The Grand Tappattoo Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection

Spacious room, comfy bed, nice vista across the lake from the balcony. Canoes for free, at least during our pre-season stay we could go whenever we wanted. Sweet little pool and sauna (giggled at the numerous signs posted to keep the Europeans from going naked). Quick drive to Parry Sound with it's quaint downtown street and good restaurants to watch trains rambling across the trestle.

Breakfast was a la carte instead of buffet which made sense given we there were app. a dozen guests (stayed a few nights in late May), so we didn't mind as such, but limiting it to one plate and one side (which meant you couldn't get buttered toast and a yogurt with your scrambled eggs) probably wasn't necessary. Dinner restaurant prices seem fairly upscale, food was good but not quite as exquisite as you'd probably expect.

Room was clean and had everything we needed (nice beds, comfortable mattresses, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, table). Beach is clean, lots of kayaks, canoes for free, water activities. Good breakfast in the restaurant included, and we ordered good dinner for reasonable price. There is a hiking area, pool and lots of space to spend time with family.

First day we came at 4pm and room wasn't ready. So we waited on the beach for an hour. But last day I asked to stay a bit longer in the room and got an answer: "you have to leave the room at 10am, because we have guests for your room today". If you are so punctual in checking out, please be punctual to prepare the rooms on time for check-in. Anyway, we stayed at the beach after check-out and it was just a little drop off disappointment.

The location is great, the cleanliness is remarkable from early in the morning the staff starts cleaning and organizing the beach area. There is an indoor swimming pool but the water is cold. There are two types of rooms the standard ones that are not renovated and Delux ones that are renovated. Overall we loved our stay. If you need to go somewhere for relaxation it is the place. There are some small boats on the beach area that guests can use free of charge and it's wonderful. Photos are taken from the standard room.

There are too many wooden stairs. Please consider giving the first-floor rooms to people with infants since they can't use the stroller. Unfortunately, one of us fell down and got injured while walking down the stairs.

A little gem indeed, perfect for a couple of days away from the city noise. Loved the location, the restaurant, the lake view.

They are a lot ducks wondering on the beach and on green areas, which is lovely, but also a lot of poop everywhere. You can not walk bearfoot on the sand or grass without getting dirty, or leave your toddler playing around. They could do a better job cleaning, at least 2 twice per day. If you want to take lunch or dinner at their restaurant you must book a table in advance, even if the restaurant is quite big. We didn’t know that. They had a very big group 20-30 people on a private party on Saturday night and most of the restaurant was booked.

Friendly staff, easy check-in. Room was newly renovated, clean bathrooms. Restaurant served a good and tasty dinner. Breakfast simple and filling. Canoes, kayak and a paddle boat was available for guests. The bonfire added a nice touch to the evening !!

Due to an unprecedented power outage, there was no running water on the last morning of our stay. A major inconvenience since we could not brush, shower or flush !! It would be nice to have a generator to provide running water for basic activities......even for 10 minutes !!! Or provide a bottle or two of water for daily ablutions....

Honestly one of the best places I have been too in awhile. The front desk lady named Heather was amazing, her customer service was phenomenal. I had one of the greatest times with my family. I discovered a new passion for kayaking. I highly recommend this place for so many reasons, super clean and spacious, positive and courteous staff and location, location, location.

The truth- I hate that we had to leave. For the first time, in a long time, I felted relaxed and so comfortable, even one with nature.

Resort was very clean. We were in an upgraded king room which was nicely decorated with modern new bathroom and linens. Staff work hard to provide good service. The property is pretty. Beach is very clean with lots of chairs. Restaurant on site was convenient for meals since the resort isn't close to other meal options. Kayaks, paddle boards, pedal boats and life jackets are free to use.

Everywhere in cottage country is short staffed and this resort is as well but the limited staff are doing their best. As a result, our room wasn't cleaned the first day and we needed to call for replacement towels. Room was missing drinking cups and tissues in the bathroom. Coffee machine wasn't working, second tv remote was missing but they brought us one when we called the front desk. More sun unbrellas on the beach would be nice.

The area of the resort with the lake and the surrounding area. The view and the calm but we were almost alone. The game room with retro arcade games. The swimming pool and the sauna area.

The breakfast qualitative but the choice is limited when you stay there for a week. The driveway to access the site was too muddy. It was difficult to pass by car. The fitness room is too dilapidated, it lacks atmosphere (music, lighting) and some equipment was out of order. The blinds on the bedroom windows are not blackout enough. We are awakened in the morning too early by the light. Cleaning was not done daily. We asked, they said it must be. They came to clean up and then nothing the following days. Pool changing rooms are not well maintained. The sauna is too hot. The hotel does not respond to emails sent via Booking. They answer on their address info@...

A nice private cozy lake front resort has everything anyone would want indoor swimming pool, sauna free use of paddle boats canoes kayaks lake view restaurant amazing fishing all at an amazing price and breakfast was included too. We had a really really good time.

We were really disappointed in the quality of the food at the restaurant the breakfast was really good but the dinners were terrible the menu has a great selection but the food was not prepared properly seemed like the ingredients were not fresh or there was a staffing issue. The price was on par with today's rates but the food was not up to quality standards.

Great scenery and breakfast. Front staff very accommodating. This company had done so many improvements since taking over last year. It's been my go to place to go for more than 30 years

Neighbors were a little load one night, but I was young once so hope they had fun. Didn't make a dinner reservation one night and couldn't get in for dinner had to go to town. My fault, but disappointing that they couldn't find room for 2 people