Best Hot Tub and Sauna Stays in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill, Ontario, north of Toronto and close to Highways 404 and 407, has three hotels where a soak or a steam is part of the stay. The Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North lists a hot tub and a sauna, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham lists an indoor saltwater pool and a hot tub, and the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites lists several pools and a 24-hour fitness centre. Only the Best Western mentions a sauna, so I say that clearly below. All three accept pets, which is useful for travellers with an animal.
Richmond Hill is a suburban city north of Toronto, with easy highway access, local shopping and dining, and a calm residential feel. For visitors, it offers a practical base for the north of the Greater Toronto Area without the pace of downtown Toronto.
Soaking and Steaming North of Toronto
Richmond Hill is a practical base for visiting the north of the Greater Toronto Area, and a hot tub or sauna turns a business or family trip into something more restful. The hotels here sit close to major highways, so you can drive into Toronto or stay local and enjoy the facilities. Choosing well means looking at what each hotel actually lists: a sauna, a saltwater pool, or a choice of several pools. Ask about hours before you plan the evening around them.
The Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North is the one hotel here that lists both a hot tub and a sauna, within its spa and wellness facilities. It sits directly off Highways 404 and 407, with convenient access to local attractions and to Toronto city centre. It also has an on-site pool and a restaurant, and rooms with mini-fridges and microwaves, and it is pet-friendly. Its rating is 8.1 across 868 reviews. I would choose it when the sauna is the priority and you want a road link to Toronto. Ask for a room away from the pool area if you prefer a quiet night, and check the sauna's hours before planning an evening around it.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham by IHG has an indoor saltwater pool and a hot tub, which the listing describes as ideal for relaxation. A complimentary hot breakfast is served daily, WiFi is free, and there is a fitness centre. The hotel is pet-friendly and suits a range of travellers. With a rating of 8.3 over 340 reviews, I would book it for a simple, well-rated stay where a hot breakfast and a soak matter more than a full spa programme. A hot breakfast included each morning means you can leave early for the highway or a day in Toronto without looking for a cafe first.
The Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites has the widest set of facilities: a spacious athletic club, two indoor pools, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Guests can eat international cuisine at the Crave restaurant and have a drink at the Spirits lounge, and the hotel is pet-friendly and suited to families. Its listing does not mention a hot tub or sauna, so confirm what is available at the athletic club. Its 8.5 rating over 456 reviews is the highest of the three. Because the listing names a restaurant and a lounge, the Sheraton suits guests who want dinner and a drink without leaving the property after a swim.
Before you book, check the hours of the hot tub, the sauna and the pools, because facilities often have set times. If a sauna is essential, go for the Best Western Parkway. If you want a saltwater pool and a free breakfast, choose the Holiday Inn Express. If you want variety and a gym open all day, the Sheraton is the larger option. Our editorial advice is to pick on one priority and keep the evening free for a long soak. Whichever you choose, ask about check-in times and parking, since both can affect a late arrival after a day on the highway.
A traveler's takeI would book the Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North for a traveller who wants a hot tub and a sauna near Highways 404 and 407, and the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham for a stay with a saltwater pool and a free hot breakfast. Our editorial advice is to ask the Sheraton what the athletic club includes before counting on a hot tub. All three accept pets, so confirm fees and limits directly.
4.3Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
Hot Tub & Sauna · 456 reviewsSpacious athletic club, multiple pools, and pet-friendly comfort in Richmond Hill
Why guests love itSheraton Parkway Toronto North in Richmond Hill is unusually well equipped for families: two indoor pools, an outdoor pool for summer and a spacious athletic club with a 24-hour fitness centre. Crave restaurant serves international dishes, and parents can end the day at the Spirits lounge. Pets are welcome and the hotel caters to families. With an 8.5 score from 456 reviews, I would choose it for a pool-heavy weekend north of Toronto.
4.2Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham by IHG
Hot Tub & Sauna · 340 reviewsIndoor saltwater pool, hot tub, and complimentary hot breakfast
Why guests love itThe indoor saltwater pool is the highlight for families here, gentler on children's eyes and skin than a heavily chlorinated pool, with a hot tub alongside for parents. A complimentary hot breakfast every morning means nobody needs to find a café before the day starts, which saves money and time. The hotel is pet-friendly, handy for families travelling with a dog. Richmond Hill sits north of Toronto, so plan on driving for most outings into the city.
4.1Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North
Hot Tub & Sauna · 868 reviewsConveniently located with a pool, spa, and pet-friendly rooms
Why guests love itBest Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North is a convenient family base for a car-based visit north of Toronto, sitting directly off Highways 404 and 407. Rooms have mini-fridges and microwaves, useful for snacks and quick meals with children. The on-site pool keeps kids happy, while adults can use the hot tub and sauna. A restaurant is on site, and pets are welcome. More than 860 guests rate it 8.1/10.
Local tips
- 1Choose the Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North if a sauna matters, since it is the one that lists both a hot tub and a sauna.
- 2Pick the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham for its indoor saltwater pool and daily complimentary hot breakfast.
- 3Ask the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites what its athletic club offers, because the listing does not mention a hot tub or sauna.
- 4Check pool, hot tub and sauna hours when you reserve, since facilities often have fixed times.
- 5Use the 24-hour fitness centre at the Sheraton before an evening soak if you want to train first.
- 6If you travel with a pet, confirm fees and limits with the hotel, since all three are described as pet-friendly.