The Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls

I really liked this hotel. The view from my room was absolutely beautiful and honestly worth it just for that. The girl at reception was really nice. I asked if they had a room on a higher floor and she changed my room when one was available, which I really appreciated. The room was clean, comfortable and quiet. There’s also hot coffee and tea downstairs, which was nice. Yes, the hotel is a little old, but for the price I honestly can’t complain. I was comfortable, the location was great and the view was amazing. I would stay here again.

The hotel is well-located, close to attractions and convenient for transportation, near the WEGO stop. The room is spacious and well-appointed, and the bed is very comfortable. The highlight is the large floor-to-ceiling window, which offers an unobstructed view of Horseshoe Falls—perfect for watching the fireworks and the falls' light show at night. Pictures are from the room.

The views from my upgraded rooms are awesome, the location is ideal and accessible. Highly recommended 👍🏼

On out stay we loved the location! We got the amazing Falls view from our hotel room. Night view was awesome as well with fireworks and lights how. Great place to stay!

Location is unbeatable, probably the closest hotel backing onto the Incline Railway. With a Niagara Parks pass, you get unlimited rides right down to the Niagara Falls walking path/platform level. That convenience is huge. However, they know it and gouge accordingly: $50/night parking + $16 resort fee on top of room rate, which is outrageous when nearby lots go for $20–30. The hotel itself is very dated: old-hotel smell, tired decor, no modernization. They're coasting on location alone. The 14th-floor observation deck offers a nice falls view when mist isn't blocking it. Amenities are basic but functional. Free coffee and tea/water only, no breakfast. At the end of the day, you're paying for extreme convenience at a still-acceptable budget level, otherwise you'd be shelling out far more at the high-end hotels or the casino nearby. That said, if you're willing to walk a bit or catch the very frequent WEGO bus (included with your Niagara Pass), you can find cheaper, better-kept hotels further out. It's your call: overpay for a dated room and extreme doorstep convenience, or save money and ride the bus like most visitors do on non-peak season.

We absolutely loved our stay at The Oaks Hotel! ❤️ We stayed in the Tower Room Premium Falls View King Jacuzzi Suite (level 16), and the view of the falls was simply amazing! Waking up to that beautiful view was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The hotel also offers unlimited complimentary tea and coffee on the ground floor, which was a lovely touch. The location is very convenient, with easy access to the falls via the Falls Incline Railway. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and everything about our stay was wonderful. We truly loved every moment and would happily stay here again!

We had a wonderful stay at The Oakes Hotel! The view of Niagara Falls was absolutely amazing and definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and perfect for our stay. A special shoutout to Mohammed at the front desk! He was incredibly kind, welcoming, and gave us so much helpful information about the area. He really went above and beyond and made a great first impression. We had a great experience and would definitely stay here again—especially for that incredible view!

The accomodation was great with amazing views second to none. Customer service was also good. It was a central location so access was good. If breakfast was also provided it would have been great.

The hotel was okay overall. The property was decent, and the room was clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful during my stay. Nothing exceptional, but overall it was a satisfactory stay.