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Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a winery and a nearby private beach

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Reception
Exterior
Indoor wedding
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Interior
Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery, set in a serene rural landscape, offers a sunny terrace, on-site wine sampling, and meals at The Muse restaurant overlooking the pool. Attentive staff enhance the welcoming atmosphere guests consistently appreciate.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premier Double Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Premier Double Room, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
72981 Bluewater Hwy RR#2, Bluewater, ON, N0M 2T0

What's nearby

  • Grand Bend Beach - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Grand Bend’s Beach House Observation Deck - 13 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Grand Bend Marina - 13 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Grand Bend Motorplex - 16 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Huron Country Playhouse - 17 min drive - 12.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪White Squirrel Golf Club & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hessenland Country Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smiley'z Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bad Apple Brewing Company Ltd - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jerry Rader homestyle Catering & Market - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery

Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Lake Huron
At Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery, you can look forward to an attached winery, a terrace, and designer stores on site. Sip on a glass of local wine at this hotel, which boasts wine release events, a tasting room, and a vineyard. The on-site restaurant, The Muse, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and a poolside location. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and outdoor furniture
  • Bicycle parking, 3 meeting rooms, and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery boast comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, freezers, and highchairs

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 3 to 26 for adults and CAD 3 to 26 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Muse
  • The Vineyard Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Designer stores
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • High chair
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - February 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
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

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 3 to 26 for adults, and CAD 3 to 26 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hessenland Country Inn Zurich
Hessenland Country Inn
Hessenland Country Inn Bluewater
Hessenland Country Bluewater
Inn Hessenland Country Inn Bluewater
Bluewater Hessenland Country Inn Inn
Hessenland Country
Inn Hessenland Country Inn
Hessenland Country Bluewater
Hessenland Country Inn
Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery Hotel
Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery Bluewater
Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery Hotel Bluewater

Frequently asked questions

Does Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery located?

This family-friendly Bluewater hotel is located in a rural location, 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Huron, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Grand Bend Beach and Grand Bend Farmers' Market. Grand Bend’s Beach House Observation Deck and Grand Bend Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 643 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very charming, it has a private access to the lake. The grounds are very well kept. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay here !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was very good,rooms are clean and my wife is very happy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet area love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

C. Vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was beautiful. It was a very quiet area, and the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean, beautiful grounds,friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Waseem

We came for a night stay as we wanted to enjoy the Grand bend beach, we found Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery as one the best place to stay, from check in to room cleanness, the staff politeness everything was awesome, must recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and well mainteined
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing breakfast, pool and private beach in the back! If I go to grand bend again I will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having the winery on the premises was a great touch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the property was beautiful and well kept. The only downside was the bathroom was very, very small. The beds were VERY firm - I like a firm mattress, and it was a bit too firm for me. We stayed in a deluxe double queen room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this place. Met the owner Christa and her son very nice. We will be coming back :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well-maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, beautiful beach, friendly staff. Would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

graham

Liked: Cleanliness
got the impression that the "motel" section was a hobby to the winery facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful spot that felt like you were in the european countryside wile being only a 10 minute drive from the beach. The grounds were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivana De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and gardens are spectacular. The tower room had a lovely lounge upstairs with windows on three sides. We really enjoyed that space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will return. Close to Bayfield and Grand Bend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Winery is on main road. We had coach room so away from traffic & noise. Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We loved everything!

We had a wonderful stay. The place was incredibly relaxing, with a fantastic amenities and view. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. Thank you for a lovely, comfortable stay & excellent hospitality, surely next time will be coming back. Overall, I highly recommend this place for your next travel adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property for walking, lovely pool to cool off in. Staff was very kind and curtious. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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