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The Briars Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
Hotel with private beach, indoor pool
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for The Briars Resort & Spa

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, Lake View

Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio Suite

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cottage, Multiple Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cottage, Multiple Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 20
  • 8 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Golf View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Jacksons Point

You'll be connected to the convention centre at The Briars Resort & Spa, and within just a 10-minute stroll of Red Barn Theatre and Lake Simcoe. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a golf course and a nearby private beach. .A day of pampering at The Briars Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 4 outdoor tennis courts, indoor swimming pool and gym plus access to boat tours. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub, a sauna and a conference centre. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Georgina hotel, you'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Bonnie Park and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Lake Simcoe - 5 min walk
  • Bonnie Park - 13 min walk
  • Sibbald Point Provincial Park - 4 min drive
  • Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery - 5 min drive
  • Lyndhurst Golf Club - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • East Gwillimbury Station - 33 min drive
  • Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.) - 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
Unwind on the private sandy beach, located just 1 km away. Enjoy a summer holiday at The Briars Resort & Spa, where you can work on your swing at the golf course or spend a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. This beach hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a hot tub and a sauna. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 16 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 7000 sq ft of conference space
  • 650 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1840
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes kitchen islands. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Snowshoeing
  • Spa tub
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (7,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 100 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Briars Resort & Spa?

The Briars Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Briars Resort & Spa?

Yep, The Briars Resort & Spa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Briars Resort & Spa?

Yep, The Briars Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as sports massages.

Does The Briars Resort & Spa have a pool?

The Briars Resort & Spa has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes The Briars Resort & Spa a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as fireplaces and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Briars Resort & Spa.

Is The Briars Resort & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, an arcade and free bike rentals, it's no surprise that The Briars Resort & Spa is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Briars Resort & Spa?

No, The Briars Resort & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Briars Resort & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Briars Resort & Spa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Briars Resort & Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Briars Resort & Spa?

Yep, The Briars Resort & Spa has an 18-hole golf course. Golf lessons are also available.

The Briars Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 188 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and a bit of old school. The grounds are really lovely and there is wide lake frontage with a spectacular view. The staff are very warm, helpful and welcoming. The rooms are clean,comfortable and very quiet The food is very good and there is many menu choices to pick from. I enjoy staying at this resort everytime and look forward to the next stay. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room we booked was supposed to have 2 double beds. The room we received was a double and uncomfortable sofa bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Belinda, Etobicoke

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful old property that has changed hands and needs updating. The manager told us some wings have already been done and others are scheduled for updating. Understandably it will be a huge cost to bring this once prestigious property back in shape. What was inexcusable was hair on the bathroom floor and the unclean looking toilet. The grounds are still in beautiful condition and Lake Simcoe is picturesque. Standard rates suggest an upscale experience so this was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Esther

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little dated. Leak in hallway was pretty messy. Staff was friendly and helpful. Wedding tent outside my room was noisy and affected my ability to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

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

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