The Cabin at Hockley Valley If you're ever out in Hockley Valley, The Cabin is a solid spot. The vibe is smooth dark lighting, big comfy chairs, real cozy. When I went with my partner, it was almost empty, so it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Real private, real peaceful. Staff was great too super mindful of my partner's allergies, which I appreciated heavy. I had the Linguine di Mare with mussels, clams, bay scallops, prawns, all swimming in this rich tomato sauce they call sugo (had to look it up, not gonna lie..haha). Seafood was fresh, pasta cooked right, and the flavours...On point! I went with the large size--worth the $3 upgrade. Paired it with a glass of house wine, and yeah, that combo brought it all together. Good food, chill ambiance, and a laid-back luxury vibe. Rating: 4 out of 5 read more

Hockley Valley Resort - Linguine Di Mare (mussels, clams, bay scallops, prawns, sugo, parsley) - Resorts Near Me - Mono, Ontario

I visited Hockley about 15 years later... to train a new skier. Hockley is a very kid friendly resort to ski at, with moderate slopes and the black diamond is really just a Blue level. One arrival, you park on the left side is the closest to the skiing area, walk around to the back and you have access to the rental and lift ticket pick up. Rentals are easy, they even give beginners poles (not that they should get poles). I took my newbie from magic carpet to lift managing to get down the hill without falling and with great control. People are nice on the slopes, a patron saw someone in our group had fallen and just checked on them. I also helped some mangled newbies untwist their legs with the fall. Not sure where to get hot chocolate but the weather was nice, the people were nice. I noticed on the magic carpet my newbie kept sliding backwards so the lift operator pulled the newbie thru to make sure she could ride the lift, thanks! The location was not crowded that I could ski backwards without worrying about hitting anyone- oh I didn't get any issues skiing backwards too. It's a pity March 19 was the last day open. Will return next time when I have some new skiers to train. read more

Went there for a wedding, with a large wedding party. It is about an hour from Toronto, close to a beautiful winery. I had asked for a room at a high floor. I was given a 2nd floor room (out of 5 floors). My room was dark and felt claustrophobic. It had one window, which was covered by a tree trunk. Not enough natural light anywhere and certainly not relaxing. It also felt dirty and outdated. I am including a photo of the chipped faucet in my bathroom. I am also including a photo of a chair in the bridal suite - old, tired. Such a horrible upkeep of a pricey spa hotel, translates to disrespect of their clients. Also, attitudes - really, need better customer service. The breakfast room was also dark and boring. Not a positive experience and I don't recommend it. Surely there are other places worthy of your money and time. read more

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Love the ambiance, simplicity, and how tucked away this resort is. We've been here for a wedding in the past and the staff and food was amazing! This time we came for breakfast at Restaurant 85! The Eggs Benedict were perfecting and the potatoes and vegetables were uniquely prepared and had so much flavor. Do yourself a favor and get the pancakes if you want to envision yourself diving into a ramekin of whipped sweet cream! Book a spa and golf day and get your asses to breakfast! read more

It was perfect! The staff at front desk and the bar and restaurants were outstandingly friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean, spacious, and modern. The linens were luxurious and bed very comfortable . The best part was the food. Everything from housemate condiments to soup, salad, steak and dessert was spectacular. The buffet breakfast had a great selection of freshly cooked delicious food. And the pool abs spa area was tranquil and relaxing. Highly recommend. Excellent value. read more

Visited Hockley on a weekday for a short ski/snowboard day trip and had a great time! It's only an hour drive away from toronto and was easy to get to. The staff was also kind and helpful, and the slopes were maintained well. The hills are pretty small but it is a great place to learn with 2 ski lifts, multiple levels, and a bunny hill. We stopped by the bar area for some wine and fries afterwards since the winery next door was closed, but was very enjoyable. Would recommend anyone looking for a relaxing day trip! read more

Hockley Valley Resort - Truffle fries and wine - Resorts Near Me - Mono, Ontario

At the "resort" for a conference this weekend. Very disappointed in the experience of this resort. My hotel room had no air conditioning. I asked them repeatedly to fix it and they said they did but every time I went to my room it was hotter than before. The only thing the air conditioner in the room did was work as a fan. Picture shows AC set to 64 (in hopes it would cool) and the room at 74. By the time I left the room it was up to 76. It never got cooler. They never offered another solution. They never offered to change rooms or do anything to make my stay comfortable. I travel a lot around the world and it is not worth the money they are charging here. The rooms are outdated and like I said the air conditioner didn't work. The fridge in the room also didn't work. We had a dinner in the tent on the Saturday night. Food was fine but service sucked. There was no one around to refill water or take drink orders. There was also no lighting in the tent so it got dark as the sun started to set over dinner. I have no issue going to the bar to get a drink but I expect water to be accessible and there wasn't even pitchers on the table for self service. Same for the conference. We had to consistently remind them to refill hot water at the station and refill pitchers at the tables. The manager when I complained tried to tell me that as I was here for a conference they were not able to do anything to to help which I find unacceptable as me booking my room and paying for it was done separately from the conference. I am their direct customer. After much back and forth they offered 10% which I took but due to how much of a fight it was to get even that it does not feel acceptable. Overall I do not recommend this place I had a good weekend with my conference people but will never return here and know there are TONS of significantly better places you can attend. read more

Hockley Valley Resort - AC not working. Turned it down to try and get it to work. Room got hotter and hotter all weekend. - Resorts Near Me - Mono, Ontario

I've struggled to write this review because I had an amazing retreat until it came to my bed. I arrived early on June 21 for a 2 day work retreat. I arrived before 7am to use the gym before our retreat was to start at 9am. The gym is very small, but has most of what you'd need to get a full workout. Treadmills, ellipticals, a bench, a multi-use cable machine and some free weights. They even have a sink in there. They have nice single washrooms with showers. I enjoyed having a space all to myself. We had a pretty nice breakfast spread with fruit, pastries, bagels and salmon. We had a couple breaks during our team building sessions and there were different treats and coffee waiting for us at each break. There were apple loaves, biscottis, chocolate chip cookies and fruit. Oh I do have to add the conference room was FREEZING. Almost everyone was complaining. It wasn't until the second day, someone in our group figured how to turn down, or turn off the cold air. We had a buffet lunch, with the main dish being butter chicken and rice. I have to say the butter chicken was not bad at all. I even considered getting seconds but I had to save room for dessert, which was fresh hot coffee cake and hello dolly bars. So good. Also, they had a whole bunch of veggie side dishes. Before dinner, my colleague and I wanted to take an evening walk to enjoy the grounds but were disappointed that they didn't really have any walking paths. We ended up walking around the grounds and then down the road. Be careful walking down the road, as there are no sidewalks and you are just walking on the shoulder of the road. Always walk against traffic! When we got back, we played some bocce ball with some other colleagues, then headed to dinner at the 85 Restaurant. Dinner was supposed to be served at 6:30 p.m. but we were not served until past 7. I was getting HANGRY. I don't know what the hold up was. Our group of 50 had a set menu. To start we had a kale salad, with a strip of crispy bacon and a crostini. I can't even explain how good this was. I love kale salad and this was another level of kale salad. It looked so simple but they really knew what they were doing with the flavours here. That piece of bacon really brought out all the flavours of the dish. Amazing. The same goes for the chicken and mash potatoes main dish. Juicy tender chicken. Creamy flavourful mash potatoes. I couldn't believe I was able to eat everything. It was so good! I don't even like creme brulee, but best believe I ate that up too! After dinner, we had a bit of personal time and then a bonfire out on the patio by the pool. The hotel provided everything you needed to make smores. I didn't stay here long and decided to call it a night. This was around 9:30 p.m. So I'm in bed and need to get up for some reason and I fling the duvet over, and I see something bright red. I prayed that it was make-up but nope, it was blood!! Not a stain either, that has been washed through, this was still red! See picture. THIS is why I had to give them 2 stars. I called housekeeping and it turns out they don't have night time house keeping. Great. Let me call the front desk. A manager shows up with those peach spare blankets that hotels usually keep at the top of the closet. My option was that or a duvet with NO cover, or you know, freeze. He informed me that there were no more duvet covers and no other rooms available. I asked if they wash the duvets and he told me not as often. Then, NOPE. I'll go with the sketchy peach blanket. I also requested that all my sheets be changed and all my pillow cases, which he did..himself. At the end, he did offer me a complimentary bottle of wine. Fine, I'll take it. Look, I understand that this issue (oh he did agree it was blood, cuz what else could that be?!) was not his fault or his responsibility, but as a manager I felt better customer service could have been delivered. I didn't feel that he was sincerely apologetic. I also felt, that more could have been offered because that's disgusting. Blood?! Again, it was something overlooked by the cleaning staff and that he does not manage them but I expected better customer service. Also, how is there no house keeping staff at night? You have a FULL hotel. Is the manager supposed to report to all of these types of call? He could be dealing with bedding issues all night. Anyways, I wanted to sleep at 9:30 and all of this wasn't solved until past 11. -__- I did fill out a customer satisfaction card detailing what happened but I have not heard from anyone. Disappointing. This was a potentially 5 star review until the bloody duvet. read more

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I stayed at the hotel for 2 nights - I came in from Phoenix Arizona to attend a wedding. The only reason there is a star is because the food was ok and the scenery was nice. I was greatly disappointed in the Staff, Room and NOISE. I had made my reservation at least 3 months in advance and requested an updated room. I didn't get that. The room I got had wallpaper hanging in areas and the walls were dirty. The furniture was old and MAN, they need to change their mattress! It's lumpy!!! I complained but I was told they were sold out so there were no other rooms. I needed to get cash and was told to go to the ATM. I went there and got lost along the way. An employee found me and took me to the ATM...and said "I'm sorry but I don't think this works...it hasn't worked since I've started working here, 4 months ago. I actually thought the amenities looked great and was going to suggest a family vacation in the winter but after the experience I had, NO WAY! The room was too expensive and was so run down it's not worth it. NOT to mention the NOISE is horrible and don't bother calling the front desk to complain, they don't answer. I called every 5 minutes from 10:30 to Midnight...no one answered. It wasn't until 2:45 am when I had to get up for my flight and there was still noise (people screaming and laughing in the hallway) that someone finally picked up at the front desk! read more

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Note: Review was for a corporate event that I did not organise, but was an attendee. Most of the staff seemed nice, but our event was super disorganised which leads me to believe that they have a problem with either the coordinator who manages corporate events &/or upper management. I was directed to a dining room for a preorganised Beer Tasting. A bunch of colleagues & I were waiting around, some staff with badges walked by, and said absolutely nothing like, "Can I help you?". After 30mins, I asked a staff what was going on as I saw absolutely no area that looked like a Beer Tasting area. Finally, we were lead to a table with some glasses set up. No napkins, no water. The guy who was leading the beer tasting, although he seemed pleasant, it was rather informal, no real introduction, no showing cans. We had to ask them to change the glasses. AND they actually forgot/weren't told that we were supposed to get cheese/meats with our tasting, so that came at the very end. (The colleague who coordinated with Hockley had to show the staff an email with this detail, so I thought that that was super embarrassing.) The side patio, near the pool, where we did our tasting had A LOT of flies. I know they can't necessarily help that, but it just wasn't appetizing. Dinner was outside, near the golf carts. A tent was set up with a bunch of tables, but the restrooms were inside, so not super convenient. The walkway is pretty much gravel, so if you're wearing heels ladies, they will be DESTROYED. Also absolutely no lights were in the tent/walkway, so as soon as it got dark, you basically had to leave. Not sure if that was on-purpose, but it is getting dark earlier now, so keep that in mind if you're going for dinner. Although food was o-kay, the group wasn't served at the same time. No menus were set-up on the tables, so no idea of what we were having. Everything just seemed very CASUAL and no one on-site came around to check on the group to see how everything is going. Isn't this normal? Overall, based on my impression as a first-time attendee to Hockley Valley, I would never have a corporate event, wedding, etc. here. It isn't the front of staff's fault, but I can tell that there is definitely some management issues. They also own Adamo and I had the exact same feeling here as I did at the winery. So neither place is on my list of places to go back to! read more

Can I give less then 1? I worked for the old owners (this is considering they changed hands) I cannot stress enough how awful it was to work for the "A" family I have never been more happy to leave a job read more

Very date, tired and dirty! Beds supported by pcs of 2x4. Banquet hall table cloths looks like they have been in use since 1990! like all hotel pretending to "care about the environment" no your low water pressure and not washing things enough is ONLY about the bottom line! MONEY MONEY MONEY! read more

Avoid this terrible establishment at all costs. We didn't even stay the night due to such poor treatment. Feels as though they are posing as a legitimate resort, but have ill equipped staff who are not customer focused. Treated terribly by front of house - namely Catalina, along with Melanie who made no effort to make the wrong doing right and an elusive manager who did not show himself to assist even when requested. Better to spend your relaxing & enjoyment at real hotels that know what they are doing, suggest Millcroft Inn & Spa or Westin Trillium House. We will never be back to this terrible place and we are a well travelled couple in our 30s - so that is a lifetime of loyalty lost. Better invest in customer service if you want to improve. read more

We visited this resort for a day ski trip today and we were blown away by the service. Top notch. I booked a ski lesson with Sierra who was wonderful and so patient. I'm a novice skier (late 40's). She helped me work through my fears and I was skiing by the end of the one-hour lesson! Steve in the rental area was super-attentive and took the time to help my 14 year old son with his ski boots and teach him how to take his boots off properly....overall an amazing experience and we'll definitely be back! read more

Poor customer consideration Hockley Valley changed their pricing grid in a clear intent to not honor the credits given to customers during COVID in the same conditions. We purchased family ski pass in 2020/2021 and received a credit for the portion of the season when the facility was closed. This year the family ski pass is not made available in an effort to push customers to buy individual ski passes...much more expensive. read more

The rooms are modern and clean and with adequate space. The parking lot is ample and close to the entrance. The ski lift is walking distance to the hotel (if you are ok with small hills). It could be a nice ski gateway if you have $300 per person including ski pass read more

Hockley Valley Resort - Resorts Near Me - Mono, Ontario

We visited this place on Friday, November 8 till Saturday, November 9. Service at this resort is A+. Front desk staff are very helpful and polite. Didn't get his name however, he left front desk when he couldn't get a hold of housekeeping to check if our room was ready. Ryan and Laura at the bar deliver the best service and drinks. Some of the best drinks I have tasted were that Friday night at the bar. The restaurant food was amazing! All the flavours blended together to make some very mouth watering dishes. Service was equally as good. Saturday we took advantage of the spa and again great service all around. I highly recommend Mary for your facials. The reason I gave this a four star was we were a bit disappointed that management at the spa did not tell the four cackling hens in the whisper room to shut up. We came to enjoy the spa for relaxation. These four inconsiderate hens arrived loud and stayed loud. We were not the only ones annoyed by this as another couple felt the same. We felt that management should have told them to quiet down. Other then the hens we had a great time. read more

Hockley Valley Resort - Resorts Near Me - Mono, Ontario

it's a dated resort, with very thin walls (woken up at 7am by small excited children) but my teen boys enjoyed the gym, the pool, and snowboarding on site; my hubby and I enjoyed Babbo... read more

Hockley Valley Resort - Resorts Near Me - Mono, Ontario

Super impressed with the hotel. Came here for a conference and found everything to be delightful. The rooms are spacious, mine was clean and had a nice balcony facing the golf course. The food was bang on and had many vegan/veggie options. The winery is very chic and offers quite a variety. Property is lovely and they grow their own herbs and veggies for their restaurant. The pool and spa area next to the gym was certainly a nice asset and was very relaxing during my stay. I would return in a heartbeat! Great for parties, weddings and trade shows. This place has the right staff to accommodate. read more

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An amazing ski resort! This place was the perfect place for a getaway skiing/snowboarding day and it was less busy than other resorts. We had an amazing time there and all staff were friendly and super helpful. read more

I am writing this review on the ski resort. If you want to ride some hills for a couple of hours and already have snowboarding or skiing equipment I would suggest coming here. If you need to get rentals and lessons, DO NOT come here. The prices for rental and lift ticket for the full day are going to be about $100.00. Except this does not come with lessons. At blue mountain your rental and lift ticket are the same, and lessons are at no additional cost. The runs are also much better there. The rental place itself is very dated. The service could definitely be better, they have a bunch of teenagers running the joint. They would rather socialize than help you. There are NO LOCKERS so leave your valuables behind in your car. There is only one food option, which is the cafe located near the rental section. The food here was your typical overpriced burgers, fries, hot dogs and a few healthy options such as salads, fruits and yogurt available. The seating is limited and very squishy. Finally, the hills. The teddy bear hill which is likely the one you'll be using if you're learning to ski or snowboard has a horrible rope contraption that pulls you up the hill. No one is really there to instruct you how to properly hold it, and it becomes very cumbersome after your 3rd or 4th time holding on to get up the hill. The easier hills were good as they had some landings for when you want to slow down. Not too many people but a lot of kids learning how to ski. We only tried the blue squares because the group I went with were novice snowboarders. The blue squares were all very icy and not tamed. Stick to the easy rider if you're new. Because once you fall on a blue square the snow is so icy you will have a hard time to get up. Overall not bad for a 30 minute drive, but rentals are not worth the price and they need to improve on their customer service. read more

Hockley Valley Resort - Resorts Near Me - Mono, Ontario

Came here for an office team building day. We started with an amazing race style scavenger activity hunt. There was anagrams to solve, orienteering, puzzles etc all around the resort. It was a bit unorganized by the staff as the some of the clues ended up not in order or completely hidden away. It also wasnt really swimming season, but we wanted to go for a quick dip and the pool had quite a few bugs and a dead frog. We then had a very lunch in their garden, which was beautiful. We sat under a white tent and was served an "italian feast" starting with a variety of cheese and charcuterie meats, it was pilled high on wooden boards which gave it a nice rustic look. Then came thin crust pizzas, which were not bad. The food continued with grilled veggies, green beans, grilled sausages, lamb chops and fish, all served family style. Everything tasted very delicious! and finished with a berry pie. However the service was a bit off, they would take away plates of food that was not finished yet. It was very filling and lots of food and left very satisfied. read more

Hockley Valley Resort - Cheese and meats - part of the italian feast - Resorts Near Me - Mono, Ontario

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Hubby and I finally had the opportunity to go to Hockley Valley resort yesterday after hearing great things about it from friends. We didn't stay at the resort but came for a wedding so my review is limited to what I experienced as part of that event. The property is impressive and contemporary in feel. They have saltwater pools, a bar, a massive luxury spa, a vineyard, a golf course, fitness centre, an organic fruit and vegetable garden, and a great looking restaurant called Cabin 1865 with a cool "meat cave" and cheese cave. The wedding ceremony was held in a tented terrace area with elegant decorative draping on the inside of the tent. The only downside is the proximity of the tent to the pool area, as one could hear talking and splashing as the ceremony took place. Of the many weddings I've attended over the years, I really enjoyed the food at Hockley Valley. The appetizers (and food in general) were innovative in presentation and delicious in flavour. The simple salad was also elevated with a slightly sweet vinaigrette, toasted pecans, and creamy goat cheese. The pappardelle pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauce, albeit lacking a tad in seasoning, was fresh tasting. The main course consisted of a carved beef tenderloin (which was very tender) and a roasted chicken supreme (which was still nice and moist). The wine was from local estate winery Adamo and I quite enjoyed the white wine which was citrusy and slightly sweet with its composition of Riesling and Vidal grapes. Finally dessert was a comforting and tasty apple crumble in a mini mason jar topped with vanilla ice cream. It was lovely to have a nice covered veranda adjacent to the dancing area/lounge area to enjoy the cool summer evening when it got too hot from dancing inside. I liked the idea that the property had a small fire pit for guests to sit around and roast marshmallows but found the campfire smell permeated my cocktail dress. I really enjoyed my experience as a guest at a wedding at this resort. It has that feel of a destination wedding venue while located only 45 min to 1hr from the GTA. Hubby and I plan to return for a weekend getaway to experience more of what the resort has to offer. (97/100) read more

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We stayed here overnight, attending two family celebrations, a 75th birthday and a wedding shower. Very disappointed in this "resort". Priced like an expensive hotel, but accommodations were less than a Best Western. We had the handicap accessible suite (supposedly), but the toilets were low(not higher height for disabled/elderly) , the shower was not a roll in shower, but a step in. The bed was well worn and lumpy, and th room very small, had to move a heavy glass top coffee table to allow room for wheelchair. I only gave this resort a 3 star, because I must say that at both of our celebrations the food was very good, so was the staff (especially for the wedding shower), however that being said the booking of the room should have given me a heads up. That staff was rude, curt and acted in a very snobbish manner. The accommodation experience lacked luster, I would not spend the money again. If ever in the area again, I will go to Best Western in Orangeville. read more

Rooms are very outdated, noisy, smell like smoke even though it's a "non smoking hotel" Definitely not worth the price per night that they charge. Fireplace was broken in our room, room service didn't answer, bathroom, bedroom, living room all had separate heating and it was cold everywhere. I wouldn't stay here again. For a "luxury" resort, it feels like a motel. read more

Hockley Valley is a HUGE resort with golf, skiing, a lake and several event spaces. We came here for a wedding and stayed Thursday- Monday. The stay was really great! The staff is super nice and friendly and very helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable, with a bed that felt like sleeping on a cloud! Our stay included a free breakfast buffet, but we only got a chance to try it once because we like sleeping in and the breakfast ends at 9:30am on weekdays and 10:30am on weekends. Not very accessible for people on vacation. The breakfast itself was pretty good. Not too many options but enough to satisfy a hungry belly. The wedding rehearsal dinner was there too, which was tasty, as was the buffet style dinner for the wedding itself. They even had a whole pig at the wedding dinner! Wow! We didn't try any of the restaurants at the resort but from what I saw of the food for the event; it was delicious. One thing that annoyed us is that the bar was so expensive for spirits. It's $17 for 1 oz of Bullet Bourbon... really? That's not even a top shelf bourbon...And they served it over loose ice cubes which melt super fast and water it down. I guess we should have specified we wanted a single large cube but we thought that's a given. The wine prices however were reasonable and so were the beer prices, but their taps were out of service. My advice is stick to wine. The bartender was really nice though! Overall we had a blast at Hockey Resort! They did a great job on my friend's wedding.. she was very happy! We loved using the indoor pool and hot tub to unwind with our friends on our last day! The set up of the resort is pretty simple and it's easy to find everything, so it was simple to get around. We had a good time and I would recommend this resort for anyone looking to have a large scale event. read more

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The place is absolutely gorgeous. Our room however was overlooked. Not sure they really cleaned it before we checked in. There were socks and other items left behind from the last guests. Super gross. Have to wonder if the sheets were new or what else was neglected. read more

Kelly at Babbo is the best bartender I've ever had. She's fun, she's nice, she knows how to make a cocktail. She knows how to make a fun shot and she's pleasant to chat with at the bar. read more

I stayed at this resort over the weekend. To start off, the staff were very rude and unhelpful. We paid extra to get a room with a view and instead was given a room that had a view of the parking lot. I also have to add, we saw some suspicious looking hairs on our bed and toilette seats. Overall we had a terrible experience. I would not recommend staying here or holding any event. read more

I came here for a quick getaway, and ended being pleasantly surprised by this place. Tucked away in Orangeville, the hotel is really nice, the rooms are phenomenal, and there is a good amount of things to do to keep you busy for the weekend. There is a golf course (which I didn't use) and it's also a ski resort (which I obviously didn't use this time of year) I did use the spa. The girl who did my services did a really good job - I had a mani/pedi and it was really well done. The spa itself was gorgeous and has all the bells and whistles of a usual spa. It's a bit of a maize however. But the co-ed wait room was nice and cozy and packed with magazines and comfy seating. The front desk staff was a little matter-of-fact and not very well-mannered (Heard lot's of yea's and yups! and felt those answers were kind of rude for the questions we had). Other that that I left feeling well looked after. The restaurant is great. The wait staff are beyond attentive, and very knowledgeable about the food, and the preparation. Breakfast was even better! Lots of fresh fruit, yogurt, mini bagels, and mini pastries. By far the BEST hotel breakfast buffet I have ever had! Everything seemed to be made in-house. For a weekend getaway...this place is perfect. read more

I attended a weekend winter wedding at Hockley Valley Resort back in February. It was a nice venue for a wedding reception and the food served at dinner was surprisingly good. The Room: I purchased an Ethical Deal for our room. The deal promised a Premier Room with a view, breakfast, welcome amenities and some other promotional discounts. Our room fell a bit short of the room promised in the photo. With the hotel fully booked for the long weekend, there was no option to move. We had a view of the snow covered lawn behind the ski hill and parking lot on the 2nd floor. Our room was carpeted even though I had called ahead when I made the reservation months earlier and asked to be put in a room with hardwood. This is why you always get the name of the person you spoke to and hold them accountable. The welcome amenities was an eco-pen (biodegradable paper shell), bottled water (opposite of eco-friendly), and a small jar of local honey. The honey was good, I really enjoyed it, the water came in handy post-reception dance party, and the pen is good quality and I'm still using it many months later. The Food: We were served a completely decent vegan meal at a wedding, for once in my life. Anyone with special dietary needs knows weddings are some of the worst dining experiences you can ever be subjected to in the course of your life. Usually herbivores are served some wretched franken-version of the vegetable side dishes, wrapped up in phyllo pastry with a pound of cheese on it, smothered in an oily tomato sauce. Because of this, I generally have low expectations for wedding food. But to my shock, we were served aromatic rice, legumes and vegetables wrapped cabbage. There was a tomato sauce on it but it was notch above typical wedding fare. The grilled veggies on the side were a nice touch as well. My only complaint was there wasn't enough, I could have eaten 2 of those stuffed rolls, easily. Under portioning vegan meals is a common mistake made by chef who typically only do omnivore meals. The food is not nearly as calorie dense, so you have to eat more to feel full. Wishing there was more to eat is probably more of a compliment than anything else, but since I am unable to eat wedding cake, or anything served at the late night snack bar, it would have been nice. The Skiing: I wish I could say it was mediocre but this is barely a ski hill, people. Ontario isn't exactly known for its slopes, but Hockley Valley is kind of one giant bunny hill. We were lucky to have had a tiny bit of snowfall overnight but the slopes were crowded with families and kids for Family Day long weekend ($%&*!). The deal included 20% off lift tickets but the lineup and wait for ski rental and equipment was painfully slow. Overall: Not quite what I had hoped it would be, but also nothing particularly worth complaining about. The food is better than your average chalet/resort but expect to pay a huge mark-up for that distinction. The bed was comfortable but the room decor was outdated. With the whole resort booked to capacity it, it wasn't the mad zoo you might expect it to be inside the hotel. Worth mentioning: Daily complimentary cookies at the front desk. read more

Here for a conference & the rooms are still nice. I didn't notice any temperature difference between the hallway & room this time not like my previous visit. However the first day of our conference we had some really noisy neighbours. It was so bad that we had to complain to management several times. The people next door were doing a fundraising event which involved loud dance music, hooting and hollering. I understand that was the nature of their event. But why in the heck did they put a noisy group near us when we were having people from other countries come to speak to us? They had plenty of space in the meeting rooms downstairs which would have been perfect for them. Management apologized profusely saying they didn't know the group was going to make so much noise. I'm not sure if that's true but it was neglectful on their part not to find out exactly what was going on. Especially when we asked for a quiet space. A whole first day of the conference was wasted because of this & we were only there for a day & a half. Anyway on to better things. The food was delicious, but I wish they had more options for non-meat eaters & non-dairy eaters. I found the food was heavy on the meats & dairy. Our private dinner was nice because we were served a sit down meal. However my meal (non-dairy, no gluten, nothing fried) was usually the last to arrive. I have food restrictions due to my gall bladder being taken out so it can be really difficult for me to get the right kind of food. I did the best I could during this conference but I did have to end up cheating a bit because selection was limited. I will say that the grounds itself, the bedrooms & conference rooms are all really lovely. The onsite golf-course looks tiny but I'm not a golfer so I can't comment on its quality. This place is only about an hour from downtown Toronto & its beautiful. I hope the next time I come things will be better if its for another conference. read more

This is not a review for the Restaurant or Hotel or banquet facility etc but the SPA. We dine at the Bar regularly and would recommend it giving it 3.5 stars (however I have not written an actual review - perhaps the next time...) Went for a massage and being an athlete I like a deep massage and want to feel it!! I asked for the therapist to go deep a couple of times and asked if she would use her elbows etc... Singularly the worst massage I have ever had - it was as if I someone put warm milk on my back and a kitten licked it off. I didn't really leave relaxed either - more like frustrated. Sleepy time massages only, if you're looking for a deep tissue don't bother. read more

Spent the Canada Day long weekend here. Breakfast buffet was tasty and fresh though same both days--maybe mix it up a bit for those spending the weekend? Dinner at Cabin was good. Nice flavours and adequate sized portions. The restaurant is noisy though, could use a glass divider along side the metalwork, which would separate the restaurant and provide a nicer atmosphere. Fire pits and smore station outside after dark was the perfect way to end a day of golf. My one critical comment: Monday morning the lobby area had been mopped with old, smelly mop water (at least that's what I believe the cause was--based upon my own experience in the food industry), so the whole place smelled like old shoes. Fresh water and mop head would ensure a clean scent to all public areas. read more

Attended a wedding here so I can only review the guest rooms and the banquet facilities. The wedding I attended was in Orangeville early in the afternoon and the reception wasn't until 6:30 (I didn't know people still did that) so, coming in from out of town, we had to cool our heels for a few hours until the reception started. Thankfully my dad didn't want to drive home, so he had a room we could crash in (I'm cheap, my wife and I drove home). The guest rooms are nice enough, clean and fairly well appointed. Didn't actually sleep over but it looked pretty nice so I'd certainly consider it if I had to stay the night in Orangeville for whatever reason. As for the banquet facilities, they were pretty impressive with several very nicely laid out rooms, a bar etc. Pretty much all of the standard stuff. The food, however, was pretty disappointing. My vegetarian meal had no protein or flavor which was sort of a bummer. The service was okay but I think that the poor bartender (who actually was very nice) was a little cheesed off at having clearly drawn the short straw that night and being forced to work the dry wedding where I imagine people don't tip quite as generously. Oh wait, I didn't mention that this was a DRY WEDDING? With fake wine on every table? Yup, it sure was.Otherwise I definitely would have sprung for the room overnight! So It's a nice enough place if you ski (I don't really) or if you're getting married in Orangeville (already married, was never considering Orangeville). For me it's just sort of there and I'm not even sure why I reviewed it. Oh well, I'm done now! read more

Great friendly staff, beautiful venue and the options were delicious. We went for a wedding and stayed for the breakfast buffet the next day and I was more than satisfied with everything! read more

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Awesome place for relaxing. Well worth the buck. Friendly staff amazing massage. They could work on giving better deals on packages and the staff could be a little bit more friendly. read more

Enjoyed everything about this place. The spa and the restaurant (Cabin). The only negative experience I have is that when we went to eat at the Cabin restaurant, I had forgotten worth 100$ personal care products that i bought at the spa. Receipt was included in the bag with my name on it. So if the person was honest they would have brought it back at the spa and they can actually call me and I would have been able to go back to get it. It was late afternoon around 3:30 to 4:00 pm and no one was at the restaurant. I only realized that I Have forgotten my products after returning home. I called Hockley Valley but no one ever found or returned my missing purchase. read more

Went here for a conference and it was a great venue! There was a brunch buffet which had the choice of bagels, fruit, salmon, meat, cheeses as well as tea and juices. The actually conference room was clean and set up very well. Was very impressed as this was the first time I have been here and great spot for a venue. read more

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Everything from the service to the meal is elegantly designed and expertly delivered. Cabin is a true dining experience, I've never had a meal I didn't like. read more