Windermere House

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach resort near Windermere Marina

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Brewpub, beach views, open daily
Interior
Property entrance
Beach nearby, kayaking, rowing
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

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2508 Windermere Road, Muskoka Lakes, ON, P0B 1P0
  • Place, Windermere Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Windermere Golf & Country Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Rosseau
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Windermere

On lake.Steps from the resort, you'll find Windermere Marina and Windermere Golf & Country Club. Lake Rosseau is within half a mile (1 km) and Diamond In The Ruff Golf Course is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Windermere Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Windermere Golf & Country Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Rosseau - 5 min drive - 0.8 km
  • The Port Carling Wall - 23 min drive - 23.3 km
  • The Rock Golf Course - 43 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Juicery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Olivers Coffee - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Turtle Jack's Port Carling - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Teca Restaurant - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Windermere House

3.5-star beach resort near Windermere Marina
Windermere House offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this resort measures 2000 square feet (186 square meters) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at Windermere House. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Muskoka Lakes resort is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2000 sq ft of conference space
  • 186 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1997
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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 (speed: 50+ Mbps). 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.

Wink and Wave has 3 treatment rooms. Services include massages. The spa is open select days.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Pro golf shop
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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 at the property
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 are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 30.0 per stay.

Property 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 30.0 per stay

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, 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 16 and close October 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 844 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 844 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 844 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 844 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 844 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had the great pleasure of spending part of our summer holidays at Windermere House this July, and it was everything we hoped it would be—and more. This historic resort, originally built in 1870, carries a rich legacy. Although it tragically burned down in 1996 during the filming of a movie, it was impressively rebuilt within a year to match the original design. Since then, it has been thoughtfully renovated multiple times. What you get is the best of both worlds: timeless charm with all the modern comforts. Staying here truly feels like stepping into a bygone era, yet nothing feels outdated or tired. Sitting out on the front lawn, it’s easy to imagine the many generations of guests who’ve relaxed in those same Muskoka chairs overlooking the lake for over 150 years. Our room was spacious, spotless, and very comfortable. The bathroom was modern and clean, though I did notice two small drawbacks: only one sink and a shower head with a rather thin stream. Still, it functioned well and didn’t detract from the overall experience. The shared spaces in the hotel—the elegant lobby, the cozy lobby bar, the upscale Russo restaurant, and the more casual downstairs Windermere Pub—are all beautifully designed. They strike the right balance between classic country resort and stylish modern retreat. We enjoyed an exceptional dinner at Russo; both the food and service were top-notch. The Windermere Pub offers a more relaxed and affordable option, with equally great service and

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the great pleasure of staying at Windermere House this July. Originally built in 1870 and rebuilt after a 1996 fire, the resort blends historic charm with modern comfort. It’s like stepping into the past, without sacrificing modern amenities. Sitting on the front lawn, it’s easy to imagine the guests who’ve stayed here over the last 150+ years. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The bathroom was clean and modern, though a second sink and a stronger shower stream would’ve been nice. Still, everything functioned well. Rooms are cleaned daily. We enjoyed outstanding meals at both Russo (the main restaurant) and the more casual Windermere Pub downstairs. Both offer outdoor seating and excellent service. The lobby bar is also a great spot for drinks or snacks, designed to match the hotel's classic look with updated touches. The breakfast buffet was excellent: fruit, smoked salmon, eggs, sausage, French toast, seasoned breakfast potatoes, and more. Staff were consistently friendly and helpful. The pool area was a highlight, with plenty of loungers, Muskoka chairs, and shade. We didn’t try the barrel saunas, but they looked inviting. We also enjoyed canoeing, tennis and pickleball all included at no extra cost. Kayaks and paddleboards are also offered. Our favourite spot was the veranda, perfect for relaxing with a book and taking in the stunning lake view. It’s a premium-priced resort, but worth every penny. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn, Holland Landing

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location & views, great staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

stuart

Travelled with family
Our room had an air conditioner that did not work, a telephone that did not work, a mini refrigerator that was way too warm, even at the highest setting, and a toilet that broke. Management put in some temporary AC unit and a temporary refrigerator. But They would not change the room as they said everything was rented, and would not give any kind of discount for such a sub grade accommodation. The hotel itself was beautiful and so were the amenities and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great food loverly bar inside and great patio. Waterfront is excellent. Room nice and clean. Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marzieh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaireen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place for families with kiddos! Tennis, pickleball, canoeing, kayaking, nice outdoor pool and jacuzzi, sauna with lake view! Great breakfast included. We absolutely love it and will go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service and view is spectacular. Breakfast is a nice plus. The front desk embarrassed us by saying our credit card was declined. It was her human error.Other than that, the staff is fantastic. All the outdoor granite stairs need replacing before someone falls and hurts themselves. Its a great place to visit Muskoka at its best.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! Great,comfortable room. Lovely grounds, pool. Food was delicious, not cheap. Overall had a great stay. Wish I could afford to visit more often
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikunj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Totally worth for I paid, excellent staff and well maintained property. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Muskoka

Booked a 3 night getaway. Beautiful location with lots to do. Staff were very friendly and professional, especially Heather at the breakfast buffet. So friendly and represented the hotel very well. No complaints and would highly recommend staying here. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a hidden Gem The property is gorgeous with so much to offer for relaxing holiday. The staff are amazing friendly and helpful. Good food and music This is a great summer getaway It is located by a classic golf course..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025