The Briars Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
Guests leave their worries behind while soaking up sun on the private beach or challenging themselves at one of four tennis courts at this lakeside retreat

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The Briars Resort & Spa offers a perfect outdoor getaway with kayaking, beach volleyball, and garden surroundings. Unwind with Swedish massages, yoga, an arcade/game room, library, and a welcoming lobby fireplace for indoor relaxation.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

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

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

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

Superior Studio Suite

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

Comfort Room, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

Family Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Cottage, Multiple Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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

Family Cottage, Multiple Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 8 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Golf View, Garden Area

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Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room

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

Located in Georgina, The Briars Resort & Spa is connected to the convention center. Georgina Pioneer Village Museum and Archives and Thomas Foster Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sibbald Point Provincial Park and Duclos Point Provincial Nature Reserve. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing.
Map
55 Hedge Road, R.R. 1, Jacksons Point, Georgina, ON, L0E 1L0

What's nearby

  • Lake Simcoe - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bonnie Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Briars Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sibbald Point Provincial Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jax's Red Bus - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Time - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Briars Resort & Spa

Family-friendly hotel connected to the convention center
At The Briars Resort & Spa, you can look forward to a golf course, a garden, and an arcade/game room. With a nearby private beach, rowing, and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a Swedish massage, a detox wrap, and a body wrap at The Briars Spa, the onsite spa. Enjoy onsite activities like ice skating, beach volleyball, and snowshoeing. A library, a fireplace in the lobby, and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, 4 outdoor tennis courts, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall, and a foosball table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 96 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Ice skating
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Snowshoeing
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (7,000 square feet 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 elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Is The Briars Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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 15-minute walk of Lake Simcoe and Bonnie Park. Briars Golf Club and Sibbald Point Provincial Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Briars Resort & Spa Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 210 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and a nice place to rest and relax!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs some serious updating and maintenance . Staff was great and check is was fast and easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely return

Beautiful historic property and the spa was exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A one night very pleasant stay. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Th staff is amazing. My partner and I enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical sight. Great food amazing service, wife loved the spa treatments and I’m absolutely coming back this winter for an ice fishing n cross country ski weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

2/10 Terrible

Christo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No pool and hot tubs available
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely experience.. Staff was attentive, warm and friendly .. the resort itself is a little dated yet overall charming.. would absolutely return for another visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Anniversary stay

Fantastic setting. You can tell the property is older but well maintained. Beds were excellent. Rooms were quiet. Breakfast was an better than average, better than a run of the mill travelers hotel, but not Outstanding. Staff were sometimes hard to find.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Nancy

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

8/10 Good

Esther

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

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen was under renovations, so no meals involved. Walked the building, was like being in an old century home. Beautiful grounds. We coukd use the fireplace in our room, which was added bonus. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely experience, friendly staff

Overall, it was a good experience. They were very accomodating for our marathon weekend by having a special take out breakfast the morning of the race. The staff were friendly. The pool and hottub area was nice with a sauna. Dinner was very tasty. The resort is "tired" and many updates needed but they are working away at it. An increible historical building that needs a lot of maintenance!
View from our room
The bridge to the private water access
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Briars is in a lovely location in the Jackson Point area of Georgina, ON. It is a historic property on lovely grounds. As an EV driver, I was glad that they have chargers. Staff were friendly and efficient. My room was very comfortable and clean. I would say that the property is dowdy and could use some updating. The bathrooms were functional, but could use updated fixtures. That said, I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Burnt Hamburg Bed great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. The property is historic so we understand how challenging maint
Stayed 1 night in May 2025