Title: Better Than a Motel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Better Than a Motel Vacation home in St. Clair with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Better Than a Motel ![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=598&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) ![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) ![Exterior - Better Than a Motel (St. Clair)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45980000/45977100/45977088/8d90a42a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) - 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 Vacation home in St. Clair with kitchen 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 - Limited onsite self parking ### 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 - Guidebooks - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Luggage storage ### Things to do - Free bicycles nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121210000/121208200/121208192/70a29b1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A spacious & cozy 3 bdrm home away from home, welcome to Welly House! 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Family of 4 Canada - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 8.2 Very good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=74783891&PinnedHotelID=74783891&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age: 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets stay free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet deposit: CAD 100 per stay - 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 ![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%7C42.70676%2C-82.48014&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VtAnQ7Spea_9yqFhhIKcbTlXRmo=) 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 - 34 min drive - Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Foxfire Fixins - ‬37 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬40 min drive - ‪Chris' Roadside Stand - ‬33 min drive - ‪Riviera Restaurant - ‬41 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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