A room with a queen and a double bed.

The Dominion Hotel is an historic Inn located in the centre of the Haliburton Highlands four season tourism area. Continuously operating since 1865 it is one of the oldest operating hotels in Ontario and the oldest commercial building in the county. A recent renovation modernised facilities. Being a small inn with hands-on owners, the priority for all is to strive to make every guest experience a great one. ** NOTE ** During the COVID-19 Pandemic staff will not enter guest rooms after check-in This room has two beds to accommodate up to four people. It has an ensuite bath and limited kitchenette, a coffee/tea maker, a fridge and a microwave. The room has a TV with a DVD player. This room is on the second floor and not accessible for those with some disabilities. Books and videos can be borrowed from the hotel library. Dominion Hotel owners, Shawn and Elli Chamberlin, have a long history in hospitality. From operating restaurants and having rental cottages to extensive travel and staying in a variety of accommodations around the country, they have learned much about creating a great guest experience. And they are still learning! It is their objective to see each guest treated as if they were a A long time fan of comedian and actor, Bob Newhart (Shawn shares a September 5 birthdate with him) led to the inspiration for owning and operating a small inn in a quaint town. Bob's TV Series in the 1980s starred Bob Newhart and Mary Frann as an author and wife who owned and operate an inn located in a small, rural Vermont town that was home to many eccentric characters. Observing the lifestyle in the series led to a speck of jealousy and a lot of inspiration. They finally acted on this inspiration in 2004. They have found that the TV series is closer to life than they thought it would be. Similar to the TV series where Bob continues to work as an author and his wife has family and community interests close to heart, Shawn has an active schedule of music performing and Elli keeps everything together. Minden is in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands, a stunning and beautiful 4 seasons area. We are surrounded by lakes and trees, rocks and hills with a multitude of outdoor and indoor activities. Minden is a quaint little town on the banks of the Gull River with great restaurants, shops and a paved trail system that draws people from all over. Whether its fishing, swimming, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking - Haliburton County has a lot to offer.