If you want amazing sunsets on Lake Nipissing, then you need to come here for dinner. We didn't…read morestay the night, but the atmosphere and food were second to none

Ok, we haven't stayed but 8 of us pulled in by boat for dinner and it was nothing short of…read morespectacular. This spot is worth the drive by boat or car. It is like something out of a movie set that time has slightly left behind. Rustic cabins and a main lodge line a bucolic beach with water so warm and shallow that you have to wander out for ages before it gets deep. The menu was expected... wings, fingers, fish and chips and not exactly cheap, but the food was hot and delicious, the service was great (I barely finished a beer when the next arrived - just the way I like it!), and we left full, happy and wet from the post-dinner swim.

Had a great time here back in June 2023, so much so that we're going back the weekend after the…read moreSeptember long weekend. The kitchen was incredibly well equipped with some implements that were of better quality than the average person's kitchen. The cabin itself was modern and comfortable, we stayed in cabin 1 and it was more than enough space for the two of us. It would sleep 3 people or perhaps 2 couples comfortably. We paid the extra money for an upgraded boat (which I believe was a StarCraft). The bow-mounted trolling motor was excellent, the foot pedals worked well. The fish finder worked fine. Comfortable for 2, but 4 might be pushing it. There was a fire ban in place at the time due to the northern Ontario wildfires but the fire pits looked very accessible and well kept. When the sun set, we would fish off of the docks and caught a couple 2lb bass. Customer service was great, I'm terrible with names so I can't tell you the couple's names but they were quite helpful and friendly. We might check the place out for some ice fishing this winter if I can dig up my old ice fishing gear. This is a great spot and I'd totally recommend it!

My friends and I stayed here for a week for August long weekend. We had a good time…read more Let me break it down: ACCOMMODATIONS: Neat, clean, renovated, spacious and very big. We were in the cottage with three rooms. Kitchens were fully stocked with plates, pots and cutlery. LOCATION: Not on the Lake Nipissing, on the south river that leads you there. The waters are murkier because everything is getting flushed through the river. For those whom like to swim in the lake it is not very swim able. AMENITIES: Pool is large and not crowded. Lots of great hiking nearby. Firepits for all cottages, but setback was its across a road. Kayaks and pedal boats are free to use, but only two available to serve ten cottages. The equipment was a little old. Games room had a pool table and air hockey table. Air hockey table a little old. Enjoyed the free movie rentals. SERVICE: I feel indifferent about this. At the time of booking we were promised free wood for our firepit. At arrival we were told no. We confirmed again with the wife and she said yes free firewood. And than in the evening the husband tells us we must pay. It was $5 not the a big deal. It was the communication. Also, the use of the equipment for kayaking always had to requested to be taken out and because of the wait time, you dont get into the water till at least 30 minutes have passed. Overall, we had a good time, but we will not return. The misleading information has left a bad taste.

Our 2nd time - I LOVE how clean the rooms are! Ruthlessly clean. It's marvellous…read more The staff are all great, zero issues. All very professional and pleasant. I asked for replacement pillows (non allergenic), and they brought them within 20 minutes, absolutely no problem. The food is really good and well presented. The steak with the peppercorns is great, perfectly done. The burger is consistently delicious. It was a birthday stay, and the hotel put balloons all over the bed - a nice touch. The little touches are appreciated (but I feel for the poor person who had to blow them up ). We'll be back.

We trekked up to JW Rosseau for a two night stay to celebrate a birthday, and I was shocked by how…read moremuch this hotel had gone downhill from our past stays. There were some positives that we still enjoyed (their heated indoor/outdoor pool is hard to beat), but for the price tag, this stay was really disappointing. Our room was really showing signs of age, especially the bathrooms, as there were cracks in the ceiling, chips in the vanity and our bathroom fan did not work. When we notified the staff about the issue with the fan, they sent someone to take a look, but weren't able to fix it. No further steps were taken to remediate the non-working fan. The facilities were also lacking as one of the showers in the women's change room by the pool remained closed for both days we were there. Considering that there are only 2 showers, having only 1 operational shower was not ideal. On to the food. We dined in at the Chophouse one of the evenings and the food was barely average. Our server's wine recommendation fell flat as it was way sweeter than the "dry white" he said the bottle was. The rosemary olive foccacia was served with butter instead of olive oil. The half dozen oysters were good, but my fish was salty and over-cooked, the medium-rare striploin was ho hum (pretty tough for the cut advertised), and the half lobster thermidor was dry and disappointing. All this for $500+ was ridiculously over-priced. The room service breakfast we ordered didn't fare much better with over-cooked pancakes and a rather sad looking standard 2 eggs and sausage breakfast. The smoked salmon platter was probably the best out of all we ordered. Again, at $120ish, this breakfast felt just as outrageous as our dinner. We did enjoy the pool and the hot tub a lot which is what earned JW Rosseau the 2 stars for this stay. I hope Marriott invests some money to update this otherwise beautiful hotel to really bring it back to its earlier days glory when it first opened.

On a scale of 1-10, you truly are a 25!…read more I've just returned from my 7th year in a row, week-long stay at Arowhon Pines, where perfection is the watchword, where attention to detail is evident at all levels, from the continuous renovations that blend into the environment so well you'd think they'd always been that way, to the lovingly prepared food always with a new twist every year, to the friendly and helpful housekeeping staff, to the hardworking kitchen and dining room staff; to the groundskeepers and maintenance men, whose invisible presence is felt in all the beauty, cleanliness and perfection around the property. Nothing is too much trouble for the approachable yet unobtrusive staff. I ate well, slept well, played well and worked well. Heaven couldn't possibly be more beautiful or more perfect. Coming back is always like coming home to an amazing family. It's my annual pilgrimage for rest, rejuvenation and restoration, while the Arowhon muse helps me write up a storm on my books and blog. Thank you to Theresa, Adam, David, Edward, Erik and everyone for your effective, tireless, welcoming hospitality. I didn't think you could improve on perfection, but you've done it again! On a scale of 1-10, you truly are a 25!

(Late to review) I…read morewent here with 4 of my friends for a friend's birthday at dinner time. My friend graciously paid for everyone (yay!!) and it was $75pp for an all you eat meal. It was delicious and scrumptious. The appetizers and desserts are the highlight for sure - there's sushi, chicken wings, sandwiches, a variety of dips and veggies, soup etc etc. For the entree, you can eat two entrees, so I got the steak and fish. The steak was great but the fish could use more seasoning. The desserts were so great - full selection from mousse to date squares. After the meal, you can sit outside in the balcony and it's truly beautiful. Algonquin Park at its finest. It was definitely one of the best meals I've had this year. We sat for too long and they shut off the lights at around 9:30pm for the main lodge and that was our cue to leave. :)

I had an amazing weekend here sharing the chalet with a group of friends to celebrate opur mutual…read morefriends wedding! We arrived on Saturday around 2pm. We had a bit of time to relax and explore the property before the first ceremony and buffet dinner that night. The second day we had a gourmet breakfast brunch and then most of the day free to wander around more, enjoy the hot tub, and get ready for the second ceremony on the dock. Weather was perfect both days - high 70s, sunny, intermittently overcast, and really everything you could want for a summer wedding. Our actual chalet was amazing - beautifully decorated, spacious for the 4-5 of us, and had great views of and direct access to the lake. Our air conditioning unit did leak a bit but other than that, no maintenance or mechanical issues. Our unit had 1.5 baths - the extra half bath really made a difference in us being able to get ready at a leisurely pace which made the experience that much more pleasant. As far as the rest of the property, the communal pool and hot tub is actually in a relatively small enclosed space, but still brightly decorated/furnished and a fun spot to hang out. The lobby, bar, and lounge area are great for relaxing or you can sit out in one of the many adirondack seats overlooking the water. And the formal dining area where we had the buffet breakfasts and plated dinners was so elegant, stylish, and luxurious. Lots of white, clean feel, etc, and best of all, an actual piano! All in all, we had a great time and to share the chalet for two nights among 5 people, the cost was much more reasonable and easier top swallow. Highly recommend checking this spot out if you are ever up this way! @azfitfoodfun

Review from James (age 6) "It is great and fun. Everybody should go there. I made a snow man that…read morewas giant, almost bigger than myself. I bet you will do something fun too. Also, the hot tubs are very nice but make sure you don't go in too fast."

I have business in Northbay rental properties I live in California originally from Toronto I have…read moreto tell you I will never stay anywhere else but here spacious clean organized great job love my stay and I have to tell you I am a very fussy customer everything was perfect and the breeze comes off like at night you can taste the clean air

I had stayed here about ten years ago and been very impressed with the service, cleanliness and…read moreoverall feel. I understand there is new ownership and I'm not certain if they are in the process of renovating or upgrading but my experience was less than ideal. Pros: great views; large room; clean, comfortable mattress in main bedroom; nice linens Cons: I was in a second floor room (it is a motel style where you access your room directly from outside) and I had to carry my luggage up two flights of stairs with no offer of help from staff; the room had clearly been recently renovated but there were many items unfinished or poorly done (unfilled holes in floors where wiring had been run, obvious patching on walls, wrinkled wallpaper, broken blinds, wall mounted TV was both crooked and off centre); the door to the room was very difficult to open and close (sticking); I specifically ordered a room with a Murphy bed to accommodate another person - the bed had a very cheap / soft mattress and did not sit properly on the floor (it was slanted toward the footboard); although the room was a suite (separate sleeping and living areas) there was only a TV in the living area; the air conditioning unit was very loud and not terribly efficient; several burnt out / non operational lights (including in the shower) Overall there is great potential but the poor attention to detail impacts the experience significantly. The views from the room were amazing but the overall experience was not what I remember from my previous stay. With some cosmetic upgrades and greater attention to detail it could be a great resort. At this point in time I would not recommend for the price.

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.