and cold drinks available at all times which was much appreciated
• Charles (9/5): - Amazing room, in an amazing historic building, in an amazing location, with amazing service! Full of historic charm. I'd highly recommend, and would stay here again in a heartbeat. The bathroom was a little bit dated, but not a surprise in a small B&B, it's hardly even worth mentioning. It was exceptionally clean, and had everything you could need.
• Porsche (9/5): wonderful - rooms were spacious and lovely with big windows. breakfast was amazing!
• LISA (10/5): This was a wonderful place to relax. - We were met at the door and shown to our room which was very nice. The room was clean and spacious. The fireplace and comfortable bed was beyond expectation.
• Tammy (9/5): -
• Mario (10/5): -
• Paula (10/5): -
• Marcia (9/5): Excellent place, wonderful hosts and a location that is very central with ample parking on site - Loved the location and set up in the room. Hosts were fantastic. Would have preferred larger coffee options as the coffee maker makes very small portions
• Duff (10/5): Wonderful accommodations with a great host who attended to any of our requests. - Beautiful property with large, spacious, comfortable rooms. Property is very close to the main shopping district and restaurants. Nothing. It is great.
• Tina (9/5): -
• Tobias (10/5): outstanding - excellent! nothing
• Aaron (10/5): - Great hosts and B&B! Clean rooms and beds were comfortable. N/A
• Courtenay (10/5): -
• Gary (10/5): Charming B & B with exquisite hosts. - Pete and Carrie were exceptional hosts! They went out of their way to make our stay amazing! The location was perfect. Breakfast was excellent. The most wonderful bed and breakfast! We stayed in the 'Secretary' room which was beautiful, spacious and so comfortable. We will definitely stay here again next time we are back in NOTL.
• Weiler (10/5): -
• Claudia (10/5): Perfect B&B for Niagara-on-the-Lake - A perfect B&B for enjoying Niagara-on-the-Lake. Carrie was fantastic - so welcoming and friendly. The breakfast was great and set us up well for the day. Free cookies available at the entrance was a perk! Having a sofa and kettle in the room was great. Our stay was very comfortable and Carrie was a perfect host. We visited the falls and had some great local wines.
• Alexandra (9/5): Great stay at a great location. - The breakfast was great as was the host. The bed was too soft for me. I slept on the chair but my husband was fine.
• Denys (8/5): -
• Paul (10/5): - Loved our stay. Great breakfasts, comfortable spacious room, friendly hosts, short walk into town. Would definitely recommend the School House and Niagara-On-The-Lake.
• Margaret (9/5): -
• Susan (9/5): Niagara charm - Charming hotel within walking distance of main street,shops restaurants and theatre. Host knowledgeable and attentive. Breakfast delicious and with good variety.
• Martine (9/5): - Génial! Propre, bien situé, personnel avenant, confortable, excellent déjeuner Rien!
• Alan (10/5): Beautiful - Exceptional hospitality and great location!
• Paul (10/5): -
• Craig (10/5): Perrfect location for a long weekend to see the Shaw Festival or Niagara on the Lake. - Excellent location (walking distance) to the cute downtown and to the Shaw Festival theaters. Excellent breakfast and a very friendly and welcoming hostess.
• Guy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anne (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ellen (10/5): A true gem in every respect. - The owner was charming and was always there to help us and greet us. The breakfast she prepared each morning was lovely and always different. The rooms are lovely. The location is fabulous. The grounds are beautiful. There is not one thing I can say that is not complementary. Anyone staying there would be lucky to have chosen such a wonderful place. Nothing
• Alex (9/5): Superb -
• Sharon (10/5): Exceptional -
• David (10/5): The place to stay in NOTL. - Amazing heritage property in close proximity to everything in NOTL. Great old fashioned rooms with timber floors. Amazingly presented breakfast and excellent hosts. Nothing
• Anthony (10/5): Would definitely recommend this as a place to stay at NOTL. - Property is full of character, very comfortable and the hosts - Pete and Carrie were very friendly and helpful. Fantastic breakfast. Nothing
• Wendy (9/5): Superb - Wonderful host. Excellent breakfast and location.
• Elaine (9/5): Superb - Old character, spacious room, character furniture.
• Harvey (9/5): Superb - An amazing restoration of 1859 School House. No
• Chloe (10/5): Quaint, quiet and absolutely perfect - Everything was lovely
• Theresa (10/5): Exceptional - Quiet, and very relaxing. The breakfast was very good. Nothing!
• Ahmed (10/5): Exceptional -
• Christine (9/5): Superb - Superb location just off the Main Street. Parking on site. Very friendly. Great breakfast.
• Matthew (10/5): Exceptional -
• Paul (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mark (10/5): A very nice time at the perfect location - The location was excellent. The property was clean and you u had a feeling of peace while being surrounded by the action. Very nice. It was wonderful
• Michael (7/5): Good -
• Renata (9/5): Hotel is really close to downtown. Staff is friendly. - Location and friendly staff. Cleanliness.
• Dafna (9/5): Superb - Very nice house and location, great owner.
• David (10/5): Great spot in the region.stay there - Location and comfort
• Jenna (10/5): Exceptional -
• Chan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Heather (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jonathan (10/5): Exceptional - Carrie was a phenomenal host. Professionalism and kindness were demonstrated the entire stay. Will be back for sure!
• Linda (10/5): Historic charm with comfort and convenience - The location was amazing. Just steps from town but in a nice quiet side street. The building itself was incredible. Our room was in the second floor and perfectly appointed for our stay. The bottle of water in the fridge was a very nice touch. Carrie was so lovely and breakfast was incredible. Can’t think of anything
• Punit (10/5): Would definitely recommend. Will stay again. - The location was perfect. The hosts were very welcoming and informative. The rooms and property were very clean. There was cookies available too - they tasted homemade! Nothing.
• Heesun (10/5): Excellent. I would stay there again, preferably upstairs. - See my responses above.
• Larissa (10/5): Carrie was a perfect host! Breakfast is fantastic! -
• Jesse (10/5): Cute and cozy! - carrie was a pleasant and gracious host and was very communicative and easy to reach throughout our stay. the space itself was beautiful - elegant old world interior, but with all the conveniences and amenities you would want in a modern accommodation. we loved the fire place in our room and the candle warmer in the dining room - so cozy and welcoming, especially given the winter weather when we stayed. breakfast was simple, delicious, and nourishing - the perfect way to start a day of exploring the local area. our stay exceeded our expectations - nothing we didn't like!
• Dan (10/5): Exceptional -
• C. (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jacqueline (9/5): Superb -
• Zegarelli (10/5): Excellent Bed and Breakfast - The location was convient. The host was exceptional. The inn was a renovated school that was beautifully repurposed as a Bed and Breakfast. We hope it is available for our next visit to Niagara on the Lake!
• Angelo (10/5): Exceptional - Breakfast served was very good and we were walking distance to the downtown core.
• Darren (10/5): One of the best B&B we have stayed in. - Exceeded our expectations in every way! The loft room we stayed in was amazing and super clean. Breakfast in the morning was both innovative and delicious. The property has an interesting history and retains just enough of its previous life. Location is excellent and central to everything! We managed to stay for a single night but I notice that they often have a 2–night minimum stay.
• Mario (10/5): Exceptional -
• Shirley (9/5): Superb - A beautiful historic building close to all amenities. Excellent quality linens and a lovely breakfast.
• Passmore (10/5): We had a wonderful stay! We will surely come again! - The property is Beautiful,very well maintained. The location is perfect it is right off the Main Street.
• Patricia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jessica (10/5): Great location lovely stay - Great location, easy access to the centre. Lovely rooms with loads of space and amazing breakfasts each day
• Alex (9/5): Superb -
• Genie (10/5): See anove - Exceeded expectations-Carrie went above and beyond preparing breakfast boxes each day. Loved the history and pictures in our room. Just wished we could have stayed longer. Bed was an issue for my husband.
• Daniel (10/5): Exceptional -
• Debra (10/5): Won't ever stay anywhere else. Will definitely be back!! - WOW. This place exceeded our expectations. Carrie is wonderful. The location is fantastic. So close to town...Just a short walk. The breakfast is amazing. The rooms are extremely comfortable and quiet. We have been to NOTL a handful of times, and no other place compared to this one. We will never stay anywhere else, and we certainly will be back!!! DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND BOOK THE SCHOOLHOUSE B&B. You will not be disappointed!!! There is nothing to say here. Everything was wonderful
• Charles (10/5): Wonderful - Wonderful accommodations, quiet, great location, friendly host, cleanliness, wonderful abundant breakfast!
• Karen (9/5): Absolutely loved staying at the school house, enjoyed having our sitting room space, we stayed in the Principal’s Room . - Location was excellent in a beautiful historic old school house with fabulous individual features making it such a memorable stay. The breakfast was wonderful served like an afternoon tea. We could make breakfast the first morning so a breakfast was packed for us to take out which was so kind. Would highly recommend.. the hosts are lovely.
• Patricia (10/5): I have never stayed in a Bed and Breakfast before. Carrie was a wonderful hostess. She was informative, pleasant, eager - Very clean, excellent communication with booking, excellent breakfast, close proximity to attractions, comfortable accommodations There was nothing I didn’t like
• Steve (10/5): This property had everything we look for. Excellent location, good parking, within walking distance of the Main Street, - Great location. We could walk to the Shaw theatre and main street. Unit was very spacious with a 2 storey loft. Bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was very good and the presentation was on a 3 tier cake like plate. Very ingenious. There was not a thing we didn’t like about the property.
• Mccollough (10/5): Exceptional - Very Cozy. I loved the atmosphere. The host was amazing and the morning breakfasts were unforgettable.
• Russell (10/5): Exceptional -
• Marcia (10/5): The best B&B. Everything was perfect. - Everything
• Erika (10/5): Exceptional -
• Laura (10/5): We come to Niagara-on-the-Lake for theatre, but the School House B&B played a major role (no pun intended) in the en - The suite was like having our own apartment. So comfortable. Fresh cookies were a nice touch. Breakfast was excellent. We also enjoyed the outdoor lounge area. Very comfortable.
• Robert (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tony (9/5): Superb - They served a nice light breakfast. Great location. Near restaurants and theaters esp. The Festival. Room was large and clean and friendly staff.
• Dave (10/5): Beautiful B&B - Carrie and Peter are lovely hosts and will do anything for you to make your stay perfect. Soft drinks, coffee and cookies available all day. Breakfast is amazing and different every day. Nothing particular.
• Leslie (10/5): I highly recommend the School House B&B - Run by a lovely couple, the School House was a 5 star B&B. The room was spacious and very comfortable. Home cooked breakfasts were outstanding and hosts were very helpful in offering suggestions on where to go and what to see and do. Great location, very walkable to town.
• Robert (10/5): Exceptional -

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