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The Balmoral Hotel

2.5 star property
Friends gather at the welcoming bar for billiards and conversation before enjoying satisfying American cuisine served for both lunch and dinner

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The Balmoral Hotel offers modern comforts and genuine hospitality. Enjoy lunch or dinner at The Balmoral Restaurant, relax on the terrace, or play billiards with friends. In-room WiFi and 24/7 front desk service ensure a comfortable, hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Barry's Bay is home to The Balmoral Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carson Lake Provincial Park and Bell Bay Provincial Park, while Grumblin' Granny's and Polish Kashub Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Barry's Bay travel guide
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16 Opeongo Square, Madawaska Valley, ON, K0J 1B0

What's nearby

  • Zurakowski Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Water Tower Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grumblin' Granny's
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Golden Lake
    25 min drive - 20.9 miles
  • Algonquin Provincial Park - East Gate
    46 min drive - 42.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
    143 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    8 min walk
  • Le Belge Euro Bistro
    1 min walk
  • Madawaska Coffee Co
    4 min walk
  • Wilno Tavern Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Balmoral Hotel
    1 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

Property highlights
A terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Balmoral Hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Balmoral Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A billiards/pool table, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Balmoral Hotel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Balmoral Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Snowmobiling

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The Balmoral Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Balmoral Hotel located?

Situated in Barry's Bay, this hotel is steps from Zurakowski Park, Water Tower Park, and Grumblin' Granny's. Carson Lake Provincial Park and Wadsworth Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay, nice, comfy and clean, nothing to complain about.
Verified

8/10 Good

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Eine gute Nacht

Die neue Besitzerin Liz ist noch mitten im Umbruch. Unsere Reservierung war von den vorherigen Besitzern angenommen worden. Obwohl noch nicht geöffnet ist könnten wir übernachten und unsere Sonderwünsche wurden erfüllt. Es gibt noch einiges zu tun aber unser Zimmer war in Ordnung.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay. Will definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Enjoyed the room. Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay.

Pretty good stay. Place is rustic but clean. Service was very good. Pillows and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lina

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

Great getaway

This is our second time at the Balmoral Hotel. Iris and her husband are such wonderful people. Yes the building is dated and the room are not the 5 star. What this hotel gives you is comfort and a sense of home. I don't need a 5 star hotel and the building has character. Iris and her husband make you feel at home. I was really sad when we left, Barry's Bay is beautiful !! I would definitely recommend this hotel. Thank you Iris for your hospitality. See you next year :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the covered porch for breakfast and evening drinks. We were there 4 nights, and it was like a home away from home. The owner, Iris, is terrific. Our room was roomy and spotless.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful service, clean, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located hotel, close to everything Barry’s Bay has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me and my wife decided to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary by visiting Madawaska Valley this Fall Season and booked a room at the Balmoral Hotel. We enjoyed our stay at this scenic and beautiful hotel. Service is excellent and you feel the warm hospitality. Looking forward to a second visit to the beautiful and majestic city of Barry's Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Our Trail Ride haven

Iris is lovely and was able to accomodate us and our atvs plus gear despite the restrictions of covid. We had a great time even thought the dining room had been closed due to the pandemic. She was able to rustle up some hot coffee and delicious muffins for the breakfast, which was great for our early start. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic & super accomodating host, very clean and neat and spacious enough room. Literally no problem at all. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and neat. A blue and white stripe of the quilt made us felt like at home, warm and cozy. The lady was friendly and helpful. Talking with her during breakfast time the next morning was a nice way to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A place to come back

We stayed there only one night, but it was a nice night and very calm. The place is well located and the owners are friendly and helpful. ;) We will definitely come back next time!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for

The price was right for the one night we stayed there but you get what you pay for. The rooms are very small and the furnishings are very old. The room was clean. It took a good five minutes before the hot water would turn on, at first my wife didn’t there was hot water. The stairs and the floor in our room were slanted I guess because of the age of the building. Could not get to sleep because of the traffic going by all night. We were in the front of the hotel. We wouldn’t stay there again. But I will say that the lady who checked us in was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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

rest stay

Just needed a place to stay for one night. Really good experience. Would recommend it highly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

reat stay!

Great location. The host was friendly and very helpful. Coffee/tea and muffins for breakfast were a pleasant surprise and very much appreciated. Great cup of tea! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very nice and accomdating. Rooms were nice and clean. I like the Netflix streaming service. Hotel is right across from Żurakowski park and other small gems. Parking is on site
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a quiet night during COVID times. Staff was friendly and helpful, room was decent and clean. Enjoyed some drinks on the beautiful patio - will return to enjoy properly when things are more back to normal!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, Very clean. Staff friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Resort town charm. Could use a Keurig machine in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and neat. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks. Nice venue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very neat Its a very old building but very well kept The bar was very nice and the girls are very friendly and couldn’t be anymore accomdating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has a central location and free parking. It is an older property with some quaint features. The owner is very friendly and helpful. She helped us with our baggage going in and out. The stairs to the rooms are formidable .They are long and steep. The food is frozen fare with small portions.The breakfast was good muffins and coffee. The TV was on a Roku with few free channels and no local channels. Price, location, and friendly host made up for the lack of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019