Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, and it is uncovered.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available at the property?

The property is not wheelchair accessible, and specific accessibility features are not mentioned.

What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located within a 5-minute drive of Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park and the Canadian Canoe Museum. It is approximately 2.9 miles from Rotary Dog Park and Peterborough Memorial Centre.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Park Side Motel

What guests think

At Park Side Motel, reviews describe a basic, older budget stay with mixed room standards and thin walls; it’s convenient for visiting Peterborough and set outside the city, with little within walking distance.

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with some guests finding rooms or bathrooms clean, while others report odors (including smoke), dirty floors or linens, mold, and occasional brown or no hot water. Rooms are simple, with some comfortable stays but recurring maintenance issues, uncomfortable beds, small stall showers, and reports of faulty or hard to control heating or air conditioning. Service is frequently described as friendly with easy check in, though a few guests mention communication problems or feeling put off when asking for help, plus surprise fees in the fine print. Expect a no frills stopover with variable room quality.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness and upkeep are inconsistent: some guests found rooms or bathrooms clean, while others noted odors (including smoke), dirty floors or linens, mold, and water issues such as brown water or no hot water.

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Drew

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

we booked online showed them our verification number .. they didnt honour it and up charged us. the room had a poorly fixed patch in ceilng that was breaking apart. girlfriend went to have bath water was brown and clumps/floaties came out.. cant adjust heat , mold all arond baseboard in bathroom .. in the 2 days it actually effected my girlfriends breathing, hard to communicate with owners

8

Paul

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were not the most comfortable. When walking barefoot on the floors one's feet got gery dirty. You were not allowed to flush toilet paper down toilet as they are on septic. On the positive side, the bathroom was clean, room was quiet ,tv and selection of programs was good and the a/c unit was very efficient and quiet.

8

Rose

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Motel is pet friendly and there was some damage in the bathroom from a previous guest that is awaiting repair. Stall type shower so if you are a larger peraon, keep that in mind when booking. Overall a lovely stay, though. Reasonable price and convenient location. Thanks for s great stsy!

10

Dane

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is a very fair price. Everything was great . Everything worked and was clean

2

Catharina

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is in need of proper maintenance as all of the furnishings in the room are outdated and most are in need of a fresh coat of paint. The washroom door was so narrow l almost didn't fit through it. There was NO HOT WATER available. The lighting beside the beds was mounted high enough on the wall between them that in order to turn them off for sleeping you had to get out of bed. The remote for the tv was held together with cellotape (ie to hold the batteries in). The next door unit was partying all night long and only by using my cellphone earbuds did l get any sleep. I do not recommend staying here under any circumstances, the whole place should be bulldozed flat. Oh yeah...lawn maintenance went on until late in the evening so it was almost impossible to hear the tv. Unbelievably horrible stay.

4

Jobin

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was full of awkward smell and the beddings were not even washed. Other than these services, washroom etc were good

2

Raymond

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really dirty, smelled like smoke, wasn't sure if the room was cleaned

8

David

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable, just outside the city but nothing within walking distance. Good value if all you need is a good night's sleep.

4

Wendy

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dirty.

4

Ian

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in - there is small print about extra charges - review before booking as we were surprised with an extra $25. Room had clearly had a smoker in before and they tried to cover the smell with strong air freshners. AC did not work but they offered another room or a fan. For one night, it was manageable but the property is tired, many fixtures are falling off the walls. Wish I had stayed with my original choice - only took this as it said AC in all rooms! The owners need to walk around the property and start fixing things before its too late.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and functional for short stays, but several guests note maintenance issues, uncomfortable or noisy beds, small stall showers, noise from neighbors, and problems with heating or air conditioning controls.

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Paul

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were not the most comfortable. When walking barefoot on the floors one's feet got gery dirty. You were not allowed to flush toilet paper down toilet as they are on septic. On the positive side, the bathroom was clean, room was quiet ,tv and selection of programs was good and the a/c unit was very efficient and quiet.

4

Cindy

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Noisy, no room service in 3 days, no control over heat felt like a sauna

10

michael

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed makes noise and it’s needs to be change I don’t no other rooms but room 108 the bed needs to be changed

8

Rose

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Motel is pet friendly and there was some damage in the bathroom from a previous guest that is awaiting repair. Stall type shower so if you are a larger peraon, keep that in mind when booking. Overall a lovely stay, though. Reasonable price and convenient location. Thanks for s great stsy!

8

mike

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old school motel that was clean and comfortable and you used a real key to get into your room!

8

Devin

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was fantastic and staff were great

8

Michael

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. Awful thin walls though.

4

Ian

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in - there is small print about extra charges - review before booking as we were surprised with an extra $25. Room had clearly had a smoker in before and they tried to cover the smell with strong air freshners. AC did not work but they offered another room or a fan. For one night, it was manageable but the property is tired, many fixtures are falling off the walls. Wish I had stayed with my original choice - only took this as it said AC in all rooms! The owners need to walk around the property and start fixing things before its too late.

6

Sheila

27 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are o k no tubs shower only

2

Greg

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The guests in the unit neighboring mine were talking loudly all night. Since the walls are very thin, I was unable to sleep. I got up at 3:15 AM and asked them to be quieter, which they did do for a while, then got noisy again. I was able to sleep a total of about two hours.

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Service

Staff are generally friendly with easy check in, though a few guests mention communication issues or unhelpful responses, plus unexpected fees.

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Drew

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

we booked online showed them our verification number .. they didnt honour it and up charged us. the room had a poorly fixed patch in ceilng that was breaking apart. girlfriend went to have bath water was brown and clumps/floaties came out.. cant adjust heat , mold all arond baseboard in bathroom .. in the 2 days it actually effected my girlfriends breathing, hard to communicate with owners

10

Francis

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good service easy check in.

6

Pat

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night and probably wouldn't stay again. The owners were very nice and helpful. The problem was we had a trailer with a dirtbike and boat. The people at the end of the motel were constantly walking up close to the trailer and we noticed a guy smoking probably crack through a pipe. Then started having a conversation with himself and getting up walking towards the trailer again. Didn’t know they were on septic and note above toilet says no toilet paper allowed down. So where would you like us to put that lol.. Supplying septic paper probably would have been a better option then regular toilet paper. Other than that it was clean and for a stopover its alright.

8

norma lynn

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owners are very nice and will remember you

8

Devin

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was fantastic and staff were great

8

Jeff

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean fast check in friendly staff

6

Peter

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient for Peterborough and environs. It is an older. building and therefore shows as an older building. Good hot water system, quite clean for an older building. Staff very efficient and friendly

8

ugur

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

owner was great person

6

David

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor lawn maintenance and if you asked for anything they made it seem like you were putting them out.

4

Ian

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in - there is small print about extra charges - review before booking as we were surprised with an extra $25. Room had clearly had a smoker in before and they tried to cover the smell with strong air freshners. AC did not work but they offered another room or a fan. For one night, it was manageable but the property is tired, many fixtures are falling off the walls. Wish I had stayed with my original choice - only took this as it said AC in all rooms! The owners need to walk around the property and start fixing things before its too late.

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Location

Convenient for visiting Peterborough and nearby areas; set outside the city with little within walking distance.

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Rose

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Motel is pet friendly and there was some damage in the bathroom from a previous guest that is awaiting repair. Stall type shower so if you are a larger peraon, keep that in mind when booking. Overall a lovely stay, though. Reasonable price and convenient location. Thanks for s great stsy!

10

Pradeesh

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice budget place to spend some time exploring Peterborough

6

Peter

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient for Peterborough and environs. It is an older. building and therefore shows as an older building. Good hot water system, quite clean for an older building. Staff very efficient and friendly

8

David

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable, just outside the city but nothing within walking distance. Good value if all you need is a good night's sleep.

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Park Side Motel

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