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Great Blue Heron Hotel

4.0 star property
Enjoy the casino at this 4-star Scugog hotel

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Reception
Casino
Check-in/check-out kiosk
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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21777 Island Rd, Scugog, ON, L9L 1B6
  • Place, Great Blue Heron Charity Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Toronto Zoo
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King - Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Two Queen - Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible King - Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Suite - Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King - Casino View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Two Queen - Casino View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible King - Casino View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Suite - Casino View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Scugog

In Scugog .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Great Blue Heron Charity Casino and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Scugog with a stay here. Also, Seven Mile Island is within 3 miles (5 km) and Platten Island is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Great Blue Heron Charity Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oshawa Centre - 39 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Tribute Communities Centre - 44 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Toronto Zoo - 49 min drive - 78.4 km
  • Balsam Lake - 60 min drive - 87.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Old Flame Brewing Co - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bargain Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nexus Coffee Company - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Great Blue Heron Hotel

Enjoy the casino at this 4-star Scugog hotel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A casino, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Great Blue Heron Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Scugog hotel is smoke free.

  • 116 guestrooms or units
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Great Blue Heron Hotel offers 116 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Scugog hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Casino
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 49 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 49
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 49 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus CAD 49 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Great Blue Heron Hotel Hotel
Great Blue Heron Hotel Scugog
Great Blue Heron Hotel Hotel Scugog

Reviews

Great Blue Heron Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 783 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 783 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 783 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 783 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 783 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tahar

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Queen beds were phenomenal. Cleaning staff 10/10 waiters 10/10 casio dealers and security 10/10 absolutely stunning place, had an incredible time, love the location, everything was over the top! Truly wonderful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Great accommodations

Great accommodations, clean, good location, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, casino was fun .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Very clean

Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deanna Rose

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Overpriced Rooms

Very overpriced for the experience, was a lot of money for an average room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no pen, pad of paper, wasn’t sure how wifi worked as there was no instructions. Paper cups were small. Unable to hookup fire stick to the television as it would not connect to the internet guest wifi. It is not great to have wifi services that are unsecure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Reception staff very helpful, let us check in at 2pm. Room was impeccable, bed so comfy, black out curtain amazing. Free parking outside. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

raymond

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

6/10 Okay

Anastasios

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne, Hamilton

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phuong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff was very friendly. Loved to be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the casino
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tadej

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable room. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

Overall great hotel

Great stay as always. Just wish there was a coffee machine in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice clean hotel staff was nice and accommodating for your needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing for the price we paid. Very impressed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025