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Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a golf course, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. This hotel also features a vending machine and bike parking.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hillside Motel.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
With a stay at Hillside Motel in Saint John (Island View), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Reversing Falls Rapids and 6 minutes from Saint John Trade and Convention Centre. This golf hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Irving Nature Park and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Bay Ferries.
What's nearby
Moosehead Brewery Ltd.(1.2 Miles)
Lancaster Crossing(1.3 Miles)
Wolastoq Park(1.5 Miles)
Fallsview Park(1.9 Miles)
Reversing Falls Rapids(1.9 Miles)
Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark(2.2 Miles)
Carleton Martello Tower(2.3 Miles)
Dominion Park(2.8 Miles)
Hilton Belyea Arena(2.8 Miles)
Dominion Park Beach(2.8 Miles)
Place Fort La Tour(3 Miles)
Bay Ferries(3.1 Miles)
Lord Beaverbrook Rink(3.1 Miles)
Irving Nature Park(3.2 Miles)
Fort Howe(3.3 Miles)
The preferred airport for Hillside Motel is Saint John, NB (YSJ)(18.3 Miles)
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Non-smoking rooms
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Barber/Beauty shop
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Designated smoking area
Moosehead Brewery Ltd. (1.2 Miles)
Lancaster Crossing (1.3 Miles)
Wolastoq Park (1.5 Miles)
Fallsview Park (1.9 Miles)
Reversing Falls Rapids (1.9 Miles)
Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark (2.2 Miles)
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Based on 432 verified reviews
Business
5%
Couple
38%
Family
31%
Group
10%
Solo
12%
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews, Hillside Motel is described as a basic, older property where cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent, rooms feel dated, and amenities are limited—including reports of no air conditioning in some units.
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Across reviews, Hillside Motel is described as a basic, older property where cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent, rooms feel dated, and amenities are limited—including reports of no air conditioning in some units.
Many guests highlight welcoming, helpful service and occasional free upgrades, while others cite booking mix ups, surprise charges, absent reception, or unprofessional interactions. The location is convenient for the ferry and city sights, generally quiet, and some rooms offer pleasant bay views. Overall, expect a no frills stopover that prioritizes convenience over modern comforts.
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Amenities are limited; several reviews note missing in room basics like a kettle or coffee maker and hair dryer, and some rooms lack A/C. Some rooms include simple kitchenettes.
Marlene
3 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Katurah
7 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Paula
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gianni
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
shirley
12 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Philip
5 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Phillip
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
prinisha
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Laura
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Frederick
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Cleanliness is inconsistent: multiple reports of dirty floors, strong odors, pests, and stained linens, contrasted with others finding rooms clean.
Mélisande
18 Jul 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Gennadiy
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gianni
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jessica
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sandra
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Habib
25 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Phillip
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Patricia
19 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Joshua
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Magali
18 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Rooms are dated and basic, with mixed bed comfort and some functional quirks like limited bathroom outlets and small or cramped showers. Several mention quiet rooms and pleasant views, and some units lack air conditioning.
Tracy
24 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
george
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
JF
4 Aug 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Paula
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Serge
10 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jessica
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ray
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
David
10 Jul 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Laura
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Darlene
17 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Service feedback is mixed: many praise the friendly, accommodating owner and occasional upgrades, while others report booking errors, surprise fees, absent reception, and unprofessional behavior.
Elsie
28 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cyril
13 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Linda
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jean
10 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Katurah
7 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
fayssal
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Anjan
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cheryl
22 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Greta
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Frederick
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Convenient for the ferry and city sights in a generally quiet residential area, with multiple mentions of pleasant views. One review notes some neighborhood decay.
Manom
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Martine
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gennadiy
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kimberly
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Serge
10 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Coach
10 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
David
10 Jul 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Sue
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cheryl
22 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Frederick
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Not enough information in reviews.
Marlene
3 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
shirley
12 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Anjan
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Phillip
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Laura
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Lucia
last week
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Stayed 2 nights
Mary
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Stéphane
22 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Hollie
8 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Marc
4 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Free self-parking is available on-site. Extended parking incurs a fee of CAD 12 per night.
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of CAD 29.75 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 29.75. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
The property is located in Saint John (Island View), just a 3-minute drive from Reversing Falls Rapids and 5 minutes from Irving Nature Park. It is approximately 3.6 miles from Bay Ferries and 4 miles from Saint Joseph's Hospital.
Children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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Self laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
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Free wi-fi