Editor's Top 3 Picks

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Book from ~C$58 
Niagara Falls-Clifton Hill motel with outdoor pool, balconies, family and hot tub suites
Pros
  • Free amenities: Wi-Fi, breakfast, local calls, newspapers, electric vehicle charging
  • Guests said their rooms were clean and comfortable
  • Great location for walking to restaurants, attractions and viewing the falls
  • Staff were helpful and friendly said guests
  • Wi-Fi was very good according to guests
  • Many found the rates affordable and good value
Cons
  • Parking costs $10 per night
  • No elevator to the 2nd floor
  • Dated decor and furnishings according to some guests
  • Free breakfast too basic with no hot items said guests
  • Some guests found noise disturbance from inside and outside of the motel
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Book from ~C$54 
Niagara Falls hotel with indoor pool, falls view rooms, free parking and free hot breakfast
Pros
  • Free amenities: Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, parking, newspapers, coffee in lobby
  • Rooms were updated and very clean with comfy beds
  • Location was excellent, walking distance to Falls lookout, restaurants and attractions
  • Wi-Fi was rated as good by reviewers online
  • Free hot breakfast was well liked and generous
  • Good value at this hotel said guests
  • Well maintained pool enjoyed by guests
Cons
  • No elevator in the motel section (but there is one in the 7-storey tower)
  • Some mentioned that the exterior and the public areas (hallways, lobby and breakfast room) could use an update
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Book from ~C$67 
Highly praised Niagara Falls hotel with fallsviews, restaurants, indoor pool & jacuzzi rooms
Pros
  • Guests typically enjoyed their rooms and found them clean, well appointed and comfortable
  • Guests loved this location, near the Falls and Clifton Hill
  • Guests were highly pleased about the views of the Falls
  • Staff were helpful and friendly said guests
  • Some guests enjoyed meals on site
  • Wi-Fi was rated excellent by online guest reviewers
  • Many said they would return to this hotel when visiting the Falls
Cons
  • Wi-Fi is included in the mandatory resort fee of $15.95 + tax per day
  • Self-parking is $29 + tax and valet parking is $45 + tax per night
  • Some found the hotel pricey, especially with extra fees adding up at the end
  • Some found the buffets expensive and uninspiring
  • Some found their rooms or bathrooms small

9 Other Hotels Close to Bird Kingdom

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Book from ~C$58 
Clean but dated Niagara Falls hotel near Clifton Hill with indoor pool, balconies & jacuzzis
Location
Located just up the street from Bird Kingdom, Michael's Inn by the Falls is less than a 1-minute walk away.
Pros
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Many guests said the rooms were clean and comfortable
  • Guests liked the quiet location, an easy walk to attractions
  • Many guests felt that the property offered good value
  • Many guests enjoyed the pool area at this hotel
Cons
  • Parking is $10 per night
  • Many guests described the rooms as dated and in need of updates
  • Extra charges at the hotel were irritating to several guests
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Book from ~C$64 
About a 6-minute drive from Niagara Falls, free breakfast, clean/spacious rooms
Location
This cozy B&B is on a tree-lined residential street, just a 3-minute walk from Bird Kingdom.
Pros
  • Free Wi-Fi, free parking, free breakfast
  • Numerous guests praised the hotel's central locale and proximity to the Falls
  • Several lodgers were pleased with their clean and spacious rooms
  • The hotel's breakfast was described as plentiful and varied
Cons
  • A few guests reported a lack of in-room toiletries and worn towels
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Small, quiet B&B option close to the Falls
Location
This quiet B&B on a residential street is a 3-minute walk from Bird Kingdom.
Pros
  • Free parking, free breakfast
  • Most guests enjoyed the quality and selection of the complimentary homemade breakfast
  • Several reviewers enjoyed their rooms and described them as clean and spacious
  • Guests liked how close the hotel was to the Falls and Rainbow Bridge
Cons
  • A couple of guests found the AC not cool enough
  • A few guests had complaints about stains on the carpets
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Book from ~C$84 
Historic Niagara Falls hotel attached to casino & waterpark, with fallsviews & jacuzzi rooms
Location
One of our picks for hotels overlooking the Falls, the Crowne Plaza is part of the Falls Avenue Resort, a 6-minute walk from the indoor aviary.
Pros
  • Guests who booked the larger rooms with the better fallsviews and larger windows seemed to be pleased
  • Location was well liked, close to attractions, the waterpark and restaurants
  • The Rainbow Room restaurant was very well liked and had great falls views
  • Staff were friendly and helpful said guests
Cons
  • Mandatory resort fee of $15.95 per room, per night
  • Self-parking costs $29 per day
  • Guests often complained of small rooms and bathrooms
  • Guests complained of extra charges, resort fee and tourism tax
  • Some found the hotel dated, with hard beds, noise transfer and poor views
  • Guests often felt the hotel did not provide enough value for the price
  • Wi-Fi received lower scores in the online surveys
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Book from ~C$78 
Family-friendly Niagara Falls hotel with year-round skywalk to waterpark & free movie nights
Location
This resort with a family focus is a 6-minute walk from Bird Kingdom.
Pros
  • Rooms were clean with comfortable beds
  • Guests found the staff friendly
  • Guests found the location handy to the waterpark and Clifton Hill
  • Several reviewers felt they had received good value
  • Wi-Fi was rated very good
  • Guests appreciated getting bottled water and WEGO bus tickets
Cons
  • Parking is $19 per night
  • Resort fee of $9.95 per room, per night
  • Promotion fee of 6.67% is charged by this hotel
  • Some guests were upset about and refused to pay the voluntary promotion fee
  • Dated rooms and hotel according to guests
  • Several guests had billing discrepancies and issues
  • Noise was a problem from: children running in hallways and from movie playing in courtyard #2
  • Restaurants were found to be expensive/overpriced by guests
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Book from ~C$57 
Bed & Breakfast close to the Falls, with a great free breakfast and friendly staff
Location
This B&B is on a tree-lined residential street away from the hustle and bustle of downtown attractions, but still just a 6-minute walk from Bird Kingdom.
Pros
  • Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking, free bottled water, free local calls, free bicycle rentals
  • The B&B's breakfast was outstanding, according to guests
  • Numerous guests were pleased with the hotel's proximity to the Falls attractions
  • Many reviewers praised the staff for being accommodating, friendly and going out of their way to help
  • Many guests described their rooms as very clean
  • Guests considered the free parking and back patio as value-added features of the B&B
Cons
  • A few guests said their beds were uncomfortable
  • A couple of guests said they did not find bathroom toiletries such as shampoo and bath soap in their rooms
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Book from ~C$56 
Situated in the Clifton Hill area, clean rooms and reasonable room rates
Location
Situated near tourist attractions and the Clifton Hill strip, the Inn by the Falls is a 7-minute walk from Bird Kingdom.
Pros
  • Many guests described their rooms as clean
  • Many reviewers thought that the location was convenient for accessing area attractions on foot
  • Several guests thought that the room rates were reasonable
  • Several reviewers found their beds to be comfortable
  • A few guests described the front desk agents as friendly and helpful
Cons
  • No on-site restaurant, no elevator and no Internet access
  • Several guests thought that their room interiors were dated and in need of upgrades
  • A few reviewers noticed an unpleasant odour in their rooms
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Book from ~C$50 
Clean Niagara Falls hotel with quiet and spacious rooms a 7-minute walk to Clifton Hill
Location
This highly rated hotel is near many of Niagara's tourist attractions and is a 7-minute walk from Bird Kingdom.
Pros
  • Free Wi-Fi, free hot breakfast
  • Numerous guests praised the hotel's proximity to attractions and the falls
  • The hotel's staff were complimented on their friendly and helpful service
  • Several reviewers were pleased with the hotel's affordable and reasonable rates
  • The hotel's rooms were found to be clean and spacious
Cons
  • A few guests complained about the hotel's added parking charge of $8 per day
  • Spotty Wi-Fi and a lack of fridges in some rooms were reported by a few lodgers
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Book from ~C$66 
Praised by guests for location, cleanliness, staff and free breakfast
Location
The Clifton Victoria Inn at the Falls is part of the Falls Avenue Resort just an 8-minute walk from Bird Kingdom.
Pros
  • Free Wi-Fi, free parking, free breakfast, free local calls and free newspapers
  • Many guests described the rooms as clean
  • Many reviewers found the hotel convenient for walking to Clifton Hill attractions
  • The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly servce
  • Many guests praised the food at the free breakfast
  • Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable
Cons
  • A few guests thought that the interior decor was dated
  • A few reviewers complained about smelling chlorine from the pool in the lobby
  • A couple of guests found the beds uncomfortable

Tips For Staying Near Bird Kingdom

Location
Situated just east of the Rainbow Bridge on River Road, this 45,000 square-foot aviary is one of the largest indoor aviaries in the world, home to over 300 birds, as well as many amphibians. 
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Entertainment
Multiple levels of rainforest habitats, an encounter room where guests can touch and hold a number of exotic birds and reptiles, as well as a nocturnal room where guests can view night-time animals, all make for an interactive learning experience in this unique zoo. In the main aviary, there is a 40-foot waterfall and the chance to feed lorikeets for $2 per container of nectar.

Admission at the door is $16.95 per adult, $14.95 for seniors and $11.95 for children aged 4 to 15. 

To properly enjoy everything that Bird Kingdom has to offer, allow for 1 to 2 hours.
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Money-saving
Guests planning on including the Bird Kingdom in their visit to Niagara Falls can purchase tickets in advance for a special online discount. The reduced online rate is $13 for adults, $11 for seniors and $9 for children aged 4 to 15. 

Coupons are available through a number of different outlets and are easily found by doing a quick Internet search. Most are to be presented at the aviary at time of purchase. Furthermore, admission is free for those celebrating a birthday, with valid photo I.D.
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Getting Around
Niagara Falls is a very walkable city, and many tourist attractions are within walking distance of one another and the Falls. The Clifton Hill tourist strip can be reached in a 6-minute walk, while viewpoints of the Falls are under a 6-minute walk from Bird Kingdom. 

The Niagara Veteran's Highway can be reached in a 3-minute drive, while the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Highway can be reached in a 5-minute drive. The Rainbow Bridge and border into the Unites States can be reached in approximately 2 minutes by car.

Toronto's Pearson International Airport (YYZ) can be reached in an approximate 1-hour, 15-minute drive.
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Parking
A parking surcharge of $2 an hour is in place by paying at the automated machines and there are two levels of parking available.
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