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Northern Family Motel

2.5 star property

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Basic Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
In-room dining
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$84
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

Explore the area

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6775 State Highway 56, Potsdam, NY, 13676
  • Place, Canton-Potsdam Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Clarkson University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, State University of New York-Potsdam
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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

Basic Room

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Northern Family Motel

Potsdam motel with free self 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 irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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

Northern Family Motel features a picnic area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Northern Family Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

More

  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Northern Family Motel Potsdam
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Northern Family Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 297 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay - real small town feel and friendly owners! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are super friendly. Nice and quiet, family owned. The room was nothing fancy. But it was clean and comfortable, and everything works. It has a nice cozy homey feel. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATRINA

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, Westford

Liked: Staff & service
Typical motel, friendly ser
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley, Cranston

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed 6 days. The area felt safe, clean, and quiet. They had many food options in the area. The staff was friendly. The price was very reasonable- especially compared to the much higher prices of other places around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renée

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stupendous and was able to accommodate me on a long journey with an electric car and a retired veteran service dog!!!! Motel is absolutely superior!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Tupper Lake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. TV remote didn't work and I called the owners and they texted me right away. When they got home, the owner texted me to make sure it was fine to come over and he put new batteries in and check to make sure it works. Love the Farmhouse design and room was cozy and comfortable. Bed was comfortable but very squeaky when I moved around. Otherwise, love everything about this place. Convenient to get to stores and dining. Quiet and lots of lights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, easy check in, it was great to have outside space to relax after a long day. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely little motel. Room 15 was spacious and exceptionally clean. Loved the little in-room kitchenette complete with fridge-with freezer-small stove, microwave and sink. All the amenities were present right down to bottled water in the fridge. Bed was very comfy and pillows were fresh and clean. Property was quiet and parking is directly outside your room. It is a bit dated but kept meticulously and appears recently refreshed. I was afraid an older motel room might be stuffy but that was absolutely not the case - the room had no odor and smelled fresh. Management was attentive and promptly helped when I was unable to lock the room window on my own. I plan on staying here next time I'm in town and would recommend this little gem. The price can't be beat and the accomodations are as comfortable as any hotel I've stayed at for triple the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abdallah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy Withers

Traveled with family

Nice motel

We stayed two nights for my granddaughters graduation from Potsdam. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. They offered a nice breakfast and the decor in the office dining area was nice and homey.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay and the proprietor was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aneesa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall it was a good stay. Only thing is that the room had an odor. The host was nice at breakfast and the stay was comfortable otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Abu

Somehow convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

Quiet rest

Last night of a 3000 mile trip home from winter in Arizona. Cute, clean, very quiet. We were happy to support a local business. We had traveled 6 days and this was our 7th night.. the chain hotels in the area were clise to $200/night with taxes and fees. Price was fair here and the stay was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little spot a couple of minutes out of town. Staying here next time we’re back in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025