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Whispering Winds

2.5 star property

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden Area | 3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Garden

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$123
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

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4223 E Genesee Street Rd, Auburn, NY, 13021
  • Place, Skaneateles Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Skaneateles Historical Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Anyela's Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden Area | 3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | 3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Whispering Winds

Auburn motel with outdoor pool
This motel features an outdoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Whispering Winds offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Whispering Winds features an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Whispering Winds 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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to August 31
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Whispering Winds Motel Auburn, Finger Lakes, NY
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Reviews

Whispering Winds Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 253 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

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

Cute Motel

Lovely little spot. Very quiet and a bit hidden. Check in was very quick and the stay was nice. We were just in town for the night, and it was a perfect fit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

roger

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great spot for me and my family to lay our heads for the night. It truly would’ve been a 5 star review if the bathrooms were scrubbed down a little better. Unfortunately the pool hours (11am-5pm) didn’t work for our quick little stay. The outdoor area was beautiful at night filled with fireflies!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Overall, good. Place is older and new owners who are updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

Vintage vibe

This is an old-time motel but well maintained. Check-in required ringing at office and waiting for someone to come from another building, went smoothly after that. The room was tiny, especially with a king size bed, but comfortable. Love the wood paneling! Bathroom also small but very clean. Coffee service in room didn't have decaf available. Bottled water and sodas were cold in fridge, a nice touch, with payment on the honor system. All in all, a satisfactory overnight stay. Pricey for the type of accommodation but one of the least expensive in this popular vacation arra.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t sleep due to a dog barking in the room next to us and a cat meowing in the room on the other side of us. The pillow cases were dirty. The carpet, bedding , bathroom were so outdated and the water was so cloudy that I couldn’t shower or brush my teeth. There was a dead bug on the bathroom floor. Paid for a garden view room. There was no garden. People were partying out side until late. It was an awful experience and I’m ashamed that I paid for a room like that
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience at Whispering Winds! The staff was super friendly and the check in process was quick. This is a very cute little roadside motel - the rooms are more like tiny bungalows than a hotel room. Everything was clean and well cared for. The whole place is a little dated but honestly, that really added to the charm for us. Our only complaint (and it's a small one) is that the walls are paper thin, so you can here everything going on outside very clearly. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a budget friendly, cute little spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very outdated mattresses are old and uncomfortable. Air conditioner was old and settings didn't function
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is kind of old school, and adorable. Neat as a pin, and way quieter than a regular hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Property is older and a little run down. Mostly clean other than some areas of the floor. There were some stink bugs in the room. It’s a no frills kind of place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stink bugs everywhere! Alive and dead. On the ceiling, under the beds, in the bathroom. They came and got rid of them the first night, but we got back too late to call them on the second night and that’s when we realized there were dead ones under the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Clean

Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eclectic property. Manager apparently lives on site. Communicates through Ring doorbell. Easy check in/out. Convenient to cute town of Skaneateles. Close to Syracuse. Happy I stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chantell

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was filthy. The ceiling was caving in. The entrance door didnt allow for any safety or privacy. Our toilet wouldn't flush. The shower curtain was filled with slime and dirt and the place smelled like mold. We were extremely disappointed with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Malia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the place we were staying in but definitely bring your own blanket cause they only give you one. The bed was huge and and comfy and the room felt like a cabin which was cool and it was a pretty big room. The only thing was the bathroom was a little dirty when we got there but just the shower. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property management contacted us while we were en route to let us know about their holiday hours and that our room and check-in had all been handled making for a super smooth check in process and easy stay after our long drive. The property is dated but quaint and adorable. An affordable, nostalgic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ted

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 5 days. Towels and linens had spots. The shower did not work, the staff fixed it but water pooled in the bottom of the shower every time I used it. The TV never had reception. The walls were paper thin and I could hear my neighbors carrying on into the night. Stay only if desperate and everywhere else is full....
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Deceptive

Will not be staying there again. Very dated and needs a tremendous amount of TLC. Clogged drains, significant mold, misuse of extension cords and power strips. New owners have their hands full with this money pit and we wish them luck, but their photographs are misleading and deceptive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, good location. Rooms in desperate need of complete renovation including fixtures, mechanicals and furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024