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Sapience Retreat & Apothecary

4.0 star property
4-star B&B in Old Town Historic District

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Property entrance
Presidential Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Hermitage) | Living room
Free daily full breakfast
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1887 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
  • Place, Lincoln & Welland Regimental Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jackson-Triggs Winery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Shaw Festival Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Royal Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Boudoir) | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Royal Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Boudoir)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Chamber) | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Chamber)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Hermitage) | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Presidential Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Hermitage)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Old Town Historic District stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Old Town Historic District B&B, you'll find Lake Ontario and Niagara River Gorge. Museum of the Paranormal and Jackson-Triggs Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lincoln & Welland Regimental Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Niagara River Gorge - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jackson-Triggs Winery - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Shaw Festival Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Niagara Falls, ON (XLV-Niagara Falls Train Station) - 22 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Garrison House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Sisters Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sandtrap Pub & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sapience Retreat & Apothecary

4-star B&B in Old Town Historic District
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Sapience Retreat & Apothecary. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Niagara-on-the-Lake bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Sapience Retreat & Apothecary offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Niagara-on-the-Lake bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property entrance
The Shaw Club Hotel
Old Town Historic District
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,000 reviews
$150 nightly
The price is $177
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
The Shaw Club Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Panache Bed & Breakfast Niagara-On-the-Lake
Panache Bed & Breakfast
Panache Niagara-On-the-Lake
Panache Bed Breakfast
Gatekeeper's Retreat Bed & breakfast
Gatekeeper's Retreat Niagara-on-the-Lake
Gatekeeper's Retreat your personal retreat with panache
Gatekeeper's Retreat Bed & breakfast Niagara-on-the-Lake

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sapience Retreat & Apothecary to the airport?

Sapience Retreat & Apothecary is 20.2 mi (33-min drive) away from the Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sapience Retreat & Apothecary have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sapience Retreat & Apothecary.

How close is Sapience Retreat & Apothecary to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 10.5 mi (19-min drive) from Lakeside Park Beach.

Does Sapience Retreat & Apothecary offer free breakfast?

Sapience Retreat & Apothecary offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Sapience Retreat & Apothecary?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Fallsview Casino (24-min drive) and Casino Niagara (24-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sapience Retreat & Apothecary?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Sapience Retreat & Apothecary?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Sapience Retreat & Apothecary have a pool?

Sapience Retreat & Apothecary does not have a pool.

Does Sapience Retreat & Apothecary have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Sapience Retreat & Apothecary to downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake?

Sapience Retreat & Apothecary is 0.9 mi away from Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Sapience Retreat & Apothecary Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host David takes tremendous pride and effort to ensure your stay is perfect in every way. Our room and ensuite were appointed with everything we could want. His culinary skills for breakfast was amazing, delicious and just WOW.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi-Shu

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m extremely happy that I made the decision booking our stays with this amazing B&B at Gatekeeper’s Retreat!!! This is the best B&B experience I have ever!!! Thank you Dave & Jason for the top notch hospitality, everything’s excellent, what a wonderful house and neighbourhood in the gorgeous Niagara-On-The-Lake! The breakfast they offered was truly a highlight of our stays, gourmet and delicious homemade food, very creative!! The location is great, quiet neighbourhood with short driving distance to the historic district. Thank you for everything!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautifully decorated and well cared for. The breakfasts were
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ellen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hosts. Beautiful house with lovely antiques. Complimentary drinks, treats and coffee. The breakfasts were locally sourced and wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

patric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
David and Jason were great hosts. Highly recommend this BnB. Accommodations were excellent along with great breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mami

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Gatekeeper's Retreat for our anniversary and enjoyed everything! We've told family and friends all about our great experience there and recommended to everyone. The reason why we picked the B&B was because the room looked beautiful and spacious, and also we resonated with the passion the owner, David, has about the breakfast food, using local ingredients and free-range eggs, which we do too, and that he can accommodate food preferences (in our case, gluten-free meal). We stayed in The Hermitage room. Very spacious - it has a entry way with a piano, spacious bathroom, living room with a fire place, dining room with a doorway to the back yard, coffee counter with a mini fridge, and bedroom - all to yourself! All the furniture look elegant, antique, and cohesive. We were able to relax in the room very well. The common library was cool too. We loved the breakfast. It started with a fruit platter, slices of bread, and various kinds of cheese and jam from local shops and followed by the warm meal of the day. We also enjoyed the beautiful table setting and presentation on the plates in the common dining room. All the guests in the B&B will have breakfast together at one dining table. It was a fun and unique experience for us to make new friends and enjoy the meal together with them! Also, David's huge stash of loose leaf tea was so fun to explore! We also enjoyed our morning walk in the subdivision to the lake Ontario and looking at cute houses in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully furnished. Jason was the perfect host and his breakfasts were 5 star!! Only negative was downtown metered parking which is out of his control. 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful place to stay. Was made to feel right at home. David was a wonderful host. Would definitely go back. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay! David made us feel very welcome. His breakfasts were well thought, delicious, and the presentation was lovely. Our suite was spotless! We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really like the hospitality. Spacious room and all. Tastfull decor. Delecious breakfast. All in all a perfect B&B!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
David was a great host. Breakfast was well planned, tasty and very sociable. Our room was very comfortable and we had access to tea and coffee 24 hrs. Location was perfect for a pleasant stroll into downtown and along the lake, any time of day. Highly recommend Gatekeeper’s Retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would offer a change of pillows, i.e. I would have the option of harder pillows. Other then that , it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time and felt so well taken care of. Great food and hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Franca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gatekeeper Retreat- B&B “keeper”!

David was a fantastic host. The B&B was exceptionally clean throughout and so inviting as soon as you stepped foot inside! David welcomed us in as if we were family. With COVID we were the only couple in the house and had access to the downstairs and upstairs lounge at our will. The soft playing music throughout felt relaxing and added to the ambiance. The best part was being surprised each morning with a full homemade breakfast - it was amazing! David has the skill to create an amazing presentation, the unique dishes we felt were in a fine French restaurant , personally felt we were living the Royal lifestyle! We have been to many B&B’s- this tops them all. Please consider this place- it’s nestled just a few mins from the Old Historic Town of NOTL in a quite area -you won’t be disappointed. Merci David!! We will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Panache!

Our stay was great. David was an outstanding host. Rooms were comfortable and elegantly decorated. Breakfast were out of this world. Great location, 10 minute walk to NOTL watchtower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much attention to detail that added to the comfort of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Radhika, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great B&B experience. David is a wonderful host and the place is impeccable. The speak easy decor was definitely an experience and the 3 course breakfast is a great addition.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 Stars is not enough for this perfect gem

This is one of those places to whom you wish could you could give more than 5 stars. The house was a delight, the bedroom was both beautiful (4-post bed!!) and super comfortable, and David was the most incredible host, super helpful and lovely without being overbearing in anyway. The breakfast was a revelation (Sunday Crepe day!) and he was super helpful in giving ideas of where to go in Niagara on the Lake. For sure I will stay here next time I go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020