By The River B&B
301 Woodstock Rd, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 2H9 Canada
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#1 of 6 Specialty lodging in Fredericton
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Opening spring 2019! Stay with us in a distinguished historic home on the banks of the storied and beautiful Saint John River in the heart of the vibrant capital city of Fredericton. We feature contemporary comfort in a trendy local neighbourhood and feature local favourites and local people. There are 8 rooms each with a unique look and feel, that vary from the deluxe turret suites, to sitting room suites to traditional rooms and basic rooms. All have lovely bathrooms and all the modern amenities. Prices range from $130 to $ 190. Each room is named for something significant in Fredericton….a river boat that would have steamed past, a renowned children’s author and the First Nations original name for the Saint John River. Most rooms have Kings Size beds and all are air- conditioned.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycle rental
Airport transportation
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Wifi
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Canoeing
Hiking
Fishing
Patio
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Pedicure
Salon
Waxing services
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
First aid kit
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
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Allergy-free room
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Private beach
Desk
Refrigerator
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Dining area
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Seating area
Separate living room
Sofa
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Whirlpool bathtub
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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City view
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Non-smoking rooms
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English, Chinese
Location
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Grade: 48 out of 100
10Restaurantswithin 1 km
3Attractionswithin 1 km
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301 Woodstock Rd, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 2H9 Canada
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I absolutely recommend this is a place to stay. We got a package which included a Chinese meal , absolutely delicious. Also, we use the spa services could not recommend us enough. If we could give it a higher than five star rating I would. We will be back again.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Very pleasant hosts. Very clean and tidy rooms which are a good size. The bathroom is separate and is clean, robes are provided. Good parking area and it is right on the river. Breakfast was excellent and well served. There is a Chinese restaurant 2 blocks away so not far to go for evening meal
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My wife, Jo, and I recently travelled to Fredericton, NB for a square dance convention, then on to Cape Breton and then back to this B&B in Fredericton. Our hosts were very welcoming, friendly and very accommodating in our queries about restaurants, etc. Our room was fabulous. Loved the stroll to the St John's River at the rear of the property. Breakfasts was fabulous too, which started off our next day for us perfectly.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip: Ask for a view over the St. John's River.
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Looks lovely from the outside. We stayed in room 5 which had a lovely bathroom but the bedroom was a tad wierd. Long and narrow with 2 beds of different sizes and 2 plastic chairs to sit on. The was also a curtained off area with a desk and one chair overlooking the car park,and you could just about glimpse the river through the trees. Breakfast had to be pre ordered via post it notes the night before. The choices were the same each day, and the quality was very poor, not really up to standard. The house was not within walking distance of any of the town site's.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Coral Shuai, Owner at By The River B&B
Responded 4 Sep 2022
According to your wife's review (Gemutlichkeit), you didn't even have breakfast. You have superpower to judge things you didn't even experience? So who are lying?
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Super weird room. SUPER weird. I understand the compromises that need to be made when you divide up an old house to become a B&B (or an apartment building, or whatever). But our room was long and narrow and included 2 full sized beds. The beds were next to each other, and one was pushed against the wall. That bed happened to have the better mattress, so that was the one we slept in - however, for one of us to get out in the middle of the night, we had to crawl over the other, thus waking them up. So we wound up sleeping separately. The rest of the room includes 2 plastic chairs facing a wall with a mounted TV. And there is a tiny screened in porch with a chair for 1. A fridge for 1 can of soda. And no reading light. So useful for basically not much. For reading, you have the choice of the overhead light, or, one lamp. The house is meh. And its B&B furnishings are still meh. And what gets me is that their "welcome binder" in the room makes a point of asking for guest forgiveness, because this B&B is still a work in progress. (If I remember right, they are "only" 3 years old.) But I didn't feel like we were charged "work in progress" rates. We were charged proper rates. Also. Our room had bees in it. Bees. We reported them to the innkeeper and indicated that we had been the ones to pop a screen out of a window so that we could remove over 10 bees from the sunroom. He said the bees came in because the screen had been removed. Which, obviously, was not the way things had happened. We could see where they have sprayed expansion foam into the wall in an attempt to block the bees. Which were already in the room. Before we removed the screen. Anyway. Tub was LOVELY. Shower was cheap, but a creative solution. But still, one of those plastic shower trays that dimple when you walk on them. But the tub was lovely. (Even if you couldn't remove the plus without considerable effort because the spring was broken.) In all, overpriced. Disappointed. Not what I could call a B&B. We slipped out before breakfast because we just didn't want to be there any longer.…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Coral Shuai, Owner at By The River B&B
Responded 29 Aug 2022
First of all, you were so sick that day and I shouldn't let you stay even! You wake up us in the middle of night to ask for extra blacket (which was 31 degree that day and made hot water for you! Are you still sick? You are too boring? The wolastoq riverview suite is a beautiful suite with two beds. You sounds like you like to read. Really? We do have a lot of writer coming just for that room because of the layout. Seperately reading and writing place from the bedding room. Oh, no you like to just write bad reviews to show off you can write! Proud of you!!! You chose what you can afford. You had all the information before you book. Who beg you coming? You got what you chose and don't get upset! We just shared our house with you. But no more! You broke things and didn't even say sorry but busy to say things here to show off your boringness!! What people!!
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Our room on the 2nd floor was large with nice big bathroom. The breakfast in the beautiful dining room was very good and filling. Coral and her husband were very hard-working, friendly and informative. By the River is a really great spot to stay and good value.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Hao Hua, Owner at By The River B&B
Responded 23 Aug 2022
Thanks for staying with us.
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We totally enjoyed our overnight stay in this lovely, heritage home. The owners have done a fabulous job of renovating and the furnishings are very comfy. Lots of parking available.Breakfast was also really great. The house is located right on the St. John River and there is a path from the house that leads down to the water. My only regret is that we didn’t go swimming! Would certainly recommend this place.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Hao Hua, Owner at By The River B&B
Responded 23 Aug 2022
Thanks for staying with us.
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We had planned to stay here on a trip through New England and Canada but unfortunately a positive covid test prevented us from entering Canada. We made the painful choice to change our plans and isolate in Maine until return travel was ok. We made this decision based on Canadian law and human decency and hoped the hotel would follow; They did not (I even got an extra PCR lab test to confirm). To be honest it was in their written policy that no refunds but putting greed & policy ahead of doing the right thing sucks. Shame on you.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Hao Hua, Owner at By The River B&B
Responded 17 Aug 2022
You booked through expedia.com and you communicated with them. We are a small B&B with only 8 rooms. We followed the policy from expedia just as you should. But you blame us instead of big platform as expedia. It's unfair and "shame on you" can go back to you, too. We did refund 26 last minute cancellation or no-show in July only. Imagin if this happen to you, what you will say. You planned international trip without travel insurance?! You blame some small business opened right before Covid and shutted down for two years?! If you really need your refund, you can call us to explain your situation instead of asking expedia to push us, and you can ask nicely instead of openly insulting as "shame on you". Right?! How hard it could be? There's no shame on us. We are proud of what we are doing and what we did!
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The room was comfortable but we never could get the A/C to work. Had to leave a window open and the traffic noise is really LOUD😖 TV selection is extremely limited unless you have accounts with Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. The TV is a Roku and the remote doesn’t work very well. Breakfast was good but interesting. Blueberry French Toast casserole was tasty. Eggs Benedict was unusual- included cucumber slices. Overall, not a bad place. Just extremely noisy.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Ask for room away from front side
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Response from Hao Hua, Owner at By The River B&B
Responded 17 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying with us. I found the A/C remote mode was"warm" when I cleaned the room that day,😂
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This place is exceptional! Charming old home - tons of character, beautifully restored. Close to downtown, free parking and breakfast is included. Our room was very spacious, comfortable King sized bed, and updated bathroom. Minor downside it was a shared bar fridge in the hallway. The hosts were very pleasant and accommodating! A gourmet breakfast - several options - we both had the eggs Benedict with fresh fruit & yogurt, orange juice and excellent coffee! All table severed in the main floor dining room. We’ll definitely stay here again and highly recommend this property!
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Free parking
There’s a pathway behind the property to a beach that we did see until we were...
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Response from Hao Hua, Owner at By The River B&B
Responded 17 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for your staying with us and your kind words.
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PRICE RANGE
US$123 - US$147 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
CanadaNew BrunswickFredericton
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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Frequently Asked Questions about By The River B&B
Which popular attractions are close to By The River B&B?
Nearby attractions include Odell Park (0.7 km), Old Government House (0.7 km), and Wilmot Park (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at By The River B&B?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a spa.
Which room amenities are available at By The River B&B?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at By The River B&B?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to By The River B&B?
Conveniently located restaurants include Claudine's Eatery, Diplomat Restaurant, and Cabin Restaurant.
Does By The River B&B have airport transportation?
Yes, By The River B&B offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does By The River B&B offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at By The River B&B?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Chinese.
Are there any historical sites close to By The River B&B?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Officers' Square (2.1 km) and Legislative Assembly Building (2.3 km).
Does By The River B&B have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.