Northern Family Motel

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Basic Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Parking included

Free WiFi

Explore the area

6775 State Highway 56, Potsdam, NY, 13676

Raquette River
2 min drive
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
3 min drive
St. Lawrence Health System
3 min drive
Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.)
49 min drive

Room options

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

16 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

15 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

17 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Motel in Potsdam with free parking

A picnic area, free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this motel.

Northern Family Motel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Potsdam motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Northern Family Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Raquette River. Free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Just a 2-minute drive from Raquette River and a few minutes from Canton-Potsdam Hospital
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Northern Family Motel offers its guests a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Potsdam motel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Picnic area

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Freezer
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Up to 4 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Northern Family Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Susan

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Reasonable price and clean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Privacy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

3 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

PHILIP

Travelled with partner

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It was a nice motel. Friendly staff and clean. Rooms were small, but can be expected.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Business traveller

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The best in Potsdam!!! For a good price compared to other motels in the area

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stella

25 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Travelled with family, Business traveller

23 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Both my son and I were bitten during the night by yellow jackets. I am allergic but had medicine. The office closes at 6 so no one to call/sleepless night-horrible experience!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, COLCHESTER

Travelled with partner

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Just a quick overnight for a wedding. Cozy, quiet, and out of the way in a good sense.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good clean roadside motel

Not a bad spot. Wasn’t anything like the pictures. My room, #3 was much more worn and used than the pictures made it out to look. That was another room right after it was remodeled. It’s fair for a roadside motel. They have what appear to be nicer rooms and spots to gather.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessyca

Travelled with partner

27 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was not like the pictures. We got in after about 20 hours of traveling and the room was disgusting. Brown spots in the ceiling, cobwebs, bugs, and a smell. The sheets, pillows, and bed had stains. The bed felt like it would struggle to hold both my husband and I. It was after their operating hours when we arrived so we couldn’t request another room. The staff was awesome though! They refunded us without any problems. They were also nice when we called to let them know we’d be there after operating hours.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamala

23 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family and small children

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable and very clean. Staff was very nice and friendly. They went out of there way to make sure we were taken care of even tho we came in late

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

12 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

christopher

Travelled with family

12 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Viktoriya

2 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Yurie

Travelled with partner

29 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

Check-in was confusing, no one at the office, it was closed. Instead there was an envelope taped to the door with the message that "key was on the door and checkout at 10". So I tried to contact the hotel (infos on the website & emails) and Expedia, but nothing came of it. Finally, we just checked if there's a room with the key in the doorknob, we saw there was at room #10, so we took that room; 'cause it was also raining cats & dogs. Other than that, all was okay. We dropped off the room key in the key drop box at check-out, no staff interaction. Price wise, it was great!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Tillson

Business traveller

28 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was a very pleasant find for us, and if we are in the area again, we will definitely be back. We were in Potsdam for one night for a business deal and this place was recommended to us because it was close by. We have been doing a lot of traveling in the past 9 months and we can honestly say that this room, which has been recently renovated is much nicer than those which cost much more and are regularly rated 5 stars. Because it included a small kitchen, we were able to eat both dinner and breakfast in our room, which saved us a lot of money. The best part though was that the motel was pet friendly and had lots of mowed land for my dog and me to enjoy plus ample parking for our RV. Everyone, both staff and other guests, were friendly and the housekeeping person did a great job preparing our room for us. We are thankful for the recommendation to stay here. It turned out to be just what we needed for a very reasonable price.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, quiite friendly, and comfortable stay. Reasonably priced.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

22 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Barrington

Travelled with family

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay with family and friends

The room was comfortable and clean. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend this hotel to family and friends.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

7 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with partner

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quaint motel. Friendly owners and will stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

Th Room was very Small, the door did not lock properly. did not lock at all. The TV remote was dead. The TV did not park properly. The staff was never around. The coffee pods were horrible. When speaking to the owners Stephanie and Eric on the phone, they were very pleasant and easy to work with, One positive about The room was that it was clean

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024