This review is really 3.5 stars. We stayed here with family and I picked it because of the…read moreoutstanding reviews on trip advisor. This review is all over the board because some things were really outstanding and others lacking. Pros. The resort has a trampoline in the water, slides, paddle boards, paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, all included in the price of the resort and all of the water toys were laid out daily so 5 stars for that. Additionally the kids club was wonderful and they did so many fun activities with the kids like an animal show and tye dye t shirts. I really love the family friendly bonding as it should be feel. Cons The cabins while they are right on the lake are really bare bones so for someone like me who isn't familiar with cabin life it was a surprise. No tvs or wifi in the cabins which could be a plus for family bonding. The main dining room has breakfast and dinners included and the dining room is simply beautiful with a view of the lake. However the meals and service were below average. The fish was either too dry or steak too raw. The breakfast was inedible to me but the price of the resort is very reasonable so I guess I can't complain?? Also service isn't great. They forgot my meal and I had to find someone to bring it and forget about refills. All in all, the experience was perfect for family bonding and with a few tweaks this place could easily be 5 stars.

We had a wonderful week with our family and extended family. Kids were still in school in Canada so…read morefoot traffic hadn't picked up to capacity yet but it's booked solid for the rest of the summer. Staff was very friendly and offered a children's program which my kids really enjoyed. The food was good and we left every meal stuffed. It was 13 hour drive for us to get here but if it were closer we'd definitely come back.

The food and drinks were really good (4.5 stars) but the service experience was really slow (max…read more3). We really enjoyed the seafood platter (this was great as an appetizer - came with oysters, some large shrimp, mussels, crab legs and crab meat, and a beet and tomato gazpacho); our dozen oysters - also great, pretty large, with all the fixings; and the burger. The ramen, the caprese flatbread, and the chicken wings with maple were also good. There was a kids menu which was good, and the kids had chicken tenders with a drink and a choice of ice cream or ice cream bar. We all also enjoyed our drinks - I had a delicious espresso martini and a couple of folks had craft beers they enjoyed. However, half the party got our seafood dishes in a regular amount of time while my parents both waited a really really long time for their cooked entrees. The server said that my dad's burger (which he requested with no cheese) had been made with cheese and needed to be cooked again (this took another 30 mins). My mom's ramen didn't come out until we had finished our seafood, ordered additional dishes since we were still hungry, and were being served those second orders! When we asked the server why it was taking so long he just made a face and said he didn't know. The restaurant had a corporate event buffet being served but otherwise did not have a lot of parties, so it didn't make sense the food would take so long. We were a bit surprised that there was no small gesture to recognize the incredibly long wait for the food, even for hotel guests. But the food was excellent so still giving 4 stars.

This place is not bad and is decently priced for a resort. They have a 3 course meal option where…read moreyou can get appetizer, main, and dessert for $44. They also have a tapas menu. We ordered seared ahi tuna, fried calamari, edamame, mussels, and the 12oz steak. The tuna tasted ok while the fried calamari was incredibly bland. No flavor at all. The sauce was also tasteless. Fried edamame was standard fare. However, the mussels were good, large generous portion and sauce was tasty and rich. Steak was cooked well. This place is not a bad option if you don't want to leave the resort for dinner, but there are definitely better options with the short drive into Huntsville. 3 stars

The Rosseau is a beautiful resort, set on top of hill overlooking Lake Rosseau. There has been a…read moregreat deal of attention put toward ensuring that guests have a true Muskoka experience - including a small fire pit (with a live smoldering fire) right near the entrance. The rooms are top notch as are the balconies. No expense was spared on the resort or rooms. The reason why I did not give them 5 stars is because of service and a few small things that need to be rectified. 1. The staff is young and very eager to please, but the lack of experience definitely shows. As a result, we wasted a few hours waiting for a charter boat on a Saturday due to the marina's scheduling mix ups and lack of communication. This was very frustrating, and even though it was not our fault, we needed to escalate the issue before it was eventually resolved to my satisfaction - which was even more upsetting. 2. There are 4 restaurants on site, however the room service menu only has 3 options for a dinner main entree (steak, fish, chicken)? Why the wedding menu? In the end, I had to physically visit the restaurants, ask for a copy of their menu, return to my room with the menus and order what I wanted. Why not just add these items to the In room dining menu? Anyway, the food was always promptly delivered and set up with a white table cloth and fresh cut local flowers! (a lot of attention to detail). I guess that's why there is an included 18% gratuity for room service. Again, not huge issues - but those are the two reasons why I did not give 5 stars. That being said - I will definitely return and have highly recommended this resort to my family and friends!

Great view (get the lake view if you can), great food (large portions) & great hospitality!!read more

absolutely amazing restaurant…read more Hidden gem in Muskoka. Food, service and atmosphere was top shelf!!!!! Very well priced and the restaurant was incredibly clean!!!! Very professional staff!!!! We will be back again!!!

This is our 2nd time at the Muskoka Beach house cottages and if I could give it 10 stars I would!…read more Both times we stayed in cottage 2 and it was in was stunning! It was exactly as pictured with lots of added touches! In the kitchen we had a large table, big enough to do a 1000 piece puzzle or play a board game (Yes, they have both available) and still have room to eat. The fridge has a built in water jug that automatically refills and the freezer makes 2 kinds of ice (it's the little things that matter!). The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need to make and eat your meals (including both glass and plastic for the kids!). Each room has it own heating and cooling system so everyone can set their own temperature. The furniture is cozy and comfortable to snuggle up and watch tv. The beds and bedding are AMAZING! I had my best night sleep while I was there! It was like sleeping on a cloud! The staff is friendly and outgoing and available if you need them! We didn't get a chance to try the restaurant yet but the menu looks incredible so we will definitely be back!

Beautiful family friendly getaway!! It's the whole package when you come here. Beautiful views from…read moreany cottage you stay in. All equipped with AC, are kept very clean and maintained. By the water you have access to activities such as kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, stand up paddle boarding, water trampoline, water diving apparatus and jet ski rentals. There is a Sandy beach, a pool and a hot tub. For kids, there are structured activities for different ages. I saw kids working in teams to complete a scavenger hunt. They also have a park, games room, toddler room and karaoke on Friday's. If you want drinks during the day you can BYOB or there is a cash bar by the pool. Also it's up to you to bring snacks of you need something in between meals. In case, they sell chips and ice crwam at the reception desk if you are desperate! My Favourite so far....was dinner time!!! After fun in the sun it was nice to sit down for a nice dinner. We got a basket of mixes bread at oi4 table as we sat down with a large pitcher of water. I tried the chicken cordon blue because it's not something I usually would order. It was so tender and the cheese oozed out when I was cutting it. It came with red potatoes and fresh vegetables. To top it off I got a butterscotch sundae... so on point!!! Looking forward to trying out the lunch and breakfast.

I really loved this lodge. It was such a beautiful place to be at and the view was just stunning…read more This review is about the food. I appreciated that my misconceptions of this place looking older and what, not were wrong. The dinners were amazing, the food was soo unique and really tasty. I got to meet the sous chef who was in Europe for some time who came to assist the main chef at the lodge. It seemed that they worked together to make a little of both of their tastes work, and it worked well. I had Venison for the first time, the lamb was to die for, the chicken as well, their meat was tender. It just seemed so fresh for a lodge, I was impressed. The french fries are sooo good. I dont even eat much carbs but every lunch I ordered a side. Lunch is not bad, but I dont think its anything worth raving about. Breakfast is harty and always have fresh fruit, eggs, yummy bacon and juices. The last night we were there they did a bbq, we really appreciated that they did that for us.

I appreciated the weathered feel of the inn. It is like stepping back to the 1940's or 50's. It…read morecertainly has its charms, but it is not a dining destination, and even guests may well do better going elsewhere to eat. Bluntly: this resort is understaffed, under-maintained, and the staff who are there absorb resentment from guests that should be directed toward management. Our breakfast took 45 minutes to arrive, but there was only a single waiter. During our dinner, a family gave up and vented at another perfectly competent staff member. There were only two servers for a full dining room. The quality of the food was poor, and the prices sky-high. One suspects there are substitutions. Our fish terrine was three slices of salmon that looked like rollmops, on lettuce. Our filets of pickerel and trout were good, but served with what tasted like parboiled rice, three desiccated spears of a asparagus (inedible; I tried), one carrot split in half and a few green beans. This was $40. A glass of reconstituted orange juice was $4. The chef's resume on the inn's website is stellar, so I cannot help but suspect budgets are factor. Perhaps this is for some a pleasant throwback to Muskoka past. I found it a cynical money grab.

Been goinng here for yeArs and it seems it's always getting better love the employees love the…read moregrounds and especially love the food the rooms are really pretty specially if you stay on the water side the fireplaces are so cozy and the fishing is legendary if you ever get a chance to visit sherwood you will not be disappointed it's so relaxing and peaceful winter and summEr hospitality is compared to 5 class service

After nearly 5 years we returned for our anniversary to find that not only has not much changed, in…read morefact, the services at the Marriott have been in decline. Everywhere that I go I have to clean my own chair and seats. This was a sign. First, everything is overpriced. If paying $700 per night wasn't enough, nearly every item on the resort is expensive in a way that does not map to its proportions. $18 for 3 oysters doesn't align with MP, $30 per child to jump on an inflatable raft on the lake, $150/hr jet ski rentals are just the tipping point. Look, I understand that the resort is for people who are privileged and certainly we are one of those people, but that doesn't mean I want to be raked over the coals for every little thing on the Resort. There was a time when everything was included, call me old fashioned, but what's included here? The service and attention to detail is greatly lacking and some staff informed us that it was their first day on the job. It was like pulling teeth to get information out of the front desk. Those failures of the staff are a direct result of poor leadership, and I think the lack of leadership is showing throughout the business as a whole. The spa was underwhelming as well, the two massage chairs (that are not cleaned between uses) and the Amazon 'reflexology' foot massage machine (which only does the right foot), accompanied by an oxygen concentrator that requires you to put on nasal cannula to inhale through some colored liquids for "relaxation" did not give me 5 Star vibes. I did however like the 18+ pool provided by the spa (despite the weeds growing up through the hardscaping), but do I think the whole thing is worth $100 day pass....I do not. The Avalanche Cold shower is to a cold plunge as a tomahawk is to a vegan hamburger, one is playing at being like the other but fails in all the ways that matter. We ate at the Chophouse, which was not bad, I recommend the short rib as it's been braised well. I had the lobster Thermidor as I am picky about steaks and how they are cooked. The lobster was underwhelming and was more of a canner than a mature east coast lobster. The spinach they served with it was overly bitter and should be dropped for the menu, it's not a 5 star vegetable. Use the lobster claws and shells to create a stock and use that to do a nice risotto with the Thermidor. I'm being overly picky but here is my last gripe. If you bring cutlery to a table, don't bring it in hand, use a plate with a napkin on it or a tray. Use oyster forks and small spoons where necessary. Do more. If you're charging $250 for a 50 ounce tomahawk. The service had to match those prices. If not, you cheapen the whole experience Marriott. 3 stars for the lake view.

Recently stayed here for a few days. Beautiful views and nice resort…read more Pros: - Food was quite good - Staff were welcoming and pretty friendly for the majority. - Outdoor whirlpool was really good / strong pressure and hot temps - Rooms are spacious and cleaning staff are helpful. Example: Will lay out your toiletries neatly on a towel in the bathroom lol - They have Kayak/ Canoe/ Paddle - I enjoyed kayaking around a little island in a group. They go fast though, so be prepared to go at it like an exercise session. It's not leisurely lol Cons: - Staying in the 2nd building is a bit of a trek if you need to go to the main building a lot. Unless l you rather be closer to the water and the Deck. They have golf carts to take you up to main building too but I think it's a bit of a wait sometimes? - Drinks were not great. Sodas are flat, cocktails are not that good and wines are $30 for a half glass. Beers are okay. - Never got a welcome cocktail but when I was leaving I just asked if I could have one and was asked a lot of questions for some reason so I just gave up. lol Overall, I would recommend as scenery is quite nice but there are a few spots they could improve on considering they are charging quite a lot per night during high season.

Our vacation was perfect from the minute we arrived. Our cottage was beautiful, the service was…read morePERFECT, and it really felt like we lived there. It was a great time for our family to reconnect and enjoy a true cottage experience (but much more luxurious). The kids loved getting up early and swimming until sunset. They didn't even turn on the T.V. or their devices. It was an amazing experience. Thank you Jayne! Jess

The end of our trip was much better. Jayne's sent employees to clean up the goose droppings and…read morecompensated us for the inconvenience.