2838 Highway 6, Ferndale, Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON, N0H 1W0
What's nearby
Lion's Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
Lion's Head Provincial Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
Black Creek Provincial Park - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
Miller Lake - 17 min drive - 23.2 km
Lion's Head Provincial Park - 17 min drive - 10.5 km
Restaurants
Bear Tracks Inn & Restaurant - 1 min walk
Trufood Cafe - 8 min drive
Rachel's Bakery & Café - 4 min drive
Lion's Head Inn - 4 min drive
Marydale's Restaurant - 4 min drive
About this property
Northwinds Motel
Northwinds Motel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Huron. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 01 and March 31.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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 currently open?
The property is closed between December 01 and March 31.
Does Northwinds Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Northwinds Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Northwinds Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Northwinds Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Northwinds Motel?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
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Reviews
Northwinds Motel Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Janet is awesome 😊, property is super clean and gives friendly vibes. We would definitely visit again.
Abdus Sami
Abdus Sami, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2024
Easy to check-in, nice and calm location
Rostyslav
Rostyslav, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2025
A perfect location to explore the Bruce. Great rate for a simple and comfortable room. We would return!
Andy
Andy, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 18, 2025
The stay was good. Room was clean amd check in check out was very smooth. Janet guided us through every step
Richa
Richa, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
We enjoyed staying at this motel. Good attitude and service of the staff. Thank you
parita
parita, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2024
Good lady at the front really helpfull , dine in restaurants nearby good too
urwashi
urwashi, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2023
Nice to stay ... like the old school tv.. clean and quiet..janet is very helpful.. comfortable bed to sleep...
Cherna joy
Cherna joy, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 10, 2024
Friendly and accommodating staff
Lito
Lito, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2023
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.
Evgeni
Evgeni, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2023
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.
Morvarid
Morvarid, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 4, 2025
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.
Lini
Lini, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
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.
Jin
Jin, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
The property is cleaned and surroundings are quiet. Friendly owner
bebot
bebot, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2023
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.
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
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.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2024
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.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2023
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.
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 28, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2023
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!!!
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
We were very satisfied with our stay. Cozy place and friendly staff — everything was great!
Roman
Roman, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2024
Great for a quick stay
michael
michael, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2023
Good value and nice convenient place to stay.
carol
carol, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2025
Good Stay
It was good stay overall. Simple and smooth altogether.
ARJUN
ARJUN, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2025
Good stay. Amazing hosts. Very close to pizza store and convenience store for daily needs.
Definitely will be visiting soon.
Ronit
Ronit, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 7, 2025
A step up from hostels, well below expectations for price.