Oakwood Motel

Great staff

Friendly staff. Easy check in. Great location.

It was kind of clean on the inside. But the outside and places are sooo run down. They look nothing like the pictures. It's unfortunate cause it could be a great cute place to stay. And the people that were outside smoking and drinking at the front of the motel all the time looked very sketchy and I felt un safe when I pulled up.

this property is cute. looks like they are upgrading rooms. the cottage was clean and the bed was nice.

Charming cabin, clean, great location, all amenities including kitchenette with microwave. Comfortable beds. Instant coffee, but Oliver’s Coffee shop is delightful and close by. Friendly service, even allowing early check-in. Great value.

Air conditioner was full of dust, towels weren’t soft, pillows were flat and bed sheets had stains.

We stayed one night for race at Gull Lake. Place is clean, has what you need, but is definitely older. There had been updates to flooring, counters. Definitely clean. Friendly front desk, close to everything. Beds were new, I found them soft. They have instant coffee, but there is coffee shops near by if that does not work for you. Grateful the AC worked!

Always stay at the oakwood when we’re in town :)

Always choose the oakwood when I’m in town for privacy, great staff, and good sleeps

Lovely property and very kind staff...was impressed with the cleanliness of our cabin and having the sink fridge microwave and kettle made our stay that much more comfortable and convenient. We can't wait to come back!

Cabins are great,quiet and out of the way,

Love the cabins,,and great parking

Dirty place no cleaning of bedsheets Delay response of staff

Was a great stay in the quiet cabin,3 nites

I didn’t find the way to open the air conditioner, so if there is clearer guidance will be much better.

Reasonable all around.

I have asked for a late check out ahead of time and received a confirmation that the room will be available for an extra hour or so. I confirmed the late check out details when I checked in. When I called back on the check out day at noon (one hour after the check out time) the same guy at the reception said the room is no longer available. Horrible service!

Place is kinda tired……should have only one bed in cottages ….love seat or small couch ….a hot plate would be nice

Great

Really cute and clean cabins, perfect for a family little trip. Has sink on a small counter, with microwave and coffee little machine. Round table with 2 chairs eith a/c. Bathroom nice, clean and specious. Really enjoyed the stay and was for a good price.

Hotel room was ok clean, not a fancy place . You dont get a whole lot for the money you spend now days. Fit and finish of the place was very amateurish. eg " paint, trim, layout etc" .

Everything was fine but with one major problem. I never saw so much dust in a room. I don't think any cleaning was done other than changing towels and bedding. The dust was really thick everywhere. I had to clean the shelves to put my clothes on. Once we turned on the AC, we saw dust flying in the air. We removed and cleaned the AC filter and the bathroom vent. The toilet seat had a seal showing that it was cleaned but there where drops of yellow and brown matter on it. The TV screen looked very greasy. We used one glass and it had greasy fingerprints all over it. Anyway we had to do some cleaning before we felt somehow comfortable. But if this housekeeping issue would be addressed and with a bit of painting to refresh the room, everything would be great.

Place was clean and comfortable. A/C unit was a little too high for me, but I'm sure someone could help. Convenient that you could make a simple breakfast there. Older cabins but well maintained.

helpful

The 'cottages' are little more than a backyard shed with a bathroom addition. Nowhere near worth the value for the room I was charged. Access to my room late at night was barricaded by 2 vehicles, one of which had a couple of men smoking weed and yelling with the vehicle running well past 1 AM. Staff were also insistent on copying down my drivers license, claiming it was standard practice. I've never had another property do it, they verify the name and that's all.

one side of the building must have tenants living there as there was beer cans, cigarette butts and rotted carved pumpkins outside of most of the units, the cottage area really wasn't any better as there was overflowing ashtrays outside. definitely not like the pictures that are shown on Hotel.com's website

Excellent environments except strong smell AIR FRESHER

there sere dirty sheets on one of the beds, which had a small blood stain which grossed me out. Also some strange noises up until about 2am

The lack of grab bars in the bathroom made it less than ideal for a senior couple who rely on these safety features. There was no anti slip features in the bathtub either. For these reasons I would not recommend this for seniors.

Not the cleanest and no soap provided to even wash your hands in the washroom.

Friendly staff, easy check in, beds a bit hard

The parking lot for the cabins could be made bigger for getting in and out. The screens on the aluminum doors need to be replaced. Other then that it was good for what we paid

Cute little cottage room was clean. Beds are spring mattresses that did the trick but could be updated. AC worked wonderfully! Very close to amenities in the area. Worked for what I needed.

Stayed 2 nights, will not return. They rent out long-term, 3 late night OPP visits for the tenants next door. The OPP even checked on us very late to make sure we were okay. Basically, there is no service. Walkway full of ice, no salt or sand put down. They advertise a coffee maker, no coffee maker in the room. You make coffee by putting instant coffee into a cup and pouring boiling water into the cup. We asked twice, this is what they said. We will not return nor recommend to anyone. These tenants are not good for business.

Bed is hard & squeeky when we moved lol

Had an opportunity to speak to the owners and found them to be friendly and enthusiastic! Would definitely stay there again.

Everything was pretty much booked when we decided to stay on a Saturday in mid-August in Gravenhurst. We wouldn’t normally stay at a motel, but the accommodations are owed by a lovely family who aimed to please. Although the cabins were of a certain age and sparsely decorated, the room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. There was a little kitchen area in the room and outdoor tables and chairs, so we enjoyed a coffee the next morning in the sunshine after a restful sleep.

Room smelled of heavy cleaner so much is made you nauseous. Window locks on ground level cabin are broken. Garbage piled up in plain sight outside. Kitchenette missing almost everything including forks.

Quiet and homey.

It was a basic room but comfortable and very clean. Good location.

Actually this place is very modest from the outside. It’s clean but needs a good overhaul. Just stayed the one night so a good nights sleep was the priority. Bed was comfortable shower was great and room clean. It’s close to all restaurants, bars and grocery stores. Overall 7/10

Easy access, good parking, convenient clean cabin, good wifi and tv. Good sized rooms, comfortable beds, standard bathroom except low toilet. Reception friendly. Easy check in. Fast food nearby , close to Highway 11! Room had hot plate, microwave, fridge.

Comfortable stay good location clean room

Small things made it look quite cheap; Paint job did not bother to take off plug cover plates so all painted over, TV old and blurry, bulbs out on second bed, WiFi password did not work.

Good, basic accomodation.

The cottages had afull sink stove top mini fridge and mirowave nice garden all around nice chairs to sit outside in the garden

This hotel was in a very central location, ideal to do walks about the town. We had a pleasant stay, the only set back at the time for rest, was the rather loud noise emenating from the refridgerator motor.

Hotel is a bit old school but pleasent room i had had a fridge sink 2 element stove microwave dishes and a sink good location

It was a very basic room. However, the price was right. The heat was minimal.

Well, you get what you pay for I suppose. Wasn't the worst motel I've stayed in. The door didn't lock so we had to put a chair in front of it at night. The walls were very thin, we could literally hear the people in the room next to us fart. There was no thermostat in the room, and when I called to ask if there was the lady who checked us in brought us a space heater that was very dusty and very noisy (we didn't end up using it. Could hardly hear each other talk over the noise it made). The room was kind of cold during the day and evening but at night the heat went up, and we were drenched in sweat. I wish there was a way we could have controlled it. Overall, if you are there just for the night amid a winter hiking trip like we were, it'll do as a place to rest when you are tired enough to pass out anywhere.

I completely screwed up my check in date, but the proprietor stepped right up and forgave any cancellation fee and set me up for the next night. Also as I was travelling in #snowmaggedon2020 , he allowed a 1pm check in after my mistake. This will now be my go to stay while in Gravenhurst.

It is motel - don't expect too much - but it is clean and in good location.

Not pet friendly. In fact, NO pets allowed. Other than that, a great place. Clean and tidy. You can tell that the owners take pride in their property. I liked it a lot.

Neil the manager is very friendly and was just an amazing motel manager The rooms were fresh very clean and a good size. We could walk to our venue easily. Neil recommender excellent restaurant. We will definitely go back to Oaks Motel. If you books this hotel Tell him Sandra's review sent you lol If you book here you won’t be disappointed Great motel for the price point

Couldn't say in a room with stained blanket and sheets, flat pillows and mattress.

The owner was pleasant and helped us find our way around the city. The room was clean and comfortable, but the beds left us a bit stiff in the morning. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.

Very well located

Close to everything!!!! Very old decor ,but very clean!! Had a nice little sitting area outside the cabin!! Staff were great! Comfortable 😁

Parking lot is uneven some pavement some gravel. Door step crumbling. Stains on carpets decor from 1960. Very small room. Ceiling water damaged with open cracks

Poor outward appearance,needs a good cleaning/coat of fresh paint. The cabin we stayed in on the other hand was clean and spotless. We spent 2 comfortable nights.

Very clean room. Spacious and comfortable bed. Staff very pleasant excellent customer service. Nice sitting area outside parking was in front of our unit.

Booked one month in advance, was given the smallest room, notice on door required by law indicates max room rate 120.00 per night. My family was charged 150.00 per night and owners refused to acknowledge rate when asked. My family will not be returning. This room is not wheelchair friendly, no room, chair would have to be outside. Really.!

My impression of this place is different from many of the other reviews here (which made me book a room here in the first place). I stayed for one night, and based on what I saw while I was here, this is a bare bones motel. The rooms are small; a single room means a SINGLE, twin-sized bed, like for a child. A double means a standard double bed, not a queen size. I will note here that my room was at the very front of the place facing the street, separated from the other motel rooms by the front office. The guy also rents some "B&B" type rooms above the office (and the room I was given); these are separate from the typical motel rooms where you park your car right outside the door. My room had a very DIY feel to it: plumbing, window blinds, even furniture all looked like they were put in place by a couple of guys sharing a hammer and screwdriver. I took a few pictures to show this: for plumbing, my shower was connected by a plastic hose running up from the faucet itself (which was on the SIDE of the bathtub rather than the front). There was a carbon monoxide detector sitting on the *counter* rather than being installed on the ceiling, and the instructions for it were -- bizarrely -- in a clear envelope thumb-tacked to the corner of the wall! There were also some notes around the room printed on green tape, advising guests not to close the bathroom door or use the air conditioner if the cover was on. The front door to the room had 3 wooden blocks (bottom, middle, top) that acted as "deadbolts" once you're inside. My room had a second door with a proper deadbolt (very tight fit!), but the guy didn't have a key for it -- presumably the lock will have been changed by the time this review gets posted. The furniture was a bit odd too. My room had an overly large pink stuffed chair, I guess because they felt it needed something besides a bed and two bar stools, and that chair was all they had. In another room I was shown, the “desk” or “dining table” (wasn’t sure which it was) was just a fold-out card table and chair. Don't plan on spending your evening in the motel, or inviting friends to your room for a few drinks. My room was just kind of weird: everything in the room "worked", but it was like staying in the cottage that your friend built, rather than at a proper motel or inn. It did have a TV, A/C, wi-fi, a bar fridge, and a microwave that he brought in when I arrived. The double bed was quite saggy in the middle. I used the room to sleep, shower, and shave, nothing more. To be fair, when I was checking in, the guy gave me the choice of this room or a smaller "B&B" room I mentioned earlier, and I chose this, so I had some idea of what I'd be getting. The Oakwood's location is 1 minute away from Peter’s Players (which is why I was up here); you could easily walk. It's also ~2 minutes drive south to Sobey’s, Tim's and the LCBO. And I did find the place quiet, even though it was a long weekend. While I didn't have a bad experience per se, I'm not sure I’d stay here again. I wouldn't want one of the B&B rooms upstairs, as they looked cramped. Maybe one of the regular motel rooms at the back would be okay. Otherwise, there's a HoJo just down the street. Or... you're less than 30 minutes away from Orillia, which has more hotels to choose from plus the casino. But a lot of the other inns and resorts in Gravenhurst are quite pricey, so if cost is your #1 concern, then Oakwood would be a safe choice.

Our experience was terrific. We were in the Muskoka for a family wedding. The bridal couple told all guests about a variety of options of places to stay for the wedding, and we selected the Oakwood Motel. We were very happy we did. The rooms were clean and well maintained with a lot of added personal touches. The hosts (Renata and Markus) went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. Renata was always making sure everything we okay during our stay, and we very much appreciated them working with us for a late check in. We loved that we had a sitting area just outside our cabin door, which allowed us to have morning coffee with other family members. We would definitely plan to stay here again.

Recently did a one night stay on your way to Restoule Ontario, Once again a wonderful stay. In recent years past my Husband and his father up until his fathers passing would frequently come to Gravenhurst to fish Lake Muskoka. This motel was perfect for them. They found it to be easily accessed as the location is immediate upon exiting Hwy 11. They found the rooms to be very neat and clean with everything that they needed. The owners, Renata and her husband where fantastic to them and took care of all our needs. They had many a wonderful stay and we would highly recommend this Motel to everyone.

My wife and I were looking for a relaxing end of summer, labour day weekend getaway. I had noticed the Oakwood before and decided to give it a try. We stayed 3 nights and were made to feel welcome before we even got to the room. The room itself was spotless and spacious and well equipped with a nice sized fridge and a micro-wave as well as dishes and cutlery! We had a visit from my daughter and her family. The owner, Renata personally gave us a tour of her well manicured gardens and allowed us to sample the fresh vegetables while she educated the children on the home grown produce! Again, pride of ownership is something that gets my attention and this was evident at Oakwood from the minute we arrived until the minute we left. We had a great weekend and would certainly stay here again!

Awesome friendly staff , nice clean comfortable rooms with everything u need,nice location with everything you need near by (liquer store lol) would diffinatly stay here again. Thanks for everything cheers

My wife and I have been traveling to Gravenhurst for 9 years, by luck we discovered this motel 6 years ago and have enjoyed return visits every year. Renata is a friendly and gracious host who takes great care of her business. We have stayed exclusively in the cabins and have always found them to be impeccably clean and the grounds well manicured.

My husband and I stayed here with our 3 little girls, just for one night in a sweet, clean and cozy cabin on the backside of the motel. The hosts of this place are exceptional. Renata is genuinely concerned about the well being of her guests and took my girls around her gardens to make a bouquet:) we enjoyed our bbq supper in the peaceful courtyard and I got to “break in” their fantastic new bbq. They accommodated parking for our fishing boat and when I forgot the babies stuffed bunny in the bed, Renata called me right away. We will absolutely return to this fantastic place!

The owner greeted us and when she found we were there for a funeral, she pick flowers from her gardens and made us a bouquet to take with us. She even placed as small wreath on our door, brought us coffee to make in the morning so we would not have to rush out to a restaurant.

Quiet motel and walking distance to restaurants, bakeries and music hotspots in Gravenhurst. Friendly Couple who even helped us fix our daughters fan when none of the Local hardware stores has the right piece. Very clean. Great for an overnight stay.

Was 10pm after a very long day and I unexpectedly needed a room for the night, other plans for the evening having suddenly crashed and facing another long day. Drove up and found the lady proprietor standing outside and she immediately ..hopped-to my enquiry about a no-reservation room in midst of High Season. Gave me her last room, a cabin with a “lonely guy discount”. Very clean, comfortable well-kept and entirely adequate for my modest needs. She was also most polite, solicitous and accommodating in her overall attitude.

Stayed for 2 nights during the Canada day weekend...owners were helpful and accommodating! The hotel is nicely kept, with a beautiful garden on the cabin side. This was our 3rd visit, will be back next summer!

The owner made us feel welcomed and did everything to make our stay very comfortable. They are withing walking distance of several stores. So nice to sit out and relax and see the lovely hanging baskets of flowers. The room was clean and comfortable.

Once again I was not let down. I went to visit family in Gravenhurst and stayed here. The place and owners never get old. Room was immaculate and very warm. They worried about me not being warm enough so I was brought a portable heater. I didn't need it the heating system was enough heat. I am generally always cold. I plan on staying again and agin

We stayed at this motel for two nights while visiting sites in the area. We couldn't have picked a better place to stay! The rooms were very clean and the extra amenities were wonderful. Dishes and cutlery were provided which was perfect for our BBQ dinner and the little extras such as chocolates and biscotti left as treats(and the tomatoe from their garden which was so good) were the little touches that go a long way! The grounds are well kept with beautiful plants and gardens, all maintained by the owner! I would certainly recommend this motel and will definitely return!!

Oakwood Motel in Gravenhurst is still the best place to stay. Same owner same great owners. Checked Saturday night for availability and stayed 2 wonderful nights, Oakwood is very clean, The owners take great pride in their business. Book here your next trip to Gravenhurst you will not be disappointed.

Very pleasant stay. Renata is amazing and it was amazing experience. Very clean rooms and most importantly, the owners cared about our experience. We would surely visit again and we highly recommend this place.

I travel through the Muskoka/Parry Sound area on business on a fairly regular basis and need several overnight stops each Spring/Summer. When circumstances put me in the Gravenhurst area, this has become my motel of choice. Booking is always easy - after a couple of stays my record was on file and the operator was able to set things up right away with a phone call. The nature of my work often means that I don't book until last minute (i.e. 20 minutes down the road at 8:00 pm) and it's never been a problem. Rooms are neat and clean. My stays are generally pretty short - 7:00 pm or so to 8 in the morning. What I need is (1) Cleanliness and a good sleep - check (2) A good WiFi connection to catch up on the days emails (I often have a significant upload or two to do as well) - check (3) a clean bathroom - double check. Cost is very reasonable for what is provided.