Reviews of Harmony Home Near University of Waterloo
296 Westcourt Place, N2L 2R7 Waterloo, Canada
#4 of 7 B&Bs and Inns in Waterloo
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 139 hotel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
9.9
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Reviewed: 1 February 2025
Jflandry
Canada2 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking not snow showeled. Fridge in room not functional, smelly. Too expensive for what it is. A hotel would have been better.
Proximity with Waterloo University. Netflix. Washroom in room.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 21 January 2025
Penelope
Canada4 reviews9.0“Excellent host, good value for the money. Close to public transport. I didn't drive in.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Not much to say - the rate was very good (like a high-end hostel)
The landlord was wonderful, very kind. All areas were fastidiously clean and well-kept.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Hetal
Canada29 reviews8.0“Overall satisfactory”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean and quite
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 2 October 2024
Benoit
Canada1 review9.0“nice old townhouse close to campus”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
old house, floors a bit squeaky.
great spot. close to campus
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Mye
Canada9 reviews9.0“Nice place; nice host; close to University of Waterloo; will come back again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room T had its' private shower and the second room Z had the shared shower room with another room. We were not aware of which room has what facility so it confused me a bit about planning, but since were a family, everybody showered in the room T and all was good.
We had kitchen. The shower in the room T was very nice. I missed the host's message to confirm about the need for the parking; after I checked-in, I realized I needed to confirm the parking needs; I texted late into Friday night but the host was very quick to response and accommodate us parking spot. Thank you Titi!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Zijian
Canada1 review9.0“Week stay for business travel”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed blanket was thin and mattress was harder than expected.
Quiet, sufficient amenities (towels, soap, wifi), large room with ample space. Very nice and welcoming host!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Ziyue
Canada2 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room is a bit hot in summer, the AC did not work when I was there.
The location is great, close to the Waterloo and TNT market. It is quiet place to stay.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Jose
Canada1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Meets all what I needed in a stay, the bedroom was clean, showers also very well kept. It was near lots of good places and so close to transit (many transit routes). Would have been nice to have a list of near by restaurants, and places to eat and shop. When from out of town, it can be overwhelming to find good places, but like I said, lots of places around.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Miguel
United States3 reviews8.0“Fine”- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice house, and excellent room
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Louise
Canada2 reviews7.0“Overall, a good stay for a fair price.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is a shared bathroom in a home setting with strangers so there is a lack of privacy - sense of security - compared to a regular hotel stay. A mirror for hair styling and makeup ( in order to minimize the time spent in the shared bathroom) would be a good addition. Also, a spare table / desk (other than the one that holds the TV) for bags / suitcase or laptop would be needed. It’s a big too bare - furniture wise. No AC i think… but a fan.
The most important to me was cleanliness - and it was very clean. There’s plenty of closet space in the room, good curtains and a fan. It was also quiet enough and I did appreciate Netflix access. For those who need it, there is also a shared living room & Kitchen/dinning area. It’s also near a Plaza / Asian Market / Sushi +++
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Maynard
Canada2 reviews8.0“Very good!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I highly recommend putting a mirror in the bedroom. Had the house been full it would've been impossible to get ready and do hair & makeup in the bedroom without a mirror.
Clean & comfortable.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Christina
Canada7 reviews8.0“Good value and clean room. Nice area. Easy to check in and out.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only 2 things I didn’t like was creaky floors and stairs. The blow dryer needs to be replaced as it is just blowing warm air.
The property was few mins walking distance to a shopping plaza, Memorial recreational complex, pub. I was attending a conference held at Delta Hotel and it was 15-18 mins enjoyable walk along the parkway so it close.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Fern
Canada1 review9.0“A clean, economical stay near my visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
parking available, albeit steps away
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Ann
Canada21 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean, comfy bed. Friendly host.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Tan
Singapore27 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Nil”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nil
Nil
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Roberta
Canada2 reviews9.0“Looking forward on the next stay”- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
It was an oasis. Titi was an exceptional host and was willing to go an extra mile to make you feel Comfortable on your stay.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Maria
Canada44 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Nice room in a very quiet location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The house is located in a very quiet place. The room is big enough, very clean. The bathroom is very clean also. We didn't use the kitchen, but we noticed that it has everything for cooking. We had a special parking spot, if you have a car you will appreciate it.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Qiuran
Canada2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Like every townhouse in the country, the house has terrible sound insulation, especially when my roommate came in at 3am and made phone call for two hours and neighbor played music at 6am. I am not a person with insomnia but I could not sleep at all at this place
Great location, close to bus station. nice and clean
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Hetal
Canada29 reviews9.0“Clean and safe place to stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Smell when enter in the home.
Clean
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Hetal
Canada29 reviews9.0“It’s an excellent and clean place to stay.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only one thing is smell. When entered in the home there is a smell. But not upstairs in the room though.
Location
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Ehsan
Oman55 reviews12 helpful votes8.0“Expensive but comfortable and clean place”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s too expensive for this location. Or breakfast should be included in the price. Location is a bit far from public transport.
It’s a very clean place. I never saw the host, but the instructions to enter the building and required information will be messaged right after the booking. Titi is very responsive and tries to help you as much as possible.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Sally
Canada1 review7.0“Good location, adequate accommodation, good value”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We found the heading “ Harmony Home university of Waterloo” very misleading. We have stayed in university housing during off season in the past and assumed this was “ university housing”
It was a good location, quiet area, close to great restaurants and the Waterloo park . Very comfortable bed
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Yannick
Germany4 reviews8.0“The host makes ip for everything the place can not offer”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 12 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
You have all you need but not much more. The room misses a mirror. And there are paint stains on the floor.
The host is very nice and you have a lot of space. I had a nice roommate
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Chris
Canada1 review1.0“I didn't stay also I was looking for hotel room not someone's what's up with that”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I went up to door I heard music ringed the door bell no one came went back to car text them waited then text to cancel when I was driving they call but can talk on phone and drive so it was waste money time
I didn't stay taking half my money it's all bullshit never again dealing with this again
Stayed in March 2025
