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3-star hotels in Sault Ste. Marie
A shortlist of 8 three-star hotels in Sault Ste. Marie, from riverside addresses on St Mary's River Drive to motels and cottages out on Trunk Road and Great Northern Road. It is for travellers who want a pool, a parking space and a known name, and who will pick their base by how close it sits to the waterfront, downtown or the highway.
Staying in Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie sits on the St. Marys River across from its Michigan namesake, linked by the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge. Visitors come for the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site, the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre in a former provincial air service hangar, the Art Gallery of Algoma with its Group of Seven works, and the Sault Ste. Marie Museum in the old post office. Our site lists 34 hotels here with an average guest score of 4 out of 5.
The hotels on this shortlist cluster on Great Northern Road and along the river. Quattro Hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites and The Water Tower Inn all have Great Northern Road addresses; Delta Hotels by Marriott sits on St Mary's River Drive and Quality Inn & Suites on Bay Street, both in the waterfront area. Couples and short-break visitors gravitate to the river properties, families to the pools, kids pools and family rooms of the larger hotels, and drivers to the roadside motels with free parking at the edge of town.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Quattro Hotel & Conf Centre an Ascend Collection Hotel
229 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereClosest of the group to the centre, at 0.1 km, Quattro Hotel & Conf Centre an Ascend Collection Hotel pairs an indoor salt water pool and a spa with a fitness centre, so a day of meetings or driving ends with a swim or a sauna. Guests score it 4.5 out of 5 across 1551 reviews, and a restaurant on site plus room service means dinner needs no planning. Family rooms and free parking suit those travelling with children or by car, while the business centre and banquet space appeal to anyone combining work with the trip.
See Quattro Hotel & Conf Centre an Ascend Collection HotelFairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie
633 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereBreakfast starts the day at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie, where an indoor pool and a fitness centre cover the rest of the routine. The hotel sits 1.4 km from the centre on Great Northern Rd, with free parking for those arriving by car. Family rooms and sofa beds give groups room to spread out, and a market on site handles small errands. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 554 reviews, it fits travellers who want a steady, predictable base with breakfast included and a swim before bed.
See Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sault Ste. MarieThe Water Tower Inn BW Premier Collection
360 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAn indoor pool with a separate kids pool makes The Water Tower Inn BW Premier Collection an easy choice for families, and the spa, sauna and fitness centre give adults their own reason to stay put. The hotel on Great Northern Rd is 0.5 km from the centre, with free parking and free wifi. Rooms with kitchenettes and fireplaces extend a stay beyond the standard overnight, and the restaurant and bar mean nobody has to go far for lunch or dinner.
See The Water Tower Inn BW Premier CollectionDelta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront
208 St Mary's River Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereWaterfront setting on St Mary's River Drive puts Delta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront 2.9 km from the centre, with a lake and beach nearby for walks along the water. An indoor pool, fitness centre and jacuzzi handle downtime indoors, and pets are allowed, which matters for travellers who bring the dog. A guest rating of 4.3 out of 5 comes from 1378 reviews, and the lounge and restaurant keep evenings simple after a day outdoors.
See Delta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie WaterfrontQuality Inn & Suites Bay Front
180 Bay St, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereInside, an indoor pool and sauna sit alongside a fitness centre and spa, so a rainy afternoon has a fallback. Free parking and free wifi come as standard, and family rooms plus microwaves and fridges in the room help with longer stays. It holds 4.2 out of 5 from 832 reviews, a solid pick for travellers who want facilities without formality.
See Quality Inn & Suites Bay FrontPine Grove Motel
1515 Trunk Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePine Grove Motel on Trunk Rd is the straightforward option: free parking at the door, free wifi, and rooms with a fridge, microwave and coffee-making kit for self-sufficient travellers. Pets are welcome, which widens the choice for anyone driving with an animal. At 6.0 km from the centre it sits away from the middle of town, suiting people who prefer to arrive by car and keep their own schedule. A 4.2 out of 5 rating from 294 reviews reflects a small property with express check-in and daily housekeeping.
See Pine Grove MotelAlpha Inn
170 Mission Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereAlpha Inn on Mission Rd is a compact, no-frills base with free parking and free wifi, family rooms for those travelling together, and pets allowed. Rooms come with a fridge, microwave and coffee facilities, and the garden gives a patch of outdoor space that motels often lack. It stands 4.0 out of 5 from 104 reviews, the smallest review count on this list, so expect a simple property rather than a full-service one. It suits travellers who want their own transport, quiet nights and easy check-in.
See Alpha InnGlenview Cottages
2611 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereGlenview Cottages on Great Northern Road is built for longer stays and families: kitchens and kitchenettes, fireplaces, and an outdoor pool with a pool bar and playground. A games room, badminton and skiing nearby fill the days, and a sauna and jacuzzi cover the evenings. Cottages with family rooms and free parking sit 7.9 km from the centre, so a car is part of the plan. Pets are allowed. It has no guest rating in the data, so judge it on the self-catering setup and the space around it.
See Glenview Cottages
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quattro Hotel & Conf Centre an Ascend Collection Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 1,551 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.1 km |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie | ★★★ | 4.4 | 554 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.4 km |
| The Water Tower Inn BW Premier Collection | ★★★ | 4.3 | 2,013 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 0.5 km |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,378 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.9 km |
| Quality Inn & Suites Bay Front | ★★★ | 4.2 | 832 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.5 km |
| Pine Grove Motel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 294 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 6.0 km |
| Alpha Inn | ★★★ | 4.0 | 104 | Yes | – | – | Yes | – |
| Glenview Cottages | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 7.9 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
The Water Tower Inn BW Premier Collection adds a kids pool and family rooms to its indoor pool. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie has an indoor pool, sofa beds and family rooms. Glenview Cottages goes further with an outdoor pool, a playground, a games room and kitchenettes, so a family can settle in for several nights.
The Water Tower Inn BW Premier Collection · Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie · Glenview Cottages
For river views
Both of these sit in the waterfront area described on our site. Delta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront is on St Mary's River Drive, close to the canal, the boardwalk and the international bridge, and has a pool and a lounge. Quality Inn & Suites Bay Front on Bay Street is the other riverside pick, with a pool, sauna and spa.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront · Quality Inn & Suites Bay Front
For business trips
Quattro Hotel & Conf Centre an Ascend Collection Hotel combines a business centre and banquet space with a fitness centre, indoor pool and spa. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie and The Water Tower Inn BW Premier Collection both pair business centres with fitness centres and indoor pools, and all three are on Great Northern Road.
Quattro Hotel & Conf Centre an Ascend Collection Hotel · Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie · The Water Tower Inn BW Premier Collection
For drivers and pets
Pine Grove Motel on Trunk Road and Alpha Inn on Mission Road are small properties with free car parking and pets allowed. Glenview Cottages on Great Northern Road also welcomes pets and adds free parking, a kitchenette and a fireplace, useful for a longer self-catering stay outside the centre.
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Sault Ste. Marie is reachable by road on Highway 17, the Trans-Canada Highway, and from Michigan via Interstate 75 across the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge. Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) has flights to Toronto and other regional destinations, and Ontario Northland and other carriers run bus service. Getting around is easiest by car: the city has a public transit system with several routes and taxis are available. Downtown and the waterfront are walkable, but many attractions are spread out, so a vehicle is recommended for the canal, the bushplane museum and other sites.
When to go
June to September is the best window, when temperatures are mild and the canal, parks and outdoor attractions are fully open. Summer also brings events such as Rotaryfest and the Sault Ste. Marie Canal's boat tours. Winter suits snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, though some attractions run reduced hours. Spring and fall are quieter, with cooler weather and fewer crowds.
Questions, answered
Do the hotels have indoor pools?
Quattro Hotel & Conf Centre, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie and The Water Tower Inn BW Premier Collection each list an indoor pool. Delta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront and Quality Inn & Suites Bay Front list one too. Glenview Cottages has an outdoor pool instead.
Can I bring my dog?
Pets are allowed at Delta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront, Pine Grove Motel, Alpha Inn and Glenview Cottages. The other shortlisted hotels do not list pets among their facilities.
Is parking available?
Free car parking is listed at Quattro Hotel & Conf Centre, The Water Tower Inn BW Premier Collection, Delta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront, Quality Inn & Suites Bay Front, Pine Grove Motel, Alpha Inn and Glenview Cottages. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott lists parking.
When is the best time to visit?
June to September, when temperatures are mild and the canal, parks and outdoor attractions are fully open, with events such as Rotaryfest. Winter suits snowmobiling and skiing; spring and fall are quieter and cooler.
Do I need a passport to visit?
If you are crossing from the United States, a passport or equivalent travel document is required. For domestic travel within Canada, no passport is needed.
How are these hotels rated by guests?
Guest scores run from 4.0 to 4.5 out of 5. Quattro Hotel & Conf Centre leads at 4.5 from 1551 reviews, followed by Fairfield Inn & Suites at 4.4, The Water Tower Inn and Delta Hotels by Marriott at 4.3, and Quality Inn & Suites Bay Front and Pine Grove Motel at 4.2.