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Reviews of Windspire Inn 3 stars

276 Mill Street, N0H 2C0 Port Elgin, Canada

#8 of 11 hotels in Port Elgin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 211 hotel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    6.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    5.0
    convenient but not luxurious by any means
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    outdated, staff was non-communicative, room was partially clean, took 20 mins for us to check in because no one was at the front desk, no safety features on any exits or entries

    location was convenient

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The continental breakfast had few options. It was difficult to communicate with the owner, she barely speaks English. I asked her to leave us some items for the breakfast because we needed to leave at 7 am and her answer was that the breakfast started at 8:30 am. In any other hotel, breakfast starts at 6:00 am

    The location is good, close to the marina and the public beach

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    7.0
    Fine and functional accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Facility could use an update.

    Breakfast was simple but satisfying, room clean and functional, building quiet.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very outdated. Not great value for the money

    Location was 5 stars…less than a 5min walk to beach The breakfast was ok, just cereal toast, Yogourt bananas

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    7.0
    Grandmas decor, but it served the purpose of a place to stay by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdated. Staff was unfriendly and hard to locate. Junky furniture throughout

    Quiet and bed was comfy

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    5.0
    it was great experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was too tight and noise from right next to door for another guest. possibly small fridge in the room will be better.

    Closer to the beach.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    6.0
    Overall good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was very small, but acceptable. Just too hot and fans didn't really do the trick. No one there at front desk at our arrival. We had to go find them. They need some sort of buzzer or bell. Better overall ventilation needed for entire facility.

    Breakfast met expectations. Location was great. Easy parking. Nice area.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    6.0
    It was ok- cheaper priced- but you get what you paid for(very outdated and unkept).
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdated, building was in need of repairs and updating as it was the bare basics. Small rooms, shower didn’t have door(only a single curtain) and the a/c unit was very loud so it was difficult to have a steady sleep. The ceiling fan wasn’t balanced and therefore when adjusting the speed it almost came off the ceiling structure. The bed was basic, loud if you adjusted on it and the pillows were lumpy.

    Walking distance to beach and has an option of fire pit or bbq for anyone to use.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    5.0
    Sweet and sour
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast so poor, just 2 options, coffee and sliced bread and cereal, no eggs , sausages, pankakes or waffles. One Mennonite family lives there, I don't know if they are the owners, no friendly at all,so many kids running and playing for all the corridors, laughing and yelling since early hours in the morning , so annoying wake up with this ambient . If they don't like people different than their culture, simple , don't rent the rooms.

    The location, cleanliness and the room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    5.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Tv, asked for first floor room it didn’t happen, asked for king bed. Didn’t happen

    Was cute and staff were friendly

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    6.0
    Nice location, old hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small breakfast, uncomfortable, noisy bed. Old facilities, stairs. Fridge and microwave down the hall. Late checking at 4. No air conditioning.

    Close to beach and nice staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    5.0
    Okay, but not great
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could use an update overall. I found the rooms very small overall. Hallway was very hot - need better ventilation. The windows need better sealing, I was certain the AC unit was going to fall out of the window.

    The property is in a great location, but it is dated. The fella at the front desk was very helpful and nice. Very quiet area. Decent breakfast included which was nice

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very tiny room. no towels or shampoo. NO drinking glasses anywhere in the room

    Breakfast was sparse even though items available were ok for breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    5.0
    It was passable seeing that the hotel industry has hicked up their prices so high.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The continental breakfast was bare, cereals, bread only. No waffle maker, eggs, muffins, bagels etc. The room was very very small, you could barely squeeze through to the far side of the bed between the bed post and the dresser. There was only a very small mirror. No fridge in the room but one was in the hallway for everyone to share

    This was an older property. The people were very lovely. Easy to find, in a great area. The bed was comfortable, clean, large. Nice and quiet.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    7.0
    It has cottage style vibe, location is good being close to the beach and within nice neighborhood.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast not really good and washroom have separate faucets for hot & cold,

    Location is really good, close to the beach and nice neighborhood to walk around.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    5.0
    The room was small but clean and the walk to the beach. Friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very simple breakfast (cereal and yogurt) small room , only shampoo and soap, tv has cable stations so bring your laptop for entertainment. Common room very busy.

    Just a short walk to the beach and friendly staff , clean towels and clean rooms , good wifi

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    5.0
    Cheap but dated hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    faded charm. seems to have new owners who are still trying to get to grips with running a B&B. Basic breakfast, though adequate. No coffee outside of breakfast. The facilities are in need of an update - but nothing that couldn't be fixed.

    It is on the cheaper side and well located for the beach, which is a good upside. Easy parking. Attentive staff, but don't seem to familiar with events / excursions in the area (though maybe we randomly picked the wrong person to ask).

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    7.0
    Couple of nights at a cozy charming place in the right location for us
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wished the double bed was a queen sized, missed having a TV in the room, but just used laptop instead. ..

    Very nice garden . . . enjoyed the Victorian charm of the building . .. really happy the building has preserved as many original features as they could . . really liked the whale weather vane on top!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    7.0
    Short but sweet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast choices were lacking. Ate somewhere else on second day because of that.

    Cozy. Parking close.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2023

    5.0
    Very quaint. Maybe should be advertised as a boutique hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A mini fridge in the room would have been nicer than a common fridge in the hall. The room was huge, but the bathroom only had a shower. That was not clear on the website.

    Lovely restaurant. However I thought the website said free breakfast. It was free continental breakfast. A cup so that I could have taken a coffee in the car with me would have been nice.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    5.0
    The staff were lovely people, unfortunately the Inn needed a lot of updating
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room. Poor shower facilities Bathtub was in bedroom not private No tv. No individual soap packages. Very thin walls.

    Breakfast and location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    7.0
    It was a nice stay. I wish the owner renovates a bit, and have more care to the food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The building is old and squeaky; the windows cannot fully open, and the airflow is weak. Free breakfast is the bare minimum: no egg or protein offered; coffee tasted bad.

    The location is beautiful and close to the beach. Very convenient to drive to the scenic destinations up north. Good value for the money. The bedsheet is clean.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    7.0
    fair experiment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    property is maintaining their vintage touch and having free books to read.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2022

    7.0
    Luckily we were able to go to the beach on the day of our arrival. Rain out the next day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no gluten free options for breakfast aside from yogurt & bananas. This was disappointing.

    Location was great. Room was comfortable & clean.

    Stayed in September 2022

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