Hillside Motel

2.5 star property
Golf hotel near Reversing Falls Rapids

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Exterior
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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1131 Manawagonish Rd, Saint John, NB, E2M3X5
  • Place, Lancaster Crossing
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wolastoq Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Irving Nature Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saint John, NB (YSJ)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 603 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 603 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite

  • 1194 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 603 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 603 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 603 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1194 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Suite

  • 1194 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite (Two Room)

  • 1194 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Saint John

Steps from the beach.Your stay at this Island View hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Reversing Falls Rapids and Bay Ferries. Irving Nature Park and Saint Joseph's Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lancaster Crossing - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Wolastoq Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Moosehead Brewery Ltd. - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Irving Nature Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Saint John Regional Hospital - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Saint John, NB (YSJ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hillside Motel

Golf hotel near Reversing Falls Rapids
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Hillside Motel offers its guests a golf course. The business-friendly Hillside Motel also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Saint John hotel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1968
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hillside Motel offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 29.75 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 29.75 and a deposit of CAD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: CAD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 29.75 per pet, per night plus CAD 29.75 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Hillside Motel Saint John
Hillside Saint John
Hillside Hotel Saint John
Hillside Motel Saint John, New Brunswick
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Hillside Motel Hotel
Hillside Motel Saint John
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hillside Motel to the airport?

Hillside Motel is 18.3 mi (23-min drive) away from the Saint John, NB (YSJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hillside Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hillside Motel.

How close is Hillside Motel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.9 mi (6-min drive) from Dominion Park Beach and 10.9 mi (14-min drive) from Renforth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hillside Motel offer free breakfast?

Hillside Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hillside Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hillside Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hillside Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hillside Motel have a pool?

Hillside Motel does not have a pool.

Does Hillside Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hillside Motel to downtown Saint John?

Hillside Motel is 3.3 mi away from Saint John.

Reviews

Hillside Motel Reviews

6.8

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 390 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Gennadiy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing: quiet residential location, close to plazas. Other than that: 1.Extremely old buildings with 7' ceilings and moldy "pioneer village" kind smell. 2. Sanitary drains above the floor and require an electric drain pump (that periodically turns on making loud noise) to prevent the sewer from overflow into the rooms. Afraid to imagine what happens during power outages... 3. Light fixture above the bathtub (electrocution hazard). 4. Broken garbage can: won't open by a pedal. The cover has to be lifted manually. 5. Dirty floors and funny smelling towels and blankets. 6. Non-armed but loaded with moldy bait mousetraps and mouse droppings in the cupboards. 7. Moldy shower curtain. 8. Found 3 spiders and a couple of other insects in the room. 9. Metal skillets provided, yet no range. How metal kitchenware can be used in the microwave oven? (Wouldn't use them anyway: extremely dirty.) 10. No A/C. When I was there, it wasn't warm at all, but how do tourists survive there in the summer? 11. No entrance mat. Very important, since it was raining and the floor was getting messy and slippery. Notified the owner 3 (!) times over several hours to get a mat and a couple more towels (for a family of 4, there were only 2 towels). He was "busy" even in the evening, while not present at the site. Finally, he brought 3 towels (1 as a mat!) after the 3rd call, when I already told him that it was no more relevant, since we were about to go to bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary-Jo

Cancelled Motel

Cancelled that motel on Sept. 6,2025. I thought but looking back on emails didn’t see any cancellation. Got a call last night, motel was asking when I was coming Told them that I cancelled on Sept. 6, 2025 and he said that was no cancellation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Basic accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le propriétaire nous a fait payer la chambre en plus du même montant payé à Expedia . Me mettez jamais les pieds à cet endroit . Nous contacterons Expedia pour connaître nos droits.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anjan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was unimaginably bad.There was no one at reception in the morning.No one was picking up call.They mentioned that they have tea and coffee,but it was locked in the office room and the room was locked. Parking space was very bad and risky.No one was there to take care of the gues
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and friendly! Easy to get to main attractions in St John’s. Manager was very friendly and helpful on local things.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rodica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No A/C in our unit. TV only 2 channels. Looks like they are renovating, but still work to do. Bedding was clean. Staff very efficient and friendly. Had a usable kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not much of a motel Very dated and could definitely use a make over but rooms were clean and bed very comfortable Staff are very friendly Lovely view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Disgusting!!!!

I have no problem with old hotels and don’t expect gold; however dirt-lined door frames, a bathroom gerbarator (a pump that chews up your toilet waste and pumps it out due to being below sewer grade) that made the room smell like we were sleeping in an outhouse; was definitely NOT worth the stop! They made you prepay for your room before giving you the keys and then never came back to the office when you wanted to speak to them (an office in which was locked and you had to buss for service)! Now I understand why!!! Convenient but disgusting!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Greta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am disabled but didn't ask for special considerations except no stairs and was given a drive-up room which I appreciated. However, I was not asked if I wanted smoking or non and was given a room in the smoking area of the property. After the clerk/manager(?) showed me where to park, he asked me soon after to move my vehicle b/c they were taking pictures. About 20 minutes later he asked me to move my car back to the original spot b/c he had given me someone else's spot! I walk with a cane so the inconvenience was ridiculous. I had to take a cab the next morning to my appointments and asked to leave my car there during that time which he agreed to, then he berated me because I was parked too close to the line and that they couldn't use that spot. I wasn't on the line, mind you, just too close to it. He BERATED me. Extremely unprofessional and certainly not the way to get clients to return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Old motel. Price is expensive. Front door knob broken. Hard to use the key. Washroom sink knob rusty and broken. No aircon. Check out, front desk not available. Parking is free, but going in and out is a downhill/uphill challenge. Coffee maker is old and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

Not the same as pictures shown on website. Screen door did not close. And bottom pane off track. Bathroom door didn't close. No room to walk between bed and walk. Had to crawl in from end of bed. No place to hang towels. No hangars. No tea or coffee provided. There was a coffee pot. Small bottle of shampoo, no conditioner or bath wash. After getting out of shower walked to bed. My feet were black. Filthy floors obviously. Upon arrival we were told the room was an upgrade. What a joke. Ridiculous. Bed reasonably comfortable, towels clean. Not happy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The staff was very acco odsting as we couldn't get there until late but we worked it out and even though it was a short stay I was impressed with outstanding service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfort bed and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pricey for its class
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025