Are planning a trip to Collingwood or Blue Mountains in Ontario? I can guarantee that you will be over-whelmed with the hotel, resort and accommodation choices available to you. I can also guarantee that if you don’t make reservations to stay in this area far in advance, you will have a limited choice of where to stay. What I’m trying to say is….book early! If you’re looking for a spot to lay your head away from the crowds and on the water, I highly recommend staying at the Living Water Resort. In this post I’ll tell you why!
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Collingwood and Blue Mountains are year round tourist destinations in Ontario, so be aware that there will be no off season at this destination.
I recently visited this area for some hiking and to visit the Scenic Caves and the Living Water Resort & Spa was where I booked my accommodations. This resort was exactly what I was looking for.
LIVING WATER RESORT & SPA – A SOLO TRAVELLER’S REVIEW
I’ve visiting this area of Ontario many times before, however, this was my first time staying at the Living Water Resort & Spa. It didn’t disappoint.
RESERVATIONS
A quick telephone call to the reservations desk and my reservation was made. The attendant was friendly and professional and recommended that I get a room facing the harbour. She was absolutely spot on with this recommendation! The view from the balcony was breathtaking!
Just One Tip: Book a room with a view facing the harbour. Sit on your balcony and watch the boats and the sun set over the lake
CONCIERGE
As I had planned my visit based on items on my bucket list, I had no need to consult with the concierge. However, one week prior to my arrival, I did receive a telephone call to inquire as to whether I wished to make reservations at either the restaurant or the spa prior to my arrival. If I hadn’t already planned out my stay, I would have made a reservation for the spa and the hydrotherapy for sure. It looked amazing!
LOCATION OF THE LIVING WATER RESORT
What can I say about the location? To me, this was the seller of this resort. The Living Water Resort & Spa is located adjacent to the harbour in Collingwood, away from the hustle and bustle of Blue Mountains, but only a short drive away. It is also located in a central spot, making it easy to get to Wasaga Beach. It couldn’t have been more perfect for what I was looking for.
PARKING
This resort provides ample parking and is free of charge. It does get busy and fills up fast and may be necessary to take a 1 minute walk from your car to the entrance of the hotel. This may be an issue when carrying a lot of baggage or if you have children.
ROOMS
The rooms are designed for those who want all of the amenities of home (which was me). The rooms are equipped with a kitchen, featuring a microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator and stove top, as well as all of the kitchen supplies you need to create a meal. Each room as a flat screen television and offers an abundance of channels to choose from.
There are various types of rooms available at this resort, which include:
Hotel Room and Deluxe Room: The basic hotel is equipped with a kitchen, as well as all of the supplies. You will have your choice of 2 double beds or 1 king bed. The basic room also offers a full bathroom, as well as a balcony. There is ample room for a family of 4.
Family Suite: The family suite is designed with families in mind, and offers 2 separate bedrooms, making it more optimal for privacy. The family can enjoy each other, or watch television in the family room or the full kitchen. The bathroom in the family suites, also offer a deep soaking Jacuzzi tub, which is perfect to relax in after a full day of hiking or skiing.
The Living Water Resort & Spa also offers handicapped rooms for those who need it, as well as adjoining rooms if you are travelling with another family or older children.
RESTAURANTS
The The Living Water Resort & Spa is home to The Lakeside Seafood & Grill. This upscale restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, which can be enjoyed either inside or on the outdoor patio overlooking the harbour. Reservations to this fine dining restaurant are highly recommended.
AMENITIES FOUND AT THE LIVING WATER RESORT
The The Living Water Resort & Spa is definitely designed with families in mind. It has everything that you could possibly need in order to make the most of your stay. In fact, it is so family friendly that you might not want to leave.
- Full kitchen facilities
- Large indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor hot tub
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free laundry facilities
- Spa and hydrotherapy
- Restaurants
- Fitness classes
- Golf at its sister resort
- Playground
- BBQ’s and picnic area
- Fitness room
- Location, Location, Location!
EVALUATION
The The Living Water Resort & Spa is an extremely busy resort, as are all of the resorts in the Collingwood and Blue Mountain area. If you are inpatient in nature, then be forewarned that this resort only provides one elevator and at times you may have a small wait.
For a solo travellers, family or a couple wanting to partake in the one of the many activities in the Collingwood area, I highly recommend this resort. If your heart is set on having a quiet, relaxing and romantic vacation, then I don’t think that this resort would be for you.
IN CONCLUSION …
I travelled solo to this resort, with hiking and exploring on the agenda. It was the perfect choice for me to do what I had planned to do and was central to all activities that I had planned on partaking in. When visiting Collingwood or Blue Mountains, I highly recommend that you make this resort your home base for the duration of your stay!
HAPPY TRAVELS 🙂
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PIN TO VISIT THE LIVING WATER RESORT & SPA
Very nice bblog you have here
What a lovely place to stay. Having a water view is amazing as well. I would to book a stay here some day!
It was my 1st time staying at this resort and I loved it! The location was perfect and in the summer, you can rent paddleboards right there.
I really appreciate resorts that have kitchenettes. No matter how good a property’s food is, eventually I just want something simple to make as a break! I have only been in Toronto and need to explore much more of Ontario, this definitely looks like a good spot! Thanks for the insightful review!
I totally agree. You can get sick of restaurant food so fast when travelling. I hope you get a chance to visit this area of Ontario. It’s my favourite spot. So much to do!
Looks like a really nice place to stay for a few days while exploring the surrounding area. I love that they have a pool and a great restaurant on site.
The pool is amazing!
This resort looks beautiful! I know some people don’t exercise when they are on vacation, but I do! The pool looks totally amazing! It’s always a bonus when resorts offer fitness classes too!
This hotel looks amazing! I love that area of the country and will keep this hotel on my list next time I visit. Thanks for the review.
This was my 1st time at this resort, but I really liked it. And I liked that fact that it was much quieter than in the Village.
I would a room with a view like this too! The spa looks relaxing and the amenities are all I need to have a stress-free stay. I wouldn’t mind staying a week here!
It’s perfect for extended stays
This looks lovely, especially the spa! Thank you for writing such a helpful review. Will keep in mind if I’m ever in this area!
Spa is amazing at this resort!
I’ve never been to Canada, but this looks like the perfect place to stay when I do! What beautiful accommodations!
This was my first time staying here. I really liked it. I’ll definitely stay here again.
This hotel looks amazing! It has all the necessities plus some – I love a good outdoor hot tub <3 I also think it's great that they called you a week in advance for reservations, it's considerate.
Yes. I was surprised at that as well. I didn’t need to book anything, but if I did, it would have been a great reminder rather than leaving it until the last minute and not getting in.
I love the rooms have a kitchen. This is a must for parents traveling
Yes it’s so much more convenient