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Northwinds Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Northern Bruce Peninsula with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Living room
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Room amenity
Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Northwinds Motel offers a tranquil escape that balances natural surroundings with practical comforts. Guests can unwind on the terrace after exploring the area, and the in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected when needed.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
4 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2838 Highway 6, Ferndale, Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON, N0H 1W0

What's nearby

  • Lion's Head Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Lion's Head Provincial Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Black Creek Provincial Park - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Lion's Head Provincial Park - 19 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Bruce Peninsula National Park - 31 min drive - 35.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taste Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trufood Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bear Tracks Inn & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marydale's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rachel's Bakery & Café - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Northwinds Motel

Motel near Lake Huron
Northwinds Motel provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Northwinds Motel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators and microwaves
  • Satellite channels, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 01 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Northwinds Motel Ferndale
Northwinds Ferndale
Northwinds Motel Northern Bruce Peninsula
Northwinds Northern Bruce Peninsula
winds ern Bruce Peninsula
Northwinds Motel Motel
Northwinds Motel Northern Bruce Peninsula
Northwinds Motel Motel Northern Bruce Peninsula

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwinds Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Northwinds Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwinds Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwinds Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Northwinds Motel located?

Situated in Northern Bruce Peninsula, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lion's Head Lighthouse, Lake Huron, and Georgian Bay. Lion's Head Provincial Park and Lion's Head Provincial Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Northwinds Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 270 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very satisfied with our stay. Cozy place and friendly staff — everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronit

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Amazing hosts. Very close to pizza store and convenience store for daily needs. Definitely will be visiting soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdus Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Janet is awesome 😊, property is super clean and gives friendly vibes. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect location to explore the Bruce. Great rate for a simple and comfortable room. We would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

julie kim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A step up from hostels, well below expectations for price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

parita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying at this motel. Good attitude and service of the staff. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bed. Places to eat near by
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Emmanuel

Liked: Staff & service
Management was great and helpful but facility below par for the cost. Brown coloured beddings and towels are a turn off
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richa

The stay was good. Room was clean amd check in check out was very smooth. Janet guided us through every step
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lini

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like the back of the motel, it has a table there, and the view there is pretty good. We booked two rooms, but the smell in the rooms was so bad, and the neighbour was pretty loud in the morning too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruno N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was spacious for our family. It was deathly hot as they do not have any air conditioning and it was 30 plus humidex. Despite that we enjoyed our stay. It was very 1980 ish retro style. Overall a nice stay but definitely could use new furnishings and a good reno. Bring towels as they do not provide them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Good value and nice convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

urwashi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good lady at the front really helpfull , dine in restaurants nearby good too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I had a really terrible experience with this motel. I was able to “check in”, even though there is no staff on site. This is where the problems really began. Since there is no staff on site, if you have an issue, you are going to have an even bigger issue getting it resolved. The toilet in my room had its chain disconnected, and to fix that, you had to know how toilets work and stick your hand in a tank of dank black mold tainted water. Staff were unresponsive to multiple texts and calls. Avoid this motel at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and reasonable; easy check in and out; room is ok; small shower and flat pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Abby

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed up all night because of the terribly mold smell of the room. No air conditioning and a small fan. I keep the fan on all night tried to get the mold smell away. However despite of the fan and essential oil, the mold smell is still intense. The room is small, no sunlight so it's explained the terribly moldy smell... So painful and didn't even sleep for one hour
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean and quiet. The staff was very friendly. The motel is a good choice for a short stay of 1 to 3 nights. It could do better with some upgrades of the facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evgeni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel for the money. Clean and has everything you need. staying as a family, we just wanted a place to sleep over night that clean and convenient. This hotel met all expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Janet was very helpful when arranging check in and out. Room was somewhat dated, but very clean, comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Morvarid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was nice, clean and quiet for a short trip of one night stay. Janet, one of the staff, was super friendly and gave us lots of information about the area. I recommend this motel as it’s very close to Tobermory around 30minutes and you can explore Lion’s Head as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its location is right on hwy 6. The location is a 5 star. It is a short distance to many attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Shiva

Liked: Staff & service
It worth it for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Little Local Motel

Fantastic service! This was a very local motel where we stayed one night in 2 rooms (out of the 4 available). This was a no frills stay in a quiet area, a reasonable drive from Tobermory. Great place to get a good night's sleep. The owner was so accommodating with our arrival, and the free parking was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024