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    The Royal Hotel

    4.3 (20 reviews)

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    Pappardelle with braised lamb neck, nettles, & morels
    Carol Y.

    Overall rating 3.5/5 (rounded down on Yelp) We were very much looking forward to dining at the Royal Hotel during a recent trip to Prince Edward County, especially after seeing positive social media posts & reviews. The decor and ambiance of the hotel and restaurant are gorgeous. It gave us Anthropologie/modern secret garden vibes with warm mood lighting and cozy patio benches that truly elevated the dining experience. In terms of service, the host was prompt and for most of our meal, service was attentive. We did notice that when we were mostly finished eating, service quality decreased (e.g., no more unprompted water refills or checking in to see if we were done/wanted dessert). Not sure if it was because the restaurant got busier? The most important part, though, is the food. Unfortunately, this did not meet our expectations. While the presentation was beautiful, the main issue we had was that every dish was too salty (especially the tartare and pasta), making it difficult to taste all the flavours. Personally, I was disappointed by the pappardelle because I couldn't taste anything other than cream and salt, and I found that the pasta itself was a bit too thick and threw off the balance of the dish. Presentation also didn't seem to be consistent, as you can see in the photo with the two exact same pasta dishes that one looked significantly more well-presented (top). Hoping that this is just a one-off incident because I would love to return if the food improves.

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    Dr John Z.

    Just finishing brunch. Very nice place, good service and very good food. I'm always a sucker for fresh squeezed orange juice. Highly recommend.

    Margarita pizza
    Sandra F.

    We didn't stay at the hotel but went to the royal for lunch while on vacation in PEC. The food was delicious, the service was very accommodating and so friendly, the place is beautiful, but best of all they brought 2 etch a sketch to occupy our 4 year olds until the food came!

    Duck Confit: Potato Pavé, Braised Greens, Red Wine Jus
    Autumn J.

    I joined a group at the Royal for supper, we had a wonderful night. Amazing atmosphere, the establishment is beyond beautiful. The staff were very quick to answer all of our questions and ensure we were taken care of. The food was absolutely divine and I can't wait to return!

    Ally L.

    Came here for brunch and was not disappointed ! The dining room is stunning & elegant. Gatsby vibes. Love the open kitchen. Ordered the Royal Breakfast - Potato Pave is a huge standout - crispy & perfect. We ordered two separate pizzas (we were hungover) - one for the table and one to go, both were incredible (we got one white pizza with caramelized onions & one traditional pizza with red sauce & pepperoni). Would definitely return for dinner next time.

    Smoked whitefish mousse
    Stephanie L.

    Visiting the county for the week, was delighted to see The Royal was finally done construction and opened for business! Located right on Main St in Picton, the building has a beautiful facade and ambience. We came for dinner on a Tuesday night. At first we were only one of two tables, but throughout the night more and more tables were filling up. The server was very friendly, knowledgeable and polite. The food was very very good! We ordered a few appetizers and entrees to share. The drinks were also delicious! We tried the following: Cocktails: Mule: served with a lot of crushed ice. Really lovely light taste that was not too sweet. County G and T: Made with Kinsip Old Toms Gin - one of our favourites - and their own homemade tonic water. This was a very lovely refreshing G&T. I would've thought it was really really good, had i not tried Kinsips own recipe for G&T which does beat it. But if you haven't tried Kinsips drink, this one is still very very good! Beef tartare: just what you'd expect, simple served with some crostini's. Whitefish mousse: really really good! I think it might be one of my favourites of the night. Little "grainola" on top to add a delightful little crunch. Radicchio salad: to be honest, we only ordered this to make ourselves feel better about ordering all meat and fish it was still a nice fresh salad, but I would've liked more citrus in there to offset the bitterness of the radicchio. French fries: Really good fries! They were seasoned perfectly and nice and crunchy. They also were great to dip into the whitefish mousse and beef tartare. We were having a huge craving and this was just right! Capellini: OUTSTANDING! Might be one of the best pastas I have ever had and I have been to Italy a few times. Filled with unctuous butternut squash in a brown butter squash. This was seriously so delicious. Cheese plate: Came with a variety of Canadian cheeses. One soft, one firm, one blue with a fruit jelly (I am guessing Concord grape) and some nut bread. Really nice entrance into dessert! Lemon dessert: I don't recall the true name, but it was excellent - not too sweet. Lovely lemon custard with blueberry jelly and some crunchy graham cracker. All in all it was truly a wonderful meal, great service, and beautiful atmosphere.

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    Ordered the Royal Breakfast - Potato Pave is a huge standout - crispy & perfect.

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    Merland Park Cottages - Cottage 3

    Merland Park Cottages

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    This was a great find. It is essentially a trailer park that rents out the cottages. It was very…read moreeasy to book. I was only looking for a small cottage for my boyfriend and I, but you can also rent larger ones for a family or a group of friends. When we arrived, the managerial staff were friendly and informative. One of the main reasons why we choose this spot was b/c they allow dogs. We booked cottage #1 that was private and right on the water. The only "complaint" (which is not really a complaint) is that it gets a lot of sun, so if you want to sit outside, you may want to bring an umbrella. There are communal areas that include a firepit, pool and playground. There is also a dock where you can bring your own boat (I think) or rent one. A lot of people go fishing. My boyfriend and I had booked a wine tour, and there was no problem with being picked up or dropped off from this location. It's a little bit far from the town of Picton. It's about a 30-40 min walk, which can be deadly in the heat. It's a very quick drive, but not easy to walk around. The studio cottage was spacious, and had everything you needed. There was a BBQ and we cooked most of our meals there. They have cable TV, which I was surprised about. It was fairly clean, and the air conditioner worked well, which was nice on the hot days. You have to bring your own bed sheets, beach towels and toiletries, but they have everything else.

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    The June Motel - Adorable bikes

    The June Motel

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    The decor of this motel is super adorable and the staff is super friendly. We got the rose suite so…read moreupon arrival we got. A. Glass of. Complimentary rose which was nice. I'm giving this place a 3 instead of 5 because it is VERY expensive, like double the price of motels actually on the water and that's just because it's been on TV. This motel has no pool and no ice machine, because of these 3 reasons I don't think it's worth the price. The bugs outside were also VERY BAD which is to be expected but they are attracted to light and there's no option to turn off outside light so everytime we opened the door at least 100 bugs would fly in! Adorable decor, friendly staff , Complimentary s'mores and bonfire each night. Broken tv, no pool, expensive No ice machine

    Welcome to the June Motel! The Instagramable friendly motel, which we were definitely influenced to…read morecheck our after watching the Motel Makeover show on Netflix for their Sauble Beach location. If you're a fan of the show, then it's a must. Also be ready with your phones out to get all the pics! Perfect for a girls trip. Free rose (or non-alcoholic drink) on check-in. The lobby is super cute, but tinier than I had imagined. They also have an outdoor space with a fire where you can enjoy smores in the evening. It was smokey and rainy during our stay, so we did not use the area. Options for contactless check-in and check-out, with lots of text reminders. Check-in is at 4pm with no options to check-in earlier (we tried though!) The place was not that busy when we were there, but I imagine it could get pretty loud and busy in peak season. The room is definitely cute! All the essentials included, including the best body oil. Beds were ok and the noise machine was a nice touch. It's a bit of a splurge for a hotel room, but definitely check it out if you want to try out something different! Looking forward to checking out the Sauble Beach location in the future!

    Tip Of The Bay Hotel & Marina - Tip of the Bay Marina

    Tip Of The Bay Hotel & Marina

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    This is a very small marina located on the southern end of the Picton Bay along the Bay of Quinte,…read morePrince Edward County Ontario, CN. Docks are in fair condition and there is shore power and water at the slips. They do not sell fuel or pump out, but a marina close by provides these services. Transient slip prices were fair. Not much of a store on site, but they do sell ice. It is only a short walk into town where boaters/cruisers can find plenty of stores to purchase groceries and otherwise provision. Only one employee seems to be on duty at any given time. The marina did not answer their VHF radio but they did answer the phone as we entered the harbor in the pouring rain and someone did come out to greet us and assist with docking. Outdated washroom on site - we preferred to shower in our boat. No laundry facilities. The marina is pretty basic, but worth the stay as the town of Picton is worth the visit. I was turned off at the response I got from the marina attendant while paying for our transient slip upon our arrival. The weather forecast for the following morning was calling for heavy rains in the morning but promising clear skies in the early afternoon. After having noticed many vacant slips, I asked how strict they are on there check out policy - we would have liked to stay an additional hour or so until the rains were expected to stop the following day, before continuing on our cruise. I was told we must be out of the slip at check out time or be charged another night. I could understand that if the marina was booked, but there must have been at least 10 slips available. We made our way out in the rain the next morning, which stopped about an hour later. I would stay here again but without wild expectations.

    The Royal Hotel - hotels - Updated June 2026

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