Name: Residence & Conference Centre - Barrie
Address: One Georgian Drive, Barrie, Ontario, CA
Rating: 7.25

What guests think

Residence & Conference Centre- Barrie provides budget, dorm-style two-bedroom suites and is praised for low prices, convenient highway and hospital access, and practical space, but expectations should match its simple, student-residence setup.

Most have a small kitchen area with full-size fridges and microwaves, but TVs often lack cable and there are typically no dishes, utensils, kettles, or coffee makers. Cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent, with repeated mentions of peeling wallpaper, worn furnishings, bugs or odors in some rooms, and occasional construction or taped windows; others report tidy spaces. Service feedback is mixed, ranging from friendly, accommodating front desks to slow check-in, unreachable staff, and refund or room-issue frustrations. Expect a simple stay focused on space and location rather than amenities or polish.

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Facilities

Basic campus-style amenities include plentiful parking and on-site security, plus shared spaces like game rooms, a pool table, and outdoor BBQs. Some guests experienced confusion or tickets with campus parking rules.

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Carol

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was convenient for an overnight sleep. Beware that when you check in LATE there is parking that says visitor parking and if you are only staying from midnight to 6am you figure thats ok seeing as there is no time limit. At 6am find a $30 parking ticket and down the row there was a machine, but not lit up at night and sign did not say 2 hour parking limit. Very unfair!!

8

harland

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was on the first floor room 103,the hallways are long and front exit is far off.The activities room had a nice 70" screen,but the BBQ outside had not been cleaned,so didn't use it.Also no tool to clean.Airconditioning in the room worked but was unable yo adjust.just a bit too vool to sleep at night.

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Jerry

29 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I registered my vehicle, parked in the correct area and still got a parking ticket. Also, only one entrance - long walk

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D Mark

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value; dormitory accommodation, affordable, very few amenities, unexpected options like a pool table and barbecues. NOT a hotel - no pool, no ice machines. Beds and pillows are made for durability, not comfort - but adequate. Exceptionally affordable for an inexpensive stay. Full kitchen but only a microwave and no dishes or utensils; wonderful for having takeout meals at the table & chairs. Two bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchenette for half the price of an inexpensive hotel. Close to the beach on Kempenfelt Bay, so great for a family beach weekend.

10

Ziad

7 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Glad we stayed there, very cozy and quiet. Excellent value and friendly staff who made sure to look after all my needs. The front desk was staffed 24/7. Buses running close by. Just steps from the college campus.

10

Ali

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very accessible, great prices for what is offered. Fun game rooms on the levels.

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Beth

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The property is absolutely stunning, and the campus is well kept and run with security 24/7 so you don’t have to worry about your safety on site. The room… was rather dingy. There was mud and dust caked in the corners, the towels had some stains, the bedding was old and outdated and scratchy. If you’re looking for somewhere affordable with a kitchenette though it does the trick! I recommend bringing your own blanket, and something to stream to your TV as well as there is wifi but no cable.

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Raymond

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

They only have two handicap spots I was there two days and was tagged both days displayed my permit in my windshield as required but made no difference The upside is they are taking care of the tickets Other wise everything was as expected!!

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Amanda

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, friendly staff and lots of parking. No tv or basic cable which sucks especially when it’s raining all day. Common room is available but I don’t want to hang around strangers would have preferred to just be able to watch tv in my room.

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Frog

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For a last minute place to crash it was more than we expected. Had the 2 bedroom dorm was nice having our own bathroom. Full size refrigerator with freezer.. close to a big shopping ctr.tv with no air channels but if you have an hdmi cable you could hook up your computer or tablet.bed was not to bad..my back didn't hurt in the morning. The security was great and all were very friendly

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: some found rooms clean, while many cited peeling wallpaper, stains or odors, bugs, and construction-related issues like taped or unfinished windows. Housekeeping and towel quality also drew complaints.

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Melanie

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As soon as we checked in to our room we checked right back out.. the room was unfit to stay in .. the bathroom was a disaster,their was dirt all over the floors, the wall paper was coming off the walls.. their was people partying in the hall way kids running up and down the hallways.. when we went to check out we asked how to go about getting a refund.. the lady on the counter said that they don’t deal with refunds. So she gave us a business card to her manager we have tryed every form to get a hold of him with no response. Very poor customer service

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Susan

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was absolutely filthy. Disgusting. I paid for the room but did not stay.

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Mohammed

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not clean and bugs on bed

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Laura

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is the 2nd time I stayed at the Residence and it was very comfortable, clean, spacious & safe both times. Keep in mind it is a student residence and you will see some wear from previous tenants but overall it is very well kept.

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Jakob

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay for what it is. The residence was clean and staff were very helpful.

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Danyal

31 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I don't know if I got lucky or not but the room was extremely good for the price. Clean, quiet, and safe place with easy parking access. Location is also pretty good, not too far from anything major. 9.5/10

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Mohammed

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not clean and bugs on bed

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Rose

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Good location. Quiet

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Konstantinos

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

there was garbage all around the front and parking lot. The windows are gone covered with wood and tarp. The rooms are dirty let me correct that very dirty. TV in both rooms but you can not use them. No phone in room to even call the front desk. Guest party in the hallway2-3 am. The only good thing the young girl at the front desk was very pleasant.

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Paul

31 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Place is very dirty. Hair everywhere!! Even on the ceiling. Never again.

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Rooms

Two-bedroom, dorm-style suites are functional and spacious with kitchenettes and full-size fridges/microwaves, but TVs often have no cable and kitchens lack dishes or kettles. Beds tend to be very firm or worn, and hallway noise can bother some; AC is generally effective.

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Teresa

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We like the 2 rooms at this property, and that’s why we stay regularly. The room we had this time had 2 very worn out mattresses that caved in the centre making sleep rough. After night 1, I asked if we could somehow have that fixed, and was told a simple “no”. There were a few large groups of people who had unsupervised kids that were very loud and playing in the elevator area which echoed Dow the hall. Reception did not answer the phone to address the issue. We had sleeping children and found this very annoying. We will likely stay elsewhere next visit to Barrie.

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ken

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Bed was comfortable and very quiet place. The only downfall was no tv and we were traveling with kids.

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Nj

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Super idea, great use of seasonal college residence. Units were stocked with the basics of any hotel, yet provided two private bedrooms as opposed to the standard 2 beds of a hotel room. Loved the full size fridge in the kitchenette. Downside, no kettle or coffee maker, TVs did not have remotes for the service provider (Shaw in this case). Free WIFI saved the day with a cable hookup from laptop to TV. Would definitely stay here again.

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D Mark

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value; dormitory accommodation, affordable, very few amenities, unexpected options like a pool table and barbecues. NOT a hotel - no pool, no ice machines. Beds and pillows are made for durability, not comfort - but adequate. Exceptionally affordable for an inexpensive stay. Full kitchen but only a microwave and no dishes or utensils; wonderful for having takeout meals at the table & chairs. Two bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchenette for half the price of an inexpensive hotel. Close to the beach on Kempenfelt Bay, so great for a family beach weekend.

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Shelley

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a good place to lay our tired heads. No bells and whistles, just the basics. Nice to have a fridge, sink, bed and air conditioning.

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Jolene

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is good, the rooms are clean… but very much a dorm room. TV in the room but no cable,

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Jim

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Two people in a two bedroom unit. Comfortable beds, good shower. Big fridge and a microwave. No utensils. Good a/c. Easy access off the highway. Go to Building with Blue roof.

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John

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We loved the large rooms with attached kitchen. The price was also very good. The beds were however the worst that we have ever experienced in any hotel in our lifetime!

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Jeff

8 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable pillows. Beds don’t have proper mattress cover so the sheet just pulls off. Good AC. Nice to have full sized fridge. Rooms are run down with peeling wallpaper, sad shower and base cover. Good price for a cheap stay.

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Tracey

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The residence and conference centre was a great place for us to spend the night in Barrie. One note, there is no TV available in the rooms (there is a TV, but no cable). There is a kitchenette with fridge and microwave, but no plates or cutlery. Great front desk staff. Great value!

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Service

Service is mixed: many praise friendly, helpful front-desk staff, while others report slow or unattended check-in, difficulty reaching staff, and limited help with room problems, keys, or refunds.

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Melanie

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As soon as we checked in to our room we checked right back out.. the room was unfit to stay in .. the bathroom was a disaster,their was dirt all over the floors, the wall paper was coming off the walls.. their was people partying in the hall way kids running up and down the hallways.. when we went to check out we asked how to go about getting a refund.. the lady on the counter said that they don’t deal with refunds. So she gave us a business card to her manager we have tryed every form to get a hold of him with no response. Very poor customer service

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Teresa

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We like the 2 rooms at this property, and that’s why we stay regularly. The room we had this time had 2 very worn out mattresses that caved in the centre making sleep rough. After night 1, I asked if we could somehow have that fixed, and was told a simple “no”. There were a few large groups of people who had unsupervised kids that were very loud and playing in the elevator area which echoed Dow the hall. Reception did not answer the phone to address the issue. We had sleeping children and found this very annoying. We will likely stay elsewhere next visit to Barrie.

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Aman

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Average budget accommodation. These are basically student dorm suites rented during Summer. Check in is super slow, one person only and it was a line up of more than 10 guests. Suites are two simple small bedrooms, a kitchenette and small dinning table with two chairs and a standard bathroom. They provide lenins, towels and soup. Excellent for out of town budget stays.

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Jeffrey

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service

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Diane

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We waited for someone to show up at the reception dates for 30 minutes. Then entered our room, put the suitcase down and saw a huge insect run accross the room. Returned to the reception desk, asked for a refund and told that he wasn’t there So very disappointed

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Chris

6 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Realy nice people at the front desk. I mistakenly parked in the wrong area and the staff took care of the school parking ticket for me. Excellent customer service!

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Gayle

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy and efficient check in

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Tyler

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My room got double booked, which caused some confusion when I walked into my room with someone already in it lol. Other than that it was as it should be

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Virginia

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were outstanding!

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Victor

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There was nothing the we liked about our stay here. We found both the checkin and checkout people to be very rude and couldn’t careless. The room was not clean but because of the reception we received upon checkin, we didn’t bother to say anything. Although there were TVs in the room neither of them worked and when I asked I was told I needed a computer. Since when is a computer needed to watch Tv? There were other things.Very very rude people. I will never stay there again

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Location

Convenient for Highway 400, Royal Victoria Hospital, and nearby shops and restaurants, making it practical for short stays and hospital visits.

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Kent

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located.

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D Mark

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value; dormitory accommodation, affordable, very few amenities, unexpected options like a pool table and barbecues. NOT a hotel - no pool, no ice machines. Beds and pillows are made for durability, not comfort - but adequate. Exceptionally affordable for an inexpensive stay. Full kitchen but only a microwave and no dishes or utensils; wonderful for having takeout meals at the table & chairs. Two bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchenette for half the price of an inexpensive hotel. Close to the beach on Kempenfelt Bay, so great for a family beach weekend.

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Chindavuth

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location.

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Christine

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

2 minute walk to hospital across parking lots.

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Lisa

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice residence. This is not a hotel so expectations need to be realistic. Clean, comfortable and very good location

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Jim

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Two people in a two bedroom unit. Comfortable beds, good shower. Big fridge and a microwave. No utensils. Good a/c. Easy access off the highway. Go to Building with Blue roof.

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Christine

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very close to RVH to visit

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Daniel

23 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super close to the highway and very cheap.

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Alana

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not far from restaurants or groceries

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Greg

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What is there to say really? It’s super affordable, easy access, easy parking, easy to find and seconds from the highway. Having my own kitchen with fridge and microwave is an huge bonus. Anytime I stay in Barrie this is the place.

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Dining

Reviews focus on in-room prep: many note no coffee makers or kettles and that kitchenettes lack dishes or utensils; plan to bring your own or order takeout.

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Mohammad

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good price, ac was running perfect. One bed sheet could be spreaded under comforter. One hot water kettle could be given for making tea or coffee in the room.

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Nj

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Super idea, great use of seasonal college residence. Units were stocked with the basics of any hotel, yet provided two private bedrooms as opposed to the standard 2 beds of a hotel room. Loved the full size fridge in the kitchenette. Downside, no kettle or coffee maker, TVs did not have remotes for the service provider (Shaw in this case). Free WIFI saved the day with a cable hookup from laptop to TV. Would definitely stay here again.

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Dana Lynne

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were attending a graduation held at the college and being able to stay on campus was convenient and much more budget friendly than a hotel room Our room was clean and comfortable, had 2 bedrooms a bathroom with shower and kitchenette with Full sized refrigerator and microwave, convenient for longer stays but are not equipped with utensils or dishes, so remember to bring your own, and a hot plate for cooking meals. There is a tv in the rooms but service not provided, with the free Wi-Fi you could probably hook up a fire tv or dvd

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D Mark

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value; dormitory accommodation, affordable, very few amenities, unexpected options like a pool table and barbecues. NOT a hotel - no pool, no ice machines. Beds and pillows are made for durability, not comfort - but adequate. Exceptionally affordable for an inexpensive stay. Full kitchen but only a microwave and no dishes or utensils; wonderful for having takeout meals at the table & chairs. Two bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchenette for half the price of an inexpensive hotel. Close to the beach on Kempenfelt Bay, so great for a family beach weekend.

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Shelley

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a good place to lay our tired heads. No bells and whistles, just the basics. Nice to have a fridge, sink, bed and air conditioning.

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Rachel

30 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to find from the 400. Front staff helpfull. Kitchen did not have any dishes, coffeemaker or kettle, it would have been nice to know ahead of time. bathroom sink did not drain and there were no maintenance staff on hand for the weekend to repair.

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Mélinda

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bon endroit pour séjour à faible coût. Tranquille. Lit confortable. Il faut amener une machine à café et de la vaisselle si on veut manger sur place. Personnel à l'accueil très courtois.

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Harland

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was under renovation,also the cable TV was disconnected,no breakfast available

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Vicky

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It had a kitchenette which was nice but a toaster and coffee machine or kettle included would have been nice.

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Emily

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Il mentionne qu’il y a une cuisinette mais il n’y a aucune vaisselle aucun ustensiles. Pas très commode. Télévision non fonctionnel

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Month	Average price
May	US$69
June	US$69
July	US$63
August	US$68

Residence & Conference Centre - Barrie

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