I have never written a review before in my life although this deserves mentioning. We got there July 22nd 2012 and the owner Helen was super Rude! We used the BBQ that had on sign posted on or around it, all while another staff member was watching me bbq and I even asked for something for the bbq and was... More

My husband and I found this place a few years ago when looking to spend a few nights over New Years. What had attracted us to this spot was the picturesque views and it's dog friendly! It is a quaint spot run by a small family who try to go out of their way to make you happy....whatever you need.... More

I really do not know where to start, I have never written a review before. I just don't want anyone to experience what we did. I was looking for a place to go with our dogs and stumbled across this resort. I unfortunately did not read any reviews or I would have possibly changed my mind. Do yourself a favour... More

My wife and I stayed at the Royal Resort the second week of July 2010. We had booked a simple one bedroom but were upsold to a more private room with a jacuzzi for 3 nights. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but other resorts offer somewhat better value for the money. The resort is an older style. The design of... More

For the amount of money we paid I was expecting to have a wonderful time. However the number of untruths told by staff along with the multiple problems with the amenities leads me to urge others to run from this hotel! The in-room sauna and phones did not work, the whirlpool tub was so overchlorinated it ruined my rings and... More

From the initial planning of our daughter's wedding Helen was so accommodating and willing to help us in every little detail that we asked for.As well ,she had some great ideas to offer.The Royal Resort is spectacular looking in winter as well as summer with snow and christmas lighting .It was a beautiful setting for the reception and dance and... More

Had a family wedding here. Difficult to find a place in this area as this was where the bride grew up, however not only was this place located on the most prestigous lake in the area (Balsam) it was very reasonably priced. The staff were very accommodating and didn't nickle and dime like so many other resorts. They were very... More

I'm ambivalent about sharing this gem of a vacation place, but think that more folks need to know about this fine place. Only come here if you want to relax, eat REALLY well and do just about any fun thing you can think of in/on Balsam Lake in the Kawarthas! Our family has been coming here every summer since before... More

Considering the money we paid we could have stayed at the Royal York by the lake in downtown Toronto. There we would have found clean rooms and friendly staff. The rooms at the Royal Resort on Balsam lake were musty, old and completely unremarkable. The staff was rude and unaccommodating. The only redeeming feature was the lake itself. Don't waste... More