Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie

Hotels
Fairfield Inn
8.2 (454 reviews)
261 Essa Road , Barrie , ca

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Convenient location
Cons:
Limited parking
Noise issues
High prices
Bed bugs reported

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Some concerns about cleanliness, including hairs on towels and a detailed review mentioning superficial cleaning.
Service
9.2
Consistently positive mentions of staff helpfulness and friendliness.
Location
8.7
Convenient location appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
7.7
Issues with comfort of beds and noise from the fridge noted.
Amenities
7.2
A working hot tub requested; some amenities showing wear and tear.
Value for Money
7.7
Many guests felt the cost was high for the quality of the rooms.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Positive feedback on breakfast variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.7
Majority of guests expressed enjoyment of their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 23:57

Property Description

Modern Rooms with City Views
Experience modernly decorated rooms equipped with all the essentials for a comfortable stay, including flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and city views. Some rooms even feature a convenient sofa bed for extra relaxation.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy access to an indoor pool, fitness centre, and a mini-market on-site. Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, free parking, and a vending machine for added convenience during your stay.

Ideal Location
Located in the vibrant city of Barrie, Fairfield Inn & Suites is just a short drive from the Barrie South GO Station and popular attractions like the Barrie Molson Centre. With Toronto Pearson International Airport within reach, your travels are made easy.

Book your stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Barrie for a seamless blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YYZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 454 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Randy family_with_children ca
10
Great lay out on the main floor with the breakfast area and elevator very convenient.
Pros:

Best hotel breakfast ever.

Cons:

All great!!

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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L family_with_children ca
10
It was comfortable
Pros:

It was very clean, and friendly staff

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
C
Cassandra couple ca
6
It did the job, but not something I would recommend.
Pros:

Convenient location.

Cons:

Lack of parking, expensive for the quality.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
M
Milan couple ca
10
Great place for my wife and I to stay, comfortable and great location with the best breakfast around
Pros:

We really like the service, the breakfast is awesome with a lot of food choices, we had coffee any time of day, the room we wanted was available for us upon request, the rooms are clean and the staff are super friendly.

Cons:

I can’t think of anything at the moment

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Sakshi solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Room was nicely done. Nice carpets.
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Television channels were great
Pool was small but clean

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
A
Allyson couple ca
6
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
M
Milan couple ca
9
We enjoyed our stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites and look forward to our next stay, it's our top pick !
Pros:

Really enjoy having the breakfast at the hotel, they have a very nice and comfortable eating area with a large screen TV, there is a great variety of food that's delicious with coffee all day and the staff are really friendly and wonderful people.

Cons:

The bathroom sink did not drain properly. It was a little annoying.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
B
Brandy couple ca
9
Pros:

Friendly and welcoming staff and free breakfast was a bonus

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
Debbie couple ca
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer solo_traveller ca
5
It was really expensive.
Pros:

The continental breakfast was very good and the lobby was really nice. Room was clean.

Cons:

The room was really expensive for what you got and the fridge was right beside the bed and was really noisy all night long. It made it really hard to sleep.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple us
9
Cons:

Shower faucet not working well.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Shannon couple ca
10
Pros:

Very Clean and staff was great

Cons:

The parking was limited due to snow! Someone blocked us in!

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
D
Danielle solo_traveller ca
6
Great staff, but property showing major signs of wear and tear.
Pros:

Staff, breakfast, lobby

Cons:

Only 1 elevator, bed and pillows were not comfortable, heat/AC was loud, shower had major signs of wear and mildew, fridge was loose and came out of the cabinet every time it was opened, there were other peoples hairs on the clean towels in the bathroom, every single light shade in the hallway was broken.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
S
Shaun family_with_children ca
10
Pros:

The breakfast and staff were phenomenal.

Cons:

A working hot tub in the pool area

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
5
525kasunu Family
10
Will Visit Again!
Pros:

Had a great time with family and friends! Convenient location, friendly staff, clean rooms, and great breakfast!

They were very accommodative with our request for a side-by-side room as well.

Front desk and housekeeping staff (Especially Enoka) were very friendly, helpful, and professional

2025-12-26 via Tripadvisor
T
Tom family_with_children ca
8
Pros:

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Cons:

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2025-12-24 via Nuitee
E
Emily family_with_children ca
9
2025-12-21 via Nuitee
T
Toralf couple de
6
mittelmäßig
Pros:

Lage okay

Cons:

Oberflächlich gereinigtes Bad, im Gebäude laut, Hokey auf den Gängen. Frühstück typisch amerikanisch soweit okay, Kaltes Rührei naja, Einweggeschirr in Pappe …

2025-12-18 via Nuitee
S
sandra couple ca
10
I had made a mistake in my reservation and the staff were very kind and helpful.
Pros:

A surprise, we were expecting more than a muffin. I don't remember the view out the window so no comment.

Cons:

Breakfast.

2025-12-14 via Nuitee
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Miriam family_with_children au
9
Pros:

The staff ... Nicolette was extremely helpful with changing our dates. 10/10 Thankyou Nicolette

2025-11-30 via Nuitee