The Champlain Waterfront Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotels
Ascend Collection
8 (1156 reviews)
2 Front Street North , Orillia , ca

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Rude staff
Insufficient room cleaning

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
The hotel was clean enough, but not spotless; common areas could use more attention.
Service
8.18
Some staff were accommodating, but others were reported as rude.
Location
9.22
Great location close to downtown and various restaurants.
Room Quality
7.67
Rooms were reported as comfortable but with issues such as cold temperatures.
Amenities
7.7
Basic amenities and some malfunctioning facilities noted.
Value for Money
8.16
Good value for the price considering location and facilities.
Food and Beverage
7.21
Breakfast was basic and had some service issues.
Overall Experience
8.18
Generally enjoyable stay with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:16

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience a blend of comfort and style in our guest rooms equipped with modern amenities like a 49-inch LCD TV, Keurig coffee maker, and cozy fireplace in select rooms.

Convenient Location
Located near Lake Couchiching, our boutique hotel offers easy access to top attractions including Casino Rama and the Orillia Opera House, perfect for exploring Ontario's Lake Country.

Dining Excellence
Indulge in delicious meals at Fionn MacCool’s Restaurant on-site, providing a convenient dining option during your stay.

Book now at The Champlain Waterfront Hotel for a memorable getaway in Orillia.

Important information:

Please note this property does not have a elevator.

Breakfast will be grab-and-go until further notice.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1156 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 8.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 7.21
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Gayle Thatcher solo_traveller ca
4
Dissatisfied Stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

We were told we an upgraded room. However, the wallpaper was peeling. There was no cover on entry door light. The toilet would run randomly throughout the night which was disturbing.
We purposely stayed because of the breakfast offer. However, the coffee machine was out of order
and the hot breakfast was stone cold.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Partridge solo_traveller ca
5
Pros:

Was close to the waterfront, people were friendly. I had my dog with me so I stayed in the basement in a small room

Cons:

Parking is shitty, I had to use the secondary parking which was up the street and the first left, was raining so I had to wait until the rain wasn't so bad and then walked back to the hotel with my dog.
Then when I was going to check out. I had to walk to get my truck and park it close to the hotel. Fortunately some parking in back of the hotel freed up so I was able to get my stuff back in the truck without hauling it all the way up the road, continental breakfast was as crappy as a continental breakfast usually is, cups are too small. The coffee machine in a room stopped working. There was no microwave for me to warm something up. The fridge was barely cold. People above me were noisy for a little while.
I would not return to this hotel.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Sanchez family_with_children ca
5
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Olatokunbo solo_traveller ca
1
Terrible
Pros:

The location

Cons:

My safety was compromised on the first night (April 20th- 22nd) by giving access to my room to a total stranger who happened to be another customer. I was terrified as I was alone in my room and thought I had complete privacy while someone opened my door. I was lucky enough to run to the door before they could gain full access to me and my room. I was traumatised and fearful of sleeping that night and thereafter. Nobody came to my room to address this very massive safety breach. The next day, I happened to be in the lobby and the Manager on duty casually mentioned that he heard about what happened and apologized. An apology is NOT a resolution to what had occurred. I took the liberty of sending their corporate office an email and NO ONE has responded till date. No compensation was offered. I will NEVER recommend this place.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Yuek family_with_children ca
7
It was overall a decent stay despite the disappointing complimentary breakfast and parking situation.
Pros:

Good location, close to waterfront, beach and restaurants. Place was clean and modern. Staff was friendly.

Cons:

Breakfast was limited, no hot food, no staff to refill cutlery or cups. Limited parking on site. There is extra parking elsewhere but is inconvenient when traveling with luggages.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
J
Jolly solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Staff was nice and it was very clean and peaceful

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
K
Krystalyn family_with_children ca
6
My stay was alright but I probably wouldn't stay there again
Pros:

The breakfast was great! Omelets, breakfast sausages, waffles and big banana nut muffins.

Location was very good. Walked to everything

Cons:

Rooms were small. Not as clean as expected. Hair and dust in the door jam of the bathroom. Walls needed a good clean. I expected a bit more sparkle.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Casalin solo_traveller ch
8
Quiet and comfortable hotela
Pros:

Nice and comfortable stay with a nice view on the lake.
The rooms are ok and equipped with everything you may need.
The staff has been kind and helpful, and the breakfast served in the lounge offers both sweet and savoury options.
Very good overall for a short stay.

Cons:

The soap and shampoo containers in the shower were empty.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
K
Kathi solo_traveller ca
9
Good location, friendly staff, cozy room
Pros:

The hotel was within walking distance to restaurants and the main street. We originally had booked a basement king room, but we were upgraded to the main floor without asking which was a very nice surprise. Unfortunately the room had a musty smell. I asked if we could change rooms and our request was accommodated without any problem. We weren't able to get a king bed but that wasn't an issue. The room was small but cozy and we actually preferred it to the original larger room. The rooms come with a Keurig and complimentary coffees. You can easily get milk from the breakfast bar just off the lobby. The staff are very accommodating, friendly and helpful. The parking lot is small but there is free offsite parking if needed, which we did.

Cons:

The bath towels are on the small size. Not a standard size. They did the job but a bigger towel would be nice. Having decaf coffee at breakfast would be a nice touch for those of us who can't have caffeine.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Mariana couple ca
9
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple ca
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca couple ca
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Howard couple us
3
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
K
Karen couple ca
8
I am glad I booked in at your hotel and was quite comfortabe and felt very safe. I would stay again
Pros:

location, cleanliness, staff, beds were great. nice ambiance in lobby area.

Cons:

there was roof repair gioing on so noisy at times. complimentary breakfast was not great.
there was a wall fireplace in our room but it didnt work!!

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
B
Brad Ellis couple ca
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful evening and would stay here again if staying overnight in Orillia

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple ca
6
Staff was great don’t get a room in the basement
Pros:

Downtown

Cons:

Very small room we were in the basement very noisy

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
T
Tonya couple ca
8
did the job
Pros:

clean and good location. it did the job.... needed a place to stay.

Cons:

breakfast was all on disposable plates and was mediocre at best... room was very small and the window was small and the person who greeted us was a bit impatient with me

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Francis couple ca
8
Great
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller ca
8
Pros:

Excellent location.

Cons:

Traffic very noisy. Our room was ground level right by the street.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Brush couple ca
7
Staff was very nice, and the building was beautiful
Pros:

It was a beautiful property, very unique and close to stores and food

Cons:

the only issues we had was the parking, we had to park in a parking lot with drug addicts touching the stuff in the back of our truck, and the side of our bed had something sticking out from it that seemed to be broken, my husband hit his leg off of it a few times not realizing it was there.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee