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Northern Family Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A red wooden structure with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a pool.
A cozy cafe with wicker chairs, a round table, and various decorations including hanging flowers and wall art.
A building with a red exterior, a white door, and a 'Welcome' sign.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small round table with flowers.
A cozy cabin-style room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bed with a checkered quilt.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $84
$75 nightly
$84 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

Explore the area

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6775 State Highway 56, Potsdam, NY, 13676
  • Place, Raquette River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Clarkson University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, State University of New York-Potsdam
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a wooden accent wall.

Basic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a star decoration on the wall.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Basic Room

  • 160 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Potsdam

When you stay at Northern Family Motel in Potsdam, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Raquette River and Canton-Potsdam Hospital. .This motel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from St. Lawrence Health System and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from North Country Children's Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Raquette River - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Clarkson University - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • North Country Children's Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • The Stables at Windy Point - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Massena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mama Lucia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Northern Family Motel

Northern Family Motel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Potsdam motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

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)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

4 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Northern Family Motel Potsdam

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Northern Family Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 355 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was clean.Check in and out was easy and the staff was accommodating to our check in time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel; easy and convenient stay. Delicious homemade treats left for us in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay when visiting the colleges on the area. Friendly. Affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was a very nice surprise. We were pleasantly pleased with the warm welcome we received, the clean room we walked into, and the clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyra

Wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, peaceful property. Fresh baked goods with check-in
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot, clean and adorable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay - real small town feel and friendly owners! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Motel close to center of Potsdam. Staff was very helpful. The only improvement I could suggest is to have curtains in the bedroom. Light was pretty bright. I will definitely be back Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hosts, homey touches, quiet, lovely property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
While the rooms are a little dated, the hospitality and cleanliness made for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay and the proprietor was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Great place to stay

Great place To stay. Staff was friendly and efficient. Very clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, owners were great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice roadside motel with lots of charm and wonderful staff. The rooms are cozy and well equipped. The location is great if you need to stay in Potsdam. I would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and homey feeling. Staff was very friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little spot a couple of minutes out of town. Staying here next time we’re back in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay in a bucolic setting, perfect for watching a total solar eclipse.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt like home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint motel. Friendly owners and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best in Potsdam!!! For a good price compared to other motels in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very helpful. We were given homemade baked good on arrival. The rooms were very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is very cute and quaint. There are not a lot of options in the area so I appreciate the affordable pricing and clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025