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Whispering Winds

Property class: 2.5

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A pool area with a table and chairs under a green umbrella, surrounded by trees.
A gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and a small pond.
A sign for Whispering Winds Motel with a tree logo, indicating it is now open and available for booking.
A cozy living room with wooden walls, a ceiling fan, a dining table with chairs, and a fireplace.
A wooden-paneled bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $123
$109 nightly
$123 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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4223 E Genesee Street Rd, Auburn, NY, 13021
  • Place, Skaneateles Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Finger Lakes
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Skaneateles Historical Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden Area

A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A wooden-paneled bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden paneled wall, a television, and a desk with a remote control.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Auburn

With a stay at Whispering Winds in Auburn, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Skaneateles Lake and Shotwell Memorial Park. .This motel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Clift Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Skaneateles Historical Society.
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What's nearby

  • Skaneateles Lake - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Finger Lakes - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Shotwell Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Clift Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Skaneateles Historical Society - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • New York State Fair Station - 22 min drive
  • Hancock Intl. Airport (SYR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Whispering Winds

Whispering Winds offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
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

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 25 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to August 31
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Whispering Winds Motel Auburn
Whispering Winds Motel
Whispering Winds Auburn
Whispering Winds Motel Auburn, Finger Lakes, NY
Whispering Winds Motel
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Whispering Winds Auburn
Whispering Winds Motel Auburn

Whispering Winds Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 296 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was beautiful, clean, well kept! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They staff were nice. The site itself needs help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our stay. 2 mi from downtown Skaneateles. Easy in, easy out. They are in the middle of painting their outside sign so we passed it by the first time. Went for a swim then into town. Grounds and room was immaculate. Wi-fI, cable tv and self-regulating AC….AND comfortable beds. Felt we definitely got our money’s worth. Will stay here again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool dirty, bath dirty, noisy neighbours. No staff when we arrived. Looks abandoned. Will never come back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is an older motel that appears to be in the process of being restored. The beds were comfortable and generally it was clean, but the floor needed a good mopping. The location is great. The managers were a young couple who were responsive to our needs. I wish them luck in turning this into an affordable stay near Skaneateles, NY.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Rented 3 rooms, Met the owner, very nice. room was clean but very dated. Bathroom and showers are very small, unfortunately room 8 blasted the TV through the very thin walls. Thought havving the AC continously running would overwhelm it but had to bang on the wall at 4am to get some peace and sleep. Definitely overpriced, hopefully the owner will read this and implement some much needed improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful and very accomodating
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not at all what I expected for $150.00-shower curtain had mold on it.no recognizable sign for the lodging-the smell outside smelled like something dead.-the pictures were not what I got-I made a bad mistake and I would not recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was not clean and there was someone else’s hair all over the bathroom door and shower. Could not walk barefoot as the floor made our feet dirty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the money this property was a good deal. All the hotels around were crazy expensive I’m not sure if it was due to Mother’s Day weekend or the food truck festival nearby but everything was crazy. I’m not one to normally choose motels but this one was pretty good I thought. Not bad for a place to crash after our event. It was a nice touch they had free water, pop, and snacks in the room. Nice tv.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

The room I had was old looking . Very dark inside. The door was hard to close. With gaps along the door frame. The room had a funny smell and the bed spread was oddly sticky. I definitely didn't feel safe. I ended up leaving at 8:30 that night after my daytime plans. I canceled my night time plans and went home. This room is not worth 158.00.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff I dealt with are extremely friendly and hospitable. Room is at a very affordable rate and clean comfortable and enjoy every time we stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the carport, place was clean and fairly nice especially for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the room. It was very clean and private. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little pricey for accommodations but overall great experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good staff, clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The picture posted were not accurate. There was no heat or internet. We finally got a mobile heater and TV service our last evening there. United was not cleaned or serviced during our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Our stay was cozy and staff very nice! I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super quiet. Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff wasn’t there at check in. Room was unlocked with key in it. The floors were dirty and dusty. The Wi-Fi was unreliable. Also heard people in the room next to us talking/arguing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is pet friendly, our room was clean and parking was fine. My interactions with the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is kind of old school, and adorable. Neat as a pin, and way quieter than a regular hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Motel

Lovely little spot. Very quiet and a bit hidden. Check in was very quick and the stay was nice. We were just in town for the night, and it was a perfect fit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable stay. Clean and quiet spot to relax
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023