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    Our top choices for James River motels

    1. Antigonish Evergreen Inn

    A wooden bench outside a building with hanging planters containing green foliage and flowers.

    2. Homeward Inns of Canada

    A sign for Homeward Inns with a 60-minute drive to the city.

    3. Coastal Inn Antigonish

    A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a telephone and a coffee maker, and artwork on the walls.

    Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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    Antigonish Evergreen Inn

    A wooden bench outside a building with hanging planters containing green foliage and flowers.

    Coastal Inn Antigonish

    A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a telephone and a coffee maker, and artwork on the walls.

    Homeward Inns of Canada

    A sign for Homeward Inns with a 60-minute drive to the city.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the nightly rate for a motel in James River?

    You can find a great deal from CA $123 on James River motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on James River motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.

    Is it better to stay in a James River motel or hotel?

    Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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