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Blue Jay Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Otonabee-South Monaghan with free parking

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Garden
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Garden
BBQ/picnic area
Blue Jay Motel offers a genuine escape where guests relax in a garden setting while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. The property provides barbecue grills for outdoor meals and convenient self-parking for easy access.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Otonabee-South Monaghan is home to Blue Jay Motel. Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park and Hope Mill Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Milltown Mini Golf – Family Fun Park and Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary. Riverview Park and Zoo and Wild Water & Wheels are also worth visiting.
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Map
1165 Highway 7 East, Otonabee-South Monaghan, ON, K9J 6X8

What's nearby

  • Canadian Canoe Museum - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Peterborough Memorial Centre - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Peterborough Lift Lock - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Peterborough Golf & Country Club - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Trent University - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪One Eyed Jack Pub And Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪East City Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ashburnham Ale House - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Blue Jay Motel

Property highlights
Blue Jay Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue Jay Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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 kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1 PM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Jay Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Jay Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Jay Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Jay Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Blue Jay Motel located?

Situated in Otonabee-South Monaghan, this motel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Rotary Dog Park. Canadian Canoe Museum and Peterborough Memorial Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Blue Jay Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 142 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a little run down looking but the staff were terrific and friendly, the room clean and had everything i needed. it was quiet and safe. I would not hesitate to stay here again when traveling thru Peterborough
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfortable and very friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older motel, but it has all the basics, clean room, friendly and helpful staff. The price was very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older rooms but clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit dingy. But if you need a spot, its a spot?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom sink faucet was stiff and when pushed spewed black gunk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
exceeded our expectations, will stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ishai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and the room was affordable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. The shower didn’t work the best, but I got by.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1950's style motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

JORDON

Very friendly and courteous owner
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dayana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and helpful people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

ADELE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic accommodation. Comfortable beds. Great fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, was reasonably quiet and the staff was awesome and accommodating for my boat. Only thing was the pillows were rock hard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were fine. Staff was polite and courteous. Good place to stop by while on a long road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suisheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Things were generally okay considering it’s a low cost motel. The couple at the front desk were very friendly. Only criticism I could offer was that the two bars of soap in the shower looked as if a mouse had taken a bite out if them. No complaints about our stay otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute motel. Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Free bottled water. The price was right. Close to many dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed 2 nights. The 1st room they gave me was like something out of Psycho movie. Bathroom waa falling apart and dirty. Lamps with bulbs and no shades. Wood floors that were uneven. After complaining they said any room you want..we give you best room..etc. i needed a place to stay and the room was unmmm barely tolerable but as i was only goung to be there to crash at night and leave early in the AM i decided to grin and bear it. It says AC but it is old window AC units that barely function. Beds hard as a rock. Limited to no lighting in room. Honestly do yourself a favor and don't even consider staying here. People were friendly as they could be but that doesn't make up for the condition of the motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

drew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
owner is a dick..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need new mattress for bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Noisy neighbours. No enforcement
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bradford

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty. AC was plugged into an extension cord (unsafe). Bathroom toilet seat was not clean, dirt in the bathtub/shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A lesson in "You get what you pay for". Very sketchy men in parking lot when we arrived. Told my daughter not to get out of the car when we checked in. Men left an hour later, Thank goodness....tried to get another hotel but nothing available. The door was super flimsy, paper thin and hard to lock, had to put a chair in front of it while we were sleeping. And to top it off, NO heat. Temp went down to 2 degrees......Camping would have been a step up!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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