The Briars Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa connected to the convention center in Georgina

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The Briars Resort & Spa offers a perfect outdoor getaway with kayaking, beach volleyball, and garden surroundings. Unwind with Swedish massages, yoga, an arcade/game room, library, and a welcoming lobby fireplace for indoor relaxation.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Business services

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

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Flat-screen TV
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Studio Suite

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Flat-screen TV
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Yard
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Flat-screen TV
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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  • 36 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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Mini-fridge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Cottage, Multiple Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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  • 28 sq m
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 6 King Beds, 2 Double Sofa Beds and 2 Double Beds

Family Cottage, Multiple Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 8 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
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Mini-fridge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
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Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
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Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
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Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
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Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
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Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
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Fireplace
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Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
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Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
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Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

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Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Yard
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Individually furnished
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Air conditioning
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Mini-fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Golf View, Garden Area

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Mini-fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished
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Air conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
55 Hedge Road, R.R. 1, Jacksons Point, Georgina, ON, L0E 1L0

What's nearby

  • Lake Simcoe - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Briars Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bonnie Park - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lyndhurst Golf Club - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Claredon Beach Park - 21 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • East Gwillimbury Station - 33 min drive
  • Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jax's Red Bus - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Time - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Briars Resort & Spa

Family-friendly hotel near Lake Simcoe
At The Briars Resort & Spa, you can look forward to a golf course, a garden, and an arcade/game room. With a nearby private beach, rowing, and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body scrub, reflexology, and a deep-tissue massage at The Briars Spa, the onsite spa. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking, basketball, and snowshoeing. A library, a fireplace in the lobby, and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, 4 outdoor tennis courts, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A billiards/pool table, a foosball table, and games
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 96 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Ice skating
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Snowshoeing
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (7,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 16 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1840
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 100

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 13 2025 to October 17 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 100 (subject to availability)

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 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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Briars Resort Jacksons Point
Briars Jacksons Point
Briars Resort Georgina
Briars Georgina
The Briars Resort Spa
The Briars Resort Spa
The Briars Resort & Spa Hotel
The Briars Resort & Spa Georgina
The Briars Resort & Spa Hotel Georgina

Frequently asked questions

Is The Briars Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Briars Resort & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Briars Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Briars Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 100 (subject to availability).

Where is The Briars Resort & Spa located?

This family-friendly Georgina hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Simcoe and Bonnie Park. Briars Golf Club and Sibbald Point Provincial Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Briars Resort & Spa Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 210 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kiera

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We loved the area and the access to bikes, kayaks and paddle boards. We would definitely go back for the beautiful area. Unfortunately, there is no outdoor pool and the indoor pool was also closed. I don’t think there was and housekeeping services as we didn’t not have our room cleaned. The restaurant was pricey. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

justin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property not well keep up. 300 nightly no pool. Roof needs repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ILYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lukas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To expensive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Amenities
Staff was phenomenal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and a nice place to rest and relax!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Will definitely return

Beautiful historic property and the spa was exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A one night very pleasant stay. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical sight. Great food amazing service, wife loved the spa treatments and I’m absolutely coming back this winter for an ice fishing n cross country ski weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon

👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and a bit of old school. The grounds are really lovely and there is wide lake frontage with a spectacular view. The staff are very warm, helpful and welcoming. The rooms are clean,comfortable and very quiet The food is very good and there is many menu choices to pick from. I enjoy staying at this resort everytime and look forward to the next stay. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Anniversary stay

Fantastic setting. You can tell the property is older but well maintained. Beds were excellent. Rooms were quiet. Breakfast was an better than average, better than a run of the mill travelers hotel, but not Outstanding. Staff were sometimes hard to find.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent and so helpful and friendly We enjoyed an excellent rainbow trout with fettuccine meal in Drinkwaters with the best calamari appetizer ever! Rochelle, her daughter and sister are all awesome! And Bob the resort manager is super!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Although I was thankful for the balcony with the room it was in really bad condition. The railings needed a new paint job. We had to clean off the chairs and the floor to be able to sit out there comfortably. The roof of the building was also in great need of repair.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good first looking place ( well rated until 2018)...we booked for three guests, the bedroom had old unclean carpet and internet not fixed on TV ( we fixed it alone !), the electric blug on one wall was broken, there is mildew in the bathroom, hair on the floor and two sets of towels,,,we asked again at the front desk but impossible to get towels until 8h00 PM, finally we asked for pool towels ( unclean) and the set never came! ...infiltration of water in one wall of the indoor pool ( emergency to repair), the outdoor pool closed for the season ( big unclean cover over it) ,big hole in the ceiling near Exit sign almost falling near our room, carpet unclean all around, lack of painting outside and mastic around windows not fit ( emergency to repair before winter), one tennis court ok but the second full of grass, private beach of ten feet wide, staff at the front desk tried to help but didn't know at all where they work....went outside for dinner ( we discover alone a nice pub at a driving distance) , good news, the breakfast was good and the service perfect ( wonderful room but unclean again)...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

madeleine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sad to see what was the beautiful historic Briars so neglected. This is no longer an elegant resort but now leveled to a rundown motel at best. We had two rooms, one was right beside a large wedding event with loud entertainment. What were they thinking. The other room was on the other side of the property. Our party had to share one room. There was no receptionist upon arrival. A security guard had to deal with our situation and walk us to our room. He then said we were the only guests in that building. As we entered our room it looked like we were walking in to the 1950’s. Not just old but filthy dirty furniture and worn. The bathroom handle fell off so we could not close the door properly. Not ideal. In the morning we noted the deck was rotting. We did not stay to enjoy breakfast. Headed to reception and as we passed through the hallways we noted the pool was closed and covered up with tarps, dirt and debris. And a strange installation of a Chinese warrior and other oriental icons. Guest services kindly refunded us for the second room that we could not use and commented on the difficult morning they were having dealing with complaints. $350 later for the one room is still outrageous for rooms that should be shut down until major renovations applied. As someone who knew the third generation of the founding Sibbald family we found ourselves very sad to see new owners who obviously don’t care about the guest experience or preserving this iconic landmark.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

George

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property location is ideal, however the hotel itself is very tired and is in need of a major renovation. It is sad to see a once very exclusive Resort & Spa fall to where it is today. I hope someone makes an effort to restore it to its former glory.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Burnt Hamburg Bed great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

No working outdoor pool

Called before booking and asked if they had an outdoor pool and was told “yes”. When I checked in they said their outdoor pool hadn’t been in service for 3 years. No daily room cleaning service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You will need a tetanus shot and a sage. It should be against business practice to advertise and charge as 4 star. Room cleanliness and condition was on par with a roadside truck stop. Furniture looked like it was actually from the 1800s and not cleaned/maintained since. Carpeting with huge holes. Staff tried their best to help by changing our room (huge brown stain on bedding), but new room was still filled with mold (bathroom) and stains on pillows/blankets. Toilet ran all night and didnt flush. The pool room smelled like sewage. I didnt sleep all night - as soon as my daughter woke up, we dashed. I think the BBB for the city or hotel regulations need to mitigate the rating guidelines as people book from out of town based on this.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs some serious updating and maintenance . Staff was great and check is was fast and easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. The property is historic so we understand how challenging maint
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No pool and hot tubs available
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025