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Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast

2.5 star property
B&B within easy reach of Carleton University

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Atlantic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Living area
Pool
Great Lakes Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom
Front of property
Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast, near Carleton University, offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a cozy lobby fireplace, and in-room WiFi. Guests can unwind on the porch or take advantage of access to an indoor pool nearby.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Reception fireplace
  • Corner/local shop
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Porch

Room options

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About the area

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197 Hopewell Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S2Z4

What's nearby

  • Carleton University - 5 min walk
  • Rideau Canal - 5 min walk
  • University of Ottawa - 6 min drive
  • Canadian War Museum - 7 min drive
  • Parliament Hill - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 11 min drive
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 12 min drive
  • Ottawa Station - 12 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 19 min drive
  • Carleton Station - 10 min walk
  • Confederation Station - 23 min walk
  • Carling Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Booster Juice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oliver's Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Food Co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪House of TARG - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast

When you stay at Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Carleton University and Rideau Canal. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking, and free perks include continental breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Also, University of Ottawa and Parliament Hill are within a short drive. Public transportation is close by: Carleton Station is only 10 minutes on foot.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 2 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Free off-site parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Use of nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1990
  • Porch
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free long-distance and local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 9 PM and 11 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an extra charge and varies based on length of stay

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for CAD 20.00 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 20.00 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Sunnyside Bed & Breakfast Ottawa
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. There's a charge of CAD 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of CAD 20 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (12-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities such as cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast also has access to a nearby indoor pool.

What's the area around Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast like?

Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast is a short 5-minute walk from Carleton University and 5 minutes' walk from Rideau Canal.

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Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Overall a great stay with amazing service. Would definitely come again.
Ewa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bed not comfortable No breakfast because awake too early
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay with easy access to Carleton uni
Jim and Inge were super responsive and welcoming. I was just there for one night and was very comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Not recommended
Overall building is rundown. First impression of this place was the musty air. Rooms and bathrooms are outdated. Bathrooms were very cramped and moldy. Main bathroom smelled like urine. Basement bedroom and bathroom ceiling is no more than 6' ft high. Amenities stated central air, not true, just open the windows. Free parking means street parking. Owners told us they wouldn't enter into our space once keys were exchanged. In the night we all heard 2 sets of footsteps enter into the livingroom to turn off the lights. I left them on for an elderly family member. We all noticed spiders and cobwebs in the bedrooms. Beds were shifty and creaked a lot. Bed linens didn't feel fresh and clean. No one slept well due to the musty smell. The air was too stuffy. Only consolation was the scones the Mrs. made us in the morning.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Cycling
We spent a week cycling in the surroundings of Ottawa. This B+B is the ideal location for cycling since it is located right between the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River. Phone Ottawa tourist info, they'll send you an excellent bike maps or pick one up, also available at Gatineau/Hull tourist info. Furthermore it is close to the Bank street which offers many restaurants of different kinds, and also a Whole Foods Market emphasizing healthy food very close. The room is relatively small but very well equipped (computer, TV and large TV in the sitting room), dishes, free N-American phone calls). Also a couple of minutes' walk to Carleton University.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Avoid this B&B
Owners made both us and the other couple we met there feel as if we were an inconvenience to them. The host was pushy and overly intrusive. Bouilding run down, unable to stand up in shower if you are over 6 foot tall. No air conditionong despite advertized as having. Free parking is just on the street. We always stay in bed and breakfast's and this is the worst over the years.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Not happy at all !! - They charge more than what's advertized
I was very upset that the quoted price on the website was not what they actually charged me when I arrived. Too late to cancel so I was stuck with it. The email confirmation didn't confirm the cost, just the reservation. Not happy at all !!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

More like a boarding room than a B & B
Basic, clean and close, but not for people with mold allergies. The room is in the basement (subterranean). It's not a quaint B & B but more like a boarding room. The hosts are nice, good for students.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

B & B assez ordinaire
B & B sans réel cachet mais qui est pratique car près du centre ville dans un petit quartier résidentiel calme.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Bugs
I went out of this night with bugs bites
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

We were comfortable & well fed.
Great place to stay. Thanks. P.S. Alden's comment Did you say the breakfast was 5 star? -from SBB guest book.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

bad experience ever
this is not really hotel. some one don't what to live in their apartment and would like to earn money. I was told for twins bed but there was single bed. Bed and cover sheet was really bad shape. room conditions also very darty
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast, Ottawa
I understand the minimalist approach but this more a "spartan "approach . Only chair to sit on in the room was an inexpensive office chair with arms ,nothing comfortable to sit on beside the bed. The desk light did not work, the closets were without doors, there was no television or common room with any real ammenities and the single bed was of questionnable comfort. For an extra $10 to $20.00; I will stay in a regular hotel the next time. I was definitely "underwhelmed".
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely knowledgeable of activities in Ottawa.
Very clean place to stay, as I have had bad experiences in other B&B's and Hotels. Cosy, hospitable, courteous and kind. Excellent baking!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Not so delightful
I stayed at the Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast for the Ottawa Marathon weekend. The location was great and the neighbourhood quite cute which I loved. However it was not what I expected to stay in based on the price I paid. The owners were quite splendid but everything else was pretty budget. We were put in a basement room, the lights flickered when we turned it on, toilet barely flushed, couldn't stand up fully in the washroom, one tiny window and the television(although we never used it) was in the closet. I thought the breakfast might make up for it but it was very small and basic which I'm not used to from past stays at B and B's. It could be a great spot of the whole place was updated and served a better breakfast.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Convenient location but overpriced!
Small room, would have been NO privacy if other guests had been staying there at the same time! The common living room is right outside the bedroom door! Furnishing need updating and the room was not very clean. Bathroom was fine. Breakfast was nice and the hosts were very hospitable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Another quiet visit
This place is getting to be my place away from home. Service and cleanliness is outstanding. What I really like about this place is it is so quiet and peaceful. The location, close to but just south of the down town bustle and noise is rare. Breakfast was healthy and yummy especially on scones day! See ya soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

We'll be back!
We stayed here for 2 nights and it was really fun. The place is so clean and pretty. Inge and Jim are very friendly. We loved the Pacific room and our bed was perfect. I really miss the place and would definately like to go back and tell my friends about it too.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

April 24 & 25, 2010
My dad retired overseas and made a surprise visit to my house while it was under renovations. I put him up at the Sunnyside B & B which was private, spacious and inviting. He was very happy with the delicious fruit salad and yogurt which Inge provided for his breakfast. Inge was so welcoming and cheerful which meant a lot to my dad. Thank-you for making his stay so enjoyable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Very Disappointed
Last weekend we stayed at the Sunnyside B&B to attend the Winterlude Festival in Ottawa. The location was chosen after viewing pictures online at this site, it looked charming. In reality however it is not at all what is pictured online, NOT ONE of the pictures show the actual accommadations. The Front Door picture shows the owners half of the house. The B&B is a single story attached to the left of the photo, there is one bedroom and bath on the first floor and the other bedroom is in the basement. The Atlantic Room had an old saggy mattress and box spring sitting on a frame only, no closet, no dresser, tv trays for night stands, a wooden chair to place a laptop on with internet wires on the floor beneath it (business center I guess). The Pacific Room also not as pictured on this site. The Lounge pictured has leather furniture and flat screen TV...in reality we had an old couch and chairs, that we had to rearrange any time 4 of us wanted to sit together and talk and then move it out of the way to get to the very small shared bathroom. Yes, the owner was nice, and we did not want to confront her with our disappointment as we were there to enjoy the festival, however I will make contact with her as I feel we were deceived and would hate to have it happen to anyone else. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS B&B
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Sunnyside B&B! Great Place!
I stayed at Sunnyside B&B in Ottawa on December 21st and 22nd, 2009. I can recommend this place without hesitation. I'm much obliged to Jim & Inge for my pleasant stay at Sunnyside. The food was great, the coffee was superb! Sunnyside is cosy, spotlessly clean, and hospitable because Jim & Inge keep it that way. If you have anything to do with Carleton University, you absolutely could not be in a better location. You can walk from Sunnyside to Carleton in 5 minutes.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Sure fits my needs
I had an early interview for a Government job and was very lucky to find this spot. Price was certainly in line with the shared bathroom but everything else was superior to higher rated hotels.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This place is 5 star
I arrived after midnight (delayed flight) and was able to enter B&B on my own with their remote check-in service. Internet everywhere and a 25 meter pool with lifeguards. And on top of that all for $90. This place is great!!