Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, approximately CAD 3 to 26 for adults and children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive after 9:00 PM should contact the property in advance for check-in instructions.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers a stair-free path to the entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, registration desk, public washrooms, and meeting spaces. Additionally, there are wheelchair-accessible paths of travel and a lounge.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Bluewater, just a 2-minute drive from Lake Huron and 10 minutes from the beach near Centennial Road. It is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Grand Bend Beach and 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Grand Bend Farmers' Market.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from June to September, with access from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery

What guests think

At Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery, travellers praise the peaceful grounds, onsite winery and restaurant, pool, and private beach access, plus consistently friendly staff, while noting some dated rooms with thin walls and occasional musty odours.

The location is quiet and a short drive to Grand Bend and Bayfield, with a 10–15 minute walk or quick drive to the lake and many stairs down to the small, sometimes rocky, private beach. Guests enjoy tasty meals and wine tastings, though restaurant and winery hours can be limited or closed for events or off-season, and opinions on the wine quality vary. Expect a relaxing, garden-focused stay with scenic amenities and simple, older rooms.

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Facilities

Beautiful gardens, an outdoor pool, onsite winery and restaurant, and private beach access are highlights. Hours can be limited or closed for events, the beach requires many stairs and can be small or rocky, and minor maintenance or temperature quirks occur.

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Summer

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing breakfast, pool and private beach in the back! If I go to grand bend again I will be back

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Carrie

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great motel. The grounds are beautiful, the pool was awesome, and there is a private beach that you can walk to or drive with private parking. It’s a small little beach area, but nonetheless, very nice. We went down for the sunset and it was awesome. We were able to find some Lake Huron cold water agates.

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anoop

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

on arrival found that Dining room was closed owing to a private event. Had to look for another dining place a distance away.

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kelly

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved sitting by the pool. Walking 2 min to the winery. 15 min walk to the beach! We had trouble with the ac in our room & it was fixed immediately. Thank you for a lovely stay!

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Sandra

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay! Restaurant and winery not always available. Website and actual availability were conflicting and a bit confusing. Just double check before you book.

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Carla

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the setting/landscape, the outdoor patio, and the pool. Our room was lovely, too, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We also liked the proximity to the lake/beach. It took us about 10 minutes to walk to the beach and we enjoyed sunset by the water. The restaurant in the hotel was also nice, if a bit misleading about the description of the dishes (e.g., two eggs was really one egg if you opted for the small portion). But overall, we enjoyed our stay. I loved the in-room coffee a lot and our room had a fireplace that, even if it was only decorative, it still made the room feel cozy. We hope to come back again sometime.

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Karen

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Although the room was quite ordinary, there was a beautiful pool and grounds and a very proficient and friendly person at the front desk. The winery and restaurant were closed for the day and we were given only a few days notice. The private beach was disappointing - very stony, no shade.

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Kathryn

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the pool, the small private beach with reserved parking on the estate, how clean everything was and the grounds - as well as it being only a 14 minute drive into Grand Bend. We had Room 1 with 2 double beds and it was simple and comfy. You need water shoes if you are going to swim off the private beach and need to be able to go up and down steep wooden stairs. The room for hanging out is too hot and stuffy but it is nice they have it for playing Scrabble, etc. They dont do any late check outs so I had to check out at 11 and sit there to do a work meeting. Overall, we loved it! My sister and I had 2 very pleasant days and nights.

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Mary

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The winery is within walking distance of the inn . It has a beautiful clean pool and very pleasant atmosphere! You can have a flight of wine at the restaurant and also buy wine to go if you miss the winery! The breakfast with large or 1/2 portions is a great idea! Dinner was delicious and nicely presented! Definitely will recommend and hope to be back !

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Nicholas

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When we reviewed the property on Expedia, read the reviews and looked at the property website, we were really looking forward to an enjoyable get away. Unfortunately, the winery was closed, the wine tasting was closed and the highly rated Muse Restaurant was closed. We had to drive to Bayfield and Grand Bend for every meal and there was absolutely nothing to do on property. The staff was pleasant, but other than suggest restaurants off-premise, they really couldn't help us as nothing was open. Their suggestions were good ones, however. It seems like what was advertised was not what we experienced - perhaps we were too early in the season? Overall it was nice to get away for a few days, but as stated previously, disappointed with the experience.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and the property very clean, but there are recurring reports of musty or damp odors, occasional mold or mildew, and spider webs, especially on balconies.

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Alanda-Joy

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property is beautiful with the winery but our room smelt so bed. Like mildew and it was damp in there. The bathroom had hair all over it and an old roll of toilet paper on the floor when we arrived. The bathroom had mold all around the ceiling

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Mike

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My room was spotless and even smelled clean. The bed and bedding were as comfortable as I’ve experienced and the room got nice and cold. It’s nothing flashy but hit all the marks. I forgot my bad with medications and they had it secured for me to pick up when I could. 10/10 all around.

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Corina

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for 2 nights in room 3 and the service was good overall. The room had a very strong musty smell to it, probably because of the old carpet. They really should take that out. The room was clean and comfortable overall. There is no coffee maker but a kettle and 2 packs of instant coffee. The grounds and winery are lovely, though the wines are not that great unfortunately. There is beach access down a gravel road but we did not access it due to a huge rain storm. We ate in the restaurant which was just ok. Food could really use some seasoning but the crème brûlée was delicious. They were understaffed so service was slow on times. Overall, it was a good stay and we would stay again if in the area.

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Patrice

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hessanland is a quaint and affordable option just outside of Grand Bend in Zurich, Ontario. It has a bed and breakfast feel with hotel amenities such as the restaurant and pool. The grounds are spectacular. Unfortunately, our stay was too short and our itinerary too packed to explore them. Check in was smooth and the front desk staff were friendly! We do wish however, that we had received two keys for our room. The room itself was very clean. The bed was comfortable. And although it wasn't HD quality, we had a good selection of satellite TV stations. Our suggestion is that there be full-sized and multiple beauty supplies (lotion, soap, makeup wipes) and not the one tiny package of each that came with the room. Disposable shower caps, black out drapes that close completely, a DO NOT DISTURB door hanger, sound-proofed walls to reduce ambient noise and the hallway conversations we were sometimes hearing, and a small microwave would have been even more welcoming!! Finally, our room had a wet or musty smell, as if the carpets had been recently shampooed and had not quite dried.Therefore, a fresh and more welcoming scent would have been awesome. Overall, our stay was comfortable, economical, and drama-free!

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Joel

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled damp, and was uninspired.

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David

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed overnight while visiting relatives. Everything was clean and well done.

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Hui

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Me and my friend enjoyed every moment of our staying in this place. The room was very clean and the bed and pillows are comfortable. The dinner was delicious, so we had breakfast the next day. Didn't disappoint us either. We strongly recommend this place if you ever want to travel in the area. Awesome experience! Will definitely go back again! Thank you!

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Dharmik

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not ay all clean room, There where spider webs all along the balcony and inside the Washroom. Far away from main building room given and no service at all.

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Jennifer

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and well-maintained property.

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Paulina

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is amazing! The room’s bathroom had some mould on the ceiling. Needs some upgrading or at least new paint. The AC wasn’t working but luckily the weather was nice and we could leave the window open.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally basic and comfortable but often dated, with several reports of thin walls and noise from halls or the highway; bathrooms can be small, and some rooms have musty air or firm or soft mattresses and older AC. Some units are updated or spacious, while suites may involve steep stairs or quirky layouts.

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Laurie

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Coach house was nice& quiet however could use an update.

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Valerie

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly and the property was beautiful and well kept. The only downside was the bathroom was very, very small. The beds were VERY firm - I like a firm mattress, and it was a bit too firm for me. We stayed in a deluxe double queen room.

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John

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds comfortable but I wanted a king which is not available. Rooms still use physical key which is a bit dated. Room clean and spacious. 10 minute's to Grand Bend

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Supriya

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rioms are very old and washroom too Tight . During night it was too noisy from other rooms.

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Lou-Anne

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The first night, we stayed in the "suite" - it was in the attic of the house with lots of stairs which I was unaware of. The room was weirdly set up - with the TV in a very awkward spot where you could only see it clearly from one chair - you could not see it from the bed, and the sofa was too far away (as the TV screen was small. The windows had blinds, but no "black out" shades so at 6:00 in the morning, the room was completely lit up from the rising sun - not so great if you want to sleep in. It had a nice soaking tub and a lovely balcony, but if we were to return, we would definitely not stay in the "suite". The second night we stayed in a regular room which was much better. We did not partake of the food as there was very little offering for plant-based, vegan eating. The surrounding grounds were beautiful. The inn had access to the lake which no one told us about and we found it by chance on the second day - would have been nice to know about it!

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ROCHELLE

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spent a night here. Checkin was welcoming and helpful. Cosy lobby, our room a little dated but clean and well stocked; walls are thin but it is an older building. We ate at the restaurant on site for dinner and breakfast and both times food was delicious, service on point. Private beach access a 10 min. walk or you could drive. Steps are a bit steep to get down to the sand so if you have mobility issues, may be a bit of a challenge. Winery products also available for sale if you want to take a souvenir home. Pool was still closed for the season but I can see this as a bonus amenity in the heat of the summer. Overall, I would come back to this property. Thank you for the staff in giving us a positive experience.

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Marjorie

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very nice. Dinner included excellent vegetable curry soup w/ lovely presentation. My partner had birthday noted on reservation and was surprised with lovely dessert creation. Disappointed that access to Lake Huron on property was a short hike away, and 50 steps down to semi-rocky beach. We booked “standard 2 Queen room”. Turns out all these lower price rooms face hwy, luckily did not hear traffic- nothing else available but pricey rooms. When checking out, seems they charged my credit card 48 hours ahead, which I did not realize. We wanted to pay cash, they had to credit account and it took 4 days before the credit appeared on my statement. Overall, very nice experience and would return, now that we are aware of the limitations and quirks of the place.

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sRebecca

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our room because it's been updated (i.e. laminate flooring). That and working A/C made all the difference!

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Catherine

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very comfortable and well appointed. The staff was friendly and courteous. The dining room was beautiful and the dinner was delicious! The only downside was that the room was noisy. All night we could hear the trucks on the road outside our room.

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Judi

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing wrong was the paper thin walls

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with quick responses to issues. Some guests noted limited or no overnight staffing, slower service when understaffed, and occasional communication or attitude lapses.

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Paul

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. They even bought my injured daughter ice after hours. Room wa exceptionally comfortable and love the trail to the private beach.

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Ivan

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and friendly staff gave me a lot of information about the hotel. The staff at the winery knows their products very well.

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Silvie

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The restaurant and wait staff were great. The schnitzel was very good, the wines not so much. The room was an attic space in the style of a low budget motel. Lots of cheap finishings from the 70s - 90s. Low grade old sagging carpet adorns the staircase walls! The jacuzzi doesn't work and the shower is a tiny makeshift wall cut out. My husband mentioned that the mattress was springy and uncomfortable at the front desk and asked about replacing it. The otherwise friendly attendant suddenly became very curt and seemed to take it as a personal insult. She told us the hotel was full and regardless, they all had the same (springboard) mattress. Then she remembered there was one room for an $100 extra per night with the exact same mattress and did we want it? I told her that we wanted a better mattress because the one we had was like a bouncy castle and we were only getting 4 hours of sleep per night. She was even more annoyed. Nonetheless, she offered us a mattress from a non-guest room. It was a little better but we put it on the floor to give it more stability and were able to sleep ok. When she asked how everything was at checkout, we told her the mattress was ok on the floor. Her face fell. The feeling we were left with is that it is not ok to say if you aren't happy with anything at this hotel. The quality of the rooms is really poor considering the rest of the place and the price. I would expect this in a 1-2 star hotel.

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Carol

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the ability to have dining on premises. I wish that the staff had told me to enjoy the bar area while I was waiting for my dinner reservation. As it was I found it on my own and had to ask. This is an upsell feature and should be encouraged. Also I did not figure out the AC adjustment until the following morning. Wish the staff had shown me how to adjust the temperature.

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Heather

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The girl at the front desk went out of her way to help me. My room wasn't cool enough so she brought a large fan to my room.

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kelly

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved sitting by the pool. Walking 2 min to the winery. 15 min walk to the beach! We had trouble with the ac in our room & it was fixed immediately. Thank you for a lovely stay!

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Debra

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hessenland is a lovely oasis. We were thrilled with the friendly staff and personal and professional care.Beautiful grounds. Nice walk to the lake and easy drive to the quaint towns of Bayfield and Goderich.

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Nicholas

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When we reviewed the property on Expedia, read the reviews and looked at the property website, we were really looking forward to an enjoyable get away. Unfortunately, the winery was closed, the wine tasting was closed and the highly rated Muse Restaurant was closed. We had to drive to Bayfield and Grand Bend for every meal and there was absolutely nothing to do on property. The staff was pleasant, but other than suggest restaurants off-premise, they really couldn't help us as nothing was open. Their suggestions were good ones, however. It seems like what was advertised was not what we experienced - perhaps we were too early in the season? Overall it was nice to get away for a few days, but as stated previously, disappointed with the experience.

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Pablo

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Terrible experience No night shift to control noisy neighbours.

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Jerry

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is very charming, it has a private access to the lake. The grounds are very well kept. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful.

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Location

Quiet countryside setting a short drive to Grand Bend and Bayfield, with a 10–15 minute walk or quick drive to the lake and beach access. Most attractions and dining are reached by car.

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Monica

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Will return. Close to Bayfield and Grand Bend.

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Summer

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing breakfast, pool and private beach in the back! If I go to grand bend again I will be back

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Iyanna

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My husband and I stayed here for my birthday and it was a lovely stay. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and made our stay even better. Our room was cozy and had the jet tub in it which was very enjoyable. It was close to Grand Bend beach and the drive-in movies which made it perfect for us as we didn’t have to drive far. Will be staying again !

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MARGARETTE

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The place is wonderful. Few kilometers from Grand Bend beaches and main street. Room was clean. Nice breakfast with good cost.

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Abraham Phillip

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely, quaint well kept property with pleasant staff. We will definitely be back and make sure we visit the winery and restaurant…. Only a short drive to the Pinery National park too!

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Guy

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ver beautiful property and staff were very flexible and understanding with our late arrival. It was very quiet while we were there Sunday and Monday night, felt like we had the place to ourselves. Beautiful grounds and access to a private beach by several stairs (you can either walk about 15 mins or take your car 2 mins and there is parking for guests of the hotel). About 15 mins to Grand Bend one side and Bayfield on the other.

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Paul

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty happy with our one night stay. Lovely property, clean rooms but out in the boonies a bit. 15 min drive into town for just about anything. Nice pool out back and it's a working winery. Very nice staff. Not crowded as we were here on a Mon/Tues. Great price for the area. We'll be back !

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Derrick

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, quiet, and private beach area. Short drive from the Grand Bend.

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Debra

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hessenland is a lovely oasis. We were thrilled with the friendly staff and personal and professional care.Beautiful grounds. Nice walk to the lake and easy drive to the quaint towns of Bayfield and Goderich.

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Janet

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This Inn was conveniently located, away from the busy touristy area, but close enough to everything. Grounds are beautiful, staff very helpful. We didn’t have time to have a meal there, but will make sure we do the next time we visit.

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Dining

On-site dining is frequently praised for tasty dinners (notably schnitzel) and good breakfasts, with enjoyable wine tastings. However, hours can be limited or closed for events or off-season, some found food average or wines underwhelming, and availability or communication occasionally inconsistent.

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Mounia

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful …the property well maintained… extremely clean Restaurant open only 4 days a week

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claudia

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

exactly what we wanted

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Trevor

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The surrounding gardens and setting was very relaxing and enjoyable. Dinner at their restaurant was excellent from the friendly knowledgeable waitress to the food presentation and flavors of the meals. The only negative tone would be the sound traveling from the hall.

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anoop

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

on arrival found that Dining room was closed owing to a private event. Had to look for another dining place a distance away.

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Kathie

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The gardens on this property are simply gorgeous. We had a garden view room and it was a pleasure to have the curtains open wide to take in the view. It is 10 minutes to Grand Bend or Bayfield. The food in the Muse restaurant is beyond amazing. There is a winery which offers wine tasting on the property. The staff take pride in service as if they were part owners. It is one of the cleanest hotels that I have ever stayed in. I give the whole experience an A

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Doren

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, comfortable room. Excellent on site restaurant for dinner. Can stroll around the property looking their beautiful gardens.

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Edward

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My wife and I very much enjoyed wine tasting and dinner on the property. Staff was very attentive and friendly.

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Nicholas

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When we reviewed the property on Expedia, read the reviews and looked at the property website, we were really looking forward to an enjoyable get away. Unfortunately, the winery was closed, the wine tasting was closed and the highly rated Muse Restaurant was closed. We had to drive to Bayfield and Grand Bend for every meal and there was absolutely nothing to do on property. The staff was pleasant, but other than suggest restaurants off-premise, they really couldn't help us as nothing was open. Their suggestions were good ones, however. It seems like what was advertised was not what we experienced - perhaps we were too early in the season? Overall it was nice to get away for a few days, but as stated previously, disappointed with the experience.

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Karyn

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a cute place to stay. The grounds are beautiful. Our dinner in the restaurant was amazing

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Wayne

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant was very good,rooms are clean and my wife is very happy

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Hessenland Inn & Schatz Winery

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed

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Premier Double Room, Balcony

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

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