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Best Northern Motel and Restaurant

2.5 star property
Motel in Wawa with a restaurant and a bar

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Best Northern Motel and Restaurant offers a picturesque location with Polish breakfast and dinner at the on-site restaurant. Enjoy a charming garden, relaxing bar, and rooms with WiFi. Guests consistently praise the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Heating
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Heating
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Heating
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Cottage, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Cottage, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Cottage, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
150 Highway 17 South, Wawa, ON, P0S 1K0

What's nearby

  • Michipicoten Post Provincial Park - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Bucks Marina - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lower Silver Falls - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Dr. Rose's Beach - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Scenic High Falls - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old Wawa Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪North of 17 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kinniwabi Pines Restauant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Northern Motel and Restaurant

Motel near Lake Superior
A terrace, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Best Northern Motel and Restaurant. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Best Northern, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Northern Motel and Restaurant have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Best Northern

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Northern Motel and Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Best Northern Motel and Restaurant?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Northern Motel and Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Northern Motel and Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Northern Motel and Restaurant located?

Situated in Wawa, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Michipicoten Post Provincial Park, Bucks Marina, and Lower Silver Falls. Middle Silver Falls and Lake Superior Provincial Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Best Northern Motel and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 587 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, very nice location. Definitely good for the price you pay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, cabin was clean and cozy. Loved that it was pet friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Staff & service
It is convenient on the highway and the first motel after a long stretch. Quite dated, but everything worked fine and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemarie

The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The shower was nice but bathroom was very small. The staff were excellent and very friendly. The meals were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel is family run and they were very nice and accommodating. Motel is older and dated but clean. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Great little hotel with friendly staff. Large garbage bin not secured and saw a bear climb
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place at a decent price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

william

Liked: Staff & service
Motel is old and needed to be renovated. The price is good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower floor is slippery, other then that everything is great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. The property is older and so should be a little bit cheaper. The food portion were really small for the cost of and they need to have better bear control. The place itself was very clean and while I was there, it was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Viola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service on late check-in, helpful people, nicely kept grounds, comfortable clean room, nicely furnished, heaven gor a very weary traveller with dog. Breakfast menu in restaurant looks terrific. Will defijitely put this on my stay again list.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful people and property was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleitha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the rustic woods feel. The cabin was very spacious and had a great view from the deck. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Roy

Liked: Staff & service
The Best Northern Hotel is relatively clean and inexpensive. If thatis what you are after it may be what you are after.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here very welcoming and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little dated,but clean and good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good..restaurant was great as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location. Excellent service, good good. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean, easy check in and great wifi and cable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jyot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was great place to live
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for night after long drive. Staff is great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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