Deerhurst Resort

“Great Muskoka Getaway!”

We had a wonderful stay at Deerhurst Resort while celebrating my in-laws’ 50th wedding anniversary. The staff truly went above and beyond to make our visit special, and we really appreciated their exceptional service. The food at the restaurants was delicious, and the new fitness facility was fant… lisää

We had a wonderful stay at Deerhurst Resort while celebrating my in-laws’ 50th wedding anniversary. The staff truly went above and beyond to make our visit special, and we really appreciated their exceptional service. The food at the restaurants was delicious, and the new fitness facility was fantastic with great equipment. The resort has so much to offer and is a great destination for young families as well as golfers. Overall, we had a lovely time and would definitely recommend Deerhurst Resort to anyone looking for a relaxing Muskoka getaway!

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“Hit and miss”

Beautiful location, swanky main building. Average food. We stayed in a two bed suite in The Greens booked by our travel agent as the final stop on a road trip. What a disappointment for a four star resort. It was giving old peoples home vibes. One shower was broken. It appeared like it hadn't … lisää

Beautiful location, swanky main building. Average food. We stayed in a two bed suite in The Greens booked by our travel agent as the final stop on a road trip. What a disappointment for a four star resort. It was giving old peoples home vibes. One shower was broken. It appeared like it hadn't been decorated since it was built. These suites aren't serviced either. Only positive was it had laundry facilities. Would not recommend

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“Great scenery but room needs updating”

Resort was ok- Beautiful scenery and friendly stuff. The room itself (in summit building) needs updating. Stains on carpet and chair, air conditioning issues in bedroom, tv reception in and out, and layout different than pictured on . Beds were uncomfortable.

“Five-star price, two-star execution — property that falls short of its promise”

We stayed at Deerhurst Resort from July 18–22, 2026, with our two 3 yo children and friends. We paid $1,850 for four nights in a Bayshore two-queen room, including the resort fee, taxes and other fees, but not breakfast. Overall, we had a reasonably enjoyable stay, and there are definitely some po… lisää

We stayed at Deerhurst Resort from July 18–22, 2026, with our two 3 yo children and friends. We paid $1,850 for four nights in a Bayshore two-queen room, including the resort fee, taxes and other fees, but not breakfast. Overall, we had a reasonably enjoyable stay, and there are definitely some positives: the setting on Lake Peninsula, the beach, pools, water activities, comfortable beds. However, at this price point, we expected a higher standard of accommodation and a more polished family resort experience. I would rate our stay 3/5 and would recommend researching the individual accommodation buildings carefully before booking. Booking and check-in The check-in process was straightforward. We arrived shortly before 4 p.m. and were checked in quickly in the main parking area before driving to our accommodation. We did have an issue with our room assignment. We booked a Bayshore walkout room, and our confirmation described it as a walkout. When we arrived, we were assigned a second-floor room that was not a walkout. When we called the front desk, we were told that the walkout designation was a preference rather than a guarantee, although this was not clear from our booking confirmation. Interaction left us angry and frustrated, when we were told to read the fine print. We spoke with the front desk in person, and they were much more helpful. They confirmed that there were no walkout rooms available that night and offered a 20% discount for the first night, with the option to move to a walkout room the following day . We ultimately decided not to move, as we were travelling with two toddlers and were only staying four nights, and received a 10% discount for the remainder of our stay. We appreciated that the resort made an effort to compensate us. It would also be helpful to receive an email with a clear breakdown of the full booking cost at the time of booking and a notification when the final balance is charged (week before). Room and accommodation The Bayshore building is very close to the beach and water activities, which is convenient, but the trade-off is that it is a very high-traffic area, as well as oldest, modest dated building with no effort for update. There were constantly people walking past, recreational activities nearby, and significant noise throughout the day. There was also loud music played outside in the afternoon, which was not ideal with young children who still nap. The walkout rooms have very little privacy as a result. The room itself was dated and carpeted throughout except for the bathroom; which had materially adverse impact on my husband's allergy (we assume there may have been animals in the room prior). The beds were comfortable and the linens were clean, which were positives, although the beds seemed more like double beds than queens. The refrigerator was extremely small—more like a compact desktop fridge than a typical hotel mini-fridge—which made it difficult to store food and drinks for a family. There was no daily housekeeping during our four-night stay. With two small garbage bins and no obvious way to dispose of additional waste, this was inconvenient for a family travelling with young children. Coffee supplies were provided, but no bottled water was included. The room's location did provide excellent proximity to the beach and water activities, but given the traffic and noise, I personally would not choose the Bayshore walkout rooms again. Our friends stayed in a two-bedroom unit in Lakeside Lodge, and their accommodation was noticeably nicer, with better overall finishes and no carpeting. Based on our experience, I would strongly recommend comparing the different buildings before booking, as the quality appears to vary considerably. Pool and beach The beach area is pleasant, with lounge chairs and a nice lake setting. The sand area is relatively small and the lake water was cold, but our children still enjoyed playing at the beach. The resort offers canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, which were enjoyable. However, availability was limited. The watercraft were available when they opened, but they were quickly taken, so there was very little availability later in the day. Paddle boats were also available, but at an additional cost of approximately $30 for 30 minutes and required a reservation. There are indoor and outdoor pools. The outdoor pool is not heated and was quite cool despite being in the sun. There is also a hot tub, although it was very hot and not particularly suitable for young children. We did not use the indoor pool ourselves, although our friends did and generally enjoyed it; they found the change-room area extremely cold. The pool towels were one area that could definitely be improved. They were very small, thin and heavily worn. With young children, we needed several towels just to dry them properly, and there were often no towels available at all. Activities The resort offers a range of activities, although we found some of the programming and paid activities less compelling given the cost. There are hiking trails, lawn games and activities such as foot golf, but the grounds are fairly spread out and there are limited clear pathways or signage connecting the various areas. We often found ourselves walking through parking areas or along roads to get from one building or activity to another. There is a resort shuttle, which is convenient, but we found it somewhat counterintuitive that guests sometimes need to drive or wait for a shuttle to get between resort facilities. For a family resort, we would have preferred a layout that was more naturally walkable. Some of the indoor activities, such as rock climbing, were approximately $30 for a short session, which seemed expensive for the duration. We also attended a children's craft activity that consisted primarily of a conference room with a few marked tables, craft supplies, and written instructions for a simple clothespin-and-popsicle-stick craft. There was limited instruction or interaction beyond the supplies being provided. There was also a foam activity on the lawn. Overall, we expected somewhat more engaging children's programming during the middle of July, which is presumably one of the resort's busiest family periods. Grounds and accessibility The grounds are reasonably well maintained and visually pleasant, but we found the resort surprisingly difficult to navigate on foot. There are not many clear sidewalks connecting the different buildings and amenities, and there is limited signage indicating the best routes. Guests often have to walk through parking areas, along roads or across uneven rocky areas. This was particularly challenging with young children and did not feel especially pedestrian-friendly for a family resort. Some of the internal roads also had significant potholes, and there were narrow sections where avoiding them was difficult. Food and dining The food quality was generally decent, but we found the prices quite high. We had the buffet at Driftwood Kitchen, which was $50 per adult. Children under four were $5, while children under 12 were $25. Drinks, including juice and milk, were extra. The food itself was reasonably good. The clam chowder, ribs and butternut squash ravioli were highlights, while the salmon was overcooked and the steak was inconsistent. The children's options were primarily fried foods and were less impressive. Our group was nine people, including three children under three, and an 18% gratuity was automatically added because we were a group of more than six. The total for our family of two adults and two children was approximately $170. We also ate at Maple Pub. The food was fine but nothing particularly memorable. Our family bill was approximately $150 for two adults and two children, with no appetizers and only one alcoholic beverage. The children's meals were around $25 each and included a small meal, fries, vegetables, dessert and a drink. At that price point, we expected somewhat better overall value. Overall We did enjoy parts of our stay. The lakefront setting is pleasant, the beach and pools provide good options for families, the watercraft are fun when available, and the beds were comfortable. The resort also made an effort to address our room issue with a discount, which we appreciated. However, the overall experience did not quite match our expectations for the price. Our approximately $1,850 total for four nights included a $40-per-night resort fee, taxes and other fees, but did not include breakfast. Food and several activities were also expensive, and some of the family amenities and infrastructure felt dated or underdeveloped for a large family resort. For a future visit, I would choose the accommodation building carefully and would consider Lakeside Lodge over Bayshore based on what we saw during our stay. Deerhurst has a lot of potential and a beautiful location, and we did have an enjoyable family trip overall. However, given the cost, we expected a more modern accommodation, better pedestrian access between resort facilities, stronger children's programming and better overall value. For those reasons, our experience was a solid but ultimately mixed 3/5.

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