Name: Ambassador Motel
Address: 1275 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, CA
Price range: $115–$149 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

At Ambassador Motel, travelers highlight very friendly service, comfortable budget rooms, and a warm indoor pool with sauna, plus convenient parking, with some dated elements and occasional noise from in-room heaters or AC.

Many guests appreciate the pet-friendly setup with a large yard and patio doors to outdoor seating. Cleanliness is praised across reviews, though a few pet-designated rooms had lingering odors or missed spots. The location works well for road-trippers, offering easy access to main routes and nearby dining. Overall, expect a simple, good-value stop.

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Facilities

The indoor pool is consistently warm and popular, with the sauna also appreciated. Parking is easy, and the back lawn/patio areas work well for pets and relaxing outdoors.

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10

Andria

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay here! Our room was very clean. We loved the patio doors at the back for easy access outside. Our kids loved the pool and the big back yard to wonder in. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

10

Amy

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So convenient, and the pool is fabulous! We got way more than what we were expecting. If we travel to this area again, we will definitely return to the Ambassador Motel.

10

Jennifer

Feb 27, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean room, very friendly staff and great WARM pool!! Would highly recommend

10

Peter

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception was basic but friendly, room well appointed, clean and attractive. My wife thought the bed was hard but I slept well. Pool was excellent, warm and not over busy. Liked the flowers and the sauna. Lots of good food choices nearby at Gino's and wacky wings as well as all the usuals. Would easily come back.

8

Adrienne

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot to stop for the night. And there was an amazing pool. Clean and clear water, warm and we had it to ourselves. What a treat after a long day of driving.

10

Natalie

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean. Pool was warm and easily accessible.

10

Ronald

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

- Clean rooms - Lots of parking and room to turn around my truck and trailer - Really nice family that run the place. - 1 restaurant less than 5 minutes walk; Tim's about 8 minutes walk. Great place to stop in SSM.

10

Renee

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was impressed with this budget hotel. The bathroom had been updated and there were new mattresses on the bed. I liked that we had a door wall that we could open with chairs outside that looked on to a nice piece of property for a city. The manager was extremely helpful and accommodating. The pool was quite lovely and it was the first time I got to try a dry sauna. It was clean, well-situated, and had nice hot water. If someone is looking for a place mostly to sleep with a few hours in a room in the evening, this is a great choice. I would happily stay again.

10

Angela-Jean

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice stay, especially if you have pets. The backyard is fantastic. Very, very friendly staff

10

Peggy

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean😊 Enjoyed the indoor pool which was also clean and had a wonderful sauna. Sliding doors and a patio with 2 lawn chairs and 2 lawn chairs by front door. Clean fridge already cold and a microwave and coffee pot with coffee/creamer/sugar and tea. Doesn’t get any better than this. 👍👍

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe the property as very clean. A few pet-designated rooms had lingering odors or unclean covers, and one guest reported a missed bathroom clean.

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10

Sandra

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Courteous and friendly staff. Great back lawn with picnic table. Room clean, comfy beds. Overall, good value for motel.

4

Suzanne

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quite run down and appeared to have crusted vomit around bathroom floor. We arrived really late and left early, didn’t feel clean

10

Jennifer

Feb 27, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean room, very friendly staff and great WARM pool!! Would highly recommend

6

Amy

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were wonderful and the pool is absolutely amazing! Sauna as well was great. Our room unfortunately was not great and smelled bad. It was a pet room though so maybe that’s why. We didn’t feel very comfortable. All our neighbours in their rooms said their room was clean and they were really happy. So maybe it was just our room.

4

Chantal

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The top layer of the two beds were dirty. I do understand that it was a room with pet and that it is not very expensive motel but I still believe that those bed covers should be washed more regularly. There was a lot of black hair from a previous dog on it and many gross spots. My dog does not shed and has red/blond hair. Very friendly staff and clean grounds. around the motel.

10

Norma

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room welcome check in and pet friendly

10

Duana

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean inside and out, staff was excellent.

10

Timan

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, spotless motel, balanced service/rate

4

Tamie

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in a pet friendly room but it smelled like a kennel. Wear is seen on furniture and the A/c/Heater was very noisy.

8

Sarah

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was clean and well-priced. Good value and friendly.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and functional, with some renovations, strong Wi-Fi, and sliding patio doors to outdoor seating or lawn. Downsides include dated decor in spots, occasional hard beds, and noisy heaters or AC, plus some sticky patio doors.

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Lorraine

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We really enjoy staying here. The back "patio" is great and gives the feeling of openness rather than being in a closed-in room. The cleanliness and customer service are excellent. My only suggestion to further improve the rooms would be to adjust the fan to a more quiet mode, and fix the patio door so it's not so difficult to open/slide. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We'll be back.

8

Wendy

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Patio door sticks. Hard to open. Property is great

10

Renee

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was impressed with this budget hotel. The bathroom had been updated and there were new mattresses on the bed. I liked that we had a door wall that we could open with chairs outside that looked on to a nice piece of property for a city. The manager was extremely helpful and accommodating. The pool was quite lovely and it was the first time I got to try a dry sauna. It was clean, well-situated, and had nice hot water. If someone is looking for a place mostly to sleep with a few hours in a room in the evening, this is a great choice. I would happily stay again.

8

Marc

Dec 19, 2022

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Stayed 19,344 nights

Clean comfortable room no smelly carpet. Big tv and very fast wifi. Room AC heat pump loud and most cable channels are sports with little else. Restaurant is expensive as expected for a hotel restaurant but the food is excellent.

10

Kenneth

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very good, considering everything. It wasn't huge or new, but it was clean, the beds were great, there was plenty of hot water, the wifi was terrific. I feel bad that we didn't bring swimsuits - the pool looked pretty nice. The location was terrific and really bad at the same time. For getting there from the main road, it was terrific. For walking anywhere, it wasn't great. It's a bit of an industrial area. But nearby, within walking distance, were two places we wanted to walk to - a restaurant with great pizzas and the trading post.

8

Arlette

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for our over night on the way home. Owner is very nice and helpful. The room was motel good, comfy bed, clean bathroom, lots of tv channels. Nice to have parking out front.

6

Margaret

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was dated but pretty clean.

10

David

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Large, clean room in excellent condition. Comfortable bed. Good location. Great stay. The only downside was that the wall heater/air conditioner was loud.

6

Anthony

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds were extremely hard and I woke up sore after a very uncomfortable sleep.

4

Tamie

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in a pet friendly room but it smelled like a kennel. Wear is seen on furniture and the A/c/Heater was very noisy.

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Service

Service is a standout: owners and staff are consistently described as friendly, accommodating, and proactive, from late check-ins to reuniting guests with forgotten items.

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10

Leesa

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We felt very welcome and could see effort that has been put into upgrading the property. Very friendly staff. Great place to stay to start our north shore road trip

10

Sherrie

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing service, very friendly and great follow up. A+

10

Ian

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff stayed up to meet us when we were delayed and arrived late. Room was very comfortable, clean, and quiet. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Bastian

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed at the Ambassador several times including family members. It’s always a pleasant experience. Very friendly owners.

10

Chyvaun

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. The front desk staff is welcoming, friendly and helpful.

10

Angela-Jean

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice stay, especially if you have pets. The backyard is fantastic. Very, very friendly staff

10

J

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great owners running a great Hotel

10

Wanda

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was extremely friendly and well accommodating.

10

Lesley

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly and very helpful.We stayed 5 days and they made us feel like we were at home very clean. I'm very comfortable. We will for sure stay there again.. Thank you To the staff

8

J Lance

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were out at a meeting until later, but the staff left the pool open a bit longer so we could all swim. Unfortunately the heater in the sauna takes a very long time to heat up, so we didn't get to use it. (It would have made a jump back in the pool seem frigid, so perhaps all for the best!) We forgot an item in the room, and the staff were able to get in touch with us to pick it up before heading home that evening.

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Location

Convenient for stopovers with easy access from main routes and close to restaurants and amenities. Several guests walked to nearby spots.

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Michelle

Dec 30, 2022

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Stayed 19,355 nights

Lovely staff and clean rooms. The property is in a convenient location and reasonably priced.

10

David

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot. Easy access. Very clean.

10

Barbara

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet friendly place with comfortable beds. Close to amenities

10

Garvin

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good stopover for the one night we were there. We stay at the Ambassador every year when we pass thru Sault Ste Marie.

8

John

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access when travelling across the country. Clean and well maintained.

8

Gerrie

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great for our purpose travelling across Canada with a dog

10

Ronald

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

- Clean rooms - Lots of parking and room to turn around my truck and trailer - Really nice family that run the place. - 1 restaurant less than 5 minutes walk; Tim's about 8 minutes walk. Great place to stop in SSM.

10

Kenneth

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very good, considering everything. It wasn't huge or new, but it was clean, the beds were great, there was plenty of hot water, the wifi was terrific. I feel bad that we didn't bring swimsuits - the pool looked pretty nice. The location was terrific and really bad at the same time. For getting there from the main road, it was terrific. For walking anywhere, it wasn't great. It's a bit of an industrial area. But nearby, within walking distance, were two places we wanted to walk to - a restaurant with great pizzas and the trading post.

8

Arlette

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for our over night on the way home. Owner is very nice and helpful. The room was motel good, comfy bed, clean bathroom, lots of tv channels. Nice to have parking out front.

10

David

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Large, clean room in excellent condition. Comfortable bed. Good location. Great stay. The only downside was that the wall heater/air conditioner was loud.

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Dining

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Peter

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception was basic but friendly, room well appointed, clean and attractive. My wife thought the bed was hard but I slept well. Pool was excellent, warm and not over busy. Liked the flowers and the sauna. Lots of good food choices nearby at Gino's and wacky wings as well as all the usuals. Would easily come back.

10

Anne-marie

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable, and inviting. Great area for walking the pups. Lots of dining options in the area Fair prices

10

Ronald

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

- Clean rooms - Lots of parking and room to turn around my truck and trailer - Really nice family that run the place. - 1 restaurant less than 5 minutes walk; Tim's about 8 minutes walk. Great place to stop in SSM.

8

Marc

Dec 19, 2022

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Stayed 19,344 nights

Clean comfortable room no smelly carpet. Big tv and very fast wifi. Room AC heat pump loud and most cable channels are sports with little else. Restaurant is expensive as expected for a hotel restaurant but the food is excellent.

10

Paul

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great pool the kids loved it, close to restaurants, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend!

10

Kenneth

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very good, considering everything. It wasn't huge or new, but it was clean, the beds were great, there was plenty of hot water, the wifi was terrific. I feel bad that we didn't bring swimsuits - the pool looked pretty nice. The location was terrific and really bad at the same time. For getting there from the main road, it was terrific. For walking anywhere, it wasn't great. It's a bit of an industrial area. But nearby, within walking distance, were two places we wanted to walk to - a restaurant with great pizzas and the trading post.

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Ambassador Motel

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds ( No Pets Allowed)

Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Pets Allowed)

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