The Bala Bay Inn

2.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Bar (on property)
Free WiFi
Combined shower/bathtub, towels, soap, shampoo
Body treatments, 2 treatment rooms, manicures and pedicures, massages

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
3063 Muskoka District Road 169, Bala, ON, P0C 1A0
  • Lake Muskoka
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bala's Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bala

When you stay at The Bala Bay Inn in Muskoka Lakes, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Lake Muskoka and 14 minutes by foot from Bala's Museum. .This spa hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Muskoka Lakes Winery and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Hardy Lake Provincial Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Muskoka - 1 min walk
  • Bala's Museum - 14 min walk
  • Hardy Lake Provincial Park - 6 min drive
  • Muskoka Lakes Winery - 8 min drive
  • Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 23 min drive
  • Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clear Lake Brewing Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Muskoka Lakes Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Don's Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kee to Bala - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bala Bay Inn

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Lake Muskoka
The Bala Bay Inn offers 35 accommodations. This Muskoka Lakes hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Ghost Kitchen serving guests of The Bala Bay Inn. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Ghost Kitchen - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Ghost Kitchen

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Coworking spaces
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open selected days

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Bala Bay Inn Bala
The Bala Bay Inn Hotel
The Bala Bay Inn Hotel Bala

The Bala Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mallory

Business traveller
It was the off season so it was very quiet. Room was clean and a nice size.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Our room was clean. It wax only a bed, 2 night stands, a tv & bathroom. No closet or dresser Our floor slanted downwards from the window. The bathtub was not level - the water did not drain. There was nobody at the desk when we checked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024