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The Briars Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
Hotel with private beach and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Superior Studio Suite
Yoga
Courtyard

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
The price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

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Family Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, Lake View

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio Suite

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cottage, Multiple Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 6 King Beds, 2 Double Sofa Beds and 2 Double Beds

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cottage, Multiple Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 20
  • 8 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Golf View, Garden Area

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
55 Hedge Road, R.R. 1, Jacksons Point, Georgina, ON, L0E 1L0

What's nearby

  • Red Barn Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Simcoe - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Briars Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Sibbald Point Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lyndhurst Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • East Gwillimbury Station - 33 min drive
  • Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger Bandits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Boondocks Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The ROC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Briars Resort & Spa

Family-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre
At The Briars Resort & Spa, you can look forward to a golf course, a garden and an arcade/games room. With a nearby private beach, rowing and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body scrub, reflexology and a deep-tissue massage at The Briars Spa, the on-site spa. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include volleyball, basketball and snowshoeing. A library, a fireplace in reception and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and outdoor pool access nearby, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, 4 outdoor tennis courts and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Massage treatment rooms, a front desk safe and a table football
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 96 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks, such as separate sitting areas and dressing gowns.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (7,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 16 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1840
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 100

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 100 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Briars Resort Jacksons Point
Briars Jacksons Point
Briars Resort Georgina
Briars Georgina
The Briars Resort Spa
The Briars Resort Spa
The Briars Resort & Spa Hotel
The Briars Resort & Spa Georgina
The Briars Resort & Spa Hotel Georgina

Frequently asked questions

Does The Briars Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at The Briars Resort & Spa?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Briars Resort & Spa on 5 Dec 2024 start from NZ$256.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Briars Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Briars Resort & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Briars Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Briars Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for CAD 100 (subject to availability).

Where is The Briars Resort & Spa located?

This family-friendly Georgina hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Red Barn Theatre and Lake Simcoe. Bonnie Park and Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

The Briars Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 181 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Belinda, Etobicoke

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Esther

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay at the Briars for the Georgina Marathon. It was convenient for shuttle service to the event. Unfortunately, the pool, sauna and hot tub were closed for repairs. We were looking forward to using these, so were disappointed. We had a lovely room. Breakfast buffet was pretty good. The outside area was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just as stated in all the other reviews. The bed was perfect. Check in was convenient and fast. No issues!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wing Sze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is great. The rooms really require renovation. They are very dated and kind of run down. The extra patios need some attention. They need to be cleaned, including the chairs. Given the cost of staying at The Briars, rooms should be updated. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
quiet setting, modest breakfast with dirty windows by the breakfast table ., coffee not hot, and low taste and flavour
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good first looking place ( well rated until 2018)...we booked for three guests, the bedroom had old unclean carpet and internet not fixed on TV ( we fixed it alone !), the electric blug on one wall was broken, there is mildew in the bathroom, hair on the floor and two sets of towels,,,we asked again at the front desk but impossible to get towels until 8h00 PM, finally we asked for pool towels ( unclean) and the set never came! ...infiltration of water in one wall of the indoor pool ( emergency to repair), the outdoor pool closed for the season ( big unclean cover over it) ,big hole in the ceiling near Exit sign almost falling near our room, carpet unclean all around, lack of painting outside and mastic around windows not fit ( emergency to repair before winter), one tennis court ok but the second full of grass, private beach of ten feet wide, staff at the front desk tried to help but didn't know at all where they work....went outside for dinner ( we discover alone a nice pub at a driving distance) , good news, the breakfast was good and the service perfect ( wonderful room but unclean again)...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

brad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very slow. My assigned room didn't have a bed in it, when I went back to front desk, she had to go check herself before giving me a room with a bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Beautiful waterfront property with great views from the dock. Friendly staff, excellent food and dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nazzarena, Bancroft

Liked: Cleanliness
Outdated and over priced… Clean and average stay Annoyed that housekeeping knocked at 8am asking if i needed anything. Yes sleep please. Just an ok time. Not worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yun Wook

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

madeleine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sad to see what was the beautiful historic Briars so neglected. This is no longer an elegant resort but now leveled to a rundown motel at best. We had two rooms, one was right beside a large wedding event with loud entertainment. What were they thinking. The other room was on the other side of the property. Our party had to share one room. There was no receptionist upon arrival. A security guard had to deal with our situation and walk us to our room. He then said we were the only guests in that building. As we entered our room it looked like we were walking in to the 1950’s. Not just old but filthy dirty furniture and worn. The bathroom handle fell off so we could not close the door properly. Not ideal. In the morning we noted the deck was rotting. We did not stay to enjoy breakfast. Headed to reception and as we passed through the hallways we noted the pool was closed and covered up with tarps, dirt and debris. And a strange installation of a Chinese warrior and other oriental icons. Guest services kindly refunded us for the second room that we could not use and commented on the difficult morning they were having dealing with complaints. $350 later for the one room is still outrageous for rooms that should be shut down until major renovations applied. As someone who knew the third generation of the founding Sibbald family we found ourselves very sad to see new owners who obviously don’t care about the guest experience or preserving this iconic landmark.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Although I was thankful for the balcony with the room it was in really bad condition. The railings needed a new paint job. We had to clean off the chairs and the floor to be able to sit out there comfortably. The roof of the building was also in great need of repair.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The Briars is a lovely old resort in the heart of cottage country. Its charm is in its history and gorgeous gardens. It must have been the place to be in its heyday. Exploring around the property showed the signs of disuse. The tower lookout windows were covered in spiderwebs making it hard to see out, the tennis court had weeds coming through the asphalt, and the outdoor pool was covered in tarps. Service wise, the computers went down Sunday morning so I waited 1 hour to get breakfast and finally left without one. The same with checkout…no printed bill. The Briars needs a redo…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was not an issue and our room was suitable for the short time we were staying.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Briars was wonderful and the staff extremely helpful but Expedia booked us into the wrong room - garden view instead of lake view. Fortunately the Briars staff was able to accommodate us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great. So very hardworking and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Arsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024