Barker Suites Southport, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Free self‑serve laundry is highlighted by multiple guests. Few other shared amenities are discussed.

Cleanliness receives strong praise across reviews, with many calling suites spotless and well kept. A few note misses like crumbs under furniture or a leftover item in the fridge.

Rooms are very spacious, apartment‑style with full kitchens and separate living areas, and generally quiet and modern. Some reviews report uncomfortable couches or beds, limited bedside outlets, sliding barn‑style bathroom doors that reduce privacy, occasional temperature control issues, and isolated vibration noise.

Staff are often described as friendly and helpful. However, multiple guests struggled with after‑8pm, off‑site or slow check‑in processes and unresponsive phone support.

Set just outside Portage la Prairie near the airport and RCAF training site, the area feels secluded and safe but removed from shops and services. A car is useful, and a few guests found the property hard to locate at night.

Breakfast is available but described as very limited or inconsistent, with some finding little beyond coffee and fruit. A few appreciated the simple self‑serve setup.