On the Pond Country Retreat & Spa

Frommer's Review

In 1999, Donna Evans opened On the Pond, about 15 minutes west of Fredericton, with the idea of creating a comfortable retreat where guests could be pampered with spa treatments after indulging in soft adventures at the adjacent provincial park and surrounding countryside. The lodge is lovely, constructed in a sort of William Morris-inspired style with dark wood trim, slate floors in the entryways, and fieldstone fireplaces. The two downstairs common rooms -- one with a wood fireplace and one lined with bookshelves -- invite lingering and chatting with other guests. Upstairs guest rooms each feature a queen and a double bed, and are slightly larger than the average hotel room, with nice extras such as bathrobes and duvets. The basement spa includes two massage rooms, a hot tub, a sauna, an aesthetics room (offering manicures, pedicures, and facials), and a fitness center. Keeping with the theme, heart-healthy meals are served in the Parkview Dining Room daily from 6:30am to 11pm.

The lodge sits on "The Arm" -- an impoundment of the Saint John River behind the nearby hydroelectric dam -- in a marshy setting that's better for bird-watching than swimming. There's a small wharf here, with canoes, kayaks, and bikes that guests may use for free. Also nearby are a golf course and the Kings Landing Historical Settlement . Beach swimming is available across the road at the provincial park.

Facilities:
Dining room; spa; Jacuzzi; sauna; watersports equipment

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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