Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn is a mid-priced chain hotel in Huntsville, the largest town in northern Muskoka and the usual starting point for trips into Algonquin Provincial Park. Huntsville has its own appeal, with a walkable downtown, a collection of outdoor murals, a river and lake setting and plenty of places to eat, and a hotel here gives you easy access to all of it without paying resort prices. The Best Western Plus tier points to a dependable, modern room with a few extras rather than a luxury stay, and the Muskoka Inn name suggests a smaller, friendlier property than a large conference hotel. Inclusions such as breakfast, a pool and parking change by season and rate, so check when you book.
Location and getting around
Huntsville is about two and a half hours by road from Toronto and sits at the heart of northern Muskoka. The downtown murals are an easy first stop, the lakes and Arrowhead Provincial Park are a short drive, and the entrance to Algonquin Provincial Park is a drive away, so a car is the simplest way to see the area.
In winter, drivers should be ready for snow, and a park day-use permit is needed for Algonquin and Arrowhead. If you plan to canoe, hike or fish, ask the hotel where you can store gear and whether early breakfast is possible.
The rooms and the feel
Expect a modern chain hotel with practical rooms rather than a lodge or a spa resort. Room types, bed sizes, breakfast, pool access, pet rules and parking arrangements differ and change through the year, so read the details of the rate you pick and check when you book.
The appeal is value and predictability. In July, August and during the autumn colour season, rates rise across the district, and a mid-priced hotel in town can be a few hundred dollars cheaper over a few nights than a lakeside resort, which pays for a boat tour, a park permit or a nice dinner.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, families and groups of friends who plan to spend their days out in the park, on the lakes and on the trails will find it practical, as will road-trippers heading further north. It is less suited to anyone who wants a private beach, a full-service spa or ski-in access.
Autumn weekends and the peak summer weeks fill early, so book ahead and compare cancellation terms before you pay. Pair a stay with the Huntsville murals, the Group of Seven lookout, a paddle on the Muskoka River or a drive to the lakes for a swim.
Why stay here
- ✓Chain hotel in Huntsville
- ✓Walkable downtown and murals nearby
- ✓Gateway to Algonquin Provincial Park
- ✓Short drive to Arrowhead Provincial Park
- ✓Lakes and trails within a drive
- ✓Mid-priced alternative to resorts
- ✓Parking arrangements (check when you book)
- ✓Rates vary by season
Good questions
Where is Best Western Plus Muskoka Inn?+
It is in Huntsville, the main town of northern Muskoka, a short drive from the lakes and Arrowhead Provincial Park.
Is it a good base for Algonquin Park?+
Yes, Huntsville is a common starting point for Algonquin day trips. You will need a car and a park permit.
Does it have a pool or breakfast?+
Facilities and inclusions change by season and rate, so check when you book.
