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If summer is stretching out before you bereft of plane tickets, cruise bookings or reservations at the type of resorts where the moneyed masses play, don't despair. The season may be advancing full throttle but there's still plenty of time to book a swoon-worthy staycation peppered with downtime, winsome activities and the kind of food, drinks and meticulous service that you never find at home.
Choose a direction, pick a date, and point the car toward your ultimate weekend getaway. With options this good, this close to home, you'll want to visit each and every spot on this list before summer's end.
The Beach Motel
Sunseekers flock to this breezy, beachside motel for a staycation peppered with luxe touches. From the suites to the lounge, the rooftop patio and "Spahhh," every nook of the space has been thoughtfully planned to help guests maximize enjoyment of their time off. Soaking up the sunset, toes resting on the powder soft sands of Southampton Beach, you'll have no doubt as to what inspired this tranquil spot.
The Beach Motel
Sunseekers flock to this breezy, beachside motel for a staycation peppered with luxe touches. From the suites to the lounge, the rooftop patio and "Spahhh," every nook of the space has been thoughtfully planned to help guests maximize enjoyment of their time off. Soaking up the sunset, toes resting on the powder soft sands of Southampton Beach, you'll have no doubt as to what inspired this tranquil spot.
Somewhere Inn Collingwood
The Somewhere Inn team has done it again, transforming a historic Collingwood home into the type of boutique property the world-weary rely on to revive body and soul. Book and stay and connect to nature, centre yourself by cycling through the sauna and cold plunge, or expend only the energy required to bring a glass to your lips at the property's wine bar. Whichever path you choose, you'll find the answer to your ills at this quaint spot.
Somewhere Inn Collingwood
The Somewhere Inn team has done it again, transforming a historic Collingwood home into the type of boutique property the world-weary rely on to revive body and soul. Book and stay and connect to nature, centre yourself by cycling through the sauna and cold plunge, or expend only the energy required to bring a glass to your lips at the property's wine bar. Whichever path you choose, you'll find the answer to your ills at this quaint spot.
The High Acre
If you long for escape, there's little that can top the private, ensuite spas in each of the four suites at this exclusive, adults-only spot in Dundas. Book in for a weekend, and you'll spend a blissful 48 hours investigating the effects of luxury, wellness and rejuvenation on your body and soul. With continental breakfast, an outdoor pool, yoga, and a space that looks plucked from the pages of a luxury lifestyle magazine, The High Acre just might become your new home away from home.
The High Acre
If you long for escape, there's little that can top the private, ensuite spas in each of the four suites at this exclusive, adults-only spot in Dundas. Book in for a weekend, and you'll spend a blissful 48 hours investigating the effects of luxury, wellness and rejuvenation on your body and soul. With continental breakfast, an outdoor pool, yoga, and a space that looks plucked from the pages of a luxury lifestyle magazine, The High Acre just might become your new home away from home.
The Drake Devonshire
At this intimate spot, The Drake brand proves its pull by tempting the most ardent of city dwellers to explore the rural life, in Prince Edward County. Still, with stylishly appointed rooms (complete with fresh-baked cookies at turndown and Frette linens), a beach bar, outdoor sauna and restaurant overlooking the calming waves of Lake Ontario, this isn't exactly roughing it.
The Drake Devonshire
At this intimate spot, The Drake brand proves its pull by tempting the most ardent of city dwellers to explore the rural life, in Prince Edward County. Still, with stylishly appointed rooms (complete with fresh-baked cookies at turndown and Frette linens), a beach bar, outdoor sauna and restaurant overlooking the calming waves of Lake Ontario, this isn't exactly roughing it.
Wander
A day pass to this contemporary resort can best be described as tantalizing torture. Instead, book in for a multi-day staycation so that you can calmly experience everything on offer. With 10 fully-equipped private cabins, a beach, pool, bar, full-service restaurant and gorgeous Nordic spa, this Prince Edward County escape is an ideal destination if maximum relaxation is the goal.
Wander
A day pass to this contemporary resort can best be described as tantalizing torture. Instead, book in for a multi-day staycation so that you can calmly experience everything on offer. With 10 fully-equipped private cabins, a beach, pool, bar, full-service restaurant and gorgeous Nordic spa, this Prince Edward County escape is an ideal destination if maximum relaxation is the goal.
The Royal Hotel
With its Prince Edward County location and Scandi-inspired design, revered restaurant and slew of amenities, this hotel is a prime spot to stop in for a week or cheeky weekend. Here, service is top-tier, guests float about as if actually on cloud nine, and chef Albert Ponzo's farm-to-table menus allow diners to explore a world of gastronomic delights. By all means, see the sights. Just hurry back so that you can soak up as many moments as possible in the spectacular space.
The Royal Hotel
With its Prince Edward County location and Scandi-inspired design, revered restaurant and slew of amenities, this hotel is a prime spot to stop in for a week or cheeky weekend. Here, service is top-tier, guests float about as if actually on cloud nine, and chef Albert Ponzo's farm-to-table menus allow diners to explore a world of gastronomic delights. By all means, see the sights. Just hurry back so that you can soak up as many moments as possible in the spectacular space.
The Pearle Hotel & Spa
If your staycation demands lean more swank than sandy, head west for an experience that's prim and posh, and guaranteed to induce supreme relaxation. At this waterfront property, Studio Munge-designed spaces place visitors squarely in the lap of luxury, with an indoor pool, two eateries, and a full-service spa providing all the distraction and pampering any guest could crave.
The Pearle Hotel & Spa
If your staycation demands lean more swank than sandy, head west for an experience that's prim and posh, and guaranteed to induce supreme relaxation. At this waterfront property, Studio Munge-designed spaces place visitors squarely in the lap of luxury, with an indoor pool, two eateries, and a full-service spa providing all the distraction and pampering any guest could crave.
The Kiwi Motel
If swimming, snacking, chatting and chilling rank high on your summer to-do list, this Grand Bend destination will quite literally make your dreams come true. With summery, tropical decor, a sun-soaked pool, on-site restaurant and its location steps away from Grand Bend Beach, this stylish spot delivers good times in spades.
The Kiwi Motel
If swimming, snacking, chatting and chilling rank high on your summer to-do list, this Grand Bend destination will quite literally make your dreams come true. With summery, tropical decor, a sun-soaked pool, on-site restaurant and its location steps away from Grand Bend Beach, this stylish spot delivers good times in spades.
The June Motel
Three locations of this upscale motel are dotted around the province, in Prince Edward County, Sauble Beach, and the Beaver Valley. Pick one, or take a tour of all three, and look forward to days divided between the hug of a chaise lounge, the calm of your cozy room and the glow of each evening's campfire. Add in a little local colour, and you have all the makings of a memorable summer sojourn.
The June Motel
Three locations of this upscale motel are dotted around the province, in Prince Edward County, Sauble Beach, and the Beaver Valley. Pick one, or take a tour of all three, and look forward to days divided between the hug of a chaise lounge, the calm of your cozy room and the glow of each evening's campfire. Add in a little local colour, and you have all the makings of a memorable summer sojourn.
The Dorchester Hotel
Located in the heart of downtown Collingwood, this quietly elegant hotel is a perfect home base to all of your summertime adventures. Explore the area — from Blue Mountain's adrenaline-spiking offerings to the town's breweries and harbour — knowing you have the comfort of boutique furnishings to look forward to at the end of every jam-packed day.
The Dorchester Hotel
Located in the heart of downtown Collingwood, this quietly elegant hotel is a perfect home base to all of your summertime adventures. Explore the area — from Blue Mountain's adrenaline-spiking offerings to the town's breweries and harbour — knowing you have the comfort of boutique furnishings to look forward to at the end of every jam-packed day.
The Bruce Hotel
Attention to detail is the key to keeping guests desperately happy at this Stratford hotel. Here, rooms and suites are sumptuously appointed, the indoor pool is a gorgeous oasis, there's Shakespearean theatre steps away and the on-site restaurant serves a procession of seasonal dishes, from morning until late. Is there also a cookie hotline guests can call when cravings for warm, just-baked cookies hit? You bet.
The Bruce Hotel
Attention to detail is the key to keeping guests desperately happy at this Stratford hotel. Here, rooms and suites are sumptuously appointed, the indoor pool is a gorgeous oasis, there's Shakespearean theatre steps away and the on-site restaurant serves a procession of seasonal dishes, from morning until late. Is there also a cookie hotline guests can call when cravings for warm, just-baked cookies hit? You bet.
Rawley Resort
At this sprawling Port Severn resort, a full-service hotel, spa and marina invite guests to unwind however they see fit. Whether you indulge in afternoon tea, test the pool, primp at the spa or move from the piano lounge to the dining room, then back again, you'll find plenty to occupy your time at the lakeside retreat.
Rawley Resort
At this sprawling Port Severn resort, a full-service hotel, spa and marina invite guests to unwind however they see fit. Whether you indulge in afternoon tea, test the pool, primp at the spa or move from the piano lounge to the dining room, then back again, you'll find plenty to occupy your time at the lakeside retreat.
Penny's Motel
A trendy motel outfitted with the type of trappings Gen Z demands, this boutique destination boasts heated bathroom floors, a fire pit, sauna and snack bar serving essential sustenance, from natty wines to grazing boards. Proximity to Georgian Bay and Collingwood ensures guests never get bored.
Penny's Motel
A trendy motel outfitted with the type of trappings Gen Z demands, this boutique destination boasts heated bathroom floors, a fire pit, sauna and snack bar serving essential sustenance, from natty wines to grazing boards. Proximity to Georgian Bay and Collingwood ensures guests never get bored.
124 on Queen Hotel & Spa
If you're more town than country, this hotel in Niagara-On-The-Lake offers a best-of-both-worlds escape. World-class theatre, wineries, restaurants, shops and avant-garde spa treatments (we see you, snow room) will appease your cosmopolitan side, with the town's quaint vibe and acres of farmland adding just the right touch of country charm to your escape.
124 on Queen Hotel & Spa
If you're more town than country, this hotel in Niagara-On-The-Lake offers a best-of-both-worlds escape. World-class theatre, wineries, restaurants, shops and avant-garde spa treatments (we see you, snow room) will appease your cosmopolitan side, with the town's quaint vibe and acres of farmland adding just the right touch of country charm to your escape.
Langdon Hall
A country house complete with all the bells and whistles you can imagine (and some you can't), Langdon Hall is a five-star destination guaranteed to make you feel like a million bucks. Home to one of the country's top restaurants and spas, a tangle of walking trails, manicured gardens, a pool, tennis courts, and more, the hotel is an ideal destination for guests looking to unwind in style.
Langdon Hall
A country house complete with all the bells and whistles you can imagine (and some you can't), Langdon Hall is a five-star destination guaranteed to make you feel like a million bucks. Home to one of the country's top restaurants and spas, a tangle of walking trails, manicured gardens, a pool, tennis courts, and more, the hotel is an ideal destination for guests looking to unwind in style.
Elora Mill Hotel & Spa
A destination that partners tranquility with the ultimate in luxury, the Elora Mill provides the type of weekend escape weary urbanites crave. Whether you choose to hobnob with locals in the charming town, or prefer to do little more than lounge in the pool, visit the spa, and eat splendidly at the seasonally-focused, on-site restaurant is entirely up to you.
Elora Mill Hotel & Spa
A destination that partners tranquility with the ultimate in luxury, the Elora Mill provides the type of weekend escape weary urbanites crave. Whether you choose to hobnob with locals in the charming town, or prefer to do little more than lounge in the pool, visit the spa, and eat splendidly at the seasonally-focused, on-site restaurant is entirely up to you.
