We had lunch with a group today and everything was good (excellent views and pleasant atmospher)…read more One exception was the poor young man working in the Kitchen. He was by himself and did not stop moving the entire time we were there. Our server said it was Ryan who i think is the owner but he eas very young, so maybe two Ryan's. Regardless that is how a business succeeds, great people, pride in what you do and do it well. Shout out to the curly hair young fella in the kitchen. Food was great .

Very beautiful place. Lots of water toys to use and activities to do. The service is great and the…read moreowner is very kind. Highly recommended

I had the chicken sizzler it was great. More than I could eat so I shared with husband Who had the…read morelamb stew, a special for Easter. Service was great, there was a glitch with open table when I tried to reserve and it said they were all booked up but weren't. So dont always trust open table.

Great place to go with family or a date. It's casual and cozy with cottage decor. One of the nicer…read morerestaurants in the cottage area to go to with friendly service, hot food easy to drive to and find. Nothing much to see in area, other stores were closed. Called to make a dinner reservation at 2pm on a random Tuesday, the mature lady sounded really stressed trying to "squeeze in" our reservation for 4 +high chair for baby and asked us to arrive earlier, so we came early before 5. They apparently are always full every night, so you need to make reservations sooner than later. Wasn't a great first impression along with an odd looking website. But when we arrived after a hard down pour we came to a third full restaurant inside at 4:30pm! It was mainly seniors and my family but it looked way better than their website and the waitresses were very sweet. All tables had reserved signs (so she wasn't kidding earlier) and service was fast at that time. Food came very fast, fresh and hot so my MIL had nothing to complain about! Didn't have room to try dessert but after hearing coffee wasn't fresh ground drip but the syrup machine kind we grabbed the bill. Menu is a bit all over the place, can't go wrong with their sandwiches burgers and fish & chips. Would go back to chill on patio next time

Very disappointing! We booked for a weekend, Feb 2026 (Friday through Sunday) - snowing when we…read morearrived - driveway had not been plowed, pathways & stairs not shoveled - though the main driveway got plowed Sunday morning, the walkways and stairs were not shoveled all weekend. We stayed in a Villa (#601) which was the first one we were put in. After lugging our luggage through an un-shoveled walkway, arriving to the villa and unpacking our bags - the fireplace was not working - nor would the door lock - after complaining to front desk - we were moved to Villa #605 - again un-shoveled walkway, un-shoveled stairs, we were happy that our door was able to be locked. We discovered the TV and fireplace were not working in this unit either - Not wanting to pack up & switch rooms again - we settled for a 10% discount on the room The hotel staff we dealt with were very polite - The resort is overpriced in its current condition - the villa's are severely outdated and in need of repair & updating - the carpets were worn, and looked dirty, window treatments were out of date and shabby looking - visible cracks down the wall in the bedroom - the patio door looked like termites had been eating it and allowed huge draft into the dining area of the villa We ate at the onsite restaurant on the Friday night - service staff were friendly - food was not great - ordered the fish and chips - the batter of the fish was so overcooked, difficult to cut even with knife - and some of the fish inside the batter was not even cooked! Definitely will not book here again -

Well past its hey-day! This resort needs a ton of work inside and out. Unfortunately the property…read moreis not well maintained anymore. Linens and the bathroom were clean thankfully.

We stayed at the Best Western Mariposa with our family during our youngest son's hockey tournament,…read moreand this was by far the worst hotel experience we have ever had. We are a team with younger children, and parents made a point of supervising kids closely, following curfews, and being respectful to staff. Despite this, we were treated with suspicion and hostility from the moment staff realized we were a hockey team. On our first night, the hotel offered an empty room for kids to play mini sticks. The following day, when kids asked again, we were offered a different room that was dirty and had broken glass on the floor. Staff were notified, but no apology or concern was shown. That evening, while supervised kids were using the pool, another family (not part of our group) opened an unlocked side door and ran into the snow before jumping back into the pool. Some of our kids followed. There were no warning signs and the door was not locked. The pool was immediately closed by staff without testing water levels, and parents were falsely accused of children urinating in the hot tub. By 8:30 p.m., all children were in their rooms with parents. The following morning, our team manager received a rude email accusing our children of running the halls late at night and harassing guests--none of which occurred. The situation escalated further the next evening when staff aggressively confronted parents at the pool and accused a guest of having alcohol without cause. When another parent calmly attempted to speak to the desk manager to de-escalate, the staff member pushed past her and retreated to her office, where police were called. The OPP attended and confirmed there was no disorderly behavior. Everyone was allowed to remain for the night. Beyond staff behavior, the hotel itself was dirty and poorly maintained. Our room had a dead bug and personal items left behind, public areas were not well kept, and breakfast service was slow and inattentive. We would not recommend this hotel to families, sports teams, or anyone expecting professional service or basic cleanliness.

I stayed the Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre last night ... I've never been…read morethere before. It was $120 (plus tax) for the night. WIFI (which was quick) and parking were free. There is a restaurant in the hotel, the Grape and Olive Wine & Martini Bistro, but there are lots (Swiss Chalet, McDonald's, etc.) within walking distance ... I had supper last night at Kelsey's, which is across the street. I had breakfast in the restaurant in the hotel this morning ... two eggs, peameal bacon, toast and homefries ($8) and a glass of milk. It was good! I'd stayed here again.

We came here spontaneously, to decide where to go for dinner and wanted to stay in the area. They…read moreoffered a Thanksgiving Buffet menu and for the price it was very fair, so we decided to try it. We couldn't get seating in the dining room as it was all reserved so we sat in the bar area. The food selection was okay,they had food offerings that are in most traditional Thanksgiving dinners. I really liked their turkey and stuffing, their food tasted very fresh and no MSG (in our opinion). I wish they had offered more selection in their desserts as well as side dishes. They shouldn't have put salad dressing in the romaine (caesar) with the croutons. Mushy croutons + too much dressing =make me sad. They should just leave it for the diner to DIY their own salads. Service was OK. They didn't really help us much, went to get our own utensils, didn't refill our glasses. Things we enjoyed: -The food was traditional and not overly processed -The price was good -The Inn was very well kept and cozy Things we did not like: -Service was lacking, did not check up on us -Seating in the bar (but we didn't make reservations so I don't blame this on them) -More side dishes/dessert selections -Provide us with utensils!!! I enjoyed dinner here, and it would be nice to come back. We would definitely make reservations ahead of time next time. Service needs to be better.

Booked 2 nights online this weekend for the Beaches concert. On approach, the inn looked…read moreinteresting. Historic. We couldn't book in because there was no-one at the desk. We had to wait half an hour. Okay let's go to the restaurant. Closed. The bar was open. Yay. The rooms were straight out of a cheap detective novel. None of the usual amenities like a hair dryer. The beds were sunken. I hope it wasn't your honeymoon night lol. All in all more than disappointing. The price all in: nearly $400. It near the venue. The Beaches were fantastic!

The Inn at Mount Julian (restaurant), part of Viamede Resort, was voted by Culinary Tourism…read moreAlliance as one of the best road trip-worthy, farm to table restaurants in Ontario! We decided to celebrated Canada Day with a culinary road trip, driving up to the beautiful North Kawartha, Ontario! I didn't know what to expect, so I did a bit more research and found out that they offer 5, 7, or 9 course blind tasting menus, as well as a la carte meals. Without hesitation, we went for the 9 course blind tasting with a shared wine pairing! Please remember to book your table in advance! The restaurant is located in a separate cottage house on the property, with a beautiful, serene view by the waters. The service was exceptional. The food from 'forest/farm-to-table' were unbelievable. The mini duck egg omelette, the smoked trout, and the brownie x ice cream dessert with the lavender were my favourite amongst the delicious dishes on the blind tasting menu. You can literally taste the freshness in every bite! In April 2017 last year, Viamede Resort also went tip-free. They believe in paying their staff fair wages from the start, and don't believe they should burden guests with extra fees. The price you see is the price you pay :) I really wish I could keep The Inn at Mount Julian a secret, but I really want to share with the world about this outstanding culinary experience! I can assure you, this will definitely be worth the 2-hour drive from Toronto! I would highly recommend this to adventurous foodies (like you!) out there :) . . . The All-Ontario, Road Trip-Worthy, farm-to-table Restaurant Series (7 of 17)

Hit this place on our last night in the area, we were renting a cottage for a week on Stoney Lake…read more I gotta say this place was top shelf and I don't give out five stars lightly. From the day before when we drove over to check out the resort and the dining options right up to when we walked out the staff were all very fresh faced and friendly and took their jobs seriously. You could tell the wanted to help and weren't just putting in time. The Inn itself is a beautifully restored on building. Nice wide planked floors and subtle, contemporary decor. The menu is not large ( a good thing ! ) but considering the small size of the place there is more than enough choices. The chef is trying to integrate local items into the menu ( spruce tips! ) with some success. Overall our meal, wine, service, and prices were all excellent. This place would definitely appeal to someone who wants a nice evening out after several days of cottaging it. Although it is fairly sophisticated for cottage country it still has a nice casual vibe so you can show up fairly casual without feeling out of place. Give it a go !

Only stayed for 1 night but definitely already making plans to go back (a family member booked on…read morethe spot for a room during Thanksgiving). The property manager is as nice and accommodating as can be, especially when it's a group of 9 people coming in late and being loud as can be. The rooms are immaculately clean and has a hot tub! Fun times. Five of us shared one of the large rooms (1 bedroom with a double bed) then the main room had 2 double beds) and it spacious enough. Room also had a nice patio in the back that lead to the fire pits/bbq are along with the river. You can also rent canoes and kayaks for a nominal fee. Highly recommended!

This place is a hidden gem! The staff were so welcoming and hospitable. We were celebrating my…read moredaughter's 17th birthday and it was amazing! The services were great and so relaxing! The prices are reasonable and I loved the packages they offer. I am excited to see how this place evolves! The high tea was next level and so delicious!! Thank you for making our day so special and amazing!!

I've just spent 4 nights at Eganridge. There are two dining spaces - the dining room and Stables…read moreSports Bar and Patio. More options available in the dining room. The staff were so accommodating and creative. All the entrées, most of the appetizers, and about half the breakfast menu can be made gluten free. Everything I had was delicious. I had GF French onion soup! Delicious! When I ordered the burrata, they cut GF bread into rounds and grilled them to simulate the crostini they'd normally serve it with. It was amazing. The bison strip loin dinner was a triumph! I also had the ribeye ragout with GF pasta, the pickerel chowder, the Caesar salad without croutons, and the poached prawns. My only note for the restaurant is to provide more GF desserts besides ice cream sundae. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I see a lot of poor reviews a few years ago. In terms of food and service a lot has changed for the better post-Covid. The comments about the decor are on point, though. The decor is a little dated but my terrace room was well appointed and very clean. I loved having the fireplace, whirlpool bathtub, and amazing view of Sturgeon Lake from my balcony. Overall a wonderful experience. I am already planning to return. :)

Rustic and cozy cottages…read more Beautiful scenery. Relaxing. Clean Lake. Fresh air! Right across from beautiful uninhabited island. Not far from the town of bobcaygeon, fenelon falls and buckhorn. (Drove to Burleigh Falls which is close by) Great fishing.