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The Bala Bay Inn

Property class: 2
Spa hotel near Lake Muskoka

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Body treatments, 2 treatment rooms, manicures and pedicures, massages
Exterior
Meeting facility
Reception
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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3063 Muskoka District Road 169, Bala, ON, P0C 1A0
  • Place, Lake Muskoka
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The KEE to Bala
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bala's Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | WiFi (free)

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | WiFi (free)

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bala

Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Windsor Park and a 5-minute walk from Lake Muskoka. The KEE to Bala and Bala Falls are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Muskoka - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bala Falls - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The KEE to Bala - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Long Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bala's Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gravenhurst Station - 24 min drive
  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don's Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hook and Ladder - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bala Falls Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pearl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jack And Stella - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Bala Bay Inn

Spa hotel near Lake Muskoka
The Bala Bay Inn offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Muskoka Lakes hotel.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bala Bay Inn offers 35 accommodations. This Muskoka Lakes hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open select days.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Bala Bay Inn Bala
The Bala Bay Inn Hotel
The Bala Bay Inn Hotel Bala

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bala Bay Inn to the airport?

The Bala Bay Inn is 21.6 mi (34-min drive) away from the Muskoka, ON (YQA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bala Bay Inn?

As of Sep 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bala Bay Inn on Sep 9, 2026 start from $149, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Bala Bay Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bala Bay Inn.

How close is The Bala Bay Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Jaspen Park and 11.4 mi (17-min drive) from Hanna Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bala Bay Inn offer free breakfast?

The Bala Bay Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bala Bay Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Bala Bay Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bala Bay Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Bala Bay Inn have a pool?

The Bala Bay Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Bala Bay Inn have a restaurant?

The Bala Bay Inn is home to The Ghost Kitchen, which features happy hour.

Does The Bala Bay Inn have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, mani/pedis, and massages.

How close is The Bala Bay Inn to downtown Muskoka Lakes?

The Bala Bay Inn is 0.5 mi away from Bala.

The Bala Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 42 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Arcangela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent place to stay when we attend concerts at the Kee to Bala. It's fun and a relaxed fun environment within walking distance. The staff is always amazing when we come.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mallory

It was the off season so it was very quiet. Room was clean and a nice size.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kimberley

Liked: Staff & service
Costly for a bed for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great one night stay - in Bala for a concert at The Kee. Rooms are not generally air conditioned but we lucked out with one. Clean and well taken care of. Would definitely stay again but would insist on an air conditioner!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No air conditioning but staff found us a portable unit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went for a concert Location was great however zero AC and no fridge in room and no place to put your close Felt like we were camping , not at a hotel Staff was friendly.. but would never stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Our room was clean. It wax only a bed, 2 night stands, a tv & bathroom. No closet or dresser Our floor slanted downwards from the window. The bathtub was not level - the water did not drain. There was nobody at the desk when we checked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kate

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The structure of the building is off kilter, and the rooms feel like your on a ship, as it’s so slanted, and it throws off your equilibrium and if you suffer vertigo issues, might cause problems. The bed slanted as the whole floor is, so we tried sleeping where the opposite way at our feet end, otherwise we would have been slanted in an uncomfortable position. There were tiny ants in the bathroom everywhere and a hole in the floor!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lori

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rod

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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