Harbourside Motel

Harbourside Motel

24 Carlton Street, Tobermory, Ontario N0H 2R0 Canada
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4.5
#2 of 9 motels in Tobermory
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
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We are conveniently located on picturesque Little Tub Harbour. We are the closest motel to the Chi-Cheemaun ferry dock and just steps away from the downtown section of Tobermory. We have thirty-six units with a variety of water views and facilities, including some with kitchenettes. All units have cable TV, electric heat and several have air conditioning. (Please note that only the rooms specified have Air Conditioning.) The Harbourside Motel has several patio areas where you can enjoy watching the hustle and bustle of Little Tub Harbour. Enjoy a picnic under our shade trees or soak up the sun as you lounge in one of the motel's many wooden chairs. Blue Heron Cruises tour boats leave from the same property. Blue Heron Cruises offers glass-bottom and jet boat cruises of the Shipwrecks in Big Tub Harbour and tours though Fathom Five National Marine Park.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Room features
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Harbour View
Languages Spoken
English

Location

24 Carlton Street, Tobermory, Ontario N0H 2R0 Canada
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Amaris ☀️ wrote a review Sep 2020
Stoney Creek, Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
When booking our Tobermory trip I did lots of research on where to stay. We ended up booking Harbourside due to its locations. We booked a harbourview deluxe queen room #40. When we got here our check in was perfect and staff was amazing! Our room was way better than the pictures posted on their website. The room was very roomy with a full equipped kitchenette. We didn’t have to bring half the stufff we did and could have saved lots on dining out if I would have known. It had plates, bowls, cups, pans, frying pan even wine glasses and all utensils. It even had dish soap which was a nice touch. The room also had a kettle, toaster and coffee maker with coffee filters and coffee. The room was very clean and the view was amazing from our patio, which is equipped with new wooden chairs to enjoy the view. Our family will definitely be back here to enjoy all of Tobermory’s hidden gems. Thank you Harbourside for a great stay in Tobermory!
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Ashley Salen, Owner at Harbourside Motel
Responded Dec 23, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us in one of our most popular motel rooms! Room #40 is a favorite for many and fully equipped for a great stay in Tobermory! Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we look forward to seeing you when you come back!
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Elizabeth B wrote a review Oct 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I just returned from a wonderful stay at the Harbourside Motel in Tobermory. After reviewing their website and the location map, I chose a room with a balcony overlooking the harbour, which had easy access to and from the parking lot and the harbourfront docks, not to mention it is within a short walking distance of shops and restaurants. Parking is free. The room was very clean, larger than expected, with very comfortable beds, a microwave/coffeemaker/fridge, sofa and chair and a large wall-hung TV. There is an AC/heater as well as a separate heat control for the bathroom. It was also very quiet...maybe because I prefer to travel in the off-season. A ticket booth is close to the motel and is where I purchased a ticket for a boat trip to Flowerpot Island to spend one day hiking. I spent another day hiking from Cypress Lake to the Grotto (amazing cliffs and scenery), and took a trip to Singing Sands. All are within a short drive of the town itself. The staff at Harbourside were very friendly and helpful when needed and I would not hesitate to recommend this motel to anyone wishing a comfortable, scenic place to stay.
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Date of stay: October 2022
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Kapri wrote a review Sep 2020
Toronto, Canada
4.0 of 5 bubbles
My daughter and I went to stay at the motel for 2 nights in July 2020. We stayed in room 8, two double beds. The room was so clean, comfy beds and the ease of no contact check-in and check out made it easier and safer during this time. We had a beautiful view of the harbour which I could sit and watch all day. Staying at Harbourside you didn't need to worry about parking to get around to the stores as everything is within walking distance, just one set of stairs down. Staff are very friendly. Will definitely stay here again!
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Date of stay: July 2020
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Response from Ashley Salen, Owner at Harbourside Motel
Responded Sep 25, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review Kapri_00, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at the Harbourside Motel this past July. We do have a beautiful view of the harbour as we are centrally located in Tobermory, steps away from all the restaurants and shops. We do take the safety of all our guests and employees very seriously. We are taking all the steps and COVID-19 protocols recommended to ensure the safety of our guests and employees, including no-contact self-check in and open -area entrances into the rooms. We are so happy to hear you plan to stay with us again! We look forward to seeing you then!
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Jennifer N wrote a review Aug 2022
Midland, Canada
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Harbourside motel met most of our needs. It was very easy to check in and to get items we needed, like towels and toilet paper. There was plenty of ice for our rooms and coolers. The beds were small but comfortable. There were a few things we could have used. More hooks would have been helpful for towels and bathing suits. Hooks in the bathroom would have been helpful for towels there. There was a patio with two bbqs on it but only one worked well and there was only one picnic table to squeeze everybody onto. It was such a big patio that another table would have fit easily. We enjoyed our stay overall.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Joe K wrote a review Aug 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Harbourside Motel. It’s proximity to Little Tub Harbour is amazing. We opted for the room with the kitchenette which allowed us to prepare our own breakfast and pack lunches for the days we went to the Parks. The kitchenette was well supplied with cutlery, plates and pots. If so inclined you could probably prepare a pretty decent dinner, but being close to the Harbour, restaurants are all within walking distance. The room was pretty no frills but adequate to rest your feet after a long day of hiking and braving the waters. Interaction with the front desk is minimal with contactless check in and check out, but when required they were very friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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vdunc wrote a review Oct 2020
Caledon, Canada
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The motel was a fairly small room with a king size bed, tv, fridge and bathroom. There was an entrance door on both sides of the room which was nice because you could get to your car easily but also see the water. The large window was unfortunately on the parking lot side of the room but it wasn’t a huge deal. The bed was super comfortable and black out curtains are a godsend. The bathroom was kind of gross. The grout had brown mold on the ceiling and there were some short and curlies stuck to the back of the door which was absolutely disgusting. The entire bathroom could have done with an update. The taps took about 3 minutes running to get warm at all so we didn’t even attempt a shower. Probably wouldn’t stay here again.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ashley Salen, Owner at Harbourside Motel
Responded Oct 22, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your stay with us. We are always looking for feedback from our guests regarding their stay so we can improve our guest' stay. Every year we work on renovating our motel and we thank you for your input. We hope you will come & stay with us again! Once again, thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
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nickymLondon wrote a review Aug 2022
Loughton, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We (2 adults and 2 kids) stayed in the newly renovated Cottage 3 (Wireless Cottages) which was perfect for us. The 2 bedrooms had a double in each which meant the adults were on the sofa but we didn’t mind. One small niggle, no hanging space so we had to live out of a suitcase.
The location was ideal, just a short 10 min stroll to the hustle and bustle of Tobermory. The fish and chip shop is great although expect to queue.
The pier was right outside the cottage and my kids loved jumping in off the end. The water is crystal clear! We even saw water snakes although they left us well alone so don’t panic!
We also had BBQ’s and made the most of the fire pit. Wood can be bought from the reception for 6 dollars. The stars at night are truly amazing here and something we won’t forget.
Overall a great stay! Thank you.
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Date of stay: August 2022
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Cottage 3 has amazing views and is newly renovated.
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Response from Ashley Salen, Owner at Harbourside Motel
Responded Sep 5, 2022
Thank you, Nicky, for taking the time to leave a review and for letting us know that you had a wonderful time!
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Poonam K wrote a review Aug 2022
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Location is very good/ cruise goes at door step , room with kitchen is very useful , they provide all utensils so need to carry it along with you. You also have an option for barbeque as well so you can bring your stuff and enjoy it !

At night one of our room , toilet got blocked and there was no one available at reception or hotel to fix it and we had to stay struggle entire night till it was fixed in the morning. Also, Beds are not that comfortable though
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Date of stay: August 2022
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: book a room with kitchen
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Response from Ashley Salen, Owner at Harbourside Motel
Responded Sep 5, 2022
Glad you enjoyed the cruises, the kitchen, and our BBQ. Just an FYI, if you are staying with us again, that although the reception area closes at 11pm, there is an emergency on-call number for after hours. Surprised to hear about the beds as we have many guests come to reception asking for the brand as they want the same bed at home!
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manana b wrote a review Sep 2022
3.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed in room 9. it was cleaned and I do not want to complain, I am happy we found a place to stay, location is good, check in/check out was quite flexible. giving 3 star because first of all it is not a cottage, it is just a room which is attached to the second room so you do not feel alone or separate, I could hear snore from next room at night and there is no air conditioning. it's little bit pricey for a room as you can book more comfortable hotel with breakfast with that price.
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Date of stay: September 2022
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Response from Ashley Salen, Owner at Harbourside Motel
Responded Sep 14, 2022
It sounds like you might have stayed in cottage 9 at Wireless Bay Cottages which is, as you say, a duplex. For future reference, we have many different styles and shapes of cottages but we are very popular and book up early in the season. Call ahead for details or check out the pictures on the Wireless Bay Cottages website for detailed views of each cottage.
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Amanda M wrote a review Oct 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was our first time renting with wireless cottages but I doubt it will be our last! The cottage was in great condition. There’s individual heating for each room so it was perfect for customization as we were using three bedrooms. They use a texting service as means of communication so you can contact them with any requests/questions through the day. They were very prompt at answering and extremely friendly! The kitchen was stocked with every appliance/cookware that we would need. All the cottages are close together so if you’re there in the warmer/busy season there won’t be secluded privacy if you’re out using the bbq or fireplace. The view is beautiful too as you’re right on the water! We got to watch the ferry come and go and there’s a small dock as well. The shoreline would be very easy access for paddle-boarding as well. They also have options of pet-friendly cottages vs not to suit everyone’s needs! Everything was so clean and organized. We were very impressed. It’s also about a 10 minute walk from the Fathom Five park which is great to explore. You could walk into the main town in about 20 minutes or take a quick 5 minute drive! It’s on a nice quiet road, very easy to find our way there and access everything.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Indy asked a question Jun 2022
London, United Kingdom436 contributions175 helpful votes
Does the hotel provide towels?
Answer from RANIA r
Waterloo, Canada2 contributions1 helpful vote
Yes, clean thick ones
Answer from BlueHeronCo
Tobermory, Canada9 contributions
Hi there, thank you for asking your question. Please give us a call at 855-596-2999 and we would be happy to discuss our availability for the up-coming weekend.
Answer from BlueHeronCo
Tobermory, Canada9 contributions
Hi there! If you give us a call at 855-596-2999 we would be happy to discuss availability on September 6-7th.
chandana sahu asked a question Aug 2020
Streetsville, Canada19 contributions
R u available for sep 5th 6th
Answer from BlueHeronCo
Tobermory, Canada9 contributions
Hi there! Thank you for your question. Please give us a call at 855-596-2999 and we would be happy to discuss our availability with you.
Les N wrote a tip Oct 2023
Russell, Canada39 contributions6 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"This is not an AirBNB. Bring your own food, condiments and spices. Bring walking shoes as the Bruce trail is close by."
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Stay08402162748 wrote a tip Sep 2023
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Thought the cottage which was old, was a bit overpriced for off season"
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Dave M wrote a tip Sep 2023
Region of Waterloo, Canada1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Ejoy your stay."
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Paul H wrote a tip Sep 2023
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"It’s not a Hilton! But WOW! It’s quaint and close to what I needed"
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Francois_Abbott wrote a tip Sep 2023
Ottawa, Canada18 contributions9 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Not much of room to get your diving gear dry but if you bring a portable cloth rack and set it up just outside your room, you’ll be fine."
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harbourside Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Harbourside Motel?
Nearby attractions include Tobermory Wave Adventures (0.1 km), The Sweet Shop (0.2 km), and Golden Gallery Tobermory (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Harbourside Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and barbeque facilities.
What food & drink options are available at Harbourside Motel?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Harbourside Motel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Harbourside Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tobermory Brewing Company and Grill, Shipwreck Lee's Of Tobermory, and Crowsnest Pub.
Is Harbourside Motel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Tobermory.
Does Harbourside Motel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.
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