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Northwinds Motel

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A wooden deck with a glass table and chairs, a green building in the background, and a fence separating the deck from the property. - Northwinds Motel (Northern Bruce Peninsula)
A small bathroom with a sink, toilet, and window. - Northwinds Motel (Northern Bruce Peninsula)
A bedroom with two beds, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window. - Northwinds Motel (Northern Bruce Peninsula)
Two beds with dark bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard. - Northwinds Motel (Northern Bruce Peninsula)
A living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, a television, and a window with curtains. - Northwinds Motel (Northern Bruce Peninsula)
Northwinds Motel provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a television on a white stand, a wooden dresser with drawers, a mirror above the dresser, and a floor lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A compact room with a wooden dresser, a small desk with a television, a single bed, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a floral-patterned bedspread.

Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Northern Bruce Peninsula is home to Northwinds Motel. Lion's Head Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Black Creek Provincial Park. Visit our Lion's Head travel guide
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2838 Highway 6, Ferndale, Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON, N0H 1W0

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a rocky cliff, clear turquoise waters, and a forested area.
    Lion's Head Provincial Park
    8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Lion's Head & District Community Centre and Arena
    3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Lion's Head Beach
    4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Lion's Head Lighthouse
    5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Lion's Head Marina
    5 min drive - 4.1 miles

Restaurants

  • Marydale's Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Hungry Hiker Ferndale
    1 min walk
  • The Taste Kitchen
    4 min drive
  • Mom's Motel + Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Ferndale Drive in
    3 min walk

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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 start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwinds Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwinds Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwinds Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Northwinds Motel located?

Situated in Northern Bruce Peninsula, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lion's Head & District Community Centre and Arena, Lion's Head Beach, and Lake Huron. Georgian Bay and Lion's Head Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Northwinds Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 276 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check-in, nice and calm location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay ... like the old school tv.. clean and quiet..janet is very helpful.. comfortable bed to sleep...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is cleaned and surroundings are quiet. Friendly owner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Our overall experience was good and Janet is a great host. I beleive we shouldnt expect too much from motels in the area, and we booked it just to sleep overnights since there's a lot to do in the area from beaches and hiking and it met our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop overnight in Ferndale, the rooms could use updating and A/C would be a great asset. But all in all it's a quaint little place, kept very clean and the owners are fantastic and offered great communication through the entire visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little motel- traditional house converted into a charming inn. Check-in was easy, although unconventional. Room was small but not cramped- perfect for a 1-2 night stay. Very clean, even if a little dated. Loved the rural setting- plenty of fun with the cows in the field behind the property! Only ‘complaint’ was the water- very strong iron smell of the water made showering or teeth brushing unpleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Few amenities for the price.

Quiet and clean but very outdated. No A/C, no microwave, no breakfast option, no front desk although Janet did text a self check in and out option. For the price, the amenities are very few.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Janet was so nice to accommodate us earlier than the check in time. She even phoned me to check where we were so. She welcomed and oriented us around giving instructions and information that we needed to know. Days prior to our stay, she messaged me just to communicate. Well Done! * Rooms were so clean and organized. * Kitchen is completely stacked with all the things you need from utensils to glasses to plates, etc. * It’s also equipped with all the kitchen appliances you need from coffee maker, toaster, microwave, fridge and even stove. * I highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little motel. My room was clean and the bedding was nice. The staff was very accommodating to our late check-in time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Run down looking motel, clean room but with plug in air freshener masking bad smell. Only one other guest for the weekendI was there which is strange in July, peak tourist season. No staff on site, message inside room posted on door with # to call in case of emergency and alternate # of real estate company to call and leave a message. Feels as if this place is just going to be run into the ground, no staff, no upkeep, would never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good Stay

It was good stay overall. Simple and smooth altogether.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025