Travelers raise a glass at this lively hotel where friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere and the restaurant serves up delicious meals worth savoring
Festival Courtyard Inn is a vibrant retreat in the heart of the action, featuring an on-site bar and restaurant. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, free self parking, and exceptional service from helpful staff.
Stratford is home to Festival Courtyard Inn. Festival Theatre and Tom Patterson Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stratford Country Club and Stratford Municipal Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Avon Theatre or River Valley Winter Tube Slide. Visit our Stratford travel guide
1144 Ontario St, Stratford, ON, N5A 6Z3
What's nearby
Festival Theatre
6 min drive - 2.6 km
Stratford Country Club
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Confederation Park
4 min drive - 1.9 km
Queens Park
4 min drive - 1.9 km
Gallery Stratford
5 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Stratford Station
6 min drive
London, ON (YXU-London Intl.)
53 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons
7 min walk
Brch & Wyn
5 min drive
Wendy's
7 min walk
Starbucks
10 min walk
Montana's
9 min walk
About this property
Festival Courtyard Inn
Property highlights
Festival Courtyard Inn provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak well of the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Festival Courtyard Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 1 November and 15 May.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 45.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: CAD 45.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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, debit cards and cash
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Festival Inn
Festival Courtyard Inn Hotel
Festival Courtyard Inn Stratford
Festival Courtyard Inn Hotel Stratford
Frequently asked questions
Is Festival Courtyard Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 45.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Festival Courtyard Inn?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Festival Courtyard Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Festival Courtyard Inn?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Festival Courtyard Inn located?
Situated in Stratford, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Stratford Country Club, Gallery Stratford and Festival Theatre. Avon River and Stratford-Perth Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Festival Courtyard Inn Reviews
6.8
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The hotel was really nice. Loved the fact that you could park outside your room and they had picnics table outside so we were able to have get togethers without having security guards t long us to go inside
Brenda
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jovan
15 Oct 2023
Very quaint inn with reasonable prices. Perfect for the two nights we spent in the town. Very flexible check-in times as well!
Room was comfy and clean. Amenities was just what I needed for a night away
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marie
3 Nov 2024
The rooms were dated. But very clean and the staff were exceptional.
Marie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Judy-Anne
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Nice, clean, 30 minute walk to Festival on sidewalk, near shopping mall and restaurants. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great price. Nice indoor pool.
Judy-Anne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Kevin
12 Sep 2023
Okay for what we needed. A place to stay and sleep. Beds were comfortable and shower was nice.
A good, relatively inexpensive place to stay, an easy 5 or less minute drive from downtown Stratford. There are also a number of good restaurants just down the road from the hotel.
Again my only complaint is it's not easy to find from the road, the hotel definitely needs signage on Ontario St.
Douglas
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
John
19 May 2024
Vicinity of theatre and many food options. Confusion checking in; didn't know I had to go next door and was staying at the Quality Inn instead of the Festival Inn.
John
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Douglas
19 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
This is the second time I've stayed here. It is very basic. Pretty much a bed and bathroom. But it is clean, quiet, relatively inexpensive and convenient to downtown Stratford.
I came to stay for three nights while I enjoyed the theatre festival. Compared to other places to stay in the area it's definitely a less decorated place, but serves its purpose just as well. It's clean and comfortable, and if you're looking to stay nearby for the festival, it's very budget friendly. Definitely in the running if I return in the future.
Elizabeth
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Jack
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stratford Festival Inn
Good bargain in price; challenge to find (part of Quality Inn complex). Comfortable stay, good sleep. No frills inn. Need to phone for office checkin. We stayed an extra night.
Jack
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Leigh Anne
12 Oct 2023
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Reasonably priced for what you get. Clean towels. Room was clean except for a couple of chairs with old stains on them.
Leigh Anne
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
Carter
18 Aug 2023
Entering the property is rather awkward as this motel is actually behind another, which in itself, is attached to a church. There's an Indian resto on the prwmises and several picnic tables scattered throughout. Whenever we asked for something the staff was quite responsive.
Carter
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Lydie
26 Aug 2023
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was alright but the door was so dirty, the soap had been used and the pouch that held the coffee looked like vermin had nippled the package… but the shower was clean and modern…
Lydie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
4/10 Poor
Carla
26 Oct 2023
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was not a standard queen, there was no tv remote, the furniture was not really usable. The bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean. A place to sleep but that was about it. The driveway into the facility was tight and we almost got into an accident as someone was driving too fast
Not as advertised. I called before booking and was told they had a pool. NO POOL.
You get what you pay for.
Would not recommend for family stay.
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Steve and Joan
12 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The price was good. The beds were comfortable and the room , although outdated was clean.
The motel is difficult to find because it is hidden behind the quality inn. We found that our room was lacking a table and a couple of chairs, and there wasn’t much place to put anything down no desk either. We were disappointed also that therre was no coffee maker.
There is not sign for this back lot property which was very confusing to find after a long journey. The bed was comfortable but the sink shower carpet and windows in the room were growing mold.
The location was odd, behind another hotel. It was private and had nice green space. The sheets were clean and no signs of unwelcome creatures.
This facility is old and out of date, with a musty smell, likely from the carpet. We had two rooms and both had some funky floor issues where it sunk or was soft in places.
It was just a quick overnight otherwise we would have switched to another hotel.
The staff was excellent.For an unknown reason the tv was not working. Two staff came to the room to check on it at the same time the lights in the room started flickering.The two staff members were concerned about safety and moved us to the next room.They carried our suitcases,cooler,camera bag etc.and would not consider taking a tip. They said that it was their duty.
Ralph
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Shannon
23 Sep 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Check in was done by phone which helped us as we were coming in to town later than expected. Unfortunately the rooms are in bad shape. There were multiple holes/soft spots under the carpet in the main room (very disconcerting), shower was dirty and had a good deal of mould, and there was a dead bug on the side of the coffee cups. Also smelled quite musty. Not worth $180 per night.
We stayed a whole week but did not get any room service until we complained 2 days in a row (that was the 4th and 5th day). We kept getting promises of clean towels/linens but nothing happened until the morning of the 6th day.
The setting was quiet.
We do not plan to use this facility again due to the lack of response on the part of the staff and condition of the facility.
David
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Peter
22 Aug 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Festival Court Review
The signage for the office was nonexistent so we drove around the building to try to find it. In order to get into our room, we had to walk around a huge weed that was jutting out into the sidewalk. The bathroom door could not close. There was no recycling container. The shower door needed cleaning.
On the positive side, the beds were comfortable and the fridge and coffeemaker were very good! We were happy to see and use the USB port.