Defensible Lockmaster's House
Defensible Lockmaster's House, 1 Jasper Avenue, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4B5, Canada- Historic
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- Attraction
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About this hotel
Overlooking Rideau Canal and Heritage House Museum
Experience the charm of Smith Falls, Ontario at our hotel, offering stunning views of the Rideau Canal and just moments away from the Heritage House Museum.
Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each guest room at Econolodge Smith Falls is equipped with a coffee maker, cable TV, ironing facilities, and air-conditioning, ensuring a cozy and convenient stay for all guests.
Convenient Location with Nearby Attractions
Located close to Rideau Canal Museum, Hershey's Visitors Centre, and Algonquin College, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions for a memorable stay.
Book now and indulge in a delightful stay at Econolodge Smith Falls, where comfort meets convenience.
Nearby Attractions
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- Attraction
Smth Falls Cenotaph
Smth Falls Cenotaph, Confederation Drive, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2Y2, Canada- Memorial
Rideau Canal Visitor Centre
Rideau Canal Visitor Centre, 34 Beckwith Street South, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2A8, Canada- Tourist Site
- Attraction
Murphy Park
Murphy Park, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2P6, Canada- Park
Victoria Park
Victoria Park, Smiths Falls, ON, Canada- Park
The Rideau Waterway
The Rideau Waterway, Lombard Street, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4E9, Canada- Monument
The Harvard
The Harvard, Lombard Street, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4E9, Canada- Memorial
World War 1 Soldiers
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Turtle Island
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Murphy Park
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Lower Reach Park
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Community Centre Park Area
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Important Information
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Meeting/banquet facilities
Vending machine - drinks
Vending machine - snacks
Room Types
King Room - Non-Smoking
Up to 2 guests21 sqmExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
This room includes a cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Ironing facilities and a hairdryer are also provided. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerHair dryerRadioDeskPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channels
Queen Room - Non-Smoking
Up to 2 guests23 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This room includes a cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Ironing facilities and a hairdryer are also provided. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerHair dryerRadioDeskPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channels
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking
Up to 2 guests20 m2Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Satellite channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, microwave (on request), and refrigerator (on request)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
20 m2
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerTVTelephoneHair dryerDeskPrivate bathroomSatellite channelsDaily housekeepingFree Local callsFree WiFiPartially open bathroomSmokingBedsheets provided
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony
Up to 2 guests20 m2King bed (151-180 cm wide)
1 King Bed
215-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Satellite channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, microwave (on request), and refrigerator (on request)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 m2
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerTVTelephoneHair dryerDeskPrivate bathroomSatellite channelsDaily housekeepingFree Local callsFree WiFiPartially open bathroomBedsheets provided
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
Up to 4 guests23 sqm2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This room includes a cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Ironing facilities and a hairdryer are also provided. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerHair dryerRadioDeskPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channels
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Guest reviews(688 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
6/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2026Really needs outside work very dated and only one elevator Godchelp u if it goes out
7/10
Reviewed Sep 18, 2026Was close to where k needed it
Has nothing to offer smells like cigarettes and had ppl smoking in the halls and in their rooms that lingered everywhere
9/10
Reviewed Sep 18, 2026Just loved our stay here…clean and comfortable and the staff were delightful.
Couldn’t stay longer!
1/10
Reviewed Sep 13, 2026I was really glad to leave. All the areas were dirty and neglected; there were few towels, and the bed linen wasn't clean. There were cobwebs in all the hallways and dead insects along the way. I want my money back.
Broken elevator and terribly dirty stairs, dead insects in the hallway, cobwebs in the rooms, a shortage of towels, dirty bed linen, and a poor breakfast. I want my money back.
7/10
Reviewed Sep 12, 2026Lower price
Everything was old need some restoration
8/10
Reviewed Sep 9, 2026Friendly staff. Everything and everywhere was clean.
A bit dated and needs some renovation but everything was in good working condition
4/10
Reviewed Sep 7, 2026Location
Facilities are old and tired.
1/10
Reviewed Sep 6, 2026Rien Insalubre, chambres sales et vieilles
Chambres pas propres
4/10
Reviewed Sep 6, 2026Fridge and microwave No breakfast
Very dated. Shower fairly clean,but certainly not like the one on line photo. Mattress had stains on corners that looked like a massacre. Barely able to see over the balcony that didn't have a chair. Inside furniture was old and stained. The Exterminater was on the way out as I arrived. Staff was very pleasant.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 27, 2026Location close to main Street and right on the water.
The hotel is very dated and needs a fresh new look.
4/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026Location
Staff,nobody on desk at check in or out Dead bugs on all windows in hallway no cover ,exposed structure and wires under AC pillows are terrible and small hallway smelled like ass
4/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2026Location was good
The first room they took us smelt so bad we had to leave the room, the receptionist said it was because of allowing dogs to stay. We looked to cancel and get another hotel but all were booked up. They gave us another room that was slightly cleaner and didn’t smell.
6/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2026Location
Location is alright, but you get what you pay for. Everything else is between "needs improvement" and "meh" at the best
7/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026Petit déjeuner ok , chambre ok lit propre , Nous avons demandé 2 chaises pour le balcon, nous les avons eu. Air clim fonctionnel Belle vue sur le balcon mais celui ci pas très propre
Les vitres a la grandeur de l'hôtel ont besoin d'un lavage pourtant la vue est très belle. Au 5 ième étage a notre chambre, superbe vue de l'eau et des écluses au loin avec bateaux passant.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 13, 2026Emplacements ideal et chambre grande.
Déjeuner!! Pas bon. Toast sec!!! Confiture ou beurre arachides...café pas bon.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2026Nice staff,great location
The building needed a little TLC
4/10
Reviewed Aug 5, 2026The bed was okay
The common areas smelled like old, musty carpet, and the entire interior of the building feels run-down and poorly maintained. I've stayed at many budget roadside motels over the years, but this place stood out for all the wrong reasons. Although it's not a motel, it certainly felt like one. The walls were patched and poorly finished, the paint throughout the building was old and worn, and the furniture looked outdated and heavily used. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience. I would not stay here again.
1/10
Reviewed Jul 23, 2026Le personnel étais gentil et la localisation de la place est superbe sur le bord de l’eau.
Mettre le bâtiment a terre et partir a nouveau. La bâtisse est fini les mure plafond et tapis. Il a fallue acheter des têtes doreiller pour dormir. Cetais vraiment un flop.
2/10
Reviewed Jul 22, 2026The location
The hotel is outdated and in a very poor state. I can’t believe people are running such businesses in Canada. A big shame for the town of Smiths Falls and the Canadien touristic industry.
5/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2026N/A
N/A
1/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2026Non
The hotel staff member was uncooperative and didn’t acknowledge & didn’t accept the confirmed reservation made via Booking.com. Furthermore, despite failing to honor the booking terms regarding the room type, they stated that they prefer dealing directly with customers rather than through third parties like Booking.com, even though the Booking.com rate was lower, and claimed they were not obligated to provide the requested room, even if the reservation was confirmed through a third party. The matter did not end there; the refunded amount was less than what had been charged to the credit card. Despite presenting a confirmed booking and requesting the remainder, the hotel refused and cancelled the reservation, citing the unavailability of the room specified in the booking.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 17, 2026The friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of our room.
It would have been better if we had had access to the balcony.
4/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026Location was good nice view of river
Room was smelly had to open window and balcony door , paint was peelioff the ceiling
7/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2026Déjeuner
Le tapis dans chambre.
4/10
Reviewed Jul 8, 2026location is good
zero cleanliness
5/10
Reviewed Jul 8, 2026Dejeuner
Électricio défaillance
8/10
Reviewed Jul 7, 2026Friendly staff good location clean and comfortable
Breakfast could have just a little more definitely could use a protein
8/10
Reviewed Jul 5, 2026Yes the property is a bit old but it was clean comfortable staff were super pleasant and the view from the balcony was fantastic.
7/10
Reviewed Jul 5, 2026The building is clean but outdated and worn out. The location is ideal! The staff were great.
How out dated and dingy it was
9/10
Reviewed Jul 3, 2026Quiet
All was good
9/10
Reviewed Jun 29, 2026It was great to have a walk around and see so many cool things within walking distance.
6/10
Reviewed Jun 22, 2026The scenery is amazing. The staff was great
The room smelled like cigarette.
1/10
Reviewed Jun 19, 2026I like nothing about our stay. Receptionist was very inconsiderate and unproffesional. She wanted mw to take the stairs all the way up to fifth floor in to my room with my big box.
All of it including the breakfast. Just breads and bagel and very awful pan cake that the machine was not even working. False advertising.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 17, 2026Good view and location
Shower head leak
10/10
Reviewed Jun 15, 2026The view
Out dated
8/10
Reviewed Jun 15, 2026Staff friendly
Hotel is looking old
10/10
Reviewed Jun 12, 2026Dinner and bresfast eccrllent.main building large and co.fortable. sunrise on lame best in years at lake of bay days, hot tib great. Off season mo day o ly 8 guests great
Our bad booked 2 days before so spa fully booked
1/10
Reviewed Jun 11, 2026poor
I booked one night for 118, but charged on my credit card 233. You are a scam.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 4, 2026there was hardly any milk for the cereals. always empty.. breakfast was terrible
5/10
Reviewed Jun 1, 2026The staff were professional, friendly, and helpful for special requests.
The rooms need much more attention to detailed cleaning.
8/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026Located central to Smiths Falls right on the river. Attentive and helpful staff who accommodated my request as a cyclist. The room and linens were clean and the bed was very comfortable. Coffee machine in the room and pleasant aroma shower soaps
During check in, the room rate was higher than was shown at the time of my online reservation.
5/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026The hotel staff were lovely. The hotel itself is a lovely location but very dated. It was clean and there were decent breakfast options, although nothing gluten free except the juice. I had a lovely view from my room of the river, which was lovely.
I missed gluten free options for breakfast and ended up having to provide my own, even though breakfast was included.
8/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026All the rooms and the lobby and breakfast area faced on to the Rideau River and a park scross the river
9/10
Reviewed May 30, 2026Breakfast was what I was expecting: filling. Site was conveniently located
Everything was okay
4/10
Reviewed May 25, 2026The view outside
Rooms dirty. Cobwebs in the corner, of the room. Stains in the carpets. It was pretty Nasty. Needs some updating would not stay here again.
8/10
Reviewed May 21, 2026Very pleasant staff, gorgeous location very near by beautiful areas for walking and relaxation, beautiful views from presumably every room, felt safe the whole trip. Great wifi, and fantastic AC in the room
Extremely run down property. Like very extremely rough. Not dirty but in poor repair. Toilet runs if you don't wiggle the handle, bad leak in the shower, moldy bathroom, extremely worn carpet, balcony door doesn't lock... But it's also the cheapest option in the region.
10/10
Reviewed May 18, 2026Nice view
Nice view
9/10
Reviewed May 16, 2026Nice, perfectly clean and quiet, old-style simple Hotel directly on the Rideau Canal. Perfekt for the arrival night before taking over a house boat with „le-boat“, who have their station just cross the canal. Very friendly front-desk staff on check-in.
10/10
Reviewed May 11, 2026J’y vais à tout les année pour le confort et prix tres abordable
6/10
Reviewed May 7, 2026Price and location
Very dated
8/10
Reviewed Apr 12, 2026La gentillesse du personnel. La localisation, proche de tout. Les chambres qui donnent sur la rivière. Le débit d'eau chaude dans la douche. Le petit déjeuner continental.
L'hôtel est un peu vieillot.
4/10
Reviewed Apr 12, 2026Location.
I found small animals inside my room and they told me they weren't pests. I asked to be moved to another room. Apparently, they also charge more to your credit card when you request the deposit.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 6, 2026Everything
Nothing
2/10
Reviewed Mar 25, 2026Culm and peaceful
The poor and arrogant receptionist manager was polite more the night shift
10/10
Reviewed Mar 5, 2026I like everything here
I didn't dislike anything everything was great
10/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2026Everything
We liked everything
5/10
Reviewed Feb 11, 2026Room not very clean bathroom was dirty and shower had mold in it.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 2, 2026This is a conveniently located, quiet economy hotel. It is clean, the staff is friendly (like Khan) and, the breakfast is good. Don't get me wrong: the hotel is very dated- it was a grand hotel with amenities like a ballroom when built, probably in the 50s. And, it could use some capital improvements in the rooms and hall ways, such as new carpets or wall paper. But you will get what you pay for- if, you don't mind a worn chair or tear in the curtain, it is a good choice. If this bothers you, stay at another hotel on the other side of town...but, you will pay 3 times as much.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 28, 2026good heat breakfast so so
resturant was beside so had to go out to get there
3/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026bed was comfy, staff good, location good
it's very old, not very clean, we had a balcony but it was dirty and the window was very dirty, carpet dirty, huge water stain on ceiling, elevator small and it broke.
6/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026The breakfast was fine, casual and pleasant with a lovely view of the water.
The building, once very beautiful is in need of a a little TLC.
8/10
Reviewed Dec 8, 2025Location
Very dated
7/10
Reviewed Nov 19, 2025Staff. Bed was good.
Bugs in the room Stale smell in the hallways
10/10
Reviewed Oct 12, 2025Lovely view of the river
6/10
Reviewed Oct 10, 2025Continental style.
6/10
Reviewed Oct 8, 2025Quiet room
6/10
Reviewed Oct 8, 2025Needs updating
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Location
- •Friendly staff
- •Comfy bed
Areas to consider
- •Cleanliness issues
- •Dated property
- •Inadequate breakfast
Cleanliness
4.04/10Multiple reviews mention unsatisfactory cleanliness, including bugs, dirt, and stale smells.
Service
8.01/10Staff were generally described positively, indicating helpfulness.
Location
9.05/10Reviews indicated a nice location next to the canal, making it a positive aspect.
Room Quality
5/10Several comments about rooms being old, dirty, and in need of renovation.
Amenities
4.53/10Amenities were frequently criticized; breakfast options were poor.
Value for Money
6.49/10Some reviews indicated it was an acceptable stay for a cheaper price, but issues present.
Food and Beverage
4.54/10Breakfast received negative remarks regarding quality and variety.
Overall Experience
5.51/10Mixed experiences with a general sense of needing updates and improvements.