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Noretta Motel

Noretta Motel offers air-conditioned rooms with premium cable TV in Stratford, near downtown theatres, dining, and top attractions like Gallery Stratford.

691 Ontario St, Stratford, ON N5A 3J6, Canada View on map
6.4/10
Average Based on 73 recent guest reviews
Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort with convenient location

Visitors appreciate the clean, affordable rooms and helpful staff at this classic, no-frills motel, while noting space and some dated aspects as practical considerations.

Guests often praise

  • Cleanliness of rooms and well-maintained grounds
  • Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff providing local recommendations
  • Convenient location close to theatres, dining, and downtown attractions
  • Peaceful outdoor spaces including a courtyard and gazebo
  • Affordable pricing for the area and value for short stays

Worth knowing

  • Rooms are small with especially tight bathrooms
  • The building has a dated, classic motel style with some original features visible
  • No on-site breakfast or airport shuttle available
  • Heating controls inside rooms may be limited and noise from beds or location near a busy road can be noticeable
  • Housekeeping service may be inconsistent according to some guests

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking basic accommodations
  • Visitors attending local theatre events or exploring downtown Stratford
  • Short stays requiring a clean and simple place to sleep
  • Guests who appreciate classic motel character with modern touches like updated TVs and wifi
  • Those comfortable with compact room layouts and limited amenities
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About this property

Welcome to Noretta Motel

Located at 691 Ontario St in Stratford, ON, Noretta Motel is a classic single-story property offering straightforward accommodations. The rooms are conservatively styled and equipped with premium cable TV, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, catering to travelers seeking basic, clean lodgings without extensive amenities. While bathrooms are notably compact, guests have found the rooms to be well-maintained and comfortable for short stays.

The motel’s setting provides convenient access to casual dining options just a minute away by car and is only a few minutes from downtown theatres and boutique shops. Nearby cultural attractions such as Gallery Stratford, Stratford Perth Museum, and the Shakespearean Gardens offer opportunities for visitors to explore the local arts and nature scene during their stay.

Guests appreciate the attentive and friendly staff, who provide helpful local recommendations, making it a suitable choice for budget-conscious travelers and theatre-goers. Some reviews indicate that the property shows signs of age, with original architectural features and small bathrooms, which aligns with its modest rating. The peaceful courtyard and a nearby gazebo add a quiet outdoor space for relaxation despite being near a busy road.

Being not pet-friendly and lacking airport shuttle services, the motel suits those arriving by car, with several regional airports reachable within an hour’s drive. On-site parking is ample, facilitating easy access to Stratford’s cultural district as well as nearby hotels ranging from budget motels to boutique bed and breakfasts.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

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Air-conditioned

Not available at this property

Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

TS
Tina Schmidt Apr 09, 2026
8.0

Giving it a four out of five because we had reasonable expectations. Room was small, but very clean. Bed was comfortable, but noisy. Bathroom was HILARIOUSLY small. But we only needed a place to sleep one night and it served that purpose well.

ME
Madeline Elston Mar 27, 2026
10

THE cheapest room we found in Stratford, and yet a top-notch experience!! The front-desk worker was very in-touch with the local shows and had lots of recommendations for eating, parking, and sight-seeing. The room was clean and sparsely decorated, which I appreciated, as no one wants a cluttered room anyway. The building seems like it was built before 1960, as the doorframes and walls are all originals and show some age. But the TV was updated, our room had a minifridge, and no paint chipped or anything. I loved the room, as I always enjoy older buildings with some character and the owners obviously take great care of the place. In case you wonder like we did, there's no breakfast options (it's just a basic motel), but there's plenty of parking on-site and downtown is about a 20-minute walk from the place. 10/10, would book again. Thanks, Noretta staff!

EK
Evan Karigianis Feb 17, 2026
8.0

People seem to dislike management here but we didn't have an issue with them. I came in having low expectations but I was completely wrong. The rooms are clean, air conditioned, and have wifi. There's a beautiful courtyard where you can relax after a long day. Since I'm tall the small washroom/shower was a slight issue. Obviously it's not a 4 star hotel but for what you pay for you will be pleasantly surprised!

KH
killian hobbs Feb 10, 2026
8.0

Excellent staff very close to the theater as well as several other nice restaurants and only about a 15-minute walk from the downtown core. Room wasn't that spacious but simply as a place to sleep in between taking in all the sights and Stratford it was a great place to stay especially for its price

MA
Mr. Anderson Feb 05, 2026
8.0

Super nice owners of this hotel. They diligently monitor the grounds well maintained safe and sound. Plus they have the a pet dog known as thier "Prince". When you see him you'll know why! The of the beautiful dogs I have ever seen. He's actually stunning. If he ever has puppies I get first pick...

CND
Chantelle Nicole Duchesne Dec 29, 2025
10

Staying in Room 6, room is perfect for just myself. Room comes with a little glass dining table and a larger desk; which was perfect for the Zoom meeting I had today. Wifi works excellent! Although on a busy road, the atmosphère and outdoors seems more peaceful and relaxed. There is a gazebo that I must try out tomorrow! The owner Dee is very professional and pleasant.

CF
Christopher Fry Dec 29, 2025
8.0

I stayed there last year and just booked again this year. It clearly has been recently (last two years?) upgraded....everything looked new and clean, but agree with a comment and will bring my own pillow. I went out for coffee at the place nest door, not realizing they had coffee and muffins/donuts at the office. The bathroom was small but adequate, clean and newly renovated.

DN
Danyle Nevius Dec 26, 2025
8.0

Decent prices a little run down from the look of it but the rooms look better than you'd think from the outside. Clean. But you can't control heat from your room, and the housekeeper is elderly I was told and forgets things sometimes like the alarm clock that went off at 1 am. Maybe it's also my fault for not checking but I don't stay in hotels/motels often. The lady at the front desk was very sweet and helpful.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Noretta Motel

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

This traditional motel in a classic single-story building is a 1-minute drive from multiple casual dining options and a 3-minute drive from downtown theatres and boutique shopping.

  • Stratford 27 min Walk
  • John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport 1 hr 22 Car · 5 hr 8 Transit
  • London International Airport 49 min Car · 2 hr 49 Transit
  • Region of Waterloo International Airport 46 min Car · 3 hr 24 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Ontario. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Stratford Perth Museum 333 reviews

Stratford Perth Museum

4275 Huron Road or, 4275 Line 34, Stratford, ON N5A 6S6, Canada

4.6 · Museum
Gallery Stratford 148 reviews

Gallery Stratford

54 Romeo St S, Stratford, ON N5A 4S9, Canada

4.4 · Art Gallery
Shakespearean Gardens 1,166 reviews

Shakespearean Gardens

5 Huron St, Stratford, ON N5A 2L6, Canada

4.6 · Garden
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