Is parking available at the property?

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

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available for a fee of CAD 50 for arrivals between noon and 3:00 PM, and late check-out may be available for CAD 50, subject to availability.

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

The motel is located in Assiginack, within a 15-minute walk of Debajehmujig Theatre Group and Assiginack Museum Heritage Complex. It is 0.6 km from Lake Huron, 14.3 km from Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah, and 19.3 km from Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Terminal.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Wayside Motel Manitoulin

What guests think

Travellers consistently praise Wayside Motel Manitoulin for spotless, spacious rooms and genuinely friendly, attentive hosts, finding a well kept property that feels recently updated and comfortable for short stays or multi night visits.

Its Highway 6 location is convenient for exploring Manitoulin and the ferry, though nearby restaurants can be scarce or close early. Useful extras such as well stocked kitchen amenities, outdoor seating, and a shared BBQ add flexibility for self catering. Expect a clean, quiet, thoughtfully run roadside stay.

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Facilities

Rooms feature well equipped kitchenettes and useful extras, with outdoor seating and a shared BBQ available. TVs are also appreciated.

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Robert

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet motel with comfortable bed, clean kitchenette with small fridge, microwave, heating plate. Good wi-fi, outdoor seating area and gas grill.

10

Joanne

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and the added little things in kitchenette ( paper plates napkins salt and pepper ect. ) were a pleasant bonus . Very kind helpful staff

10

Corinna

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely large room! Well equipped with coffee, kettle, fridge, microwave. Everything you need, even access to a BBQ. Don’t hesitate to book a room here.

10

Nadine

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel is located right off the main highway, very convenient if you're coming off/taking the Chicheemaun. Clean rooms with comfortable beds. Flat screen tv, keurig coffee and mini fridge were a nice touch!

8

Josie

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, spacious comfortable room with well equipped kitchenette area. Many details included. would definitely stay here again.

10

Haw

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and spacious room, it had everything we needed. Bathroom was very clean and bright. Patio outside was great for cooking or BBQ for those who need it. Highly recommend to anyone needing a relaxing stay on the island.

8

Jason

4 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

lovely room nicely updated and a samsung tv with lots of channels for your convenience. nice wooden table and chairs great room close to the water

10

Sam

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable beds, looks freshly renovated. Clean, spacious rooms. Even toaster included in kitchenette !

8

Ann

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and nice small kitchen area for making a simple meal when no restaurants are open near by

10

Darlene

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was very clean. Loved that it didn’t have carpeting and was fragrance free. The small kitchen and table was a bonus.

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly describe rooms and the property as spotless and well maintained, with recent updates evident. Some also note fragrance free interiors.

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Irene

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very spacious room, clean and tidy so is the property overall.

10

Andrew

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great little Motel super quiet , one of the cleanest we have ever seen.

10

Joanne

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and the added little things in kitchenette ( paper plates napkins salt and pepper ect. ) were a pleasant bonus . Very kind helpful staff

10

Mathieu

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wayside is always very well kept and the family run operation is very kind. The rooms are beautiful and spotless always!

10

Marilyn

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although it was 1/2 hour away from South Baymouth Terminal, it was certainly worth the drive. The location, while remote, was on highway 6 and only a 12 minute drive to Ten Mile Point where there was an amazing view and the items in the trading post were authentic and reasonably priced. Our room was spotless and spacious. I wish we could have stayed longer.

10

Lorri

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place, nice and clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you!

8

Josie

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, spacious comfortable room with well equipped kitchenette area. Many details included. would definitely stay here again.

10

Kajeh

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and very friendly staff. Definitely recommend staying here.

10

Jennifer

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was the cleanest, most well appointed accommodation i have ever had! A warm welcome, fluffy towels, plenty of everything and pristine. Would definitely recommend this iñn and would definitely stay there again!

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Darlene

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was very clean. Loved that it didn’t have carpeting and was fragrance free. The small kitchen and table was a bonus.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, modern, and quiet, with comfortable beds and practical layouts. Several suites feel freshly renovated.

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Irene

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very spacious room, clean and tidy so is the property overall.

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Jadzia

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel has been recently refurbished so it is modern and very clean with comfortable beds and anythi gvyou need.

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Michelle

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large, immaculate and modern. All the conveniences we needed were there- toaster, kettle, microwave, fridge, keurig, cutlery, plates along with keurig pods and some teas, sugar and coffee creamer. The bathrooms were spotless, and the beds comfy. TV worked great. The building itself was a gem in an isolated location. Highly recommend.

10

Nadine

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel is located right off the main highway, very convenient if you're coming off/taking the Chicheemaun. Clean rooms with comfortable beds. Flat screen tv, keurig coffee and mini fridge were a nice touch!

10

Francois

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

While the motel is near a road, it is very quiet. The room #5 was excellent and well equipped. We walked to the lake from the motel (15 minutes). Everything was great. Could see the pride of ownership all around. Thank you!

10

Nathaniel

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Booked the queen suite, which was very spacious, well laid out, and convenient. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, and offered additional information on activities and sights to see. This was an exceptional stay at the Wayside.

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Marilyn

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although it was 1/2 hour away from South Baymouth Terminal, it was certainly worth the drive. The location, while remote, was on highway 6 and only a 12 minute drive to Ten Mile Point where there was an amazing view and the items in the trading post were authentic and reasonably priced. Our room was spotless and spacious. I wish we could have stayed longer.

8

Josie

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, spacious comfortable room with well equipped kitchenette area. Many details included. would definitely stay here again.

8

Jason

4 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

lovely room nicely updated and a samsung tv with lots of channels for your convenience. nice wooden table and chairs great room close to the water

10

Sam

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable beds, looks freshly renovated. Clean, spacious rooms. Even toaster included in kitchenette !

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Service

Staff and owners are widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and proactive, often offering tips and extras. Check in is smooth, with some early room readiness.

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Terry

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Elizabeth was very friendly and accommodating. Room was very clean and comfortable. Motel is very convenient if travelling on Manitoulin Island and taking the ferry. Spectacular sunset. Would definitely stay again if in the area.

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Laura

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Elizabeth and her staff are the BEST! So accommodating from arrival to departure, The Wayside is a great place to stay!

10

Richard

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a quiet comfortable stay. Staff very knowledgeable and helpful

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Joanne

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and the added little things in kitchenette ( paper plates napkins salt and pepper ect. ) were a pleasant bonus . Very kind helpful staff

10

Jose

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed for three days. The room was well laid out, with several nice touches. The room had a bar fridge (with freezer), toaster, coffee maker, paper plates and cutlery. Outside was a barbeque and sitting area. The owner and her son were attentive to our requests for additional coffee, and we chose to forgo the daily making of the room. Also, her son made a number of great recommendations to visit and suggestions for meals.

10

Nathaniel

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Booked the queen suite, which was very spacious, well laid out, and convenient. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, and offered additional information on activities and sights to see. This was an exceptional stay at the Wayside.

10

Donna

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Surroundings and unit were clean and well looked after. Check in was easy and although we were 2 hours early, the room was ready and we were able to check in.

10

Lorri

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place, nice and clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you!

10

Kajeh

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and very friendly staff. Definitely recommend staying here.

10

Sahana

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel is well maintained, clean, and neatly arranged. The owners, Elizabeth and Nicholas a another Son duo, are the heart and soul of this place and it shows. They are helpful and thoughtful and go above and beyond for their clients. They gave us additional chairs, paper plates, spoons, and other cutlery as a courtesy. Definitely a must stay at Manitoulin.

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Location

Right on Highway 6 and handy for the ferry and exploring the island; the setting is generally quiet. The immediate area is sparse for dining, so plan to drive or eat early.

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yujie

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

goog location, only no dinning options available

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Mark

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent little motel! Very friendly staff, super clean, quiet. Just be prepared, the local town shutters by 4pm.

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Dave

3 Jun 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Wayside was a wonderful place and location for our two nights on Manitoulin. Elizabeth is a wonderful and efficient host, the rooms and bathrooms are spacious and recently renovated, with some great touches. There's a bbq grill to share, plus kitchen accessories ( note: no oven other than microwave.) It's a very convenient location, and z.a community of Manitowaning is a short distance away, even walkable. Suggest shopping at one of grocery stores or picking up takeout when you first get to Island before arriving as dining out options are a bit limited on island. All on all, Wayside is highly recommeded.

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Nadine

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel is located right off the main highway, very convenient if you're coming off/taking the Chicheemaun. Clean rooms with comfortable beds. Flat screen tv, keurig coffee and mini fridge were a nice touch!

10

Dawn Marie

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little place to stay. Not a lot of things around so plan to drive to get to restaurants and things to do.

10

Francois

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

While the motel is near a road, it is very quiet. The room #5 was excellent and well equipped. We walked to the lake from the motel (15 minutes). Everything was great. Could see the pride of ownership all around. Thank you!

10

Diane

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Staff was friendly. Good location.

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Shaun

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get anything to eat because nothing was open within a several mile when we checked in around 6 pm

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Marilyn

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although it was 1/2 hour away from South Baymouth Terminal, it was certainly worth the drive. The location, while remote, was on highway 6 and only a 12 minute drive to Ten Mile Point where there was an amazing view and the items in the trading post were authentic and reasonably priced. Our room was spotless and spacious. I wish we could have stayed longer.

10

Gloria

19 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rhral, quiet, easy access

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Dining

Nearby dining options are limited and often close early; guests recommend planning groceries, takeout, or self catering.

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Robert

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet motel with comfortable bed, clean kitchenette with small fridge, microwave, heating plate. Good wi-fi, outdoor seating area and gas grill.

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yujie

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

goog location, only no dinning options available

10

Mark

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent little motel! Very friendly staff, super clean, quiet. Just be prepared, the local town shutters by 4pm.

10

Jose

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed for three days. The room was well laid out, with several nice touches. The room had a bar fridge (with freezer), toaster, coffee maker, paper plates and cutlery. Outside was a barbeque and sitting area. The owner and her son were attentive to our requests for additional coffee, and we chose to forgo the daily making of the room. Also, her son made a number of great recommendations to visit and suggestions for meals.

10

Dave

3 Jun 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Wayside was a wonderful place and location for our two nights on Manitoulin. Elizabeth is a wonderful and efficient host, the rooms and bathrooms are spacious and recently renovated, with some great touches. There's a bbq grill to share, plus kitchen accessories ( note: no oven other than microwave.) It's a very convenient location, and z.a community of Manitowaning is a short distance away, even walkable. Suggest shopping at one of grocery stores or picking up takeout when you first get to Island before arriving as dining out options are a bit limited on island. All on all, Wayside is highly recommeded.

10

Dawn Marie

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little place to stay. Not a lot of things around so plan to drive to get to restaurants and things to do.

8

Shaun

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get anything to eat because nothing was open within a several mile when we checked in around 6 pm

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Haw

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and spacious room, it had everything we needed. Bathroom was very clean and bright. Patio outside was great for cooking or BBQ for those who need it. Highly recommend to anyone needing a relaxing stay on the island.

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Karine

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Petit hôtel très propre avec beaucoup de commodités (cafetière, micro-ondes, frigidaire, bbq et tables de pique-nique) tout ce dont on à besoin parce que le restaurant de la place ferme tôt!

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Ann

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and nice small kitchen area for making a simple meal when no restaurants are open near by

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Wayside Motel Manitoulin

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

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