Drake Devonshire and Motor Inn

Esoteric design takes your atypical hotel/motel experiences and knocks them out of the ballpark! You will be hard pressed to find anything that tops this place short of going to Vegas!

We stayed in a large room that seemed to be designed by someone who does not travel and stay in hotel rooms. The bathroom had a separate room for the toilet and a separate shower. The shower was good, the sink was what one would find in a powder room, not a bathroom. Almost no place to put toiletries. There were only two drawer, in the night tables and one held the safe. We had to life out of our suitcases. There was no cupboard, and just on cloths rack and 3 hooks on the wall. We could never figure out how to get a channel listing on the the TV and thee were no instructions on how to use. NO handicap access.

Our stay at Drake Motor Inn was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a reception team and manager who exuded warmth and hospitality. Their genuine interest in engaging us in conversation made us feel incredibly welcome.As travelers with a pet, we were delighted to find that Drake Motor Inn is pet-friendly. The spacious rooms provided ample space for our furry friend to relax, and being just minutes away from the lake made it the perfect location for scenic walks and outdoor activities.We can't wait to return for another fantastic stay!

We stayed mid-week October and couldn't have picked a better time of year - OFF SEASON really is amazing or a better place as home base for a few days. Our room was #3 in the green building and was a STUDIO KING on the first floor. Has a cute little porch with a swing and had it been a bit warmer would have loved to have enjoyed a drink on our little patio. There was very little noise from anywhere else either in the building or around the property. The app access worked for my husband, but not I due to my phone being 'too' up to date for the key app, so not a big deal, but a bit annoying. The room has a fun, funky and cozy vibe. The shower is large and you can enjoy both a rain shower or hand held, but the best part is the toiletries both in the shower and at the sink - such a great perk and really great quality products (especially as i have long thick hair and the shampoo/conditioner worked very well). The bed and linens were soft and the pillows provided great support - that's always a worry. The welcome cookies were a lovely touch. We enjoyed being able to walk down to the Devonshire for breakfast each morning. We would definitely return as it's a great location with such a fun vibe, the room was everything we needed.

This is a 4.5 star rating. Stayed at the STUDIO KING room #10. This room is located in the blue building which is the colourful one you see behind the Drake Motor Inn Sign. Only four other rooms occupy this building and so you won’t see too much foot traffic besides the other guests staying at the Inn. This room is very spacious and has its own large porch that faces Wharf Street. It’s also pretty quiet given that it faces a residential area and although the near the brewery, noise was never an issue and overall it was a very pleasant stay. Positives: - very clean and modern/trendy - huge washroom and shower area - great art in the room, halls, surrounding area - location is steps to great restaurants the water, markets etc - communal area for each building and between buildings is great to hangout and sheltered if the weather is raining. - linens were clean and very comfortable - nice welcome cookies and very attentive staff via the app/text messages and at the Devonshire - complimentary morning coffee is a great way to start the day - bathroom toiletries smelled great - phone app key system worked really well - lots of parking spaces Negatives (which are very minor) - shower water pressure is good but nothing like you would get at home - mattress is lumpy (I believe by design cause it’s a fancy mattress brand) just a preference. The communal spaces and intimacy of the inn made this such a great experience. It was nice to meet other guests by the fire pit and share and swap tips about restaurants and wineries. Given how central and great the location is the inn it also served as a meeting hub for friend staying in other parts of the county. The overall atmosphere you get as soon as you walk into your room and relax on your private porch is well worth the price paid and it would be a recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience in Wellington.

This is the perfect place for a weekend getaway clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. They went above and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. I have stayed at dozen of hotels around the province and I highly recommend this place.