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West Winds Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Riverfront motel in Clayton with free parking

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
2 BR Cottage #19 | Exterior
2-BR Riverfront (Top Floor) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Water view
West Winds Motel & Cottages near Lake Ontario offers a tranquil getaway with an outdoor firepit, seasonal pool, sun loungers, and dock access. Rooms include WiFi, and guests can use barbecue grills and vending machines for added convenience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room 5, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 5, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 1, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 2, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 4, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 4, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 10, 2 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 9, 2 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 8, 2 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 8, 2 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Fisherman Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Fisherman Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 12, 2 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 11, 2 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2-BR Riverfront (Top Floor)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

2-BR Riverfront (Top Floor)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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1-BR Riverfront (Bottom Floor) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

1-BR Riverfront (Bottom Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room 3, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 3, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 2-BR Riverfront (Middle Floor)

2-BR Riverfront (Middle Floor) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

2-BR Riverfront (Middle Floor)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Sleeping Cabin | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Sleeping Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 BR Cottage #18 Twin Beds

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

1 BR Cottage #18 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for 1 BR Cottage #15 Queen Bed

1 BR Cottage #15 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

1 BR Cottage #15 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for 1 BR Cottage #16 Twin Beds

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

1 BR Cottage #16 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for 1 BR Cottage #17 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

1 BR Cottage #17 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for 2 BR Cottage #20

2 BR Cottage #20 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

2 BR Cottage #20

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

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2 BR Cottage #19 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

2 BR Cottage #19

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for 2 BR Cottage #14

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

2 BR Cottage #14

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for 2 BR Cottage #13

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

2 BR Cottage #13

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Room 7, 2 Queen Bed

Room 7, 2 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room 7, 2 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Clayton, West Winds Motel & Cottages is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Thousand Islands National Park, while Antique Boat Museum and Thousand Islands Playhouse are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Gananoque Boat Line. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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38267 NY-12E, Clayton, NY, 13624

What's nearby

  • Antique Boat Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • The Clayton Opera House - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Clayton Marina - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Gananoque Boat Line - 46 min drive - 52.4 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 41 min drive
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Yard at French Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪O'Briens Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Diprinzio's Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rondette - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Bay Pier House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

West Winds Motel & Cottages

Motel near Lake Ontario
Located close to Antique Boat Museum and Clayton Marina, West Winds Motel & Cottages provides a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • A dock and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property’s reservation deposit is payable by check or money order and is due within 10 days of booking the reservation.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 26 and April 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

West Winds Motel Cottages
West Winds & Cottages Clayton
West Winds Motel & Cottages Motel
West Winds Motel & Cottages Clayton
West Winds Motel & Cottages Motel Clayton

Frequently asked questions

Does West Winds Motel & Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–8:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 26 to April 30.

Is West Winds Motel & Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at West Winds Motel & Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at West Winds Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at West Winds Motel & Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Winds Motel & Cottages located?

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ontario and within 3 mi (5 km) of Antique Boat Museum and Clayton Marina. Thousand Islands Winery and Thousand Islands National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

West Winds Motel & Cottages Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and a great view of the water!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property....... Joleen was great to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming Positive experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute retreat! Loved the outside seating along the river and the firepit. The grounds very well maintained. The owners are super nice. Definitely will go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot! Planning on going back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we were looking for! A quick,easy, comfortable place to lay our heads.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised how nice and clean everything was. Staff were very accommodating at requests. Great place on the water. Bonfire at night was fun. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property and access to boat slips.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in Beautiful location right on the River.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located on a pleasant sloping hill with and excellent river view. Safe stairs down to the river and boat docks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Fantastic people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at West Winds. Nice, family-owned business. Staff were friendly and always helpful. Location is convenient for dining and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service. Staff catered to the guests needs. Awesome location. So quiet and peaceful. Beautiful view of the water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a nice spot. The owner Jolene was very nice and friendly. The cabin was extremely clean and well-maintained. They have a gas grill and new picnic table outside, as well as a nice Adirondack chair set that was also heavy duty. I would recommend an upgrade of the mattress to the owner. Past that, the place was amazing. Nice pool, gazebo, fire pit, dock. What a find!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very courteous , welcoming , checking in. The rooms are OK.. The beds not so much. Way over priced for what it is......more like a $75 per night motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful quiet setting on St Lawrence River..will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROCCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit. The people who run the place are top notch! You can't go wrong here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great sunsets overlooking the St Lawrence seaway. Once in a while a huge sea going ship slides by. Pretty place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

It was okay nothing to amazing to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and nice but very cozy

Nice, cozy, clean place to stay. The hosts were very accommodating with our arrival which we greatly appreciated! Our room was cozy, not all are as small but the bathroom in our room is not for large folks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

susan

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is located by the river. Very serene
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I really loved this motel! It was clean and the staff were friendly. Only downside was that the bed was so squeaky that it would wake us up if the other person moved or got up. Otherwise, great place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Gerald Wiggins

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside environment was very good. The room we were in (#5) was tiny and the bathroom totally too small, including the shower. The AC unit made an annoying vibration sound almost all the time it ran. The mattresses too hard. Other than that, it was OK.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient location, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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