West Winds Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room 1, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 5, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room 2, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Fisherman Cottage

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

2-BR Riverfront (Top Floor)

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

2-BR Riverfront (Middle Floor)

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

1-BR Riverfront (Bottom Floor)

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

Sleeping Cabin

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

1 BR Cottage #16 Twin Beds

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

1 BR Cottage #15 Queen Bed

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

2 BR Cottage #19

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

2 BR Cottage #20

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

2 BR Cottage #13

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

2 BR Cottage #14

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

1 BR Cottage #17 Queen Bed

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

1 BR Cottage #18 Twin Beds

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

Room 3, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 7, 2 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room 8, 2 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room 9, 2 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room 10, 2 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room 11, 2 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room 12, 2 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room 4, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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.

What's nearby

  • Antique Boat Museum - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • The Clayton Opera House - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Thousand Islands Museum - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Clayton Marina - 5 min drive - 4.3 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
  • ‪Diprinzio's Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O'Briens Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Bay Pier House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Point General Store - ‬6 min drive

About this property

West Winds Motel & Cottages

Riverfront motel in Clayton with free parking
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
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

Reviews

West Winds Motel & Cottages Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
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

George

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

10/10 Excellent

scott, brockport

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

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

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
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

Jerry

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Buffalo

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with group
Fantastic people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gerald Wiggins

Traveled with partner
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

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy, Vero Beach

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

West winds Wonderful!

Everyone and everything was very nice. I would recommend highly to anyone very sweet town lovely perfect hosts!! What a view!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with partner
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