Reviews for The Glenerin Inn & Spa
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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
38 reviews
96% recommend it
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H&C W. Sent on 13/10/2024Overall, a great fit for our wedding
We had our wedding in the smaller event space available at Glenerin (Evan's Room + patio). It was a perfect space fit for our 45 guests, and fit well for our elevated but relaxed vibe. Our wedding went incredibly well and there were a ton of positives about Glenerin. While nothing ended up taking away from a perfect day for us, there are also a couple considerations I want to callout for those that are considering Glenerin.
In terms of pros, the value is great. Pricing is extremely transparent, and they are willing to answer all your questions as you are considering venues. The staff are incredibly kind, and the space itself is beautiful for an elevated yet laid back event. The food was amazing, both in terms of portion size as well as taste. They were also very accommodating with dietary restrictions, which was great. It's really nice to be able to give your guests the option to stay the night after your wedding on site, but it's also easy to transit close-by so everyone gets home safely. It was also a game changer that we could stay there the night before and after, helping us be more relaxed! Unfortunately it unexpectedly rained so we couldn't do the ceremony on the patio, however it is a great space and the Glenerin team was very helpful with helping us to pivot last minute, and the indoor space was still perfect. The staff that worked with us on the day was detail oriented, helpful, and kind to our guests. Overall, our event was executed how we imagined and we had a perfect day.
Considerations:
- Early space access: We were lucky that there was no event earlier in the day (there is only 1 wedding per day, but can be other smaller functions), so we were able to get in early to setup. That said, we only found that out ~1 week before the event, and if you have any evening wedding/event, the guarantee for us was only that we could have access a couple hours before our ceremony started. Our coordinator and ourselves were a little worried about that possibility but it all worked out really well for us. Booking a room the night before was also incredibly helpful so we had everything there. Glenerin was super transparent about this and set expectations well - It's easy to work around but I recommend asking and having a good plan for setup!
- I think the biggest consideration is that the team you talk to about the event before your wedding day is not the team that is there on the actual day. This ended up creating a few minor hiccups for us. Again, it didn't take away from our day but is worth knowing. A few examples are that we asked if we could do plate smashing outside in a metal bin (tradition) and we asked well in advance - we knew we would have to modify this and understood if we couldn't. The manager gave us the OK and listed the conditions, which we adhered to. That said, when we started setting it up on the day, they came over and said absolutely no, we could not do that now that they see it. Another example is that in our meeting about a month before the wedding we went over how we would like the room adjusted when we transition from dinner to dancing. We went through a whole plan in the space, then when the time came, the day of team said they couldn't do what we planned and had to do it another way which we needed to talk through in the moment. Lastly, another example was, that we had slightly revised the schedule 2 weeks prior to the event, that the staff the night-of did not have. They approached us to confirm everything right as we came out to greet our guests after the ceremony. Something I wish would have been done earlier or directed to our setup team that was there for questions just like that.
I want to be clear that the day of team was incredibly nice, organized, and helpful, but I think inevitably those aren't the folks you talk to in advance so we needed to communicate with them a bit more than we hoped to have to throughout the evening. We also noticed that even though we had a wedding coordinator they were aware of, they tended to come ask us directly.
- I don't necessarily think this is anyone's fault, but I wanted to mention - we had our wedding on a Friday evening, and there was another wedding at ~10am the next morning. While this is understandable given it is an event space, it did impact us and our guests more than we would have hoped (we were aware there was a Saturday wedding and didn't ask about the schedule, but I wish we did or were told). Ourselves and quite a few of our guests spent the night, and our guests were telling us the next day that they were all woken up by 7:30am and barely got any sleep. Starting at 7am, the hotel was busy and loud for setup for the next wedding. There were trucks outside the window with deliveries, people hanging out in hallways and opening/closing doors, people running all over the place for setup between rooms and the event space that could be heard from our rooms. -
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Natalie V. Sent on 03/09/2024Loved this venue for our wedding!
We had a beautiful wedding at the Glenerin Inn. Would definitely recommend. Only reasons I gave a 4 star is because we had some minor issues which we were credited for. They do need to look into fixing some things in the guest suites though. Our door did not lock. The door handle tongue didn’t line up with the hole, we had to lift the door (my husband- as I was not strong enough to lift it up). We also had an issue with a party not leaving the reception/dining room so we could set up our reception hall. They were supposed to be out at 3, we told the venue this and they didn’t remove them from the room. The previous party didn’t leave until 3:45, so we had 15 minutes to set up our entire reception area. So the decor wasn’t as perfect as I would have liked, and some things were left out because lack of time. And we felt extremely rushed which caused me, the bride, a lot more stress than needed. The venue is beautiful. I love the rustic country aesthetic! The manager, Faye, was so amazing to work with. She helped us with all of our issues and was so flexible. We had to bring our two kids (2 under 2) to the tasting, and they gave the toddler some pasta to taste as well, which was so sweet). -
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Rhona S. Sent on 13/07/2024Best Inn Ever
I booked the Glenerin Inn and Spa for my sister-in-law and it has been a complete pleasure to see the beauty, the professionalism and the care they have provided. They have created an ideal and aesthetic venue for a variety of functions. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
I would personally like to thank Norman for his assistance in making my sister-in-law’s stay a truly memorable experience. -
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Lily Sent on 27/06/2024Venue that provided me a dream wedding
Situated conveniently within a city, but has a quaint charm that feels like I'm away from the city, the venue has both rustic and modern vibe. On the wedding day, it looked even more phenomenal with the flowers and decors. I was truly able to have a dream wedding at Glenerin Inn.
Not only was the venue beautiful, but all the staff were kind, eager to help, and willing to accommodate our requests. The three representatives who I communicated with the most (Maurizio, Faye, Norman) went above and beyond to ensure that my special day went well.
My husband and I are immensely grateful for the memories created at Glenerin Inm, and we will cherish them for a lifetime. -
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Sandra F. Sent on 26/05/2024Started off slow...
As we were planning where to have our small and intimate wedding venue, we were able to visit The Glen Erin Inn by recommendation of a friend. As soon as we stepped inside the Inn, we knew that it would be the perfect venue.
The Inn itself is tucked away and likely might not be noticed as it is so beautiful and quaint inside and out.
We met with Maurizio who was professional, knowledgeable and very easy to work with.
Fast forward to the day of our wedding, the room we had chosen for our ceremony was absolutely beautiful as we used one of their recommended vendors to supply chair covers and lanterns. The room was absolutely beautiful!!
The same recommended vendor provided the chair covers for the dinner space and with the table settings and flowers it was magical.
Working with Randy in catering was a dream come true. Randy and his staff including a wonderful young lady named Alice were so attentive to our needs and requirements and made the entire evening perfect! Cannot thank Randy and his staff enough for their professionalism and guidance throughout.
We went with a recommended DJ Service as well and let me tell you with a mixed aged group of guests attending, the DJ could totally feel the vibe and provided music to which guests were up dancing all night.
For one stop planning, visit with the Glen Erin Inn. Give them your ideas and they will help you plan your event and make it the best experience for you and your guests.
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Laura K. Sent on 26/10/2023Fabulous party venue and accommodations
I confirmed my future daughter in laws Bridal Shower at the Glenerin inn, in the Evan’s room ( dining room). Gorgeous lighting, decor, natural lighting, windows, space for 40-50 people and includes a patio.
I first worked with Maurizio, and he is very respectful and accommodating, to set the date and which room is best suited for the event.
I was then in contact with Faye from catering, who was also very accommodating and always responded quickly to my many questions and last minute changes.
The day of my event, my contact was Randy in catering, who was very attentive and made sure the luncheon event went so smoothly. Even later in the evening when we were in the bar for dinner, Randy was still checking in on us. We were all very impressed with Randy!
I was very happy hosting my event at the Glenerin Inn and should I host another event I will not hesitate to go there again.
We stayed in 3 Luxury suites later that evening and we were all very happy with the decor and attention to detail. But most of all the small comfortable sitting areas in our room, so we could chat all together in one room.
The other staff in general was very attentive and accommodating including Nick as a server as well as Jason in the bar.
Thank you for an awesome event! -
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Rebecca C. Sent on 24/08/2023
Book your wedding here!
I heard about the Glenerin Inn from my florist as I had never been there before. It is truly a GTA hidden wedding venue gem! Once my now-husband and I visited, we knew we wanted to have our wedding there. We booked it with less than 2 months until our day, as they still had availability on some week days, so we opted for the least popular day of the week and have no regrets. During early 2023, the whole Inn went through a renovation and the entire place is stunning. Our wedding was on a Monday (yes, Monday!) in July, and was a lunch wedding with only our very immediate family (less than 30 people). Maurizio and Marissa helped us throughout the process and were both attentive, understanding, and quick to respond. The prices are unbelievably reasonable, and there are no hidden costs. Our final invoice was literally room bookings, food, and drinks (plus gratuity and taxes of course).
We were able to have our ceremony on their outdoor deck which overlooks a forest and had just the right amount of shade. After that, there were so many beautiful spots along the property to take family/couples photos as their gardens are beautiful and the buildings all have beautiful stonework. If it had been raining, the inside of the building is so nice too.
You can not go wrong booking here! Compared to similar places in the GTA, you will pay a lot less, and have such great memories of you big day! -
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