Top Hotels in Norfolk County
Top Things to do in Norfolk County
The 10 best hotels in Norfolk County, Canada
Discover the best hotels in Norfolk County, Ontario including Best Western Little River Inn, Comfort Inn Simcoe, Travelodge Simcoe, Dover House Bed and Breakfast, Clonmel Castle, Comfort Inn Simcoe, Bayside Vacation Resort, Long Point Eco-Adventures, Culverdene House, Normandale Century Inn & Restaurant.
Things to do in Norfolk County
1. Best Western Little River Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 299 reviews
Located in Simcoe,ON, the Best Western Little River Inn is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.
Experience that’s not soon forgotten
Reviewed By gtx32First I phoned the hotel twice, there was no answer both times. I then showed up to be greeted by nobody. I stood and waited for about 5 minutes before somebody came. The rooms are relatively clean the coffee maker cord does not reach the outlet so u have to move it. The air conditioner sounds like a Boeing 747 taking off. Other then that good
2. Comfort Inn Simcoe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 111 reviews
Welcome to the newly renovated Comfort Inn Simcoe. All guest rooms have been renovated and include a refrigerator, microwave, wireless internet, 32 inch flat screen television. Ground floor rooms have patio door access. This hotel is 100% smoke free. Enjoy a free hot breakfast in the new breakfast room.
Not the best
Reviewed By Escape37884368052Ok. Not the greatest but not the worst in that area. Hotels are few and far between. The location is great. The rooms are sub par. Heat/AC did not work the greatest at all. The rooms definitely had smokers i. Them, so a very stale air. My tub did not drain great and my toilet was hit or miss if it would flush….rooms had fridge, microwave, desk all the necessities. Just need major overhaul.
3. Travelodge Simcoe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 433 reviews
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Simcoe, Travelodge Simcoe is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Travelodge Simcoe makes it easy to enjoy the best of Simcoe. As your “home away from home,” the hotel rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a kitchenette, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk while staying at Travelodge Simcoe. In addition, Travelodge Simcoe offers a pool and free breakfast, which will help make your Simcoe trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. If you’re looking for an Asian restaurant, consider a visit to Hoy's Chinese Cuisine, Tai Shan Express, or Garden Restaurant, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Simcoe Travel Lodge. Should time allow, Eva Brook Donly Museum & Archives, War Memorial Carillon Tower, and Norfolk Arts Centre are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure or both, Travelodge Simcoe is sure to make your visit to Simcoe one worth remembering.
Covid restrictions are to blame.
Reviewed By Sunshine48173611793Trip cancelled due to Covid restrictions I was planning a “Mental Health” weekend. No spouse, no pets. A new set of four walls to stare at. Sadly, even though things are starting to re-open, under current restrictions, my reservation had to be cancelled. I am looking forward to being able to stay in the future though, as every staff member who has replied to my questions has been simply wonderful. I can only imagine that I would have had a truly relaxing weekend with these amazing people! Looking forward to the day when restrictions Life enough that I can come stare at their four walls! LOL
4. Dover House Bed and Breakfast
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
YES, WE ARE OPEN! We practice social distancing with all rooms having private bath, dining in separate areas to other guests, and lots of space to enjoy the gardens. We have added more sanitizing and disinfecting to our regular high standards of cleaning. And we offer wipes and sanitizer when you arrive and each time you return. We do HIGH RECOMMEND masks for the shops in town so please bring them with you. A charming lakeside home in luxe cottage décor for your home away from home. Two beautiful bedrooms await you - two full sized private baths, and a delicious 3-course breakfast. Open 7 days/week from June 1 - October 15 and every weekend year round or phone for special arrangements during the week.
Unwelcoming before arrival
Reviewed By B4349LGisabelgMighty of been a lovely stay but we were made to feel unwelcome before arrival. The preference is for visitors who have taken vaccines. As we did not disclose our medical history then we were told we would not feel comfortable and suggested we cancel our reservation. We should have been allowed to decide whether we feel comfortable or not wearing a mask which is the expected protocol advertised on their site anyway. All we wanted was a place to stay overnight. No offer was made to serve breakfast on a tray in keeping with distancing protocols. By the way we were fine with no breakfast as we would of preferred grabbing it on the go. There was no mention of their preference on the website perhaps because that would be discrimination. We cancelled our reservation not because of being discriminated against but in the end our date didn't work.
5. Clonmel Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 56 reviews
Perched high on Prospect Hill and surrounded by a stone wall, Clonmel Castle is like an experience right out of a Jane Austin Novel! Rent or Purchase one of our Suites and enjoy the ambiance of the Castle long or short term. When you visit Clonmel you virtually step back in time to 1929, the Golden Age, and experience one of the most outstanding estates in Norfolk County. During the Covid-19 shut down of 2020 and 2021, I had the opportunity to close, and to finish all the upgrades required to introduce you to the "New" Clonmel Castle, fully revitalized mansion with spa bathrooms, central air conditioning, hot tub, and other amenities, we strive to make your experience relaxing and unique. Clonmel boasts three acres of gardens and patios out doors, where you can enjoy rare bird watching, explore our fungi, flora and fauna all within the sound of the Lynn river and waterfall next door. As a guest of Clonmel, you may enjoy our majestic library, dining room, and music room, where there is always a place for you to relax and take in the rare elegance of this amazing "Modern NATCO Castle". We promise to make your stay as wonderful and fabulous as we can by offering outstanding emenities; including Nespresso Coffee machines in every suite, a self-serve Barista in the Music Room, a complete self-serve Breakfast in your own Kitchenette (no rush to make deadlines) relax, sleep in and have coffee and breakfast at your leisure. We of course continue to supply our famous Clonmel Wine with every stay and much more. Looking forward to welcoming you... Lynneee, Chatelaine.
Castle Experience:
Reviewed By 914normanbI do remember visiting this place back in August 24th but I forget the year but it was no more than 5 yrs ago.. When I drove p to the castle grounds I was greeted by the owners outside on the grounds. She was quite attractive lady and her daughter also helped run the place. They greeted me as i drove their. The grounds were nice and large. i had a nice room with a view of the grounds and backyard.. The owner brought me up a beer and some cheese. She was quite good looking I have to say. I enjoyed myself while I was there. They even provided me with some bicycles to ride around the neighborhood. The meals were OK for me I didin,t mind them. I like Port Dover area as I have been there several times before. I will come back again.
6. Comfort Inn Simcoe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 111 reviews
Welcome to the newly renovated Comfort Inn Simcoe. All guest rooms have been renovated and include a refrigerator, microwave, wireless internet, 32 inch flat screen television. Ground floor rooms have patio door access. This hotel is 100% smoke free. Enjoy a free hot breakfast in the new breakfast room.
Not the best
Reviewed By Escape37884368052Ok. Not the greatest but not the worst in that area. Hotels are few and far between. The location is great. The rooms are sub par. Heat/AC did not work the greatest at all. The rooms definitely had smokers i. Them, so a very stale air. My tub did not drain great and my toilet was hit or miss if it would flush….rooms had fridge, microwave, desk all the necessities. Just need major overhaul.
7. Bayside Vacation Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Welcome to Bayside Vacation Resort Long Point - Under new ownership in 2013. We are excited to share our beautiful property with you and your family. Bayside is a wonderful place to have an exciting vacation or just a quiet get-away. Long Point offers something for everyone. Our fully furnished cottages are available from early spring to late fall, making Bayside the perfect spot for family reunions, large groups of friends or even corporate retreats. Visit our store to stock up on last minute supplies or a little souvenir from Long Point. Send us an email or give us a call and we'll help you get your vacation plans started.
Cottage rental nightmare
Reviewed By 309martycStayed at this cottage resort before and always a great experience. Under new ownership this year and our one week stay was terrible. At least 30 Flys in the cottage on arrival and squashed flies were left on the windows. Tons of spiders and good thing we brought spider spray as they must of skipped out of the local spider spray worker. No propane tank on BBQ on arrival and BBQ was filthy. They offered to have someone clean it on our 5th day. We said forget it. Owner had no one on site for 4 days so had to bag our own dirty towels and put in linen shed. Left after 5 days as got tired of looking through fly stained windows. Felt like no one really cleaned the place on our arrival. Much better cottagecrentals in the area. Skip this one.
8. Long Point Eco-Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Missing the Mark and not really ‘Eco’
Reviewed By Tara HLong Point Eco-Adventures is a wonderfully situated property. It has great access to hiking and mountain biking trails and a very nice view of the marsh from the restaurant and the boardwalk. We stayed for three nights in one of the Elite Pods. The Elite Pods are much more expensive than the other pods I'm assuming because of the Queen-sized bed and private shower. Please see my comments on the Elite Pods below. I'd like to offer some constructive feedback for the owners. I think this property and management team has great potential with some adjustments. The first recommendation would be to improve the cleaning regiment a bit. The pod itself, when we arrived was not overly clean. The top of the fridge, the floors and the fan were dusty (particularly the fan...that really needs a good cleaning). Also, there was, what I assume to be dog hair on the bed. The second recommendation would be to improve site/pod maintenance. When we arrived, one of the bolts on the toilet seat was completely missing. This was obviously a problem and I imagine would have been obvious to the last staff member who had cleaned it? Anyway, we let staff at check-in know on Friday night and they said no one would come to fix it until Saturday. When staff came by Saturday, we asked if they were coming to fix it, but they didn't know anything about it, they were dropping by firewood. We told them about the issue. It wasn't until much later that day that when we flagged down a third employee that it was dealt with and then fixed. In addition, the keys to the pods are VERY sticky and difficult. It seems as though the door knobs and/or keys could use replacing. The third recommendation would be for improvement to procedures/feedback with staff. In addition to the toilet seat issue, we had trouble opening our door with the key and had to get someone from the front desk. We then somehow didn't unlock the door properly and locked ourselves out. The main desk seemed to have trouble finding a replacement key. It's fairly common for people to lock themselves out of hotel rooms, etc., I think it would be good to improve policies around this and be prepared for this eventuality. The fourth recommendation is around sustainability. This place is advertised as an 'Eco' adventure but there were some questionable sustainability practices. The site is lovely and has tremendous habitat for birds, turtles and other animals. However, it seems as though the kindling being brought to each pod or tent is scrub from the property. In addition, I saw other guests walking through sensitive habitat, grabbing grass and twigs and putting them in their fire pit. I think that it would be good to have better signage/awareness around avoiding impacting the environment as much as possible. In addition, our friends in a neighbouring pod had no recycling bin in their pod. The fifth recommendation would be the design/layout of the Elite Pods. The Elite Pods have a Queen sized bed right when you open the door. In other pods, it is at the back beside the shower. This awkward placement of the bed makes it very difficult to manoeuvre in and out of the pod. And there was no table inside or outside of the pod. I think some 're-imagining' of the layout and design would make a great improvement. While we overall enjoyed our stay, we really felt that with the price of the Elite Pods ($340 a night with tax on a weekend) should have meant that we had a very clean room with intact toilet and great service. We felt those things were lacking and if we did return, we certainly would avoid booking an Elite Pod, it was not worth the price for us.
9. Culverdene House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 29 reviews
Culverdene House is a heritage-designated home on 1.6 Treed acres just south of Simcoe close to Port Dover. Culverdene offers two spacious guest rooms each with a private bathroom and a living-dining room for the exclusive use of our guests.
Great experience at Culverdene House
Reviewed By Diana MWe stayed 2 nights at this beautiful historic property and fully recommend it. Our hosts Roger and Joyce were fantastic in every way. They have a lovely living room for guest use, and immediately adjacent, the dining table where they serve us breakfast is also available for our use. This came in very handy for takeout during these COVID times! There is also a minifridge in the hallway for guest use, which to us was very handy to chill water thermoses pre-hikes. The whole place is spotlessly clean, lovingly decorated, and so comfortable, set a little bit back from the road amid the trees - one of which is more than 200 years old! Even the grounds are interesting. :)
10. Normandale Century Inn & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
A true Hidden Gem in Southern Ontario in the historic village of Normandale, home to the first iron furnace, our heritage home was built in 1860 at the foot of Potter's creek, 25 minutes east of Long Point and 15 minutes from Port Dover, Simcoe, Port Rowan, and minutes to Turkey Point. Only 500m walk to a sandy beach, and minutes to zip lining, mountain and road biking, boat and fishing tours, seadoos , fly boarding, hiking, golfing, birdwatching, ice fishing, snowmobiling and more. All guests have access to a shared kitchenette. Restaurant “Tacos and Tequila” Our Inn features an authentic Mexican restaurant, and a large patio all licensed by the LLBO. All our guests get a 10%off at the restaurant. Grab a drink or a snack and take it to your room or to our beautiful back yard were there view is breathtaking. Note: restaurant opens Wednesday-sundays 12-8:00pm
Excellent service, amazing food
Reviewed By Yes2scotlandMy wife and I had been here earlier just after Covid and everything was excellent, so we decided to go with our daughter today. Excellent service again and as usual, great food. Freshly made with the best ingredients. Served hot. Fernando and his wife are excellent hosts. Also a wonderful drive through the forest on the winding road. If you like great Mexican food this is the place to eat.
