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3-star hotels in Barrie
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Barrie, from a 4.1-rated resort on Horseshoe Valley Road to downtown-adjacent properties minutes from Kempenfelt Bay. It is for travellers weighing location against facilities, whether they want a pool, a ski base or a simple room near the waterfront.
Staying in Barrie
Barrie sits on Lake Simcoe and is known for its waterfront, outdoor recreation and as a gateway to ski resorts and cottage country. Downtown puts you within walking distance of the waterfront, restaurants and the MacLaren Art Centre, while the south end is convenient for highway access and shopping and the north end sits near Highway 400 and the Georgian Mall. Accommodations along Kempenfelt Bay offer views and proximity to parks and the marina.
The hotels here are spread across those areas rather than clustered in one. Several sit close to the centre: Parkside House is 1.1 km out, Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites 1.3 km, Allure Hotel & Conference Centre 1.8 km, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie 2.4 km and Four Points by Sheraton Barrie 2.5 km. Horseshoe Resort, Lazy Dayz and Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons Point lie further out, from 19.2 km to 26.6 km, suiting guests heading for the slopes or the lake. Couples and short-break visitors tend to favour the central addresses; families have the widest choice of pools and family rooms, and business travellers the conference and business facilities at Allure and Four Points.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Road, Barrie, Canada
Best for: Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Wifi
Why stay hereHorseshoe Resort sits 19.2 km from Barrie's centre, and its 4.1 guest rating is drawn from 4920 reviews. The swimming pool and the bars are the facilities guests lean on most, with lifts and Wifi rounding out the 3-star offering. It suits travellers who want a resort-style base outside the city and are happy to do their swimming, drinking and socialising on the same property; anyone who needs to be close to the centre should book further in.
See Horseshoe ResortAllure Hotel & Conference Centre
20 Fairview Rd, Barrie, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Coach parking
Why stay hereBallroom, banquet space and wedding services are the headline facilities at Allure Hotel & Conference Centre, which stands 1.8 km from the centre. A casino and an indoor pool fill the hours between events, and free car parking and free Wifi make arrival and the working day simple. Its 4.1 guest rating comes from 503 reviews. This is the address for conference delegates, wedding parties and event guests who want the function and the bed in one place on 20 Fairview Rd.
See Allure Hotel & Conference CentreFairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie
261 Essa Road, Barrie, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereFairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie places guests 2.4 km from the city centre, and free car parking takes the friction out of arriving by road. Inside, the indoor pool and Fitness Center are the facilities that matter most, with free Wifi and non smoking rooms across the 3-star property, and a sofa bed making some rooms workable for families. A 4.0 guest rating from 767 reviews backs that up. It fits business trips along Essa Road as well as families who want a pool at the end of the day.
See Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott BarrieFour Points by Sheraton Barrie
60 Bryne Drive, Barrie, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereDining in is easy at Four Points by Sheraton Barrie: a restaurant, bars and a lounge mean guests at 60 Bryne Drive need not go out for dinner, and the indoor pool, jacuzzi and Fitness Center fill the rest of the evening. Family rooms and free car parking suit those travelling with children, while free Wifi and a 4.0 guest rating from 762 reviews round out the 3-star stay 2.5 km from the centre. Good for road-tripping families and guests who want meals on site.
See Four Points by Sheraton BarrieRamada by Wyndham Jacksons Point
49 Lorne Street, Barrie, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereWater is the reason to book Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons Point: a lake and a beach nearby set the scene, with canoeing and fishing among the facilities on offer. Kitchenettes and balconies in the rooms, an indoor pool and a jacuzzi cover quieter hours, and karaoke and bars handle the evenings. At 26.6 km from Barrie's centre it is a deliberate retreat rather than a city base, and its 3.7 guest rating from 854 reviews reflects a 3-star property built around the lake.
See Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons PointMonte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites
81 Hart Dr, Barrie, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAt 1.3 km from Barrie's centre, Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites packs a spa, an indoor pool and a salt water pool into one 3-star address, with a gymnasium and jacuzzi alongside them. Its 3.6 guest rating rests on 1219 reviews. Family rooms, and microwaves and refrigerators in some rooms, make longer stays easier, while free car parking and free Wifi handle the practical details. It suits guests who want leisure facilities on the doorstep and the centre a short distance away.
See Monte Carlo Inn Barrie SuitesLazy Dayz
754 Horseshoe Valley Rd W Hillsdale On L0l 1V0 Canada, Barrie, Canada
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereLazy Dayz is a self-contained 3-star stay 20.2 km from Barrie's centre, built around a kitchen, a fireplace, a DVD player and a TV, with air conditioning for warmer months. No guest rating is recorded here, so it stands on what it offers rather than on review scores. It suits guests who would rather cook their own meals and settle in for the evening than use hotel restaurants, bars or shared leisure facilities, and who have a car for the run into town.
See Lazy DayzParkside House
15 Parkside Dr, Barrie, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereParkside House on 15 Parkside Dr is the nearest of these addresses to the centre, at 1.1 km. Express check in and express check out keep arrivals and departures quick, a garden and smoking area give guests somewhere to sit outside the rooms, and free car parking and free Wifi come with the 3-star property. Ice skating and skiing cover winter, a casino covers the evening, and it is wheelchair accessible with multilingual staff on hand.
See Parkside House
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Resort | ★★★ | 4.1 | 4,920 | – | – | Yes | 19.2 km |
| Allure Hotel & Conference Centre | ★★★ | 4.1 | 503 | Yes | – | Yes | 1.8 km |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie | ★★★ | 4.0 | 767 | Yes | – | Yes | 2.4 km |
| Four Points by Sheraton Barrie | ★★★ | 4.0 | 762 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.5 km |
| Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons Point | ★★★ | 3.7 | 854 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 26.6 km |
| Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites | ★★★ | 3.6 | 1,219 | Yes | – | Yes | 1.3 km |
| Lazy Dayz | ★★★ | – | – | – | – | – | 20.2 km |
| Parkside House | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – | 1.1 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For pool lovers
Allure Hotel & Conference Centre, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie, Four Points by Sheraton Barrie, Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons Point and Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites list indoor pools, and Monte Carlo adds a salt water pool and a spa. Horseshoe Resort also has a pool, alongside bars and lifts for the slopes.
Horseshoe Resort · Allure Hotel & Conference Centre · Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie · Four Points by Sheraton Barrie · Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons Point · Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites
For families
Four Points by Sheraton Barrie and Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons Point both list family rooms, and Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites does too. All three have indoor pools and free car parking, and Ramada adds a kitchenette, a cot and fishing, while Four Points has a restaurant and a garden.
Four Points by Sheraton Barrie · Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons Point · Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites
Near the centre
Parkside House (1.1 km), Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites (1.3 km) and Allure Hotel & Conference Centre (1.8 km) are the closest to the middle of Barrie. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie and Four Points by Sheraton Barrie follow at 2.4 km and 2.5 km, all with free car parking.
Parkside House · Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites · Allure Hotel & Conference Centre · Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie · Four Points by Sheraton Barrie
For business
Allure Hotel & Conference Centre carries a business centre, meeting room, ballroom, banquet facilities and a casino, with express check out and multilingual staff. Four Points by Sheraton Barrie and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie both offer business centres, and Four Points adds banquet space and a lounge.
Allure Hotel & Conference Centre · Four Points by Sheraton Barrie · Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Barrie is accessible via Highway 400, about an hour's drive north of Toronto. GO Transit trains and buses run from Toronto, with the Barrie South and Allandale Waterfront stations serving the city. Barrie Transit operates local bus routes, and taxis and ride-sharing services are available. Driving is convenient for reaching attractions outside the city, such as ski resorts and conservation areas. That suits the outlying properties here: Horseshoe Resort is 19.2 km from the centre, Lazy Dayz 20.2 km and Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons Point 26.6 km, while the central hotels sit within 2.5 km of the middle of town.
When to go
Summer, from June to August, is popular for waterfront activities, festivals and outdoor dining. Winter, December to February, attracts skiers and snowboarders to nearby resorts, which is when Horseshoe Resort and the ski-listed properties come into their own. Spring and fall offer milder weather and fewer crowds, suitable for hiking and exploring the downtown. Each season provides a different experience, so choose based on your interests.
Questions, answered
How do I get to Barrie from Toronto?
You can drive via Highway 400 or take a GO Transit train or bus from Toronto. The journey typically takes about an hour and a half by transit, and trains and buses arrive at the Barrie South and Allandale Waterfront stations.
Which hotels on this list are closest to downtown Barrie?
Parkside House is 1.1 km from the centre, Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites 1.3 km, Allure Hotel & Conference Centre 1.8 km, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie 2.4 km and Four Points by Sheraton Barrie 2.5 km.
Which hotels have a pool?
Horseshoe Resort, Allure Hotel & Conference Centre, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie, Four Points by Sheraton Barrie, Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons Point and Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites all list a swimming pool; Monte Carlo adds a salt water pool and a spa.
Are there hotels near Horseshoe Resort?
Horseshoe Resort itself is on Horseshoe Valley Road, 19.2 km from the centre. Lazy Dayz, on Horseshoe Valley Rd W, is the next nearest at 20.2 km, and Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons Point is 26.6 km out.
Which hotels suit families?
Four Points by Sheraton Barrie, Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons Point and Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites list family rooms. All three have indoor pools and free car parking, and Ramada also has a kitchenette and a cot.
Do the hotels offer free parking?
Allure Hotel & Conference Centre, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie, Four Points by Sheraton Barrie, Ramada by Wyndham Jacksons Point, Monte Carlo Inn Barrie Suites and Parkside House all list free car parking.
Which hotel is best for a conference or meeting?
Allure Hotel & Conference Centre lists a business centre, meeting room, ballroom, banquet facilities and a casino. Four Points by Sheraton Barrie and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie also have business centres, and Four Points adds banquet space.