Windermere House

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

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Standard Room, Lake View

Standard Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View | Balcony

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Windermere

When you stay at Windermere House in Muskoka Lakes, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Rosseau and Windermere Marina. .This beach resort is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Windermere Golf & Country Club and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Rosseau - 1 min walk
  • Windermere Marina - 2 min walk
  • Windermere Golf & Country Club - 3 min walk
  • Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course - 15 min drive
  • Lake Joseph Golf Club - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oliver's Coffee - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Turtle Jack's Port Carling - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Beveragino - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪York & Mason - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Windermere House

On beach with outdoor pool, near Windermere Marina
Windermere House offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

An outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Amba Spa has 3 treatment rooms. Services include massages. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pickleball court. This Victorian resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the resort's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Muskoka Lakes? This resort has 2000 square feet (186 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Lounge and Lobby Bar - Onsite lobby lounge.
The Rosseau and Verandah - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open select days.
The Windermere Pub - This beach brewpub serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Lounge and Lobby Bar
  • The Rosseau and Verandah
  • The Windermere Pub

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboards on-site
  • Private picnics
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (2000 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open selected days

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 100
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 100
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 5 2025 to May 16 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Spa
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Dining venue(s)

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 available for CAD 30.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 30.0 per stay

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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

House Windermere
Windermere House
Windermere House Hotel
Windermere House Hotel Windermere
Windermere House Resort & Hotel Muskoka District, Canada
Windermere House Resort And Hotel
Windermere House Resort Muskoka Lakes
Windermere House Muskoka Lakes
Windermere House Muskoka s
Windermere House Resort
Windermere House Muskoka Lakes
Windermere House Resort Muskoka Lakes

Windermere House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 583 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 583 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 583 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 583 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 583 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Our stay was ruined by a wedding which should have been communicated. Upon arrival the hot tub was cold and both the saunas & steam room were off. During our second night, all amenities were closed for a wedding interrupting out afternoon plans, and reason for booking. Our room was directly over the reception hall which meant loud music and disruption until 2am. Managmetn communicated that they expected complaints, awareness should have been provided given people's likely reasons for coming to Windermere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Anat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Property is beautiful with lots of logistical management problems. Rooms are ok, no water pressure in shower and uncomfortable pillows. Poor service and lack of attention to details made this stay mediocre. Asked the front desk to inform when room is ready - never did and we lost time for hours by the pool. Weird fact: change rooms are not connected to the pool and we had to walk through grass overlooking the dining room in our bathing suits covered in a towel while people were suppose to enjoy their meals. Hotel charges $50 plus tax resort fees to use facilities: kayak and canoe equipment located at the front of hotel and guests are expected to lag it down and up the hill! hotel advertises tennis courts - not fenced and too small to play proper tennis. ( pickle ball maybe !) We were informed the pub is open till 10 serving a full menus, when we arrived at 9 were given a limited menu with 4 items of fried pub food ( that was suppose to be our special anniversary dinner) We were kicked out of the hotel the day of check out at noon because high caliber people were arriving ! No one asked how our stay was and we felt rushed to leave the hotel. ( none of this was communicated to us at the time of booking ) Hotel cancellation policy is ridiculous and very rigid! 7 days in advance and you loose $50 and less than 7 days entire stay !!! Life happens ! Property has a potential to be a beautiful experience for couples, retreats or corporate events if properly managed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tram

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Slobodan

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

8/10 Good

Handrazfil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing and very good customer services, house keeping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got food poisoning from the pub which basically ruined my girlfriend’s birthday. Old rooms and gross walls. Hot tub isn’t hot, Only some of the Sauna’s work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel public areas and grounds. Rooms are dated though. If rooms get renovated, this could be a 5 star experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Helen-Anne, Brantford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a lot of family activities to do at the property. Well-maintained, had a basic double room, if it's in your budget splurge for one of the rooms with a balcony or lakeview.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property, staff very pleasant and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lots of potential for this hotel. We had two main problems. One was a very bad smell which permeated from the lobby to the second floor where our room was, similar to a septic system backing up into a basement. The other was a rather loud convention taking place, when the convention guests were talking loudly outside our room (which was situated near the elevators) quite late at night (guessing about midnight). Tip: Ask for a room far from the elevators and lobby,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harsimran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely and helpful. We enjoyed kayaking and swimming every day, and the peace and quiet of the hotel rooms and surrounding area. The Friday night entertainment was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Brad

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price the rooms are very old and tired. My room smelled like a damp musty basement. Issues with shower. Management ignored my complaint and I never did hear back from them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Stouffville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old resort with good size bedroom but only queen beds available at booking. The toilet didn’t work as well as it should but staff was concerned about giving it. The excellent amenities (tennis, SUP, kayak, shuffleboard) all included in your price. The pool was great with a large hot tub and ample lounge & chair seating. Gas fire pits available for outdoor night seating We had a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very enjoyable stay. Hope to be back in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was VERY impressed at how well the wait staff were educated in gluten free adaptable items from their menu. my compliments to the Chef!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
One morning we had orange juice and went back for another and it was Tang yuk! The walkway to the front door is uneven which makes luggage fall from the cart The water in the shower cannot rinse out shampoo properly Other than that it was amazing Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

jesper

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and tons of potential, but hotel is worn and is not a $600 a night room / property. Def catching in on scarce inventory in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omri

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

8/10 Good

Wolf

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 nights from September 3-6 2024. Windermere is truly the "Lady of the Lake". We enjoyed all the amenities, the beautiful grounds, the heated pool, the jacuzzi, the outdoor saunas and most of all the tennis court. The room was huge, the beds were comfortable. The TV's internet connection issue was quickly resolved, and a replacement TV was provided. However, regrettably, we were NOT made aware (at least it is not CLEARLY indicated on the resort's website; although I did find it after the fact) that the restaurant is closed Monday to Thursday after Labour Day. Although, the pub is open; however, we did not travel for 3 hrs to eat pizza and hamburgers! This, we can do at one of the establishments in our neighbourhood. Finding another restaurant was not part of our plan and would have required a 30-45 min drive. Of course, there is a bar, unfortunately without any bartender in sight! One more thing: the mention of bike trails is an exaggeration. Despite this, if one decides to go after Labour Day, one must consider the existing dining room arrangements. Conclusion: a wonderful place. J & W
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024