Inn at the Falls is an inn in Bracebridge, the town that calls itself the waterfall capital of Muskoka and sits at the middle of the district between Gravenhurst and Huntsville. The name points to the falls on the Muskoka River that run through the town, and Bracebridge rewards a visit with a lively downtown, a cluster of restaurants and shops and easy access to the lakes. A small inn offers a different experience from the chain hotels and the large resorts, usually with fewer rooms and a more personal feel, and it is a good fit for travellers who value character and a central base. Room styles and inclusions, from breakfast to parking, change by season and rate, so check when you book.
Location and getting around
Bracebridge is the central town of Muskoka, about two hours by road from Toronto, and it makes a convenient base for day trips both north and south. The town centre, its restaurants and the river falls are close to each other, while the lakes, the lookouts and the other villages such as Port Carling, Bala and Windermere are a drive away.
A car is the simplest way to explore, and parking arrangements at a small inn can differ from a large hotel, so check when you book. In winter, check road conditions before you set out, since snow can slow the highway north.
The rooms and the feel
An inn is typically more intimate than a hotel, so expect individual rooms rather than uniform ones, and a smaller scale. Bed sizes, bathrooms, breakfast, pet rules, shared spaces and accessibility differ from room to room, and they change through the year, so read the details carefully and ask about anything that matters to you.
Do not expect a spa, a large pool or several on-site restaurants. The pleasure of a place like this is the setting, the welcome and the location in a lively town, and rates for a small inn in the centre of Muskoka tend to be below those of the lake resorts.
Who it suits and what to know: couples on a weekend away, friends travelling together and visitors who like to wander a town on foot in the evening will enjoy it most. Families with young children should compare room layouts first, and anyone who wants a private lakeside setting should look at the resort hotels on this page.
The autumn colour season and summer weekends book up early, so reserve ahead and compare cancellation terms before you pay. Combine a stay with the town waterfalls, the Muskoka River, a lake cruise and a drive through the villages.
Why stay here
- ✓Small inn in Bracebridge
- ✓Central position in Muskoka
- ✓Close to the town waterfalls
- ✓Walk to downtown restaurants and shops
- ✓Day trips north and south
- ✓More personal scale than a chain
- ✓Parking arrangements (check when you book)
- ✓Rates vary by season
Good questions
Where is Inn at the Falls?+
It is in Bracebridge, the central town of Muskoka, known for the waterfalls on the Muskoka River.
Is it on a lake?+
It is a town inn rather than a lakeside resort. The lakes are a short drive away, and the resorts on this page offer direct lake access.
Is it good for families?+
It can be, but compare room layouts first. Check when you book.
