My husband and I stayed here under the recommendation of a coworker who has stayed here before. We…read morespent 3 days and 2 nights during the 2018 Easter long weekend. We slept in one of the lower-floors Master's suites. Overall, we had a lovely time in spite of the April Canadian weather. We spent some time in the hot tub outside, which sits on the balcony facing the lake. We also sat in the jacuzzi, watched some Netflix, lit the fireplace, and used their Algonquin parking pass to do some hiking in the area. The best part was dinner; everything was delicious. The best courses are the entree and dessert. Make sure you go in with an empty stomach and bring your own wine! There is a corkage fee of $20 but it's so much better than purchasing one of theirs. On the flip side, I wished they had just omitted the separate but mandatory parking and firewood fees. I wouldn't have noticed a difference if they jacked up the room price and just hide the parking and firewood fees. When you see those extra items on your bill you feel like they're really penny pinching you, which kind of ruins the overall experience. The in-room coffee fee is also quite ridiculous; $2 per k-cup - are you kidding me? Nonetheless, I would recommend this place to my friends and family and may consider coming back again. I would strongly encourage the owners to get rid of the stupid fees; they really ruin the experience for you when everything else seems so flawless.

Outdated and run down…read more The food was delicious, we love the breakfast room service, but the cabin we stayed in needs some fixing. I wouldn't step on the front porch for fear I'd go thru. We had a terrible smell in the coffee bar area the first night, I'm sure it was a dead something, they took care of it right away! Charging extra for the in room coffee is very cheap! Come on!! The foot stool in our room has seen better days, it was FILTHY! There's old and there's need to be replaced, the patio chair covers are disgustingly dirty and old. I'm sure they're at-least 30 years old. Small details like updating visions and tub stoppers (brown and disintegrated) can go a long way. We had a private parking spot next to our cabin and STILL got charged parking fees. That's a bit ridiculous, for the price everyone pays there is plenty that should be included. Ice to get the park pass for free, we used it daily. I'm not sure I'd recommend to anyone, unless they got it as a gift.

Very beautiful place. Lots of water toys to use and activities to do. The service is great and the…read moreowner is very kind. Highly recommended

Visited at dinner to celebrate an anniversary. Made reservations, which I recommend during busy…read moreseason. It is considered fine dining but the decor does not really reflect that. It does have a cottage feel. Wait staff was excellent and the food was very quick. I had the chicken aioli, it was very tasty. My wife had the beef tenderloin special and it was good as well. The food is a little pricy for the amount you get but the quality was good! Though we did not have dessert there was extensive options.

I spent last night at the Quality Inn & Suites…read more The king bed was comfy! There is a fitness room and pool, though I didn't get a chance to check them out. Parking, WIFI (it was speedy) and breakfast are free. My room had a mini fridge, microwave oven, coffee maker, etc.

Super clean! The staff are awesome the lady who checked us in last night was well groomed friendly…read moreand she was funny and so nice! We arrived without a reservation, but she was able to accommodate us no problem! The room was nice and spacious, super clean and up to date! I slept lap well on the comfy bed, my husband didn't but that was because I was sleeping so well I snored and woke him up. I sept through breakfast but my husband said it was great! He had an Omelet and bacon and toast and liked the coffee. He brought me a tea and or was nice as well. The shower was glorious with good pressure and lots of hot water! Bonus points for large refillable bottles on the wall that cuts back on plastic waste! Which is super important to me. When we were leaving our room the housekeepers were in the hallway a couple rooms down from us and I didn't hear them at all when we were in our room and they were so nice and friendly! We waited in the comfortable chairs in the lobby for our ride, the chairs are so comfortable. Thank you so much for the nice stay! Our daughter and son in law have moved to Petawawa so we will be back!

We stayed at the Best Western Mariposa with our family during our youngest son's hockey tournament,…read moreand this was by far the worst hotel experience we have ever had. We are a team with younger children, and parents made a point of supervising kids closely, following curfews, and being respectful to staff. Despite this, we were treated with suspicion and hostility from the moment staff realized we were a hockey team. On our first night, the hotel offered an empty room for kids to play mini sticks. The following day, when kids asked again, we were offered a different room that was dirty and had broken glass on the floor. Staff were notified, but no apology or concern was shown. That evening, while supervised kids were using the pool, another family (not part of our group) opened an unlocked side door and ran into the snow before jumping back into the pool. Some of our kids followed. There were no warning signs and the door was not locked. The pool was immediately closed by staff without testing water levels, and parents were falsely accused of children urinating in the hot tub. By 8:30 p.m., all children were in their rooms with parents. The following morning, our team manager received a rude email accusing our children of running the halls late at night and harassing guests--none of which occurred. The situation escalated further the next evening when staff aggressively confronted parents at the pool and accused a guest of having alcohol without cause. When another parent calmly attempted to speak to the desk manager to de-escalate, the staff member pushed past her and retreated to her office, where police were called. The OPP attended and confirmed there was no disorderly behavior. Everyone was allowed to remain for the night. Beyond staff behavior, the hotel itself was dirty and poorly maintained. Our room had a dead bug and personal items left behind, public areas were not well kept, and breakfast service was slow and inattentive. We would not recommend this hotel to families, sports teams, or anyone expecting professional service or basic cleanliness.

I stayed the Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre last night ... I've never been…read morethere before. It was $120 (plus tax) for the night. WIFI (which was quick) and parking were free. There is a restaurant in the hotel, the Grape and Olive Wine & Martini Bistro, but there are lots (Swiss Chalet, McDonald's, etc.) within walking distance ... I had supper last night at Kelsey's, which is across the street. I had breakfast in the restaurant in the hotel this morning ... two eggs, peameal bacon, toast and homefries ($8) and a glass of milk. It was good! I'd stayed here again.

My family and I spent 3 wonderful nights at the Shamrock Lodge. It was an incredible and relaxing…read morevacation. It's easy to tell why many of the families there keep coming back year after year. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. They made my wife dairy free dishes from scratch when she didn't feel like some of the other options and cooked up grilled cheese sandwiches for my kids for lunch when they didn't want their chicken wrap. The owner personally introduced my wife to the kids club counsellors so that she was more comfortable leaving them in the mornings to play. This went a long way in helping both of us relax. Besides the good food, great staff and amazing views. The other guests were so welcoming and friendly. Our daughters made friends instantly and we felt very comfortable letting them run around and play with everyone. It's a great culture that Shamrock Lodge has cultivated. With magicians, tubing, water skiing, canoes, kayaks, fireworks, and more. Shamrock Lodge really went above and beyond to always have something to do and look forward to. The only criticism, and its a big one, is that the rooms are not air conditioned. There was a portable air conditioner in the room but it was barely functional and the room was way too hot all the time. It was brutal and really took away from our enjoyment of the vacation. They really need to invest in proper air conditioning for the rooms.

On the edge of one of the most pristine of the Muskoka Lakes, Shamrock Lodge is one of the most…read moreenjoyable places we have ever stayed at. A full service hotel with all 3 meals included, this getaway also provides immaculately clean rooms and thoughtfully kept grounds. It is family owned and the owners and staff have a clear love for both the land and the patrons. The staff were a delight - very friendly and ready to provide anything needed. There is a clean pool and sauna in the main lodge, and if you want to swim but aren't a pool person, not to worry because the lodge backs onto a gorgeously clean lake. A variety of watercraft such as canoes, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and paddle boats are available for patrons to borrow at any time. Motorized watercraft are also available for an hourly rental fee. We would, and plan to, return here.

Went for lunch. Soup and a chili. Took over 30 minutes to arrive. Owner gave excuses as to his…read morestaffing issues. Server was rude. Not offered any refills on coffee, nor water at the start. Go to Plan B or Sante Fe or Longshots. Skip this.

I have stopped at the Bears Den a few times over the last ten years while in town visiting friends…read more The food has never been terrific and there is still a lot of weak spots on this menu. This round was for breakfast and we were a group of 4 adults and 3 children. Where the place is not lacking is portion sizes for most of the dishes. The mix plate dishes (e.g. Eggs; pancakes; etc) were really large (too large to be honest). There is also combinations that do not make a lot of sense (e.g. You usually don't get pancakes AND toast). The problem with these dishes were execution. Eggs were fine, home fries were white and under cooked, toast was so thin buttering them broke the slice, and the pancakes were flavourless. My wife had a breakfast wrap which was hilariously small. It looked almost miniature novelty sized. Fortunately, everyone else's food was so over portioned that there was more than enough to pass on to her. The place apparently has been taken over by new owners. They are Indian and are launching an Indian menu in mid-September. That will hopefully be something they enjoy themselves and have some good family recipes to delivery to the locals. I wondered in the back where they have a bar & grill type place. It was nice looking and they had a couple of decent beers on tap. Might be a better evening spot.

We were on the road home from a 5 day camping trip in Bon Echo park and dropped in for lunch. The…read moreowners told us that they had just opened. The kids had the usual hamburgers with fries or ceasar salad which were fine. Somebody in the kitchen can go to higher levels, however, which was evident in the spaghetti, and the chicken fried rice. The family owned business uses lots os vegetables, and didn't skimp I'm this area which pleased us. Large variety of menu items. Hope theu do well! It's not an easy highway for businesses. Good luck you guys!

The hotel is clean and everything is working. Although it is a little old but overall good living…read moreexperience. The favorite part is the breakfast. Love it. Highly recommended.

We are spending a family Christmas Eve in Gravenhurst and booked this suite with a double room…read more Check-in was a breeze with full social distancing protocols in effect due to the surge of Omicrom variant worldwide. Front desk staff are friendly & professional. It's a very nice suite with a 4-seat dining table, office desk, sitting area for four, a fireplace (with a timer) and a full kitchen (refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink and cupboards). The fitness centre, swimming pool and whirlpool pool were open with proof of double Covid-19 vaccination. looked well maintained. A complimentary pre-selected breakfast was included; filled out order form by 9 p.m. the day prior. Pickup the meal yourself in the morning. It's back on the road again tomorrow!

We overnighted at this hotel and had our small dog with us. It was an extremely comfortable hotel,…read moreperfect firm mattress on the bed, refrigerator, lots of room and counter space. The hotel was full, but it was stone quiet. We really needed that after an 11 hour drive. Since we were traveling with our dog, it was particularly nice to have a dog walk area with poop bags and waste disposal provided. The staff was very welcoming, helpful and had genuine smiles on their faces. It's really true that Canadians still welcome U.S. tourists. Thank goodness! And THANK YOU CANADA!

Have been staying at the North Bay Hampton for at least 10 years. It's roughly half way between…read moreOttawa and Sault Ste Marie and has been a refuge in many a storm. Sometimes find it difficult to leave the National Capital and booking at the Hampton is good motivation to leave town. The breakfast, pool, friendly staff and late check-out keeps me coming back. Booked one night for Wed-Thursday July 31-Aug 1. Left Ottawa around 9 pm and drove the dark & lonely route reassured of a safe & comfortable place to stay. Arrived around 1 AM and Tanya was on reception. She greeted me with a radiant smile and checked me into the room. She's been at the hotel for 15 years and has provided a warm welcome for many a weary traveller. She's checked me in a few times, always with a happy smile and welcoming demeanour. Went to the room, luxurious suite as always, went back downstairs to grab a cart and moved all items from my vehicle before parking. Haven't had security issues before but proactively remove tools, luggage etc before leaving the vehicle for the night. Am familiar with the luggage cart availability and find that keeping valuables in the room helps me sleep better. Great sleep in the comfy bed. One of the main points of attraction at the hotel is the delicious breakfast. The eggs, sausages, ham and other items are always done to perfection. The coffee's a delight. Recognized some of the breakfast staff from previous visits. They arrive at 5 AM to get the breakfast ready. A shout-out to Denise, Marlene, Debbie, and Linda for their early-morning excellence. Much appreciated. After breakfast a few laps of the pool were in order. Bring my bathing suit and goggles for the occasion, a warm-up for summer lake swimming in this case. Wasn't going to Paris with my cardio but my technique was still there. Felt great and went back to the suite to change and begin the checkout. The noon checkout is much-appreciated and a reason to keep coming back. Was flirting with another hotel on this trip but the extra hour in the AM was a deal-breaker. Always keep an eye out for the rich and famous in the hotel. Have seen politicians and celebrities lingering in the lounge and have exchanged pleasantries over coffee and the newspaper. In this case a mother and daughter asked for a later checkout time so they could explore the local colleges. They were accommodated due to the extra checkout times available. An amazing convenience. Haven't heard of any hotel that does that other than the North Bay Hampton. Incredible. Bravo! Was rested and on my way before noon. A great start to the journey began at the Hampton. Many adventures lay ahead. The final chapter has yet to be written. Will return to the Hampton to begin other adventures, or as a denouement at journey's end.