The Briars Resort & Spa

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8.0
Very Good
From 192 reviews
Cleanliness

8.0

Room Comfort

8.2

Location

4.0

Service and Facilites

8.4

Traveler Reviews The Briars Resort & Spa

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George
4.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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The property location is ideal, however the hotel itself is very tired and is in need of a major renovation. It is sad to see a once very exclusive Resort & Spa fall to where it is today. I hope someone makes an effort to restore it to its former glory.
justin
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Business and Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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Beautiful property not well keep up. 300 nightly no pool. Roof needs repair.
Sally
4.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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Burnt Hamburg Bed great
Kiera
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Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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We loved the area and the access to bikes, kayaks and paddle boards. We would definitely go back for the beautiful area. Unfortunately, there is no outdoor pool and the indoor pool was also closed. I don’t think there was and housekeeping services as we didn’t not have our room cleaned. The restaurant was pricey. Staff was friendly.
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Justin
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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Great stay
ILYA
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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Very good.
Robert
2.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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Called before booking and asked if they had an outdoor pool and was told “yes”. When I checked in they said their outdoor pool hadn’t been in service for 3 years. No daily room cleaning service.
Rachel
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Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

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You will need a tetanus shot and a sage. It should be against business practice to advertise and charge as 4 star. Room cleanliness and condition was on par with a roadside truck stop. Furniture looked like it was actually from the 1800s and not cleaned/maintained since. Carpeting with huge holes. Staff tried their best to help by changing our room (huge brown stain on bedding), but new room was still filled with mold (bathroom) and stains on pillows/blankets. Toilet ran all night and didnt flush. The pool room smelled like sewage. I didnt sleep all night - as soon as my daughter woke up, we dashed. I think the BBB for the city or hotel regulations need to mitigate the rating guidelines as people book from out of town based on this.
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Lukas
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

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To expensive
Anthony
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

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Needs some serious updating and maintenance . Staff was great and check is was fast and easy
Samantha
8.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

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Really enjoyed our stay. The property is historic so we understand how challenging maint
Christo
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Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

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No pool and hot tubs available
Brandon
10.0
/10
Reviewed 60 week(s) ago

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Staff was phenomenal.
Sean
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Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

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The property was incredibly interesting as was heritage and dated with history. Staff was great, pleasant, however amenities that were advertised were not functioning. No pool, hot tub, sauna all out of order. They even closed the spa the evening before the wife’s appointment… With no notification. Staff was frustrated as was out of there hands and rather ownership issues. Tones of potential but needs some work and attention to detail. Games room here at but again needs attention to details.
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Brandon
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Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

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👍
Lauren
10.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago

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Beautiful historic property and the spa was exceptional
john
10.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

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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
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Joanne
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Friends and Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

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The room we booked was supposed to have 2 double beds. The room we received was a double and uncomfortable sofa bed
Belinda
4.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

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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.
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Esther
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Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

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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.
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