We put having clean motel rooms at the top of our priority list at the Outdoorsman Motel. What makes a motel feel like your home away from home? For some, it’s the large-screen TV’s with full cable tv, for others it’s the large refrigerator and freezer to store groceries.
For many of us, what makes a motel stay feel like home is a clean place with the peace and quiet of getting a restful night’s sleep in a comfortable bed. At the Outdoorsman Motel, we understand that clean, quiet motel rooms and comfortable spaces are your top priority and we deliver on that and more. Our motto is “Spend The Night, Not A Fortune.” We hope you enjoy your stay at our motel.
Wawa’s #1 Clean Motel is the Outdoorsman
Outdoorsman Motel owners Ray and Lyne Vaillant are seasoned travellers who have stayed in hotels and motels worldwide. From this experience, they know exactly what guests look for in a clean room–and deliver just that to Wawa’s northern motel-goers.
Our hardworking housekeeping team have been with us for a long time and know exactly what details to clean in each motel room. We’re proud of our detailed cleaning system, and how our employees take extra pride in providing quality service that goes above and beyond the cleaning basics. From free Wi-fi access, to complimentary fresh-brewed coffee and cookies to real wine glasses and drink glassware, we’ve got all the comforts you need to feel right at home.
Call us to book your room: (705) 856-4000
Or reserve online now : Reservations
Our Motel Cleaning Protocol
Since our motel is family owned and operated, we take pride in our cleanliness, inside and out. We have a detailed cleaning protocol that our housekeeping team members follow to ensure that every room is clean and comfortable for our guests.
This includes:
- our motel housekeepers diligently scrub, dust, vacuum and sanitize our motel rooms daily, ensuring they fresh,comfortable and inviting for our guests.
- using the best germ-killing cleaners available.
- cleaning and sanitizing commonly-touched surfaces such as TV remote controls, light switches, phones, door handles, countertops and tables.
- motel carpets are vacuumed daily and cleaned regularly.
- removing the linens, clean the trash, dust all furniture, wipe and disinfect all surfaces, make the bed, and do a thorough cleaning of the bathroom,
- restocking toiletries, drink glasses, note pads and pens.
- vacuuming and spot-cleaning the carpet, and sweeping and mopping the floors daily.
- cleaning the hallways and entrance daily.
- having the motel owner inspecting all rooms every day before check-in time.
Clean Motel Bathrooms and Showers
The most important part of any room is the bathroom, and our team members clean every nook and corner to ensure it is up to our standards. Bathroom sinks, counters, toilets and showers and shower faucets are scrubbed, cleaned and sanitized daily. We want our guests to feel like they can relax in their own space, and a clean bathroom is a big part of that.
Clean Motel Beds
All motel comforters, sheets and pillowcases are washed and replaced daily, and we take the time to clean under the beds, so you can have peace of mind knowing that your motel room is dust-free. We want our guests to sleep soundly and comfortably, so we make sure the beds in our rooms are always clean and welcoming.
Clean Motel Kitchen Areas
Some of our rooms have partial kitchenettes and we ensure that they are spotless including the motel rooms’ microwaves, refrigerators, kitchen tables and chairs are cleaned daily. Items are put away after every use, and counter areas are wiped down and sanitized.
Call us to book your room: (705) 856-4000
Or reserve online now : Reservations
Other Amenities at Outdoorsman Motel
In addition to the clean rooms and great amenities, Outdoorsman Motel also offers the following:
- free wifi
- petfriendly rooms (for dogs only)- they are very clean
- hair dryer
- coffee Makers (in our Kitchenette rooms)
- free parking, private parking
- air conditioning
- complimentary BBQ’s and utensils
- glassware and wine glasses to use
- large family friendly motel rooms
- fresh-baked cookies and fresh-brewed coffee served every morning at 6 a.m.
Restaurants and Accommodations in Wawa Near Outdoorsman Motel
Guests who visit or stay in Wawa have an excellent choice of the best restaurants and accommodations to choose from. Following is the list of restaurants within a few minutes walk from the Outdoorsman Motel :
- Viking Restaurant ( Closed for the Winter Season )
- Subway Restaurant
- North of 17 Restaurant
- Wawa Goose Bar & Grill
- Krazy Fries ( Closed for the Winter Season )
- Lakeview
- Kinniwabi Restaurant ( Closed for the Winter Season )
- Tim Hortons
Complimentary Fresh Baked Cookies & Fresh Brewed Coffee
Every morning by 6 a.m., the Outdoorsman Motel offers fresh-baked cookies and brewed coffee in our main office. Come on and enjoy a nice start to your day with us before you head out to explore what Wawa offers or start your shift!
Wawa Fitness Center and Sports Complex
Like to stay active during your travels? The Wawa Fitness Center is only within walking distance from the Outdoorsman Motel. This facility is open to the public and offers indoor weights and cardio equipment. The sports complex is open from Monday to Friday.
Wawa Gas Stations, Beer, Liquor and Grocery Stores
If you need gas before travelling down the Trans Canada Highway, there are plenty of gas stations to choose from in Wawa. The local gas stations have convenience stores as well for all your necessities The local gas stations, beer, liquor and retail stores are all within walking distance of the Outdoorsman Motel.
You can find a list of gas stations with their actual location here.
Wawa Events & Festivals
Wawa is a great place to visit any time of year, but some special events take place throughout the year that are worth checking out. If you want information about the events during your stay, visit this event and festival site. You’ll get all the details about what’s happening and when.
Some of the events that take place in Wawa include:
- Blueberry Fall Fair
- Canada Day
- Ice Candle Celebration
- Curling Bonspiel
- Festival of Lights
- Goose Nest Market
- Hockey Tournaments
- Santa Clause Parade
- Wawa Ice Fishing
- Wawa Music Festival
- Wawa Salmon Derby
- Wawa Winter Carnival
Call us to book your room: (705) 856-4000
Or reserve online now: Reservations
Our Motel Guests’ Comments on our Rooms
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I came in late and the owner waited up for me and even helped park my big moving van for me. It was so nice and the decor allows you to feel at the cabin. Loved the seated shower stall. Very clean. No complaints at all.
Lee Mac
July 30, 2022Extremely friendly staff! Lovely spot to stay. We stopped here for one night on our way through the town and decided to stay here over the other spots in town and we are SO happy we did! The rooms were spotless and clean. You could smell the cleanness of the room. The bathroom looked brand-new and just renovated. There was wifi, tv, fridge, microwave, table and a queen bed in the room. Very comfortable room and gave a lovely "home" feeling. We received free coffee in the morning and fresh baked cookies! The staff were very genuine, kind and friendly. Definitely will stay here again if we pass by again! Definitely recommend!
Emily Rogers
May 30, 2022Stayed here while visiting friends in Hawk Junction. Great accomodations .. clean.. an d a good price. The owner of the place was great to talk to and he had good coffee and cookies out in the morning. He also has two outdoor plugs by the sign so you can plug in your electric car . Its also very close to the Tesla Superchargers .. walking distance if you want . We would stay there again. BBQ's outside if you want to use them . Theres also some lawn chairs outside each room too.
Dan Kennedy
October 30, 2022 -
My husband and I stayed here twice, on our honeymoon road trip. On the way up, we decided to book here and we loved it! We loved the cabin vibe of our room. It was very clean and comfortable. The gentleman checking us in was very nice. They even offer some baked goods and coffee in the morning. We loved it so much, we decided to stay there again on the way back. It is a very small town so there's limited things to do but Lake Wawa is beautiful! Highly recommended!
Emilie Meilleur
November 2, 2022Clean, newly renovated, well lit parking lot, welcoming, quiet. Will stay again on the return trip and would highly recommend.
Kathryn Hogan
October 30, 2022This quiet, clean, pet friendly motel in Wawa is one of the best spots we've stayed while traveling the TransCanada. There's a park with a playground directly across the street as well as a grocery store + several restaurants in walking distance. Owners are very kind and accommodating, they obviously love what they do. A note for my fellow vegan/lactose intolerant travellers: they had both Silk Oat and almond milk out for coffee service in the morning. What a thoughtful touch! We will be back again and again. Highly recommend.
Meagan
September 30, 2022 -
I’m driving across country to deliver our beloved dog to his new location. Called in short notice and was assigned one of the pet friendly rooms. Clean and immaculate. The bathroom appears all newly renovated and is spotless. Check in was a fantastic experience and I was so happy I wrote this review pre checkout
Al and Andrea bonner
September 30, 2022We are driving from Ottawa to Vancouver with lots of overnight stays in chain hotels. This stay was by far the best. Clean, comfortable and friendly. Highly recommend. Only minor criticism was that as we had to leave very early, coffee was not available. Pot in the room would have been icing on the cake.
Carolyn Holyome
June 30, 2022Amazing stay with hosts Ray and Lynn. Definitely the best hotel in Wawa. The rooms character and cleanliness makes you feel like you are at home.
Derek Vaillant
September 30, 2022 -
Very clean, very accommodating and friendly staff. Quiet. Great air conditioning, beds and shower. Love the decor. 🙂
Shannon Young
June 30, 2022I have been to dozens of motels across Canada, but this motel is by far the best!! Not 5 stars but 10 stars!! Ray and Lynn, together with their staff, are great people. Ray and Lynn make you feel almost like your family from the first moment. The rooms are beautiful, everywhere is clean, everything is working, WiFi is amazing, they even invite you for a coffee and cookies in the morning! This motel is better than many 4 star hotels!! I have been here twice and will come again. Thanks Ray and Lynn you are the best!!!!
Peter Antal
September 30, 2022Love this place and fully recommend to anyone travelling through or working in the area. Room was very clean and loved the furniture that came with it. Full kitchenette and lots of room. Rooms have been renovated. The friendliest owners. Nice conversation, great coffee and freshly made cookies in the morning. Was great for my family of 4 and my pets. We will stay again if we are passing through.
James Masterman
April 30, 2022 -
The best place to stay in this beautiful part of Canada! The rooms were spotless and very comfortable! So cozy! The cleanest motel! Excellent service. Everything was perfect right down to the fresh baked cookies! Thanks so much to Ray and Lyne for your hospitality! Ray and I enjoyed our stay there. It was such a pleasure to meet you both. Looking forward to another stay and visit. Highly recommend this motel!! Five star! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sharon Fowler
September 30, 2022Clean, quiet, lovely furnishings, super friendly owners, everything you desire in a romantic get-away or stay for the night as you pass through. 100% recommend it. Gorgeous scenery. Best place to go ice fishing. Small town close community feel. I felt safe and happy after my thirteen hour drive. THANK YOU for having us
Jayne Irwin
March 30, 2022Amazingly clean comfortable rooms and very affordable. Great coffee and baked goods in the morning starting nice and early. Definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling through. This will definitely be our choice going forward for place to stay when traveling.
Shelly Parkhill
August 30, 2022 -
Highly recommend the Outdoorsman Motel! Very clean room, large bright bathroom, full size fridge, quiet, and comfortable beds! Lyne and Ray, the owners, go above and beyond to meet your needs!
Cory Kutchaw
July 30, 2022Barhroom was new, bright, and very clean. Fridge in room was convenient. Queen bed was clean and comfortable. The Canadians stick headboard was very charming. We would stay again.
S G
May 30, 2022We were traveling cross-country to relocate and needed a stop in Wawa along our route. Becuase we were traveling with pets, our choices were limited and some of the places -- even national chains -- were run down and it was evident that NOBODY who worked at them cared about their guests or their business. Our expectation were quite low when we arrived at the Outdoorsman Motel in Wawa, but were surprised and delighted. It is charming and the owners have clearly gone out of their way to create a clean, inviting experience for their guests. Lots of little touches that show they care deeply about the role a good motel plays for a weary traveller. We loved that they had all of the take-out menus from local restaurants in the room and offered us some extra towels and cloths becuase they knew we were traveling with pets. Highly recommended.
Robert Rose
May 30, 2022 -
Excellent motel! Our room was comfortable, clean, and updated and the kitchenette was really convenient The staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the fresh cookies and coffee! Wish we could have stayed more than one night!
Sarah V
July 30, 2022Tbh don’t have enough words or new for this place ! On our way home we stopped for a night and it was the best decision ! Never came across such cute / beautiful / clean motel before and the couple is super nice !!!!! Echo each comment of how wonderful this motel is ! Kudos to the team !!!! Ps- loved the room decor …. Cottage feels and super cozy
Nids3084 K
September 30, 2022We and our little dog had the pleasure of staying last night. The room was so warm and inviting. Everything was spotless!!!! Fridge, microwave, flat screen. The bathroom was so clean and new. Perfect for the weary traveller. Very welcoming host and hostess. Definitely staying there on the return end of our trip.
Katie Nicholson
March 30, 2022 -
y The room was clean and comfortable. Nicely decorated. The bathroom had apparently been recently re-done, as it was very clean and BRIGHT. I went to the office to get ice. Ray, the owner, asked if I was making a cocktail to un-wind, which I was. Ray handed me two glass, cocktail glasses, as he did not want us drinking out of plastic glasses. A touch of class, on Rays part. The owners were absolutely great in making sure their guests were comfortable. We would definitely stay here again..... Go Packers.......
Tim Zeigle
September 30, 2022If you find this motel on your trip you are very lucky. The room is extremely clean. Every corner is spotless, the kitchen the toilet the beds and furniture everything is nice and clean. My wife and I with a lovely Shiba inu We spent a night here. Definitely recommend this motel for anyone looking for a place to stay in Wawa
Hongchi Li
September 30, 2022This is a great place to stay. The owners are friendly and totally on the ball. We had asked for extra bedding when we had called to book ahead and... boom... there it was in the room. They have coffee and cookies in the morning. We didn't really feel comfortable backing our trailer between some truck and the owner jumped right in and backed it up for us. Will stay again!
M Lamothe
September 30, 2022 -
What a beautiful place to stay in Northern Ontario. Super friendly and accommodating staff. The rooms are so clean, neat, cozy and comfortable. There's even fresh baked cookies and coffee at the main office every morning. Highly recommended and A1 place to stay if you're in Wawa. Thanks Ray and Lyne for a fantastic stay at this beautiful little gem!
Ray Patrie
July 30, 2022Was pleasantly surprised when I opened the door to the room. No smells, very very clean, beds comfortable, full size fridge in room, chairs outside of room to sit on after a long day riding the motorcycle. The staff are amazing, a fresh pot of coffee was brewed when we showed up to warm up. Nice fresh cookies in the morning. Strongly suggest anybody to stay here
Jason Brown
August 30, 2022Super comfy and clean rooms. Full size fridge and huge high def TV! Was amazing by everything, definitely would stay again. Thanks!
Nadia Tymoshuk
October 30, 2022 -
Great place. Everything is clean and updated. Nice amenities including refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker in some rooms, grills. Ample parking with a few spots for vehicles with trailers. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Pat Daum
July 30, 2022Good clean rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff, excellent value. Minor annoyances were: coffee supplies didn't include cream, shower didn't work well, would have liked extra pillows.
Greg Gale
May 30, 2022Stoped here after our long drive from Toronto. It’s just the place you need, clean and comfortable!! Also very nice people and amazing service!!!
Kira Stevens
November 9, 2022
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