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The Briars Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Living area
Courtyard

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
55 Hedge Road, R.R. 1, Jacksons Point, Georgina, ON, L0E 1L0
  • Red Barn Theatre
    4 min walk
  • Lake Simcoe
    5 min walk
  • Bonnie Park
    13 min walk
  • Barrie, ON (YLK-Lake Simcoe Regional)
    80 min drive

Room options

Family Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio Suite

Superior Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cottage, Multiple Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cottage, Multiple Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Golf View, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exterior

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Jacksons Point

With a stay at The Briars Resort & Spa in Georgina, you'll be connected to the convention center, just a 4-minute walk from Red Barn Theatre and 5 minutes by foot from Lake Simcoe. .This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Briars Golf Club and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bonnie Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Simcoe - 5 min walk
  • Bonnie Park - 13 min walk
  • Briars Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • Sibbald Point Provincial Park - 4 min drive
  • Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger Bandits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Boondocks Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The ROC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Briars Resort & Spa

Hotel with private beach, indoor pool
The Briars Resort & Spa offers 96 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include kitchen islands. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 4 outdoor tennis courts and complimentary bicycles. An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Briars Spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 96 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. When the sun is out, a round of golf or a day at the private beach are two great options for taking advantage of the fine weather. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
At The Briars Resort & Spa, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Georgina? This hotel has 7000 square feet (650 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Briars Resort & Spa has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fitness centre
  • Table football
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Sauna
  • Snowshoeing
  • A hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Golf lessons
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (7000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Games

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.

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

The Briars Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 185 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay at the Briars for the Georgina Marathon. It was convenient for shuttle service to the event. Unfortunately, the pool, sauna and hot tub were closed for repairs. We were looking forward to using these, so were disappointed. We had a lovely room. Breakfast buffet was pretty good. The outside area was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just as stated in all the other reviews. The bed was perfect. Check in was convenient and fast. No issues!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wing Sze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is great. The rooms really require renovation. They are very dated and kind of run down. The extra patios need some attention. They need to be cleaned, including the chairs. Given the cost of staying at The Briars, rooms should be updated. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
quiet setting, modest breakfast with dirty windows by the breakfast table ., coffee not hot, and low taste and flavour
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with family
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

brad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very slow. My assigned room didn't have a bed in it, when I went back to front desk, she had to go check herself before giving me a room with a bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Beautiful waterfront property with great views from the dock. Friendly staff, excellent food and dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nazzarena, Bancroft

Liked: Cleanliness
Outdated and over priced… Clean and average stay Annoyed that housekeeping knocked at 8am asking if i needed anything. Yes sleep please. Just an ok time. Not worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yun Wook

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

madeleine

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The Briars is a lovely old resort in the heart of cottage country. Its charm is in its history and gorgeous gardens. It must have been the place to be in its heyday. Exploring around the property showed the signs of disuse. The tower lookout windows were covered in spiderwebs making it hard to see out, the tennis court had weeds coming through the asphalt, and the outdoor pool was covered in tarps. Service wise, the computers went down Sunday morning so I waited 1 hour to get breakfast and finally left without one. The same with checkout…no printed bill. The Briars needs a redo…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was not an issue and our room was suitable for the short time we were staying.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Briars was wonderful and the staff extremely helpful but Expedia booked us into the wrong room - garden view instead of lake view. Fortunately the Briars staff was able to accommodate us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great. So very hardworking and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Arsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gena

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

francois

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place needs a lot of love.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Briars is in a lovely location in the Jackson Point area of Georgina, ON. It is a historic property on lovely grounds. As an EV driver, I was glad that they have chargers. Staff were friendly and efficient. My room was very comfortable and clean. I would say that the property is dowdy and could use some updating. The bathrooms were functional, but could use updated fixtures. That said, I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024