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Northern Family Motel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Basic Room | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Exterior
Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$84
$75 nightly
$84 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Explore the area

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6775 State Highway 56, Potsdam, NY, 13676
  • Place, Raquette River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Canton-Potsdam Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Clarkson University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • 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
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • St. Lawrence Health System - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Clarkson University - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDuff's Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Northern Family Motel

Motel in Potsdam with free parking
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

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

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Northern Family Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 311 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

1st Time Stay in Older Motel

Very cute room and comfy bed. The internet for tv was very weak and the floor was "gritty." A rack for a suitcase would be a good addition. Check in and out was great. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very quaint motel. Everyone is very relaxed and easy going. Easiest check-in and out I ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Crawfordsville

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Ithaca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this motel! The owners were so friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable with windows that you could open and a screen door so you could have that open too! I really enjoyed sitting out in front of our room, just relaxing. It also was very nostalgic for me, an old fashioned type of motel but very well kept up. I will return for sure. Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

holly

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was just what we needed for an overnight stay after getting our son settled in at college. The owners were very pleasant and had a gift bag with homemade goodies for us. The room is clean, beds comfortable, and there was complimentary bottled water in the room. Will stay here again! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

Best little kept secret!

If you are staying in Potsdam, this is the motel of all motels! We checked into a very homey barn with 2 doggies and a kitty. The owner greeted us with a bag of homemade goodies and was just the sweetest! Rooms were quaint and super clean! We will be visiting there every time we in the area!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juraj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

Convenient stay

My sister and I stayed 3 nights at Northern Family Motel. The motel room was on the small side, but had a queen bed which was very comfortable. The owners were friendly and pleasant to deal with. We would stay there again as it was convenient to what we needed to do in the area. However, the AC unit was quite noisy, so we used the fan option which was much quieter. All in all a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DONT STAY HERE EVER!!!! Worst place I’ve ever stayed! Horrible customer service, mold in shower, no staff whatsoever. No cable TV, WiFi didn’t work. Charged more than advertised. Whoever does their construction work/remodeling needs to stop. I’ve seen crackheads do better work. Kept tripping over the loose and moving flooring.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William, Hornell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was quiet and on the outskirts Shower head was very bad Both beds in the room were very noisy, every move made
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are super friendly. Nice and quiet, family owned. The room was nothing fancy. But it was clean and comfortable, and everything works. It has a nice cozy homey feel. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATRINA

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, Westford

Liked: Staff & service
Typical motel, friendly ser
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley, Cranston

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed 6 days. The area felt safe, clean, and quiet. They had many food options in the area. The staff was friendly. The price was very reasonable- especially compared to the much higher prices of other places around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025