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Reviews of L'orée des Bois Motel

2.5 out of 5
L'orée des Bois Motel
150 Queen Street, Longlac, Greenstone, ON

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Herbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
nice reasonable cost large roomy beds. did not like being at back of the building as have heart condition ,but i neglected to tell you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from Clark on 20 Jun 2022
Thank you Herbert! Next stay just mention your room wishes and believe me I will make every effort to fix you up. Enjoy your travels!!!

10/10 Excellent

Mac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Clark on 20 Jun 2022
You are welcome here anytime Mac. Thank you for the stay and taking a moment for the review.

10/10 Excellent

Malik

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly motel. We felt very welcome and safe after a long drive with our little one. Owner Clark is very honest, he even refunded us $11 as we were charged online for our daughter…. He said he didn’t charge for kids… thanks Clark!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Clark on 10 May 2022
Thanks Malik, it was great to meet you and Carley. Hope the stairs on your next nights journey didn't give you to much of a workout! LOL . Safe travels to your family........Clark

10/10 Excellent

Honestly

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Owner, went out of his way to please me. As a Senior Lady travelling alone with 2 tiny dogs it was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Clarkaroo on 3 May 2022
Customers like you is why I love being an Innkeeper! Thank you for the business and enjoy your new home Miss Wendy! See you again I'm sure........Clarkaroo :-)

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clark was Amazing!! By far the Best service and motel we have stayed in across Canada! It is so amazing to see someone take such pride in thier establishment!! Super clean, super comfy! We will be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Clark on 5 May 2022
Thank you Matthew! You are correct, being an innkeeper and simply meeting great people like you folks is what makes this all fun. We're not a chain hotel and honestly we quite like that fact. You taking a moment to let us know how we doing, puts some pep in our step!!! See ya again..........Clark

8/10 Good

Sharla

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, comfortable and convenient on our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Clark on 5 May 2022
Ok Sharla, 4 out of 5 is good. What can I say though.....we strive for 5.LOL That said, through the booking service you can message me and let me know how we can improve. Suggestions wanted!! Your experience here helps us to get things just right. Thank you for the business and safe travels to you..........Clark

10/10 Excellent

Shuching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Clark on 19 Apr 2022
Thank you for choosing my little old Motel! Hope you and your husband enjoy the coast and find the warmer weather. You are welcome here anytime!

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet, friendly. Older place but they work hard to make it good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly, clean and easy going peopl
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good quality
I had a good stay, I would just say bring a sleep mask as there is only blinds no curtains and it doesn’t get dark enough at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Clark on 8 Nov 2019
Faye it was a joy to meet you and provide you with a nights stay at our little motel. You are welcome here anytime!!! Thanks for taking a moment to do a review.

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Clark on 8 Nov 2019
Hi Jim, first so sorry for the late response. The past two months have been record breaking for us with customers!! We truly are greatful for the business and more to the point your stay with us. Judging by the digit you gave the stay was great. That said, see you again!!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was really nice and gave us a larger room however, the place could use a major upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Clark on 2 Aug 2019
Thank you for the business Anonymous.3 out of 5 ain't bad be we aim to do better!! Enjoy this great summer and see ya again.

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean
Good experience clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Clark on 24 Jun 2019
Thank you Cory. I hope you guys did well in the big fishing tourny!! See ya again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Calyn, North Bay ON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy access, quiet, friendly staff, great location to stop and rest
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Clark on 12 May 2019
Thanks Calyn, when you mention the easy access your right. Nice simple, well priced Motels, with parking in front of your door is going the way of the dinasaur. Most of them are getting old but mostly tired. It's still the best quick stop and rest concept. Don't have to haul all your goodies!!! Thanks again, and you are a 5 out of 5 room guest too : )

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Clark on 12 May 2019
Starting to see that if you don't have a profile with Expedia your review comes in as Anonymous. I'd gander a guess it was the Father-Daughter travelling together since I just got your live Feedback. Got to tell you it sure was nice to see you travelling with your Dad Sarah. I bet he cherishes the road trip!! Enjoy, thanks for the kind words and review :-)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners, convenient location right off the highway, clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Clark on 11 May 2019
Thank you for the booking and review. You're a really freindly guest too! Next time you are by stop and say Hi. Company is great here. Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Clark on 11 May 2019
You 5 out of 5 people are so silent. C'mon at least say we have good toliet seats or something! LOL. All joking aside, thanks for the review. I honestly don't know this time who you are because we have been so busy lately. Bet we'll see you again though!

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming
Quaint little motel in a small town with minimal services available. The owner was extremely welcoming and couldn’t have been nicer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Clark on 6 May 2019
It was great to meet you Lisa! You are welcome here anytime. Thanks for taking a minute to do a review of our town and Motel. It was a little slower because of Sunday. Guess compared to the city there is not a ton of services. We sure feed you and Lodge you though. This town is a good highway stop for that. See again Lisa!!!

10/10 Excellent

Auday, Wadena - Saskatchewan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and roomy washroom. Very nice and neat room, including almost everything you need, like a microwave, coffee maker and a fridge. Very welcoming staff, who was basically the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Clark on 1 May 2019
It was great to meet you Auday. Clean is what we are know for. All the other stuff is just a bonus. Just to let you know, the reason I am welcoming is everyday doing what I love to do. It makes it easy!!! Make sure and stop again next time you are through. Even for a hello.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was very accommodating and friendly. Outside did not impress but room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Clark on 29 Apr 2019
You are right, Spring and Fall we sure look ugly! Can't wait to get the flowers out and see the green grass. Its been a long winter. LOL Thanks for staying with us and taking a minute to share your experiance. Come on back now ya' hear!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Clark on 24 Apr 2019
Thank you for taking a minute to let us know how we are doing. Your opinion really is important at this little Motel. Until we see you again.......be safe!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Clark on 29 Apr 2019
Sorry for the slow response. For some reason the review did not show until today. Even though you did not make any comments I'd like to thank you for the business!

6/10 Okay

Adelbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Fairly priced, bed was awful...
Friendly staff, yet the room was comfortable at best -- the TV was very good yet the bed, and particularly the mattress, was awful...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Clark on 25 Jan 2019
Thank you very much for the business, you are the second person saying those beds are bad, or I should say they are to soft. They are 2 months old!! Guess I'm going to have to suck it up and replace those new beds!! Safe travels Adelbert.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just genuinely friendly locale. Couldnt ask for more. Accomodating does describe the attitude here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Clark on 7 Jan 2019
Thank you Ian. If ever you pass again, you are welcome here. I truly hope your trip home went smoother than the journey here :-)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Clarkaroo on 31 Dec 2018
You are a guest of a few words!! This is not what I am known for. LOL So.....I'll try to be like you and just say thank you for the business! Happy NewYear :-)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect. They also gave me a great deal and up graded my room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Clarky Innkeeper on 15 Dec 2018
Thank you for choosing to stay with us on your travels. We do try to give you value for your stay. Lord knows things are getting pricey. Plus it's Christmas, and yes we get into it!!! Merry Ho Ho to you and your family.

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best option to stay in Longlac
Longlac is a small city, with no fancy hotels or restaurants. It was my second stay this year at this motel, and both times I had a great experience. Staff is super friendly, room is clean, Wi-Fi has good signal and there are plenty of channels on TV. If you feel like watching a movie, there is also a DVD player in the room, and there are lots of DVDs for free at reception.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Clark on 8 Dec 2018
Thanks Andrei, you like that hey!! We added all those channels since your last stay. The hotel tv package is just too skinny for us. It's loaded now!! A big Merry Christmas to you.! Tell Thomas thank you too.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were clean, the staff were helpful and friendly and we would definitely stay there again if we were in Longlac.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Clark on 20 Nov 2018
Thank you for the business and taking some time to do a review. Until the next time, be safe and fun travels to you : )

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Clark on 15 Oct 2018
You are a guest of not many words!! Thank you very much for the business. See again soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from clark on 27 Sept 2018
Thank you for the business. Sure hope the rest of your holiday is going well !!!!

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
The hotel, while small, has been updated and was very clean with pleasant staff. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Clark on 18 Aug 2018
Thank you for the business and review Barry. Sorry for the slow response. In the summer I sure try to not work and play with my kids!! Be safe and see ya again!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice, friendly motel
L’oree des bois is a good option in an out-of-the-way place. The owner is very friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable and had better amenities than you might expect for Longlac Ontario. Overall you get good value and we would stay there again very happily.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Clark on 4 Aug 2018
Thank you for the kind review and the business. It is funny that you mention good value. This is a key factor we stride for here. Value for what is paid. In my opinion, the world could use a whole lot more of that !!! Safe Travels too you :-)

8/10 Good

Glenda, Gravelbourg,Saskatchewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large comfy room
Large comfy room fridge a little noisy but other wise a great stay. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Clark on 2 Jul 2018
Thank you for the business Glenda, that was a new fridge and microwave put in that room about two weeks ago. I will check it out. Hope the rest of your trip is going well. Merry summer too you!!!

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcome Rest Stop
I stayed at the L'Oree des Bois on a long trip out west. It was a welcome sight at the end of a long journey. I was provided with a warm welcome at the desk and given advice for dinner options. The room was spacious, the wifi quick, and the television worked really well. The bed wasn't the most comfortable I've had but otherwise everything was great. The couch was in great shape - maybe I should have tried it instead! It was a great convenient place to stay in the area and I would certainly return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Clark on 20 Jun 2018
Thank you big time for the business Paul, just went down to the room and laid on the bed and checked to see if it was broke. Seems right, going to tear it apart more to see if the box broke. It's a new bed!! Just ordered more of them because they have gotten the best reviews for me. Beds are such a personal choice. The bed you were on could be said to not be a firm. I picked a softer pillow top with no springs. Next time we will put you on a old bed. Like most things today, they don't make 'em like they use too!! Great meeting you and hopefully your trip to BC went smooth.

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner checked me in. Friendly, fast service. Will recommend to others
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Clark on 1 Jun 2018
Thanks Dave, with your line of work I'd bet we will chat again. Usually, not know for fast service because I talk too much. You are welcome here anytime. Safe miles too you!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy with the service and room thank you for opening up after 2am and having a room ready much appreciated after a 22.5 hr day
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Clark on 22 May 2018
You're welcome and thank you for the business. Tell your boss 22.5 hr days are too long!! Enjoy the sunny day!!

10/10 Excellent

Bear Pa, Silver Center ON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay!
Give this motel two thumbs up! Nothing fancy but very clean and comfortable. Innkeeper was super accommodating, friendly and helpful. Pet friendly, we have two dogs and there was lots of area to walk them. Right on Hwy 11 as you drive into Longlac can't miss it. TV has tons of channels, wifi, very relaxing after driving 10 hrs. Good work Clark!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Clarkaroo on 10 May 2018
Without a doubt you guys gave me the best laugh this month so far. 5 out of 5 for you too Bear pa!! By the way, hope you guys are getting settled into your new place good. See you soon and thank you!!!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clark had the heat turned up for us, and a lamp on. He was very accommodating. In his words, "If there's anything that isn't right about the room, let me know and I'll take care of it. I don't want your money unless you're completely satisfied." I never found out whether he would keep that promise - the room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Clark on 7 May 2018
That put a smile on face Daniel. Super great that your stay was good. You are welcome here anytime!! Thank you for the kind review and taking a moment to tell us.

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a long day of driving so was thankful when Johnny did a quick and easy check in. The room was exactly what I needed and then some, clean and comfy with a great bed. Thanks to Clark for the quick chat after I made my reservation and then following up leading to my arrival... Great stay. Thanks again.
Response from Clark on 29 Apr 2018
Denis you are welcome here anytime. Hope the rest of your move went well. Until the next, be safe, have fun and I guess the thought of today is eat healthy!! Thank you for your business.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Courtesy and cleanliness with professionalism exemplify this jewel of a motel on Hwy 11 in Longlac ON. Thanks Clark!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Clark on 25 Apr 2018
Thank you for the review. We really enjoy what we do here. In this coming year the plan is to do more work to the little motel. Until the next time, safe travels and have fun!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
I travel across canada I stop there in the evening he help me to find a room for a night It was perfect I sleep well It was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Clark on 15 Apr 2018
Thanks for taking a minute and reviewing my motel. See you when you are cruising back across Canada!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
Host was extremely friendly and helpful, room was clean, comfortable, and had lots of room. Would definitely stay again whenever passing through.
Response from Clark on 8 Apr 2018
Thank you for staying!! Thank you for the review. Until the next time, be safe and have fun!!

8/10 Good

Andrei, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good option for a stay in Longlac
The motel is very clean, and the rooms are very spacious. In the room there is an office, an eating space, a mini living room and even adding a queen size bed it still does not look crowded. Bathroom is clean and spacious too. Longlac is not big, so you can find restaurants in walking distance if you prefer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Clark on 24 Feb 2018
Thanks Andrei, you are one super friendly man by the way. You are also welcome here anytime !!! Thank you for the business. Safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good night sleep.
I travel every two weeks and always need a place to stay half way of my travel distance. This motel was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Clark on 27 Jan 2018
Thanks for the business and it was great to meet you. You are more then welcome to stay here anytime. Promise I won't talk your ear off too much !!!

4/10 Poor

MELKAMU

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very poor service
Calls never answered, they offered a coffee, but there are creams and sugar but no coffee at all. Tried to communicate but??
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Clark on 12 Jan 2018
I am truly sorry you were not happy with your stay. The language barrier we had on check in did not help us in communicating. Coffee is provided to you on check in. We give you all the fixin's upon arrival should you wish. This was offered to you. You are correct, there is a limited front desk. There is only 12 rooms here and it is impossible to staff all the time. The front desk is not open in the morning which you were informed. The good news is Longlac has a full service hotel for future needs of yours. Thank you for the business and if you return....I'll put the coffee in your pocket. : )

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Longlac
Was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Thank you for the business and review.