Northumberland Heights Wellness Retreat & Spa

I stayed for a night at this cute little spa with a friend who lives in Kingston, so we met in the middle. The spa has 15 rooms, but only one—the honeymoon suite, number 15—has a mini fridge. This was a big surprise, as I’ve come to expect having a place to cool your beverages during a stay. The bedroom and bathroom were spotless, and the beds were queen-sized and ultra-comfortable, with extra pillows. The decor features red, orange, and gold undertones, creating a warm ambiance. If you stay in rooms 8-15, you’ll be on the ground level, which I recommend, as it comes with a walk-out private terrace with reclining chairs. Within walking distance, there are three outdoor hot tubs, which we thought were the highlight of this place. The rooms offer views of lots of greenery. Rooms 1-7 are upstairs, which means you don’t have to carry your luggage down any stairs, but you won’t have a terrace and will have to walk a bit further to reach the hot tubs. However, it’s manageable as you can use one of the robes provided in the room. Be aware that there are no slippers, so bring your own flip-flops to move around the spa. The restaurant was another highlight. The food is surprisingly tasty and homemade. If you visit in the fall, the seasonal menu is a must-try—especially the soup, kale salad, and pumpkin ravioli, which are simply delicious. The included breakfast was alright, but I appreciated that they offered one non-dairy milk option (I believe it was oat milk), which made me happy. There’s a daily yoga class from 10-11 am in a small room with large mirrors. We squeezed nine people into the space, and the instructor mentioned that it was the largest class she had ever taught at the spa. There weren’t enough yoga blocks for everyone to have two each, and I was glad I brought my own mat from home since the provided ones were just enough. Despite the tight space, I enjoyed the basic yoga class, and the sunlight streaming in through the large windows was lovely. For treatments, I tried reflexology. There are no Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) on site, so you’ll need to pay out-of-pocket for any treatments. Reflexology was interesting—not quite what I expected, as it felt more like pressure on certain points of my feet rather than a traditional massage. Since I’m not an expert, I just went along with the experience. I was offered a complimentary hand or head massage and chose the latter, which was lovely. The parking lot is fairly generous in size and is included with your stay. We had two cars for one room, and it was no issue. Upon arrival, you are greeted with a non-alcoholic pink drink. My friend arrived later and didn’t receive one, but I enjoyed mine after the long drive. If you miss it, just ask for it at the front desk. The staff was attentive and calm throughout our stay. The facilities are very clean but simple, with a small steam room and an even smaller dry sauna. I’m not tall, but I couldn’t lie down on the bench in the dry sauna. Desp

Northumberland Heights is not as luxurious as more high end spas but it is fabulous value for the price. We preferred the intimacy of this smaller operation and the personalized service we received. The staff are fabulous and the meals are five star. It was a wonderful experience. We'll be back.

This is my second visit to Northumberland Spa - I choose to go during the week as I prefer solitude during my spa treats. Both visits I chose Ayurvedic tmts and i found them deeply relaxing. Food is amazing; beds are comfy; staff are friendly and accommodating.

I always see this on deal sites and I always wanted to come. We booked via a Travelzoo deal and it was easy enough to book. I was struggling with providing a fair rating because I want to acknowledge the extremely hard work the family puts running this place but also be realistic in the services we receive. We arrived on a rainy afternoon to Northumberland. We were checked in swiftly, and the entrance looked very nice and inviting. We were offered a delicious welcome drink while the staff showed us the resort and our rooms. They showed me the women's spa change room and it looked very nice, they showed me where I could borrow some slippers if I needed them. I forgot to bring them but when you go to a spa (even a day spa), they always provide you with slippers. The slippers here were flip flops and they were extremely dirty (mud) and mismatched. I finally cobbled up a pair but they fit very weirdly. I actually spent some time cleaning it myself to make it suitable to wear. We had the first room on the main floor, I was concerned about noise but once we were in the room we did not hear anything. As noted in several previous reviews, the chain to the door was broken. We also mentioned this to the hotel when we checked out. I was also very disappointed to find that we did not have any toiletries in our room, only hand soap. I actually asked the staff about this and they said yes, they provided everything. I just thought this showed lack of detail, I've never ever been to a hotel or even a motel where you did not have basic shower soap. We were only staying a night and my partner happen to pack some soap so it was not even worth bringing up. We had afternoon tea in the dining room and it was a very basic affair. The tea was very nice, but the pastries and sandwiches were very average. However, we enjoyed the atmosphere and it was a nice way to relax. I did note that the afternoon tea and the evening dinner was very close together. I asked if we could shift dinner a little bit later, and they agreed. I had a facial after the tea. My aesthetician took me to the spa through the MEN'S CHANGE ROOM (this will be important later). The treatment was nice, it would not have been worth the full price but the package made it fair. During dinner I could tell that the staff were starting to get tired. I get the feeling this is family owned, and everyone does everything. I could tell they were getting impatient. I understand it's very difficult and hard work, but I should not feel like I have to be on my best behavior to not get on the staff's nerves. However, once we had our meal, everything was forgotten. The dinner was nothing short of exquisite. There was a lot of attention to detail and care to the food. It was so good. The next morning, most of the same staff was working (so again, very overworked, I get it). Although it was a basic breakfast, it was so delicious and the food was piping hot. I have to say, the chef is outstanding. They really made o

Me & my best friend enjoyed our Birthday experience very much. Everyone was friendly. I enjoyed that it was a smaller venue. I felt that it gave a more personalized and friendly experience. The resort was very accomodating and the food was tasty. It is a smaller menu but there was something everyone could eat from it. The room was huge but the only thing I would recommend would be a fridge to keep the water cold or an ice bucket so you can place the bottle into it. It was a great price in my opinion. We did go over a very rainy weekend, so we didn't go out and do the trails. We got a massage and facial as our spa treatments and the spa rooms were as they should be, calming and peaceful. I felt wonderful after each as you should. Overall, is it The Ritz, No but it is a little well maintained treasure for those that like remain casual and still leave satisfied and relaxed and not feel like a rushed number among the numbers of other guests.

My husband and I enjoyed celebrating our wedding anniversary at Northumberland Heights Wellness Retreat and Spa. We were absolutely impressed with all our meals, High Tea, Dinner and Breakfast. Our martinis were made to perfection! The waiter suggested a delicious blended martini for me that also included Hibiscus Syrup and garnished with hibiscus! The service was excellent. Our spa treatments were at the same time. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his scalp massage which also included a shoulder massage. The room was lovely and comfortable . We relaxed in the hot-tub and enjoyed the beautiful grounds. We plan to return in the spring and the summer to spend time on the deck overlooking a beautiful view of Lake Ontario.