Title: Better Than a Motel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=45977088&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Better Than a Motel ## Photo gallery for Better Than a Motel ![Front of property - Better Than a Motel (St. Clair)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45980000/45977100/45977088/2e232ca2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Business House | Balcony view - Better Than a Motel (St. Clair)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45980000/45977100/45977088/4655e762.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Business House | Living room - Better Than a Motel (St. Clair)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45980000/45977100/45977088/049ef828.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Business House | Private kitchen - Better Than a Motel (St. Clair)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45980000/45977100/45977088/39066f7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![BBQ/picnic area - Better Than a Motel (St. Clair)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45980000/45977100/45977088/3451225d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Better Than a Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Better Than a Motel Laundry facilities, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this vacation home. The vacation home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a private yard. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request. Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Baby toys - Changing table - Children's books - Children's games - High chair - Outlet covers - Stair gate ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Pets stay free - Service animals exempt from fees - Deposit: CAD 100 per stay ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ### Services and conveniences - 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Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Better Than a Motel St. Clair Better Than a Motel Private vacation home Better Than a Motel Private vacation home St. Clair ## About the area St. Clair is home to this vacation home. Baldoon Golf Club and Sunset Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Algonac State Park and St. John's Marsh State Wildlife Area. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, horse riding, and hunting, or hop on a free bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. [Visit our Sombra travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sombra.dx6336293) [View more Vacation homes in Sombra](https://www.expedia.ca/Sombra-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6336293-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.70683%2C-82.48063&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6vK656qBUupbsNWvlLBiNxLbLmE=) 3558 Saint Clair Parkway, St. Clair, ON, N0P 2H0 ### What's nearby - Baldoon Golf Club 13 min drive \- 17.0 km - Wallaceburg & District Museum 21 min drive \- 27.1 km - Bluewater Health 32 min drive \- 44.6 km - Canatara Beach and Park 34 min drive \- 46.4 km - RBC Centre 34 min drive \- 49.3 km ### Getting around - Sarnia Station 32 min drive - Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - Foxfire Fixins 36 min drive - Dairy Queen 40 min drive - Chris' Roadside Stand 34 min drive - Riviera Restaurant 40 min drive - Anita's Riverfront Grill 41 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Better Than a Motel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Better Than a Motel? ### What time is check-out at Better Than a Motel? ### Where is Better Than a Motel located? ## Have a question? 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