Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:30 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located next to a golf course and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Debajehmujig Theatre Group. It is 0.4 miles from Assiginack Museum Heritage Complex and 9.9 miles from Georgian Bay.

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.

My Friends Inn Manitoulin - Comfortable Motel Stay

Average nightly price at My Friends Inn Manitoulin by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$104
February	US$105
March	US$105
April	US$104
May	US$117
June	US$137
July	US$138
August	US$141
September	US$142
October	US$108
November	US$100
December	US$102

What guests think

Across reviews, My Friends Inn Manitoulin is praised for very clean, cozy rooms and exceptionally friendly, accommodating owners, offering easy check-in and a setting that works well as a simple base for exploring Manitoulin Island.

The Manitowaning location is walkable to a small grocery and handy for island drives, but restaurant options are limited or close early, so many guests bring food or drive 20–30 minutes to larger towns. Rooms are generally small but comfortable and well equipped with microwave, mini-fridge, kettle and coffee maker; some report older or noisy A/C and occasional shower temperature swings, and 'kitchenette' means light prep rather than full cooking. Simple outdoor perks like seating areas, a gazebo and BBQ, plus easy drive-up parking, add convenience for short stays. Overall, expect a no-frills, well-run base for exploring the island.

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Facilities

Basic outdoor amenities like seating areas, a gazebo and BBQ are appreciated, and drive-up parking is easy. There is no ice machine and facilities are otherwise simple.

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Robert

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No ice machine or ice in general to have a drink ! If anything ice is a fundamental necessity ! Forget the tv and the rest of it ! Nice to have a coffee machine and microwave because restaurants were non existent close to the motel! But ice is very important to us !

10

Karl

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room, great amenities, easy parking, quiet area. The rooms have geothermal heat and my room had an auxiliary electric "fireplace". The latter tripped the breaker and had to be reset by the owner several times.

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G

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owners are very friendly and offered lots of great advice for siteseeing in the town. The rooms are comfortable and well maintained. There are chairs and a table outside the rooms as well as a very comfortable lounge area at the end of the motel. There is a barbecue and picnic table in the lounge and additional seating beneath the beautiful willow tree.

10

Jessica

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This properly offers RVs to stay, has a fire place outside and is generally a very nice place to stay.

10

Mike and Marg

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cozy, clean, comfortable, friendly, good amenities.

10

Stephen

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and easily accessible location. Enjoyed the outdoor gazebo sitting area to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening.

10

Peter

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming owner. Good location with various outdoor seating and BBQ. Would stay here again

10

Yuliya

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is guest area where you can seat and relaxe,nice

10

John

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very clean, comfortable king size bed, drive up parking, great amenities for motel and easy check in.

10

Rima

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay at my friends inn. It’s located on a very quiet street, with a park-like feel. There’s a tree in the front with a picnic bench and 2 Adirondack chairs that we could use for meals, reading etc… The room had a microwave, a keurig machine and a kettle with coffee pods and coffee mate. We could park right outside our room.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and property are consistently very clean and well maintained. Several guests noted strong cleaning or air-freshener scents and an occasional missed detail.

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Yves

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

il s’agit d’un motel très vieux non rénové avec un plancher en céramique dans la chambre de bain qui n’avait pas été nettoyé depuis très longtemps. Par contre notre hôte était très gentille et disponible.

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Cindy

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and smelled fresh.

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Rosalynne

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Easy checkin, room was very clean and neat!

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Jennifer

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super staff...very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and had everything we needed.

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Jo-Anne

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean!

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Ron

5 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and tidy. A good find with so little options available overall

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Vaclav

7 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was a strong chemical smell from cleaning products (I have allergies), the bathroom window didn’t open to air it out and the bedroom window had to be propped up by a piece of wood to stay open. Some cobwebs above the bed. Service was great and the patio was nice but it rained so we didn’t get to use it.

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John

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very clean, comfortable king size bed, drive up parking, great amenities for motel and easy check in.

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Zbigniew

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was very clean and safe. The owner and staff very kind and friendly. However what I didn't like was very strong scent of air freshner when I moved in. I had to open windws, door and run the celing fan for longer time to get rid of the smell. Somebody can be alergic for different air fresheners The price was very high $195 with taxes per night.

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Tina

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was decent and clean. The air conditioner was old, loud and making noise. Disturbing. The shower went from a set temperature showering to suddenly boiling hot making me scream. The beds were not that comfortable we felt and I didn’t like the microfibre sheets. They dont feel good against the skin.The room had a strong scent of something which was a bit overwhelming. Some fragrance smell. Overall the room was clean, nice sitting area outside. Fairly quiet.

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Rooms

Rooms are small but cozy and generally quiet, with microwave, mini-fridge, kettle and coffee maker; beds are usually comfortable. Some guests noted older or noisy A/C, occasional shower temperature swings, and that 'kitchenette' means light prep only.

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Andreas

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice, large and clean. The bed was very comfortable, which was wonderful after a long day of travel. The local dining options are scarce so plan to eat in one of the larger villages en route or bring food with you.

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Karl

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room, great amenities, easy parking, quiet area. The rooms have geothermal heat and my room had an auxiliary electric "fireplace". The latter tripped the breaker and had to be reset by the owner several times.

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Helen

13 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The inn was fine but there was nowhere to eat within 30 km. Shower was hot and cold as another person in another room showered. Yikes! We could hear people in adjoining rooms too.

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janet

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was well equipped but small. Kitchenette and dining table and one comfy chair. Bathroom was quite small with no counter space.

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Cheryl-Anne

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

More important than I realized, the shampoo, conditioner and soap bar were really nice. And the room was well appointed wth mini fridge that had a freezer shelf and a microwave!

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Barbara

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was described as having a kitchenette. It had only a small fridge, tiny microwave and a kettle and coffee maker. That is not a kitchenette.

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Tina

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was decent and clean. The air conditioner was old, loud and making noise. Disturbing. The shower went from a set temperature showering to suddenly boiling hot making me scream. The beds were not that comfortable we felt and I didn’t like the microfibre sheets. They dont feel good against the skin.The room had a strong scent of something which was a bit overwhelming. Some fragrance smell. Overall the room was clean, nice sitting area outside. Fairly quiet.

10

David

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and cozy room with warm heat. Lots of hot water in shower, no tub to step into. Owner operators care for the place well and they are friendly folks

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Dana

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although the room and bathroom was on the small size, it was clean and comfortable.

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Nathalie

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place to stay, the owner is really friendly. Fast wifi and love the movie channels! I would totally recommend this motel!

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Service

Owners and staff are widely praised as friendly, accommodating and helpful, with easy or after-hours check-in and useful local tips. A few reviews mention limited office hours, ice availability issues, or an unanswered contact.

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Christine

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the fact that because I was late getting there due to traveling that a note was left letting me know which room was mine. Very clean. Very friendly and helpful when I checked out

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Daniel

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a comfortable motel and the owners are on site and very responsive to requests for recommendations.

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Tim

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was fine. Staff was terrible. I went to the office for ice at 7:55pm and was yelled at saying “NO! The office closes at 8:00pm. Go to the convenience store and buy ice but the store will be closed too.” No sign on the door saying when the office closes and nothing on the website.

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G

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owners are very friendly and offered lots of great advice for siteseeing in the town. The rooms are comfortable and well maintained. There are chairs and a table outside the rooms as well as a very comfortable lounge area at the end of the motel. There is a barbecue and picnic table in the lounge and additional seating beneath the beautiful willow tree.

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robert

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

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Jennifer

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super staff...very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and had everything we needed.

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Falcon

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They took my money but didn’t open up once I got there. There was a direct phone number to the inn keeper but did not answer.

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Susan

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were very impressed with the service and room. When we arrived the windows in the room wouldn’t open and when we reported it they immediately changed our room. They were very friendly and I would highly recommend staying here.

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Esra

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and very quite. Betty Ann was amazing! She even helped us have the best experience with the Island, like a tour guy. Thanks to her, we had a map and visited all the best places in the Island very easily. Definately, all shouls visit the Island and stay at Myfriend Inn.

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Elmer

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Called to make sure that our check in was good

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Location

Quiet Manitowaning setting near Highway 6, walkable to a small grocery and close to the harbour/beach; convenient for ferry and bridge access. Nearby dining is limited and often closes early, so driving to larger towns is common.

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Donna

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Charming, well maintained older inn with friendly, helpful staff. The unit is equipped with a microwave and small fridge. Located in Manitowaning within walking distance of a grocery store and cafe.

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Nina

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing nearby whatsoever. Tiny country town.

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Jackie

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The host Betty Ann was extremely welcoming and was able to tell you about points of interest on the island. I travelled over 300 kms by car and took the Chicheemaun just to meet some one from a local town. His brother is married to my sister. What a small world. The patio areas at the sides of the property are superb. I would highly recommend My Friends Inn. The location is excellent! About halfway between South Baymouth and Little Current and is located with a small beach.

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Michael

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable and the host was super friendly. Totally walkable within Manitowaning, though the options within town (especially for little kids) are somewhat limited. Would definitely stay again though.

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Ernst-August

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ruhig gelegen. Durch online check-in problemlos Zimmer bezogen. Alles gut. Wenn wir wieder in der Gegend sind gerne wieder

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Blair

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was clean and comfortable for single night on Manitoulin Island. The bed was comfortable. The location is close to both the bridge and ferry port. Dining options are limited and many close by 7 pm.

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Christa

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet motel, easy to find, comfortable beds and clean

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Judite

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed great. Very quiet and small village. Close to the water and to the highway.

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Luba

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location easy to find

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Maura

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We were presently surprised at how nice this inn was to visit. The lady who greeted us at the reception desk was lovely. She told us all about the area and what to see. The location was great. The room was clean and comfortable. The only issue was places to eat near by. We grabbed a few groceries on the way so we could microwave food in the room when we arrived but had to travel 20-30 minutes for dinner.

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Dining

No on-site dining; options in town are limited and may be closed certain days or early in the evening. Many guests bring food or drive 20–30 minutes to larger towns such as Little Current.

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Joanne

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owners were amazing and just so sweet and kind. The room is small but well kept. Hard to find food after 6:30 pm when we arrived, so arrive earlier if you can or come self sustained.

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Andreas

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice, large and clean. The bed was very comfortable, which was wonderful after a long day of travel. The local dining options are scarce so plan to eat in one of the larger villages en route or bring food with you.

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Rebecca

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean room. But very few dining options anywhere nearby

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Dennis

31 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly owners/staff. Room was clean and up to date. The closest restaurants are in Little Current, but there’s a Freshmart grocery store within a 10 minute walk/few minutes by car.

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Brian

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a kitchenette and was not given one. No restaurants or breakfast offered so the kitchenette was important. No cable TV either. Too expensive for a no frills hotel.

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Bonnie

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very cute, clean and the service was great. The bed was excellent very comfortable. We would definitely stay again. There is nothing really around for food but the nearest town is only 20 mins away and it was not a big deal. Thank you for a great stay.

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Katherine

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed everything about this property. Clean, comfortable and cool on one incredibly hot day and night. Great breakfast place close by. Highly recommended!

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Blair

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was clean and comfortable for single night on Manitoulin Island. The bed was comfortable. The location is close to both the bridge and ferry port. Dining options are limited and many close by 7 pm.

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Linda

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived after a full day of driving. The owner was welcoming and the space was peaceful. We sat under a willow tree in the yard and relaxed. Be aware that restaurants are not open on Monday and Tuesday nights (at least not in September). We got to the grocery store just before it closed a 6. Loved walking along the harbour in the early morning. Pretty and peaceful.

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Maura

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We were presently surprised at how nice this inn was to visit. The lady who greeted us at the reception desk was lovely. She told us all about the area and what to see. The location was great. The room was clean and comfortable. The only issue was places to eat near by. We grabbed a few groceries on the way so we could microwave food in the room when we arrived but had to travel 20-30 minutes for dinner.

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My Friends Inn Manitoulin

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

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