This hotel sits on five acres of waterfront grounds along the St. Lawrence River in Clayton, NY. Accommodation options include air-conditioned motel rooms and deluxe cottages. It offers a setting suitable for fishing, boating, and swimming. The property provides a park-like atmosphere with amenities for both comfort and outdoor activities. Guests can enjoy the swimming pool, barbecue facilities, and courts for horseshoe and bocce.
Should you book West Winds Motel & Cottages?
A casual motel and cottage stay on the St. Lawrence River with a pool and outdoor amenities.
Best for
- Waterfront location
- Fishing and boating
- Family stays
Maybe not ideal for
- Motel rooms have a roadside setting
- Golf course access incurs extra cost
Waterfront grounds
Five acres of park-like grounds provide a scenic setting along the St. Lawrence River. Enjoy spectacular waterfront views, particularly at sunset.
Pool and recreation
A swimming pool is available for guests. Outdoor activities include lighted horseshoe and bocce courts, a screened gazebo, gas grills, and picnic facilities.
Accommodations
Choose from air-conditioned motel rooms or deluxe cottages. Many feature well-equipped kitchens, screened porches, and river views.
Dock and fishing
The property offers protected deep-water boat docks and an extensive fishing pier, catering to guests interested in boating and shore fishing.
Rooms & rates
One-Bedroom Cottage
65.0 m² · Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire bungalow · Private kitchenette · Attached bathroom · River view · Air conditioning · Patio
13 - Two-Bedroom Cottage
84.0 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 full bed Bedroom 2: 1 full bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire bungalow · Private kitchen · Attached bathroom · Pool view · River view · Air conditioning
20 - Two-Bedroom Cottage
84.0 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire chalet · Private kitchen · Attached bathroom · River view · Air conditioning · Patio
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Private check-in/out
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Sun deck
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- View
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- BBQ facilities
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
Bedroom
- Linens
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
Location
38267 New York 12E, Clayton, NY 13624, United States, Clayton, New York
West Winds Motel & Cottages is located in Clayton, New York.
What guests say
9 / 10 · Wonderful on Booking.com, from 180 guest reviews
West Winds Motel & Cottages earns overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with guests repeatedly highlighting exceptional cleanliness, stunning St. Lawrence River views, and warm, attentive staff. Minor frustrations include highway noise from nearby traffic, an early checkout time, and an isolated complaint about guests being asked to vacuum their own rooms.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 24 · average 9.7
They wrote about: staff, cleanliness, room
Reviews scoring 7–9: 6 · average 8
They wrote about: location, staff, room
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What are the room options?
Rooms include air-conditioned motel rooms and one or two-bedroom cottages. Some cottages have a private kitchenette or kitchen, and features like a screened porch or gas fireplace.
Does the hotel have parking?
Yes, free private parking is available on-site for guests.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel has an outdoor swimming pool for guest use.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, the motel offers pet-friendly rooms.
What activities are available on-site?
Guests can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, horseshoe, and bocce. Barbecue facilities and picnic areas are also provided.
How far is French Creek Wildlife Management Area?
French Creek Wildlife Management Area, a nature reserve, is located 2.3 km away.
What are the check-in/check-out times?
The property offers private check-in/out services. Specific times are not detailed.