Blue Bay Motel
32 Bay Street Little Tub Harbour, Tobermory, Ontario N0H 2R0 Canada
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Hiking
Canoeing offsite
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Private check-in / check-out
Water park offsite
Board games / puzzles
Picnic area
Sun deck
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Blackout curtains
Desk
Fireplace
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Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Private bathrooms
Kitchenette
Minibar
Refrigerator
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Whirlpool bathtub
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Grade: 85 out of 100
16Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
11Attractionswithin 0.5 km
32 Bay Street Little Tub Harbour, Tobermory, Ontario N0H 2R0 Canada
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Cute motel. Clean rooms and friendly staff. Very comfortable beds and pillows. Nice duvets. Our room was on the second floor. The walkway in front of our door was a bit flimsy so we could feel the reverberation of people walking by and it was a bit noisy but not late at night. The shower in our unit wasn't great; very little pressure and it took forever to get hot water. The digital door lock never seemed to work properly. The toilet was loose and the mini fridge rattled. The rooms need a handy-person to come in and make some adjustments.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were at room #12, it was clean and confortable. The fridge was quite big and could be useful if you need it. We were informed by SMS that our room was ready. Pretty cool service ! The restaurant of the hotel just nearby is very helpful for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: There is a microwave oven just near reception
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Response from Tyler Schaeffer, Guest Services / Front Office at Blue Bay Motel
Responded Nov. 9, 2022
Hello Bruno, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Trip Advisor community. We hope to see you again soon! The Blue Bay Motel Team
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Culture526469 wrote a review Oct. 2022
I was at your hotel with two friends in Sept. I felt very comfortable. We all missed a face towel. The shower could be renewed. It wasn't inviting. Otherwise everything else was acceptable. O would come again.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Tyler Schaeffer, Guest Services / Front Office at Blue Bay Motel
Responded Nov. 9, 2022
Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Trip Advisor community! We tend to do updates every offseason to at least a few rooms. We appreciate your input. We hope to see you again soon! The Blue Bay Motel team.
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Nice clean motel with contctless checkin/out. Room was clean and well stocked with coffee. Location has a view of the harbour and close to restaurants. The motel itself does not have a restaurant. At this time of year most restaurants are closed other than the pub and hotel restaurant next door.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: No restaurant on site and no cooking in rooms allowed.
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My boyfriend and I enjoyed our recent two-day stay at the Blue Bay Motel this September. I loved the unique character and rustic decorations of the motel, it was clean, had a great location in the heart of the Tobermory harbour, free parking, and friendly staff. I would stay here again.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Tyler Schaeffer, Guest Services / Front Office at Blue Bay Motel
Responded Nov. 9, 2022
Hello Barb, Thanks for sharing! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Blue Bay Motel. We hope you come back and visit soon! The Blue Bay Motel Team
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Rooms were fine. It’s cozy. But on the downside the owners or staff will not hesitate to hit you with a charge even if you did not do it. There was a group of off duty rcmp officers out front of our rooms smoking and drinking. They left cigarettes all around our rooms and the smell entered the rooms. Upon checkout we were charged for cleaning fees, when I spoke to the manager about the issue she was dismissive and told me to deal with it how I need to (disputing the charge with visa) So now we are left with a 330 dollar charge for something we didn’t do.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Tyler Schaeffer, Guest Services / Front Office at Blue Bay Motel
Responded Nov. 10, 2022
We understand deeply that situations where we are forced to charge guests for breaking our rules are by nature contentious and as such do not make these decisions lightly. On this day, regardless of the actives of other guests, yours was the only room we had to shut down for deep cleaning due to smoke in the room. This action in turn forced us to displace the next nights guest from their preferred room. We are sorry a mutual understanding of these material facts could not be achieved while you were onsite. Wishing you safe journeys.
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We stayed 6 nights. The staff at this motel treat you like a member of the family. Everyone was cheerful and helpful. We even ate cucumbers from their garden. It is a motel, so if you expect 5-star accommodations, this isn't the place for you. As far as a motel goes, it's comfortable and clean and, most importantly has a refrigerator in the room. It is centrally located. Walk to everything in the little town of Tobermory. Depending on your room, you get pretty good views of Little Tub Harbour. We could see the Chi Cheemaun Ferry come and go. It is also within walking distance of the Parks Canada visitor centre.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Tyler Schaeffer, Guest Services / Front Office at Blue Bay Motel
Responded Oct. 12, 2022
Hello, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are glad you enjoyed the cucumbers! (Those are new this year!) We hope you come back and visit again soon! The Blue Bay Motel Team.
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Visited Tobermory in June with my boyfriend and we had a great time. Blue Bay Motel was cozy and very clean - which can sometimes be hard to find when the rooms have wood finishes. I see that someone mentioned the rooms being small, however this wasn't the case for us. The room had plenty of room including a dining table enough for 4 people and a mini kitchenette with fridge and microwave. There was also plenty of space to keep luggage. The staff were also great - gave recommendations and answered all my questions prior to our stay! Great location too - near bars and restaurants!
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: Great location, free parking, friendly staff, clean rooms
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Response from Tyler Schaeffer, Guest Services / Front Office at Blue Bay Motel
Responded Oct. 12, 2022
Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Trip Advisor community! We truly appreciate your kind words and are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you visit again soon! The Blue Bay Motel Team.
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Booked this little place for what I thought would be a restful getaway for the night before getting on the ferry to continue our journey. The room was not great but satisfactory as far as motels go. We checked into room 3 as directed by the check in clerk. Great checked in at 5 pm with plenty of time for dinner. Left the room and walked in town for dinner. Came back to our room to settle in for the night. By 8 pm there are people trying to get in our room because they thought it was there room!! The hotel clerk came to us and asked US for identification. WHAT??!! We checked in 3 hours ago!! So for about an hour we had to talk to the front desk clerk to get it figured out!! Finally she put the other guest in another room!! By this time we find out the door does not lock and anyone could get in. So here I am putting chairs under the door handle so random people wouldn’t come in our room. Not to mention the noises from all the rooms above and beside and out side!! I will never stay in this place again. There are plenty of other hotels much nicer than this place. What a ripoff!! Don’t waste your money here.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Don’t stay here!!
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Response from Tyler Schaeffer, Guest Services / Front Office at Blue Bay Motel
Responded Oct. 12, 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience. We inadvertently left the lock on an unoccupied albeit reserved room and unlocked after cleaning/inspecting. This error allowed you entry to the incorrect room and created for you the belief that even though the room had two beds as opposed to your requested one bed room, you were in the correct room. We our sorry for our oversight and for the misunderstanding that ensued. We did go to great lengths explain our error and to do our best please both yourself and the guests who had in fact booked the room you were now in; including demonstrating to you that guest satisfaction and safety is a top priority for us and the door lock works as designed. We hope you can return again to our little piece of heaven and encourage you to explore all the area has to offer.
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GREAT location in the heart of Tobermory. Walking distance to all amenities in town, LCBO, restaurants, pubs, craft shops, boat tours etc. Rooms are very nice and comfortable, clean and well maintained. Easy remote access for check in too.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: Main floor rooms are great for accessibility. If you get an early riser on the second floor above...
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Response from Tyler Schaeffer, Marketing at Blue Bay Motel
Responded Sep. 20, 2022
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with the Trip Advisor community! We truly appreciate you taking the time. We hope to have you back again soon! Stay warm this winter! The Blue Bay Motel Team.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Bay Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Blue Bay Motel?
Nearby attractions include The Sweet Shop (0.1 km), Golden Gallery Tobermory (0.2 km), and Tobermory Harbour (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Blue Bay Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and reduced mobility rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Blue Bay Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a minibar, and a flat screen TV.
What are some restaurants close to Blue Bay Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Shipwreck Lee's Of Tobermory, Tobermory Brewing Company and Grill, and Crowsnest Pub.
Is Blue Bay Motel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Tobermory.
Does Blue Bay Motel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.
Is Blue Bay Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.