My Friends Inn Manitoulin
151 Queen Street Po Box4, Manitowaning, Ontario POP 1NO Canada
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#2 of 11 motels in Manitoulin Island
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Completely renovated 8 room motel in quaint village of Manitowaning. We have rooms with two double beds, rooms with one queen size bed or rooms with a king size bed. All rooms include a small fridge, microwave, Tassimo coffee maker, electric fireplace, wifi, cable, a/c. The rooms are all non smoking. There is a picnic area provided with a gas barbeque for guest use. Comfortable outdoor chairs provided for each room. Rates are starting at $85 plus tax per room per night.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
BBQ facilities
Picnic area
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Sun terrace
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Air conditioning
Desk
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Telephone
Clothes rack
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Hair dryer
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English, French
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151 Queen Street Po Box4, Manitowaning, Ontario POP 1NO Canada
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Lovely little motel. Room was snug but clean and comfortable. Beds and pillows very comfortable. Close to road but still quiet. Note that Trip Advisor Special Instructions are wrong. You DON'T have to let the motel know you're coming 24 hours in advance unless you plan to check in after 10:30pm.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Mrs. Clean lives here- modern updated country motel with friendly down home staff- comfy beds- BBQ-refrigerator-kettle- microwave- nespreso all there for you. Nice town with beach front, local museum and coffee shop- no restaurants but close to everything. Only needs some new pillows.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Eat before you arrive as there are no restaurants open after 6pm. There are no restaurants in...
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My wife and I stayed at My Friends Inn on the last night of a road trip. We could not have made a better choice. The room was exceptionally clean, and very comfortable. As non-smokers, we were delighted that smoking is not permitted directly outside the rooms, but confined to some separate outdoor spots. There was a lovely box of flowers in front of our window. The ceiling fan kept the room comfortable on a warm night, and reading lamps on both sides of the bed allowed us to read in comfort. Above all, our host Betty-Anne was warm and welcoming. She made us feel that our arrival was a pleasure. She was available for any and all questions. If we were to find ourselves on Manitoulin again, we would look forward to staying here.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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This past Friday, June 2, 2023, some friends and I embarked on a motorcycle tour to Manitoulin Island. We arrived on the island via the Friday late ferry (approx. 8:30pm) and proceeded to our booked motel for the night, My Friends Inn. We were reserved to stay just one night at this location. We were told, when we arrived, that they did not have available rooms, even though we had email confirmations as proof that we had booked 3 rooms (2 rooms and the fifth wheel) for the night. We were told that because we did not show up for our booking the night before (which we did not reserve), that they cancelled our June 2 reservation and had filled the rooms. This was very disappointing. We proceeded to call around to find rooms, late that night. We were surprised to find out from other motels in the area, that they were not surprised of this happening to us; that this had been happening to others. While we called around for rooms, a truck filled with Contractors showed up at My Friends Inn. We were told that if a multi day reservation came in, they would bump people with 1 day reservations out. Whether this is the case this time, we will never know. It surprised me that the motel is rated so high, if this is what they are doing to reserved guests. I was told that they are new owners, so perhaps the good rating is for the old owners? Be aware of My Friends Inn - you may not have a place to stay when you get on the island if they do this to you too! I would suggest, book somewhere else, it's not worth it to book here. Thankfully, we were able to get rooms at a nearby motel in South Baymouth, by lovely motel owners there. They were very accommodating and we thank them for helping us out so late at night.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Even if you reserve, you may not have a place to stay if you book here!
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We arrived around 6 p.m. to find a note on the office door listing all that evening's guests' names and room numbers, and that we should just go into the unlocked rooms and find the keys inside. Not something I would want to do if I was by myself. Then, looking at the entrance door once we were able to lock it, it is secured with nothing more than the kind of lock you put on your bathroom door. No deadbolt or safety chain. No peephole in the door. Furthermore, the lock was half detached from the door, and I was able to open the latching mechanism from outside with a credit card. If your personal security is important to you, do not stay here. That evening, we opened our windows to get fresh air in the room and immediately were inundated with cigarette smoke from other guests smoking right outside our window. When I asked the owners to deal with this issue (the owners had returned), they advised me to close my windows. There are signs saying it is a no-smoking property, and that you cannot smoke outside the room entrances, however there are also chairs and ashtrays in front of every room, and coupled with the response we got to our cigarette smoke complaint, you cannot expect to have clean air to breathe during your stay. The bed was comfortable, it was quiet, but lack of security and clean air are deal-breakers for me.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Check the lock on your door carefully.
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The idea of road trips are romanticized before they even begin. The vision of the perfect vista passes by as the perfect song plays on the radio... windows open... barefoot passenger. But, as the miles add up, so do the half empty bottles and used napkins on the console, and the party slowly slides back to reality. So, what you're left with is the hope for those gem moments that break through and remind you why you thought this was a good idea. For us, our stay at My Friends Inn was one of those gems. For the those wanting the bare facts: the place is very clean, charming, safe, with very comfortable beds/pillows. It has all the amenities you would expect to find in a chain hotel: smart TVs, Keurig machine with complimentary coffee, fresh soft towels and linens, etc. And, I have to say we felt more comfortable in these rooms than we did the night before in the chain hotel in Sault Ste. Marie. But, you didn't come to this island because you wanted a corporate modeled vacation. And, this is what popped out so strongly during our stay. After parking, we strolled to the office door and saw a handwritten sign saying "Head to the left... we're checking out the trailer in the driveway'. So, to the left we went... and were soon greeted with "Hey! Looks like the sign works!" And, thus began a series of great conversations of welcome, trip aspirations, dining options, history, aerospace engineering, etc. The owners are so genuinely kind... we really felt at home... it was a pleasure to stay here, and it was hard to leave. But even so, I asked my passenger to put on socks.…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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We chose this Inn because Manitowaning is about a 20 minute drive to South Baymouth to catch the ferry to Tobermory. We were made to feel very welcome by Betty-Anne upon our arrival. She was very helpful with info about local restaurants and directions. The room was very clean and fresh, a bit small, but for one night, it was fine. I would request a larger room next time, when we plan to stay longer!♥ The mini fridge was clean, the freezer worked great to refreeze our ice packs for the next day.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Spent the night after a game of golf at Rainbow Ridge. Betty-Anne was very friendly and accommodating, the rooms were very comfortable and super clean and they even had a plug in for electric vehicles. Will definitely be back. The name says it all.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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While the room was not large it was spotless and smelt so clean. Nicely refurbished and comfortable. There was a lovely patio with a barbeque and the owner was so friendly and helpful. Well situated on the island for passing through or a base to explore from. I would highly recommend for your stay on Manatoulin Island. There is not much I'm the town but probably everything you need, grocery store, LCBO, gas station, a couple of cafes, drug store and a couple of galleries. But be warned the gas station closes at 5 on a Friday and is closed on Saturday, the cafes close early too unless you want to drive up the road a bit. Don't let that discourage you from staying here, you won't be disappointed with the motel.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A quaint little inn with a very lovely couple that run it. Rooms were perfect for our weekend getaway of hiking. Rooms have a bar fridge, microwave, tea kettle and a Keurig that take the small oval pods not the tall ones. We brought our own pods but didn't fit. Their no name medium roast was quite tasty though. Rooms also have a TV and an electric fireplace. Beds were very comfortable also. We brought our own food and used their bbq, however we had to do our dishes in our bathroom sink as there was no bar sink. Lol. Not a problem though. Once again the owners were very nice and hospitable. Won't be disappointed!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
US$103 - US$104 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Hembruff's Motel
LOCATION
CanadaOntarioNortheastern OntarioManitoulin IslandManitowaning
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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Frequently Asked Questions about My Friends Inn Manitoulin
Which popular attractions are close to My Friends Inn Manitoulin?
Nearby attractions include Cup and Saucer Trail (5.7 km), Assiginack Museum (0.5 km), and Manitowaning Lighthouse (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at My Friends Inn Manitoulin?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and barbeque facilities.
Which room amenities are available at My Friends Inn Manitoulin?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at My Friends Inn Manitoulin?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at My Friends Inn Manitoulin?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at My Friends Inn Manitoulin?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and French.