About Travellers Haven
Travellers Haven provides budget-friendly accommodations near Rideau River in southern Ottawa. Guests are a short drive from the centre of the city and its shopping, dining, and entertainment.
The motel offers a variety of lodging options, from standard rooms to private cabins. All include flat-screen HDTVs, free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Some cabins add fireplaces and kitchenettes.
Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool during the summer months as well as communal barbecue facilities. Free private parking is available right in front of your door.
A handful of highly-rated local eateries are La Porto A Casa, Moxie's Grill & Bar, Mandarin Restaurant, and The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, all located within a short drive of the hotel.
Travellers Haven is less than five miles from Capital Golf Centre, Rideau Carleton Raceway, Centrepointe Theatre, and Chapman Mills Marketplace. The OC Transpo Park and Ride Transit Station is two minutes away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Convenient location in southern Ottawa.
The motel is very close to the airport and the local shopping complex, with guests stating that just about everything one would want to see or do in Ottowa is within a 15-minute drive. Others appreciated that the quiet locale is comfortably away from the noises of downtown.
positive:
Clean, comfortable, and well-appointed rooms.
The rooms were said to be very tidy, cosy, and well-equipped with nice amenities and good beds. Visitors who booked the private cabins said that they were very quaint, with wood panelling and warm fireplaces which made the cottages worth the upgrade.
positive:
Friendly and efficient motel staff.
The motel staff received high praise from reviewers for their professionalism and personable nature. Travellers reported that employees were happy to assist with travel arrangements and were highly responsive to any issues that guests may have had.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Dated building could use a facelift.
Although the rooms were said to be nicely updated, the motel property is showing its age. A number of guests commented that the tired exterior gives a bad first impression and that the landscaping could be better-kept. Others noticed old noisy AC units in their rooms.
negative:
Little to do or see within walking distance.
The motel is not ideally-situated for travellers who prefer to explore on foot or those who plan to spend a lot of time in central Ottowa. The location will likely require a vehicle for visitors to get around and experience the area.
negative:
Worn-out bathrooms need attention.
The bathrooms were not up to the same standards as the rooms, according to reviews. Specific issues included poor lighting, a lack of counter space and shelving, worn-out tiles that needed replacing, stained grout, dirty shower curtains, and stained tubs and toilets.