Barrie Hotels with an Indoor Pool
Barrie is a lake city on Kempenfelt Bay with long winters, so an indoor pool is a practical extra, and six published hotels list one on this site. They are mainstream chain hotels rather than resorts: each pairs the pool with a gym or a hot tub and a breakfast of some kind. Their locations differ, from downtown to a few kilometres out, and the descriptions give distances for most of them. I read each one and report only what it says, including that none states pool hours or size. This page compares the six by location and by what comes with the pool.
Barrie's personality blends urban convenience with natural beauty, situated on the shores of Lake Simcoe. The city is a hub for both summer and winter activities, from boating and beach access to skiing and snowmobiling. Its hotels with indoor pools cater to this diverse appeal, offering a comfortable retreat after a day exploring the city's parks, golf courses like Tangle Creek Golf Club, or nearby attractions such as the Barrie Molson Center. The presence of these facilities underscores Barrie's commitment to providing comprehensive amenities for its visitors.
Six Barrie hotels where you can swim
Why choose a hotel with an indoor pool in Barrie
The Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie is described as a downtown hotel on Bayfield with an indoor pool and continental breakfast, a 10-minute drive from the Barrie Molson Center. Rooms are classically furnished with exposed brick walls, cable TV, a refrigerator and a work desk, with free WiFi throughout. In our data it is rated 7.4 from 1339 reviews, the largest sample of the six. It is the choice if you want a downtown address and a pool without paying for more, but I would ask about pool hours before relying on an evening swim.
The Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Barrie is described as 3 km from downtown Barrie and Centennial Beach on Lake Simcoe, with spacious rooms, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and a coffee maker. Guests have access to an indoor pool, a hot tub and a small gym. The Four Points by Sheraton Barrie is non-smoking and located 3 km from the centre, offering an indoor pool, a fitness room and free in-room WiFi, with a 46-inch Smart TV, a microwave and a refrigerator in each room, and an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
The Best Western Plus Barrie features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym, two miles from Kempenfelt Bay Beach, with a complimentary hot breakfast buffet served daily and Lake Simcoe about a mile away. Rooms are spacious, with free Wi-Fi, a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee maker. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Barrie offers family rooms with air-conditioning, free WiFi, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, free private parking and a buffet breakfast each morning. Both are practical choices for a family on a drive-in trip.
The Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Barrie offers an indoor pool and a fitness centre, ideal for year-round stays according to its description, with modern rooms, some with a sofa bed, free WiFi and parking, and a 12-minute drive to Barrie South GO station. That makes it the most practical choice if you plan to commute by train to Toronto. None of the six descriptions gives pool hours, depth or age rules, so ask the hotel, especially if you travel with young children who will want to swim every day.
A traveler's takeFor a family trip with a swim every evening, I would look at the Best Western Plus Barrie, which lists a gym and a hot breakfast buffet, or the Holiday Inn Express, which lists a buffet breakfast and free parking. For a downtown address, I would choose the Travelodge by Wyndham. For a train commuter, I would take the Fairfield Inn and Suites. Our advice is to ask each hotel for pool hours before booking, since none states them.
4.1Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Barrie
Indoor Pool · 216 reviewsIndoor pool and fitness centre with city views in Barrie
Why guests love itAn 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.
4.0Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Barrie by IHG
Indoor Pool · 95 reviewsFamily-friendly hotel in Barrie with an indoor pool and buffet breakfast
Why guests love itAn 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.
4.0Four Points by Sheraton Barrie
Indoor Pool · 130 reviewsIndoor pool and fitness room 3 km from downtown Barrie
Why guests love itFour 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.
3.9Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Barrie
Indoor Pool · 408 reviewsIndoor pool and hot tub 3 km from downtown Barrie
Why guests love itHampton 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.
3.9Best Western Plus Barrie
Indoor Pool · 419 reviewsIndoor pool and 24-hour gym near Lake Simcoe and Kempenfelt Bay
Why guests love itBest 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.
3.7Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie
Indoor Pool · 1339 reviewsDowntown Barrie hotel with an indoor pool and continental breakfast
Why guests love itAn 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.
Local tips
- 1Ask each hotel for the indoor pool hours and any age rules, since none of the descriptions states them.
- 2Choose the Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie for a downtown address with a pool and a continental breakfast.
- 3For a pool, a hot tub and a small gym in one hotel, look at the Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Barrie, 3 km from downtown.
- 4The Best Western Plus Barrie lists a 24-hour gym and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, and the Holiday Inn Express lists a buffet breakfast and free parking.
- 5If you plan to take the GO train to Toronto, the Fairfield Inn and Suites is described as a 12-minute drive from Barrie South GO station.
- 6Check the walking or driving time to Kempenfelt Bay if a lakeside walk matters, since the distances in the descriptions vary.