Ontario Motels

Ontario motels offer 3 distinct advantages over other types of Ontario accommodation. What are they?

Save Money: On a budget? Motels can save you money! They're often more basic with fewer high-end services than hotels, and because they’re often located just outside of town, their property taxes are lower, and they can pass these savings on to you. They're great for anyone looking for savings, especially families. This is why they're so numerous around major tourist destinations like Niagara Falls.

Experience the Outdoors: Many motels have a private deck off the patio door so you can sit and enjoy the outdoors a bit, unlike hotels where you’re usually cooped up inside during your stay. Sometimes there’s a bit of property as well, with walking trails or a nearby lake.

Access to Highways: Motels are often located along major highways which makes them ideal if you're travelling and want to get on the road quickly in the morning.

Some of the international chains you’ll find in Ontario include:

Americas Best Value Chalet Inn & Suites
Best Western
Days Inn
Howard Johnson
Super 8
Travelodge

Note: Some of these brands offer city hotels as well.

You’ll also find many smaller, mom-and-pop type Ontario motels, especially in “cottage country” up in Muskoka and Algonquin Park.

To find motels in Ontario

I've found two sites useful for locating Ontario motels.

The first is http://www.stayontario.ca. Click on the Motels tab and then select your nearest town.

The other site I find handy is http://www.ontarioaccommodation.com which is run by the Ontario Accommodation Association, Canada's largest provincial association for innkeepers. Their Advanced Search allows you to search not just by date and destination but by amenities as well. For example, if you're searching for a place that serves food, has a pool, golf, is wheelchair accessible, etc., you can plug all that into your database and it'll serve you up the results in seconds.

You can also call the local Tourist Office and ask them for descriptions and phone numbers.

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