Crystal Beach Motel
122 Ridgeway Road, Crystal Beach, Fort Erie, Ontario L0S 1B0 Canada
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A charming little place tucked away in this small beach village where you feel welcome and at ease. With a lot of attractions close by such as Niagara Falls, Zooz Safari Niagara, Marineland, Friendship Trail, Point Abino Lighthouse, Forrt Erie Museum, Battle of Ridgeway Exhibit, First Nations Interpretive Centre and of course the sandy beaches of Lake Erie. We havee charcoal BBQ's and fire pits on the grounds. You will relax and enjoy yourself. Don't forget the sailing, surfing, fishing, horse racing and golf nearby.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Beach
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
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Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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122 Ridgeway Road, Crystal Beach, Fort Erie, Ontario L0S 1B0 Canada
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Car recommended
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Grade: 43 out of 100
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I rated 4 because of the wonderful manager/ owner. She went way out of her way to make my stay a success, when it could easily have crashed. The room had a comfy king size bed and was very clean. It isn’t right down on the waterfront but close enough.
You just have to commend great service.
You just have to commend great service.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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We wanted to stay in Chrystal Beach to go to a specific restaurant. This hotel is great. The staff is helpful & friendly. Very accommodating. The hotel seems to be under renovation. Our room had been renovated and was very nice. Clean, quiet and just where we wanted to be. We will go back.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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New owners have re-modeled many of the rooms, this is old style, updates include new flooring, new beds, improvements to linens, freshly painted.
Owner is on premises and is helpful.
Motel is near beach and many other attractions nearby.
Owner is on premises and is helpful.
Motel is near beach and many other attractions nearby.
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We used to stay at this motel every year but you need to be aware of a few things I witnessed on my last visit a month ago, ownership has changed and its nothing more than a dumpy trailer park now, they have decided to rent U-Haul trucks out of their parking lot which declasses the motel, they now rent out rooms on a monthly basis, which brings in a certain type of customer. There is a spray painted camper in the parking lot which made me feel nervous & uncomfortable. The mattresses smells of mold. The pool is now a swamp which has attracted bugs & animals. I was told last year they were working on the pool but a year later it just looks worse. What happened to this cute and quaint motel in a beautiful sleepy beach town?? I will never be back to stay here!!!
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Date of stay: March 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from CBMManagement, Manager at Crystal Beach Motel
Responded Jul 26, 2016
This is a fake and an untrue review, strictly posted to tarnish our business reputation. Kindly approach us directly if you are real. Thanks
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The hotel is is very old the rooms are very small only big enough for a bed and a bathroom. We had a ground floor and above our room was another room that were so noisy moving furniture all night, walls were thin.
We were charged 192 for the night, no ice at the hotel, first impression not a great one.
The beach is a ten minute drive and super crowded, we got there at 4 and people were leaving the beach and it was still packed!! No room at all.!!
This town is cute but only has one hotel which is crystsl beach motel and one restaurant.
We were charged 192 for the night, no ice at the hotel, first impression not a great one.
The beach is a ten minute drive and super crowded, we got there at 4 and people were leaving the beach and it was still packed!! No room at all.!!
This town is cute but only has one hotel which is crystsl beach motel and one restaurant.
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Every year we have a family reunion at our cousins cottage and for the last 6 years we have stayed at this Motel. This year was a bit different because it was under new ownership. I have to say it still maintained the warm welcome and charm as we checked in but the rooms had a different feeling. A feeling of great change on the horizon. The new owners went out of their way to explain the transition that was going to transpire over the next year and it really peaked our interest. The new owners had only a month to get ready for an extremely busy season and we never saw them stop working on their new venture. I am excited to see what we will walk into next year and wish both of them the best. Thank you for making our transition to the new ownership and our stay wonderful!!!! Your new friends from upstate New York.
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from CBMManagement, Owner at Crystal Beach Motel
Responded Jul 11, 2015
Thank you our new friends from Upstate New York. It is very encouraging to get an uplifting response from our guests. It makes us happy to hear that you experienced a positive difference. We sincerely appreciate that you took time to write this review. Hope to see you again when you are in our wonderful beach front neighborhood of Crystal Beach. Thanks.
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My girlfriend and I stayed here for one night to attend a friends birthday party. The room was clean and the owners were friendly, so that's good. There weren't any toiletries in the room, however I didnt ask for any either so this could have been a simple oversight. My big problem with the place was the price, I found it very high for this level of accomodation. It is the only place in town aside from vacation rentals though so I can't really blame them for charging what they do, things are worth what people will pay for them certainly rings true here.
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Date of stay: June 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Don't stay here...this place is badly in need of a major facelift. We had specifically requested a room and it was given away. Saw the room being offered and had to leave...even one night was too many. We found rooms at the Comfort Inn...a little pricier but you get what you pay for...unfortunately Crystal Beach is not worth the price they are asking.
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Date of stay: August 2015Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from CBMManagement, General Manager at Crystal Beach Motel
Responded May 17, 2016
This person may have been there prior to the new ownership or an unhappy competition. If you are real please come over for a stay and we will be happy to prove you wrong. We take legitimate criticism very seriously and will do all we can to make our guest's stay enjoyable. We take a lot of pride in our service and quality. Thanks.
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We stayed for one night. You could tell that the place was dated but the new owners are starting to spruce it up. The beds were updated. Pillows were good as were the linens. We requested at least one queen bed and we got it. Room was clean and half price deal midweek was super deal. Lady that owned it was very nice. Hope she makes a go of it (she just bought it).
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Date of stay: August 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from CBMManagement, Owner at Crystal Beach Motel
Responded May 17, 2016
Thank you for recognizing our efforts. Hopefully we will see you again this summer. You will be very pleasantly surprised. That's why it has taken us a year to respond. :) Just wanted to make sure we are up to the mark. We have worked hard through the year to bring the place back to 2016 standards. The rooms are upgraded and redesigned. We have also added a few extra rooms. Added a few indoor and outdoor amenities. And of course we are 3 minutes drive to the beach. Looking forward to serving you again this summer. Thank you.
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Just recently visited Crystal Beach again with my family. Hadn't been there since my childhood in the 80's. Kids really enjoyed the beach. The motel was great - service with a smile. Will definitely come again.
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Date of stay: June 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from CBMManagement, Owner at Crystal Beach Motel
Responded Jul 11, 2015
Thank you for taking time to write a review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We are working very hard to bring in lots of great new changes to our property. Hope to see you again when you are in Crystal Beach/ Niagara Falls or Fort Erie area.
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Hello Patricia,
Various types of rooms that we offer, include a standard room with a Queen Bed, King bed, two double beds (sleeps 4) and a Kitchenette and our two room signature suite with two double beds, a single bed in the separate room along with a Kitchenette and a Dining table.
Summer prices during the weekdays start from $89.99 Monday to Wednesday and from $109.99 Thursday to Sunday. Fall winter prices are of course much lower.
There is free parking and wifi available. All the rooms have fridges, flat screen TV's with DVD players. There are fire-pits and BBQ's available for your use in the picnic area on the property. The beach is just 3 minutes away by car.
Feel free to call us at 905 894 1750 for any further information. Hope to see you in Crystal Beach this summer.
Hello Marsha,
Now that's the Million dollar question. We took over the Motel property a little over a year ago. There is no question that it's a great location within a few minutes driving distance from our namesake, the beautiful, sandy Crystal Beach. So along with our guests we are enjoying it as well.
The previous ownership did their best to keep the place going, however it was time to give the motel some TLC. We were prepared and excited to do so. Upon opening the pool, we quickly discovered that it needed a lot more than 'just' a little paint to be brought back to acceptable standards including safety and liability issues. Although the pool was a great asset to the property, the economic reality of its resurrection spoke otherwise.
So we kept the pool closed for the season hoping to find a viable solution and diverted our focus on renovating and upgrading other important aspects of the property.
The current management team includes personnel with extensive backgrounds in TV Set Design, Fashion and Hospitality industries. This is well reflected in the current rooms. We are proud to announce that after a year of diligent hard work every room on the property now speaks for itself. Our Mission statement includes the comfort and safety of our guests in Bold Letters and we are constantly striving to improve further what we have accomplished so far. Our goal is to greet our guests with a smile and relish in receiving the same smile back as they are checking out.
On the brighter side we are now open to suggestions from our guests on what to do with the prime former pool space. So far we are considering a Tennis or Beach Volleyball court. If you or other readers have any exciting suggestions, we would love to hear from you. It may even earn you a free night stay!!!
So come on over and check us out. Enjoy the beach or other activities in the area and rest assured that you will sleep well at Crystal Beach Motel.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal Beach Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Crystal Beach Motel?
Nearby attractions include The Sanctuary Centre for the Arts (1.0 km), Ridgeway Battlefield (0.7 km), and Garrison Little Theatre (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Crystal Beach Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and kids activities.
Which room amenities are available at Crystal Beach Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What are some restaurants close to Crystal Beach Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include South Coast Cookhouse, Brimstone Brewing Company, and Mabel's Gourmet Pizza.
Is Crystal Beach Motel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.8 km away from the centre of Crystal Beach.
Are pets allowed at Crystal Beach Motel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Crystal Beach Motel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Holloway Memorial Chapel (4.1 km).
Is Crystal Beach Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.