SunCliff on the Lake

3.5 star property
Comfortable bed & breakfast, walk to Lake Erie

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Honeymoon Suite
Indoor wedding
Indoor wedding
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Family Suite | Bathroom
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Business services
    Business servicesBusiness services

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Map
6892 Lake Shore Rd, Derby, NY, 14047
  • Popular LocationGraycliff Conservancy4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBennett Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationBills Stadium24 min drive
  • AirportNiagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.)49 min drive

Room options

Annex Double Bunk Room with Lower Futon Beds(Private Toilet, Shared Shower room with Privacy Stalls)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Signature Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
2 bedrooms
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Fiesole-Matera

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Annex Single Room (Private Toilet, Shared Shower room with Privacy Stalls)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
  • 51 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Roma Lavello

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
7 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • 207 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 20
  • 6 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds, 1 Large Single Futon and 1 Single Futon

Traditional Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Annex Double Room (Private Toilet, Shared Shower room with Privacy Stalls)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Derby

At SunCliff on the Lake you'll be steps from Lake Erie and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Graycliff Conservancy. Highlights at this B&B include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a lift. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Derby B&B, you'll be 22.3 km (13.9 mi) from Bills Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Graycliff Conservancy - 4 min drive
  • Wendt Beach Park - 5 min drive
  • Bennett Beach - 10 min drive
  • Bills Stadium - 24 min drive
  • KeyBank Center - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 29 min drive
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BTR Brews - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Corner Store & Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive

About this property

SunCliff on the Lake

Comfortable bed & breakfast, walk to Lake Erie
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 7 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 4000 square feet (372 square metres) and includes a conference centre. SunCliff on the Lake also features coffee/tea in common area and a lift. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Derby bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 4000 sq ft of conference space
  • 372 sq. m of conference space
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
SunCliff on the Lake offers 62 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 34-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (4,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 34-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

SunCliff on the Lake Derby
SunCliff on the Lake Bed & breakfast
SunCliff on the Lake Bed & breakfast Derby

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at SunCliff on the Lake?

SunCliff on the Lake offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at SunCliff on the Lake?

Yep, SunCliff on the Lake has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to SunCliff on the Lake?

The closest beach to SunCliff on the Lake is Bennett Beach (6.6 km).

What makes SunCliff on the Lake a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at SunCliff on the Lake.

Does SunCliff on the Lake serve breakfast?

Yeah, free on-the-go brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SunCliff on the Lake?

No, SunCliff on the Lake does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at SunCliff on the Lake?

Yep, you can grab a meal at SunCliff on the Lake's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at SunCliff on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at SunCliff on the Lake?

No, only service animals are allowed.

SunCliff on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 158 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

kelly

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Becky

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Robin, Birdsboro

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic and magnificent architecture
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Marilynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is absolutely lovely and the two ladies working there for the summer we’re just as sweet as can be. However, the owners would benefit from some training in the hospitality industry. We received an email before we arrived that our room was being changed. Not optimal but ok, but when we arrived we were placed in a different room all together. No clue why this was going on as we were one of only two guests. The windows in the bedroom had old, dusty, broken, white mini-blinds covering them. The wand to close them was gone and so they could not even be closed all the way so my kids were wide awake at 7 am. Normal creature comforts were not available. Instead of hotel soaps and shampoo you are offered a half used bottle of head and shoulders and a half used bottle of body wash. GROSS. We weren’t told not to use the bathtub and when we did it flooded the whole bathroom ans the owner blamed me for not knowing not to use it. The property is beautiful, and deserves hospitality that lives up to its beauty. The breakfast was better than expected, although exactly the same each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and landscape were stunning and the rooms were unique and gorgeous. The food was excellent and all of the staff were so friendly and helpful. I was there for a romantic overnight stay but i could see how it would be a beautiful place for a wedding or any other event really. It is a really special place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We spent 3 nights here in two different rooms. Spectacular physical natural and manmade setting and a wonderful breakfast included, made this stay cost efficient. Severly understaffed. Do not stay here if it is humid or hot outside- room airconditioners are inadequate. I spent 2 miserable sleepless nights sweating. The shower floor felt like it was going to break This place is in obvious need of updating. The 3rd night we moved to a room called "Florence", which was an improvement. The bathroom was nice except for when a Drunken wedding guest walked in on my daughter. The price was very reasonable and this was its saving grace. The location is fantastic and the staff are extremely pleasant but obviously "harried". The chef is phenomenal! Perhaps if it wasn't so humid, we may have overlooked the imperfections.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. You feel like you stepped back in time. The staff is so accommodating. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sun Cliff is romantic and has beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suncliff is a fantastic property that is 1000 miles away from a highway Holiday Inn Express in every way. As you know now, this is a very old mansion that was once a convent, was abandoned for a few years, and has since been made into a hotel and event space. It's absolutely charming in every way, but if you expect 5 star you may be disappointed. The owners are slowly rehabbing the entire property, but understandably due to COVID and the sheer cost of restoring a property of this size and vintage, it's going slowly. The room we stayed in was completely remodeled and everything was fantastic. The rest of the main building is absolutely fascinating, but everything really could use renovation. That's not to say it wasn't clean, but it needs things like new wallpaper / fixtures, furniture, etc. And for such a potentially luxurious property those things don't come cheap. Nonetheless, the owners do a wonderful job at hospitality. The breakfast was fantastic, and the grounds are truly expansive and gorgeous. The beds were really comfortable. The vibe was truly old-school and a little bit haunted (in a good way). We didn't eat in the restaurant for dinner but the people who did seemed to be having a good time. All things considered my family had a fantastic time - Suncliff is a place we will not soon forget. We stay in chain hotels with pools and those are all the same soulless nights. If you want a fascinating and unique stay, Suncliff is worth your time and money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sadly it rained during our brief stay, but I imagine the grounds are fantastic to wander around. Breakfast included tea, coffee, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, French toast and fresh fruit. I did find it odd that there were no fresh bread products. We stayed in the former dormitory (of what used to be a convent), so the rooms were small but clean and serviceable, with a shared toilet between two single rooms (one of which had a bunk bed).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great view, everything else was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Everyone was very helpful and accommodating. It was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

L THeresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Neat, old historical mansion on the lake
We LOVED Suncliff. This historical mansion has an interesting history and lovely location. The owners are in the process of restoring the mansion which is being used as an event venue and also as a hotel. We were there mid-week and were one of only a couple guests. The owner was friendly and engaging, willing to share the history of the mansion and his experiences turning it into a hotel. The public spaces are lovely. The room we stayed in was clean, beds comfortable, linens impeccable. The decor is still in process, serviceable but not yet completely restored. Nevertheless, we loved our stay and will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean D

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place; heading back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anticipating next stay!
This was my 3rd stay at this unique property & was as enjoyable as the previous 2! My room was clean, very spacious & afforded me a great night's sleep. I misunderstood the breakfast hours but was graciously accommodated even though it clearly was my error! That speaks volumes for what you can expect as a guest as the owners are good people & care about your experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021