JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa

We were looking forward to spending the day at the Hydrospa -- it was our anniversary and this was a special activity for us to do together. Unfortunately, the men's side wasn't working -- no dry sauna, steam sauna, whirlpool/hot tub. We were able to use the oxygen bar once -- then it was broken. One of the massage chairs also wasn't working properly. Overall, it was disappointing considering we paid full price for 2 of us for the day and really only were able to go outside once the rain had stopped in the afternoon. Will not do it again.

We stayed two nights for a corporate event. Pros: Our second floor room was probably the nicest room I have stayed in for quite a while. King bed was a bit more firm than my preference but good overall. Nice little sitting / TV area. Gas fireplace was nice option. Small deck outside is a nice sitting area in nice weather. Small kitchenette is cozy but enough to make some basic. We opted to make breakfast in our room. Food at the event was very good. We ate at "Lakes" for both nights and the food was good. Beer list has local beers from Muskoka. We enjoyed a short walk around the grounds, I imagine its a bit nicer in the summer or fall with more foliage. We enjoyed the pool and outdoor hot tub one night. We opted to go after dinner and it was a bit quieter than when we walked by earlier. Cons: Alcohol prices are high IMO. I suppose you can BYO for your room but I personally would have been more inclined to have more drinks at the bar or with dinner had they been a bit less pricey. The Lakes Muskoka Room for dinner is nice, but we had the good fortune of a nice sunny day which meant it was quite warm / blindingly bright so we had to face away from the window. The other seats in Lakes are basically just in the lobby. It's fine, but feels very exposed to me personally. I expect in the summer more people eat outside. The Chophouse menu looked good but was spendier than I was in the mood for. We decided relatively last minute to try the Italian restaurant Teca but could only get a seating for later in the evening so if you are set on one specific restaurant I would encourage you to consider making a reservation. The menus are available on the website. Our room had an adjoining door which I don't love, but it wasn't actually an issue for us, and I imagine is a plus for some guests. Our deck didn't have much of a view (very heavy tree cover). Overall we enjoyed our stay and I would stay again but I looked up regular rates I am not sure I would spend that on my own. I would come back, but for the money I think I would personally look to a cottage or other vacation property first but it depends on what you are looking for.

Cleanness, generous

Amazing food

The resort is gorgeous, very in style of the area. What was so well done was the upscale and lovely experience for parents, with families and kids thoughtfully considered in every way. Old school care and attentiveness was a surprising value add. It’s been some time since we experienced a hotel going above and beyond - every chance they could. Upscale rustic, and gorgeous grounds. Everything was perfect. Check in was smooth, our room was great, the restaurants were exceptional, and the pool was the best part for the kids. We needed a bit of R&R and we found it. My husband enjoyed massage and time at the spa and came back fully invigorated. We stayed over Easter and the amount of activities across the resort for the kids to take part in was really well thought out. The Easter egg basket activity was exciting for them and the Easter egg hunt was a hit! Really loved our time.

It’s tough to get a reservation at the Italian restaurant unless you think of it ahead of time. We got lucky twice and had dinner there but would have been in a pinch otherwise.

The place is beautiful. The hotel is located along the shore of Lake Rosseau in Ontario. We’ve stayed there three times, all in the winter. One thing we really love is swimming outside even when it’s snowing. The pool is heated, and they also have an outdoor hot tub in winter. It’s a fun and unique experience for everyone. Sometimes, they offer free outdoor activities or free use of ski equipment, but I’m not sure if this changes depending on the season or month.

Very Clean and Staff was Excellent! The Food at All The Restaurants was fantastic!! Fresh & Hot & Delicious! Honestly It Was An Awesome Stay For A Week! Room Service anytime we needed it! We enjoyed the Private Day Spa! Very relaxing! Thank You JWR 😁

It was All Very Good!

Spa treatment was excellent. Outdoor and indoor therapy pools were nice. Outdoor sauna with a view of the lake was beautiful. Service was great.