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West Winds Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property

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2-BR Riverfront (Top Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
2-BR Riverfront (Top Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
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2-BR Riverfront (Middle Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Sleeping Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $137
$123 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

Explore the area

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38267 NY-12E, Clayton, NY, 13624
  • Place, Antique Boat Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Clayton Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 1, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room 5, 2 Twin Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 5, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 2, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The Fisherman Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

The Fisherman Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

2-BR Riverfront (Top Floor)

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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2-BR Riverfront (Middle Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

2-BR Riverfront (Middle Floor)

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1-BR Riverfront (Bottom Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

1-BR Riverfront (Bottom Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Sleeping Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Sleeping Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

1 BR Cottage #16 Twin Beds

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

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1 BR Cottage #15 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

1 BR Cottage #15 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

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2 BR Cottage #19 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

2 BR Cottage #19

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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2 BR Cottage #20 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

2 BR Cottage #20

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

2 BR Cottage #13

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

2 BR Cottage #14

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 BR Cottage #17 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

1 BR Cottage #17 Queen Bed

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 BR Cottage #18 Twin Beds

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

1 BR Cottage #18 Twin Beds

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 3, 1 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 3, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room 7, 2 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 7, 2 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room 8, 2 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 8, 2 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 9, 2 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 9, 2 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 10, 2 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 10, 2 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 11, 2 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 11, 2 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 12, 2 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 12, 2 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 4, 1 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 4, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exterior
1000 Islands Harbor Hotel
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  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,011 reviews
$212 nightly
The price is $235
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Clayton

With a stay at West Winds Motel & Cottages in Clayton, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Ontario and a 5-minute drive from Antique Boat Museum. .This motel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Clayton Marina and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Thousand Islands Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Antique Boat Museum - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • The Clayton Opera House - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Thousand Islands Museum - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Clayton Marina - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles

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
  • ‪The Wood Boat Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Point General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rondette - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪River Rat Cheese - ‬5 min drive

About this property

West Winds Motel & Cottages

West Winds Motel & Cottages offers 25 accommodations with air conditioning. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional features at this motel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

West Winds Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Nostalgic Property

This was an excellent vacation, very quiet and relaxing. Quaint facility, kind of a trip back in time which we loved! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property with lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good service, love the view, and plan to stay there again when we return
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Fantastic people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Sindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views & grounds, location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the excellent staff. They were verry friendly, and willing to help if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROCCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

dan

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

50th anniversary stay

our stay was great ,very relaxing and quiet, we enjoyed it very much and plan to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024