Hallways smelled dirty and bathroom had a water leak. I thought it was okay for one night but they…read morecharged me additional fees without giving me a bill for it on my credit card. They said they don't know why I was charged.

So disappointed! So glad we only stayed one night. I gave an extra star because the manager tried…read moreto make it right. The walls were super thin. Kids running up & down the hall at night and woke us up running up& down the hallway again about 6:30 in the morning. A paper was given when you check in about being quiet certain hours and if police were called they would evict you. Why give that paper if the noise complaints aren't enforced? The front desk was informed the night before about the noise. And there was also seedy ppl hanging out around the area and at the Circle K across the street. When we woke up, we showered, got dressed, spoke to manager & left. The balcony didn't look safe. The room needed maintenance.

This place really reminds you of the way things used to be about reserving a hotel or motel--in a…read moregood way. It is one of the very few places that lets you pay for a room with cash, while most other places require a credit card. Though our particular room was tiny, it seemed that they do a lot with the small space you get, as you get a mini fridge, a microwave, and a good selection of satellite channels. As well, it appears to be one of the lowest priced if not the lowest priced motel in Peterborough, and we were lucky that there was a room available, even though we went in the shoulder season, just after school-age students had gone back to school. It is rather minimalist in the food and drink offerings (no vending machines for food and drink), but for I and my husband, we tend to bring our own food and drink, so it was not that critical for us.

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 !

This is really nice Best Western Hotel. So the hotel has 2 sections, the main building, which is 4…read morestories high, and an annex section which is 2 stories high. Our room ended up in the annex section. Behind the hotel is open green space that I'm pretty sure belongs to the hotel, and backs onto the Otonabee River. It's very pretty and picturesque and I think a nice place for like an outdoor wedding. Our room itself was pretty standard. We had a queen bed, couch, coffee table, flat screen TV, microwave and small fridge. The bathroom is small and is just the toilet and bath tub. The sink is outside of the bathroom. There's a gym and a pool, neither of which were used by us. Lots of free parking. The breakfast area is nice. Since our stay was during the Covid-19 Pandemic (not our preferred time to travel, but our journey was ultimately for an interment), the hot food was served in "to-go" pre-packaged servings by an attendant (it was a breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg and cheese on an English muffin when we were there). The attendant also serves you coffee and tea. Everything else is single serving individually wrapped and you can serve yourself with those (e.g bottled juice, yogurt, packaged pastries, granola bars, etc.). The dining room was open, with tables spaced out, but we opted to eat in our own room. I was satisfied with the Covid precautions. We paid around $120 a night. I would stay here again. Hopefully next time under happier circumstances, both personally and from a global health perspective.

This place is TIRED!! Very dingy, damp smell throughout, wallpaper is peeling, housekeeping was…read morefair at best... Bed was fairly comfortable and shower was good and front desk staff was friendly but nothing else really positive to say. We stayed here because it was convenient to family we were visiting but next time we'd look for another hotel or an AirBnB rather than stay here again.

A beautiful location and a clean resort. So peaceful and picturesque…read more The only thing I would have improved is the number of places to hang things in the bathroom in the upstairs unit we had. Once there are two towels, two hand towels and two face washers stacked on the one rail, everything has to be moved for use. There are no shelves or rails or hooks anywhere else in the room so when you shower you leave your clothes on the toilet lid. If you want to hang the hand towels somewhere after use, the bath towels are in the way. Considering the size of the bathroom which is adequate, another rail or hook on the door would have made the whole experience perfect. There is a no smoking sign on the door, however smoking is allowed on the balcony, evidenced by a dirty ash tray on the table in the centre. Love the quirky ceiling fan on the balcony.

"A relaxing haven in the heart of the Kawarthas" says it all. Friendly and helpful management,…read morebeautiful and clean accommodations - a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Ontario. We came up in a big group to celebrate my friend's 30th birthday, but after seeing all the families (especially the kids!) enjoying the resort, I will be back very soon with my family. My little nieces and nephews will love it (and my Dad can get plenty of fishing in).

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.

My first time in peterborough was fortunate enough to have a friend recommend the Moffat house…read more What a charming and beautiful place. The owners are very welcoming and helpful, as I was travelling with a friend Doug was trying to save us from paying for two rooms and giving various suggestions to sharing, which I felt was very nice of him. Coming from downtown noisy Toronto, I appreciated the peacefulness of this lovely house. Did I mention the rooms are gorgeous, clean and comfy. Love the place and highly recommend.

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Driving into this little oasis of a cove you see a couple of boats and docks. Then you see the…read morenewly built dock and next to that a beachfront and playground. Scattered around the property are cabins of varying sizes. But the gems of the resort is what are in these cabins. Flat screen tv? Dishwasher? Giant kitchens? Am I home or am I at a cottage ? This is an oasis from the stresses of city life. With campfires by the beach, scavenger hunts, archery lessons and boat rides around Stoney Lake, this is the kawartha lakes at its best.

I stayed at the Westwind Inn this past weekend while in the area for a wedding…read more The young college student staff were lovely, polite, and helpful -- unfortunately, the same cannot be said for management or the overall experience. I would not recommend this property. From the moment you arrive, you notice the place is run down, dated, and severely overpriced for the value offered. 1. Dated rooms & poor maintenance The rooms feel stuck in time -- the TV and much of the furniture look to be decades old. Water pressure is poor, and my sister and brother-in-law had no water for their pre-wedding shower. Management did not apologize and instead insisted my brother-in-law "didn't know how to turn on the shower." (He has built bathrooms, so this was simply insulting.) 2. No complimentary towels for water activities Beach towels must be purchased -- none are provided for guests. 3. Breakfast with an unusually limited time window While most hotels offer at least a 2-hour breakfast period (e.g., 8:00-10:00), here it was fixed at 9:30 a.m. only. 4. Restaurant closed The on-site restaurant was closed during our stay. When I asked to see the menu, the items seemed oddly upscale for the setting (like something from a Four Seasons) and were priced accordingly. Guests are left to leave the property for meals. 5. Pool and lake issues The pool, while clean, was unheated. The lake is extremely weedy. Outdoor furniture had no cushions, making it uncomfortable. 6. No daily housekeeping Rooms are not serviced during your stay. 7. Key inconvenience Only one key is issued per room. We were told we could leave it at the desk if needed, but the front desk was rarely staffed, so this wasn't practical. In summary: Despite friendly student staff, the outdated facilities, lack of amenities, and dismissive management make this a poor value for the high prices charged. I would not stay here again or recommend it.

This place is something special. Me personally this was my first time leaving the country. Now I am…read morean outdoors person. When we landed in Toronto I was worried this place wasn't gonna be all that. I was totally wrong. We drove north 2 hours from Toronto and found this place in Buckhorn. Very tucked away in the woods. Very secluded. The lady at the front desk was very welcoming she actually met us outside. She also plays hostess in the dining area. She was very friendly. The dining area has a chef named Dave this guy was the star of the show. Great cook everything in the pics he made. Everything was delicious also he's not afraid to come out and meet you and have a normal conversation with you. The entire staff makes you feel like you are family. I definitely will be back maybe in the spring. I hear there is some great fishing on the lake. Oh and I can't forget to mention the tea that he made......... I am a tea drinker and the tea he made from the berries from a tree out back was phenomenal.