RIVERBEND INN & VINEYARD, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Riverbend Inn & Vineyard - A Georgian mansion with 17-acre vineyard estate, farm-to-table dining, and complimentary wine tastings

Set along one of the most scenic roads in North America, this 4-star Niagara-on-the-Lake hotel encompasses a Georgian mansion surrounded by 17 acres of vineyards and manicured gardens. The Riverbend Inn & Vineyard's rooms feature gas fireplaces, walk-out patios or balconies, flat-screen TVs, and garden views. Each accommodation includes a Stearns and Foster king-size pillow-top mattress, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with soaking tubs. The property's Oaklands restaurant serves ingredient-driven cuisine with French influences, complemented by handpicked regional wines. Guests receive complimentary wine tastings at neighboring Peller Estates and access to outdoor firepits overlooking the vineyards. The hotel provides snowshoes for winter vineyard walks. Located in the Niagara River sub-appellation wine region, Riverbend stands 0.5 miles from Paradise Grove Park and Kurtz Orchards, with Fort George National Historic Site 1 mile away.

Pros

Property features outdoor firepits with vineyard views

Complimentary snowshoes available for winter vineyard exploration

Part of the exclusive Niagara River wine sub-appellation

Mercedes Benz touring vehicles available for small groups of 2-10 guests

Cons

56 miles from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

Limited on-site entertainment options beyond wine-related activities