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Windermere House Resort & Hotel

3.5 of 5
2508 Windermere Road, Windermere, Ontario P0B 1P0, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013
Judith H Thornton
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Thornton
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Everything was amazing from the drive up to the view. The rooms were lovely. Beautifully appointed and comfortable. All the food in the restaurants was great and the staff outstanding....attentive and professional but easy to chat to at the same time. We had a very relaxing 2 days but in all fairness it was not busy at all and we... More

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Jefferye17, Guest Relations Manager at Windermere House Resort & Hotel, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Dear Judith, Thank you for taking the time to review the Windermere House on Trip Advisor. We appreciate your feedback on the towels. We are going through them so that no future guests have the same problems. We apologize for that. We hope that we will be able to welcome you again at some point in the future. Thanks again.... More

Montreal, Canada
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

First off, the wedding I attended at Windermere House was exceptional, especially the gorgeous room for the ceremony. However, the overall experience of the hotel itself was poor on almost every count. The room itself was beautiful (though my "garden view" consisted of a paved road and some bushes). The bed was too soft for my liking, but that's only... More

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Jefferye17, Guest Relations Manager at Windermere House Resort & Hotel, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Dear Mikeybelcher, Thank you for taking the time to post a review on your experience at the Windermere House. We appreciate all feedback we receive as it helps us improve for future guests. I want you to know that I've passed along your comments regarding the staff, water, and the service charge to the General Manager of the hotel so... More

Toronto
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

A dinner in the Windermere House dining room is an excellent experience . Four generations of our family has dined at WH since the late 19th century. Guests should be warned that the dining room charges a $ 25 per bottle " corkage " fee ( including screwtops ) just to take a bottle from the dining room. This is... More

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Jefferye17, Guest Relations Manager at Windermere House Resort & Hotel, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Dear TorontoSelby, We have received your review regarding the corkage fees with Oliver & Bonacini. I want you to know that I've forwarded your review to the Food & Beverage Manager at the resort so she is aware of your feedback. I'd like to thank you for taking the time to let us know your concerns, so that we can... More

Toronto
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29 reviews 29 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Came to Windermere for a spa experience - massage and facial. The women's change rooms are terrible... small, grimy, not a lot of security in terms of the lockers. Plus, they are on a different floor than the rest of the spa. Very questionable. However, the spa services itself are fantastic. Very professional and extremely nice. The quality of the... More

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Jefferye17, Guest Relations Manager at Windermere House Resort & Hotel, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Dear TorontoNd25, Thank you for taking the time to review the Sanctuary Spa at the Windermere House. I want you to know that I've passed your comments along to the Manager of the Sanctuary Spa so that she is aware of your feedback. We appreciate any feedback so that we can improve our facility for future guests. We hope to... More

Toronto, Canada
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

My expectations were exceeded!! - Room was beautifully updated - Hotel and Restaurant staff are very friendly - Amazing spa - honestly the best massage of my life - The hotel grounds were well kept - So much to do (hiking, bike riding, swimming, cayaking, etc.) - Food was oustanding (I had no idea Oliver and Bonacini was in charge... More

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Jefferye17, Guest Relations Manager at Windermere House Resort & Hotel, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Dear James, Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review here on Trip Advisor. We are so glad you had a great time while staying with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back at some point in the future. Kind Regards, More

Toronto, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Nothing negative to say. Check in was quick and friendly, the location was great for a relaxing stay, the room was relatively large, very clean, beds were very comfortable, the hot breakfast in the morning was very filling since I ate EVERYTHING. The made to order omelette is a MUST have The casual but dressy if you want O&B Restaurant... More

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Jefferye17, Guest Relations Manager at Windermere House Resort & Hotel, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Dear Hugemountain, Thank you for taking the time to post a review on your stay with us at the Windermere House. We are happy to hear you had a great weekend. The weather was perfect as well! I have forwarded your comments regarding room 219 to our Front Desk Manager so she is aware. We look forward to having you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at Windermere House, the majestic look of the resort. I liked the feel of the resort, it offers comfort and quality. It was the first time I have been at this resort and I was pleasantly surprised. The location is very scenic the dining experience was second to none, to have a spa... More

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Port Carling, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

We chose Windermere House ,over other Muskoka dining venues , for our 2012 Thanksgiving Dinner , because we had had a pleasant dining experience in the Rosseau Grill, earlier in the season.Evidently, Oliver & Bonicini were not in the kitchen Thanksgiving weekend, Sat Oct 8th to our disappointment.The SPECIAL Turkey Dinner came as a set price ($38.00), & included; squash... More

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Jefferye17, Guest Relations Manager at Windermere House Resort & Hotel, responded to this review
2 November 2012

Dear Clare, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the feedback you've provided on the Windermere House. I have shared your comments with Oliver & Bonacini so they are aware of your disappointing experience in the Rosseau Grill on Thanksgiving. As you are aware, Oliver & Bonacini do all foodservice at the hotel (including the Pub)... More

Toronto, Canada
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

We arrived at Windermere House and were immediately impressed as it is situated right on Lake Rosseau. Windermere House was built in the late 1890s but after a fire in the 1990s was rebuilt to duplicate the original structure. Windermere has many niceties while maintaining the Muskoka cottage atmosphere. Our room #212 had a large walk out patio with comfortable... More

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barrie
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

We stayed in Room 315, top floor, overlooking the lake. I wouldn't bother with rooms facing road or "gardens".Excellent view out of a very small window. 1 chair in the room.Very nice 2 cannonball beds queen size, ex linens and amenities. Small flat screen 31 in tv. No WiFi in room--getting 2 bars only.. They suggested I move to certain... More

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Also Known As:
Windermere House Hotel Windermere
Windermere House Resort And Hotel
Windermere House Hotel
Address: 2508 Windermere Road, Windermere, Ontario P0B 1P0, Canada
Region: Canada > Ontario > Muskoka > Windermere
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Windermere
Price range (per night): S$260 - 393
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
“Lady of the Lake.”Windermere House Resort is an iconic landmark located on prestigious Lake Rosseau in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. The country's oldest hotel, it has welcomed guests for over 140 years. Fine dining, boating, tennis, golf, spa services and five star service make Windermere House a preferred destination. New at Windermere House is The Cottages at Windermere, a private enclave of 6 three bedroom luxury fractional ownership cottages.Experience everything Muskoka has to offer in unsurpassed comfort. Luxuriate in plush pillowtop beds, indulge in sumptuous dining and relax amid plentiful, carefree recreation. We're here to spoil you.Offering family vacations, romantic getaways, golf packages, weddings and conferences facilities, Windermere House resort on Lake Rosseau offers the ideal backdrop for your Muskoka getaway. ... more   less 
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