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Boutique motel in Bala, in the heart of Muskoka. Cottage charm, Muskoka calm. Book direct: thedudleyinn.com

Open all winter — OFSC trail at the door, the Cranberry ice trail up the road, room for trucks & trailers, and a warm room after a cold day. The Dudley Inn is only a two-hour drive from the Greater Toronto Area allowing you to immerse yourself in the plush forest and serene lake vistas of Muskoka. Once settled in your spacious comfortable room, the popular township of Bala is just a short two-minute drive down the road.

10/22/2026

Oktoberfest weekend is here. October 23-25, Oktoberfest comes to Bala & Port Carling — and unlike Cranberry weekend, we've still got rooms. Same fall colour, same quiet lake, a little more room to breathe. If you've been waiting for the easy October weekend to get away, this is it.

Book direct: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/UGypv4?currency=cad

10/15/2026

It's Cranberry season in Bala. The Bala Cranberry Festival takes over town October 16-18 — marsh tours, the harvest in full colour, and one of the best fall weekends Muskoka does all year. We're just up the road, and nearly full for the weekend, so if it's on your list, book now. (Missed it? Oktoberfest is right behind it — more next week.)

Book now: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/UGypv4?currency=cad

10/11/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Dudley Inn. This weekend is for slow mornings, full tables, and the people you're glad to be around. If your gathering brings you to Muskoka, the Farmhouse has room for the whole family to spread out. However you're spending it — thank you for letting us be part of your fall.

10/08/2026

The Farmhouse was made for this — room for two couples, a BBQ, a fire pit out back, and yes, it's dog-friendly (a small pet fee applies). Bring the whole crew, four-legged members included.

Book direct: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/UGypv4?currency=cad

10/01/2026

Blue Rodeo takes the stage at the Kee to Bala on October 9 & 10 — and we're just up the road. If you've got tickets, make a weekend of it: catch the show, then stay close and sleep easy in a comfortable room minutes away. Heads up — those nights are nearly booked, so if you want a room for the show, grab it now. 🎶

Book direct: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/UGypv4?currency=cad

09/24/2026

The Porch Suite is our quiet corner — clean, well-equipped, and surrounded by nature. Exactly the kind of still that's hard to find. Some guests come for one night and start planning the next before they've left.

Book direct: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/UGypv4?currency=cad

09/17/2026

There's a certain hour in Muskoka when the air turns cool and the sky goes gold — that's fire pit time. Out front, it's there for all our motel guests: pull up a chair, roast a marshmallow, and let the evening slow right down before you turn in. There's a BBQ out here too, if dinner under the trees sounds about right. The best nights don't need a plan — just a fire, good company, and a comfortable room a few steps away.

Book direct: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/UGypv4?currency=cad

08/25/2026

Going to a show at the Kee? Stay close. Sleep easy.
We're three kilometres from the Kee to Bala — close enough to roll back the moment the night winds down, with self check-in that works at any hour, so no waiting up. Comfortable beds with great linens and coffee ready for the morning after.

KEE to Bala
Muskoka
Lakes Chamber of Commerce

08/18/2026

Sneak in a work trip before summer's gone.

Bring the laptop up for a few days and let the season do the rest — WiFi in every room, coffee on, and a view that beats the one from your kitchen table. Self check-in means you roll in and get straight to it, and midweek is when it's calmest, so the work actually gets done. Then you close the laptop and you're already away for the last of summer.

Cottage charm, Muskoka calm.

08/11/2026

Bring the dog.
We are pet-friendly and open year-round, with Muskoka chairs outside your room for the end of the day. Self check-in keeps it simple, and there is a firepit(seasonal) out front for motel guests once you're back from a walk. Comfortable, easy, and nobody has to stay home. Just outside Bala. Small additional fee for pets.

Address

3440 Muskoka District Road 169
Bala, ON
P0C1A0

Telephone

+17057065245

Website

http://www.thedudleyinn.com/

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