Stays in Barrie

An indoor pool is the reason to look at this Fairfield Inn & Suites in Barrie with children, since it works in any season. Rooms are modern with city views, and some have a sofa bed, which I would request for a family of four. Free WiFi and free parking keep things simple, and Barrie South GO station is a 12-minute drive. It is not a walkable downtown address, so plan on a car.

An indoor swimming pool is the family draw at this Holiday Inn Express, usable whatever the weather, with a fitness centre for the adults. Family rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi, parking is free on site and a buffet breakfast is served each morning. The hotel is in Barrie, not on a slope: Horseshoe Resort and Snow Valley are a short drive or shuttle away.

Four Points by Sheraton Barrie sits 3 km from the centre of Barrie and suits families who want a straightforward base. Every room has a microwave, a refrigerator and tea and coffee facilities, which makes snacks and quick breakfasts simple, and a 46-inch smart TV for quiet evenings. The indoor pool gives children something to do whatever the weather. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, and the whole hotel is non-smoking, a detail many parents appreciate.

Best Western Plus Barrie gives families spacious rooms with a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee maker, so snacks and simple meals are easy. The free hot breakfast buffet starts each day, children can use the indoor pool, and the 24-hour gym suits parents with early routines. In summer, Lake Simcoe is about a mile away and Kempenfelt Bay Beach about two miles. The 7.8 score from 419 reviews is fair. I would book it for a lake weekend.

Hampton Inn & Suites Barrie is 3 km from downtown Barrie and Centennial Beach on Lake Simcoe, which makes a summer beach afternoon with children easy to fit in. Rooms are spacious, with a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker and free Wi-Fi. Children can use the indoor pool and hot tub after the beach, and there is a small gym. The 7.8 score from 408 reviews is fair, so I would book it as a practical base for a lake weekend.

Free hot breakfast removes the first meal from the family budget at the Comfort Inn & Suites, and rooms add a refrigerator and free Wi-Fi for snacks and screens. The hotel sits just off Highway 400, with downtown Barrie and Kempenfelt Bay close by for an afternoon outing. Pets are welcome, and a 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals after a long drive.

Super 8 by Wyndham Barrie South is a simple, non-smoking hotel that covers what families need for a short stay in Barrie. Every room has a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker, useful for snacks and quick breakfasts, and the daily grab-and-go breakfast helps on early starts. Select suites include a two-person spa bath for parents. WiFi is free throughout and pets are welcome. A guest score of 7.4 from 801 reviews points to basic, functional comfort.

An indoor pool and an included continental breakfast are the two basics I would point out to families at the Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie. Rooms have a refrigerator for snacks and drinks, cable TV and a work desk, and WiFi is free throughout. The hotel sits on Bayfield Street in downtown Barrie, about a 10-minute drive from the Barrie Molson Centre for a hockey game or a show. Guests rate it 7.4 across 1,339 reviews, a fair score for a budget stay.

Monte Carlo Inn Barrie suits active families: the large salt-water pool is the main draw for children, and skiing and hiking are moments away depending on the season. Spacious guestrooms have microwaves and mini-refrigerators, handy for snacks and simple breakfasts. An on-site restaurant keeps dinner easy, parents have a fitness center, and downtown Barrie and its beaches on Lake Simcoe are a short drive away.

Rooms with a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker let a family handle snacks and early starts, and a complimentary daily breakfast plus BBQ facilities help on a budget. The hotel is downtown, under 4 km from the Barrie Arboretum and a 23-minute drive from the Elmvale Jungle Zoo. Dog-friendly rooms are on the ground floor, which suits a quick walk before bed.

Every room at this Barrie residence has a kitchenette and a washing machine, so simple meals and laundry after a day on the shores of Lake Simcoe are easy to manage. The garden, sun terrace, picnic spots and barbecue facilities give children space outside the room. Free parking matters, since Toronto Pearson is about 90 km away. A guest score of 7.2 suggests comfort that is practical rather than polished.