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Reviews of Simpson Camp Retreat

2 out of 5
Simpson Camp Retreat
103 Prairie Avenue, Simpson, SK

Reviews

7.2

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lea

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s unique as it was a school converted to an accommodation. We didn’t expect much as we know it was not a regular hotel. The place is not well-lighted, they use motion light but not enough. No one at the property even though we arrived before 10PM so I phoned and talked to Leroy. Instead of coming over or sending someone to give us the key, he instructed me to go get the key in the Laundry room assuming that I know where it was. I looked at the side of the building hesitantly to go there as it was dark so I got my husband to come with me. Not so fun at all, after a long drive, I didn’t expect to play scavenger hunting for a key. We got downgraded to a small room that has 1 double bed due to our dogs which I didn’t realize before paying. Paid same price as my original booking and additional $40 for the dogs. We were still getting our things and trying to settle in when he phoned me to ask if I received his message to pay within an hour. There are crickets in the room and cricket noise the whole time. I asked for make up room and fresh towels but we were refused, this is the reply “ Morning Lea...We are unable to provide housekeeping due to your pets. Our accommodations will do a deep clean after your short stay. I can offer you some additional towels. ” and didn’t receive the additional towel so we used a damp towel when we came back late evening to the property. This is the most uncomfortable stay that we had. Never coming back here again. I felt like we got scammed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a converted school in a very small town. So much fun sleeping in a school!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Roy on 29 Jul 2022
We are happy you enjoy your stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Work in progress
A work in progress Overall Good Value
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Roy on 24 Aug 2021
Thanks Ronald for sharing your positive experience.

4/10 Poor

Julia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Roy. on 16 Aug 2021
Thanks Julia for taking the time to let us know about your stay. We will review and seek to provide a better experience at our facility. It would have been helpful if we knew where we fall short.

8/10 Good

Mohammed Rafiulla

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Leroy on 27 Jun 2021
Thanks for sharing your positive experience at the Simpon Camp Retreat and I am happy you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

steve, winnipeg,mb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Family retreat
Very peaceful town. Close to camp ground,where festivities took place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dance
No hotels in Watrius for dance and this was close, reasonably priced and gave us a place to rest with time to make it to competitions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Management on 17 Apr 2018
Thanks again for your business and compliments.

10/10 Excellent

JZ, Rose Valley , SK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
quiet &. comfortable stay in a ' school building'
Believe or not , this hotel is converted from a school building ! Due to its unique structure , each of the private room is very spacious with an unusual high ceiling. The unit in which I stayed was very clean with an individual kitchen equipped with a brand new fridge , a stove , and a cute dinner table set, a sepatated living space with a big flat screen TV and free wifi. The owner was also very friendly and flexible for customers. The best part was that the nightly rate was unbelievable inexpensive with this kind of well-equipped units. The place also has the capacity for accomodating groups of campers/ travelers with two newly renovated Kitchens and entertaining rooms ( e.g. a billiard table , a movie theatre , a school-sized gym , a school sized playground / backyard of course) . It is 20- minutes driving distance from Manitou Beach . Overall, I will strongly recommend the place!
Thanks for your compliments Jen. Do come again.

8/10 Good

Saara, Manitoba

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quiet Place, Off the Beaten Path
We were looking for a place fairly close to Manitou Beach/ Watrous but a bit out of the way. Simpson delivered, in spades. Tiny, quiet town, 15 minutes from the beach. We booked the "suite", which included a kitchen with a stove & an hotel-sized fridge, plus things like pots, pans, dishes & a can opener. There was a shower & toilet in the suite, as well as 2 beds (1 full, 1 single). The tv was large, and included a satellite receiver. The only thing we could have suggested for an addition would have been a fan, air conditioner, or screens in the windows - the room gets very warm, by evening, and while cooking.
Response from The retreat on 1 Aug 2016
Thanks for your review and business. We will note all recommendations.