Hotel Information

As the closest hotel to the Horseshoe Falls — Niagara’s largest and most beautiful waterfall — The Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls has an unrivalled vantage point. Along with sweeping views from our rooms and suites, our boutique hotel has an observation lounge where guests can sit back, relax, and marvel at the falls from floor-to-ceiling windows on our 14th floor. Our on-site hotel amenities, including a bar and grill, lobby café, fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, and hot tub further elevate the experience. As an accessible hotel, we aim to provide easy access for our guests and address any accessibility concerns they have.

Observation Deck

Observation Deck

Located on the 14th floor of the Oakes Hotel and exclusive to hotel guests, our observation lounge offers magnificent views of the Horseshoe Falls and Niagara Parks. Gaze down at the falls from floor- to-ceiling windows or simply enjoy the view from one of five enclaves in this hotel lounge, outfitted with comfortable couches.

Heated Indoor Pool & Sauna

Heated Indoor Pool, Whirlpool, and Sauna

Enjoy the use of our indoor swimming pool, whether you want to just take a nice easy dip or do a few laps after a workout at the fitness centre. After a busy day of seeing the Niagara sights, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a relaxing soak in a hot tub or steam in the sauna.

Dining

Local Dining

You don’t have to venture far for incredible dining experiences when you’re a guest at the Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls. Start your day off right with a delicious cup of coffee in our self-serve lobby coffee bar. Then, enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at our hotel restaurant bar and grill, Applebees.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi

Whether you’re looking for local tourist attractions to visit or hotel information, all guests at the Oakes Hotel are invited to connect to our wireless internet.

Hotel Amenities

The Oakes Hotel has a wide variety of fantastic hotel amenities that help to make our guests’ experience comfortable, convenient, and memorable.

  • Fitness centre
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Hotel restaurant
  • Bar and grill
  • Observation deck
  • Eco-friendly practices
  • Wireless internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Ice machine
  • On-site parking
  • Accessible Facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about The Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls that you need answered? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). If you require further assistance, don’t hesitate to get in touch and contact us. We’re available 24/7!

  • Our check-in starts at 4:00pm and check-out is at 11:00am.

  • We have ample on-site, outdoor, self-parking for $50 per night per vehicle. In and out privileges are included. Price does not include taxes and fees.

  • We've teamed up with Coventry Connections to offer the best rates on airport pick-up and drop-off at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and Buffalo International Airport.

  • At the Oakes Hotel we strive to have rooms to suit any budget. Look for our “Falls View” rooms if you want the best, completely unobstructed view of Niagara Falls available! Our River View rooms are on the Falls-facing side of the hotel, but have limited views of Niagara Falls, the Niagara river, and the Niagara Escarpment.

  • We have an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna, a Falls observation deck on the 14th floor (free for all hotel guests), and a complimentary coffee bar in our lobby.

  • Absolutely! We’re located right next door to the Casino; less than a 5-minute walk from our lobby to the Casino front door.

Mandatory Taxes and Fees

On all goods and services purchased through the Oakes Hotel, a 13% HST, $14.95 resort fee, $2 accommodation tax, and a 7.9% daily hotel levy, will be applied to your hotel stay.

  • Effective July 1, 2010 the Ontario Retail Sales Tax (PST) was replaced with a value added tax (OVAT) and combined with the federal goods and services tax (GST) to create a federally administered harmonized sales tax (HST). This new Ontario HST will be encompassing a provincial component (OVAT) at 8% and a federal component (GST) at 5%, for a combined HST rate of 13%.

  • The $14.95 per room Resort Fee includes year-round benefits and services to each registered Hotel guest. The Resort Fee includes:

    • High speed wireless internet in guest rooms and public spaces

    • Daily newspapers located in the lobby

    • 24-hour self-serve coffee and tea in the lobby

    • Access to indoor pool and hot tub

    • Access to fitness room

    • Pool towel service

    • Calls within Canada from your room

  • The City of Niagara Falls passed By-law No. 2018-104 to implement a mandatory transient accommodation tax calculated at a rate of $2 per night.

  • The Daily Hotel Levy (DHL) is used to supplement a multitude of costs associated with the property, including but not limited to: development, infrastructure, and strategic planning. Funds collected may be used for hotel maintenance, health and safety resources and green initiatives.

    Furthermore, a portion of this fee is used to offset a levy for the Fallsview BIA. Among other things, the Fallsview BIA is responsible for: street-scaping, public space beautification, communication infrastructure, site development, community planning, and convention centre funding.

    It is at the sole discretion of each hotel to apply such a fee.