Lakeside adventures await with hiking trails just steps away, while families gather for volleyball games and create memories around the evening firepit
Miners Bay Lodge is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts to explore hiking trails, bike paths, and enjoy kayaking or fishing on the lake. After a day of adventure, guests can relax in the garden or around the firepit. The Dining Room serves meals all day, including options for children.
Located in Minden Hills, Miners Bay Lodge is in a rural area and on a private beach. Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve and Casino Rama are two other places to visit that come recommended. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hunting. Visit our Minden Hills travel guide
9718 ON-35, Minden Hills, ON, K0M 2L0
What's nearby
Balsam Lake
9 min drive - 13.7 km
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park
4 min drive - 5.1 km
Ward Memorial Park
9 min drive - 13.4 km
Shadow Lake
9 min drive - 13.7 km
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Norland Branch
12 min drive - 16.2 km
Getting around
Muskoka, ON (YQA)
68 min drive
Restaurants
Summerkiss Restaurant
3 min drive
Kinmount Fish And Chips
18 min drive
The Cabana
10 min walk
Shadow Cottage
18 min drive
Chatty Kelly's
25 min drive
About this property
Miners Bay Lodge
Family-friendly hotel by the lake
At Miners Bay Lodge, you can look forward to a corner/local shop, a terrace and shopping on-site. Active travellers can enjoy basketball, canoeing and volleyball at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as mountain biking, kayaking and fishing. Guests can also expect to find a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts and a reception hall
Wedding services, newspapers in the reception and a water dispenser
Other amenities include:
Restaurant dining guides, guidebooks and local maps
Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and free extra beds
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 6 to 15 for adults and CAD 4 to 12 for children
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
2 outdoor tennis courts
Arcade/game room
Basketball
Canoeing
Fishing
Free children's club
Hiking/biking trails
Kayaking
Library
Mountain biking
Playground
Shopping
Volleyball
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's games
Free children's club
Free rollaway/extra bed
Free supervised activities for children
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
On a private beach
On the bay
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
Communal living room
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
More
Eco-friendly toiletries
Recycling
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: CAD 100.0 per person, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 6 to 15 for adults and CAD 4 to 12 for children
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Firewood fee: CAD 10 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Miners Bay Lodge Hotel
Miners Bay Lodge Minden Hills
Miners Bay Lodge Hotel Minden Hills
Frequently asked questions
Is Miners Bay Lodge pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Miners Bay Lodge?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Miners Bay Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Miners Bay Lodge?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Miners Bay Lodge located?
This beachfront hotel is located in Minden Hills, where regional attractions include Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve and Casino Rama.
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Reviews
Miners Bay Lodge Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The cottage was old, but well-equiped, comfortable and spacious. There are two negative aspects: 1. proximity to the road so that it was noisy at times; 2. cleanliness was generally good though we collected a lot of sand when we swept the floors and the toilet seat had not been throughly cleaned.
Wright
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Conor
20 Oct 2025
Liked: Amenities
A beautiful cabin with all mod cons
Conor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Mair
15 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The stay in this property was something of a time travel bringing us back to the era of simplicity and generosity. If you are into hearing the bell calling for breakfast and dinner- this facility in business from 1938 is right for you.
Cabin was clean and staff were very attentive. Included breakfast and dinner were very good and we made use of the small fridge in the cabin for our own snacks and drinks. Cozy peaceful setting. Swimming was great on Gull lake. We made use of the canoes. Hoping to return next year.
Old lodge so it’s a bit rustic, but clean rooms. Has good food included with the room rate. Nice staff. The beaches were nice too. The only thing is that there’s a bit of confusion regarding the kayaks/canoes/paddle boards and lack of clear signage of what belongs to the resort and what belongs to private owners.
We travelled with 2 adults and 2 teens and stayed in their standard cabins. Cabins were clean and comfortable - beds were great! Washrooms could use a refresh as fixtures were quite old and dated Breakfast and dinner were included in our stay and the food was generally good, with many items made from scratch. Delicious soups! Lots of activities for everyone to enjoy including two private beach areas. We opted to go to the Gull Lake side mostly. I would be careful abiut having young children on the property as it is right on the highway and highway must be crossed to access beach. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. We all enjoyed our time here and I would recommend overall.
It was great having breakfast and dinner included with the room rental. There was the option to buy lunch as the location is at least a 20 minute drive to a town. The beaches were clean and nice to have free access to water craft. The staff were amazing, cheerful and helpful. We would go back again and we will tell friends about it.