Perth Hotels: Where to Stay in Ontario

Perth, Ontario is a small heritage town on the Tay River with a short lodging list. Hotels in Perth Ontario range from a spa hotel beside Stewart Park to family motels on Highway 7 and a boutique hotel in a historic mansion. This guide covers every Perth Ontario hotel and motel we could confirm from the town and the properties themselves. We dropped two names from the old version of this page because we could not find them on any current local list. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them. Confirm details by phone before you pay.

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Perth Parkside Hotel and Spa

Perth Parkside Hotel and Spa is the full-service pick in town. The Best Western website lists the address as 82 Peter Street, Perth, Ontario K7H 1S2. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out ends at 11:00 AM. The Town of Perth calls the property a boutique inn and spa in downtown Perth.

The hotel website lists five room choices. They are a King Room, a Double Queen Room, a Corner King Room with a pullout couch, a Royal Park Suite with park views, and The White House, a guesthouse with seven rooms. Guests can use an indoor heated pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, free parking, and laundry services. The front desk runs around the clock.

An on-site spa offers nail care, hand and foot therapy, and hair and beauty treatments with Aveda products. The spa takes guests and non-guests. The hotel site lists an Italian steakhouse called Fiume, open daily from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The site also notes a restaurant change, so confirm dining plans when you book.

The Best Western listing places Stewart Park 0.1 km away, Codes Mill 0.2 km away, and the Perth Museum 0.5 km away. Pets are welcome in some rooms. The hotel lists a 48-hour cancellation policy for rooms. The Best Western listing and the hotel site use different brand names, so check the brand on your booking confirmation.

Pick this hotel if you want a pool, a spa, and a walk to the river.

The White House at Stewart Park

The Town of Perth lists The White House as a heritage inn beside Perth Parkside. The hotel site describes the building as a guesthouse with seven rooms. The town page adds a kitchenette, a king bed, and a pull-out couch.

Ask the hotel which rooms are open on your dates. We found no separate phone number for the guesthouse, so book through the Parkside website or front desk.

Nevis Estate Boutique Hotel

Nevis Estate offers a different kind of stay. The hotel occupies a restored historic mansion at 61 Drummond Street West, Perth, ON K7H 2K5. The phone number is 613-326-0017. The Town of Perth describes breakfasts, a courtyard for coffee or cocktails, and beautifully appointed rooms.

The hotel also runs furnished apartments at 103 Gore Street East. The website describes river views and upgraded amenities for the apartments. A TripAdvisor Travelers Choice award appears on the site.

We could not find check-in times, check-out times, or a pet policy. Call before you book if those details matter. Pick Nevis Estate for a romantic weekend or a wedding stay in the old part of town.

Perth Plaza Rooms and Suites

Perth Plaza stands at 40 Dufferin Street on Highway 7, Perth, Ontario K7H 3A6. Call 613-264-1022 or 1-833-574-1349. The property site lists check-in from 1:30 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Staff will try to handle early arrivals and late departures when rooms allow.

The motel lists 26 rooms in nine layouts. Choices include standard queen rooms, two-queen rooms, king suites with kitchens, a king jacuzzi suite, and pet-friendly rooms for up to four guests. Every room has a private bathroom, a smart TV, a mini fridge, a microwave, a coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi. Parking is free. Staff work on site around the clock.

Pets are welcome in set rooms. Give notice in advance, and expect pet fees. The site places downtown Perth 2 km away and Ottawa about 86 km away. Pick Perth Plaza if you want a kitchen suite or a pet-friendly room.

Aquarius Motel

Aquarius Motel is a non-smoking motel at 17518 Highway 7, Perth, Ontario. Call 613-267-4261 or 1-866-232-2342. The motel site places downtown 2.7 km away and notes free parking on site.

Rooms have cable TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, a work desk, air conditioning, and free local calls. The site lists a Queen Room and a Queen Room with two queen beds. Free Wi-Fi and a children’s playground round out the amenities.

The site lists the Perth Museum 2 km away, the Perth golf course 3 km away, and Mississippi Lake Bird Sanctuary 14 km away. Murphys Point Provincial Park sits about six minutes away by car, according to the motel. Pick this motel if you want a quiet room on a budget and you plan to drive.

Tay Inn Motel

Tay Inn is a family-run motel at 125 Dufferin Street, Perth, Ontario K7H 3A5, at the corner of Highway 7 and Highway 511. Call 613-267-3300. Hosts Lina and Hiten Patel run the property.

Rooms have Wi-Fi, cable TV, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Irons, ironing boards, coffee, and tea are available on request. Non-smoking rooms are listed. The motel does not allow pets.

The site lists a 48-hour cancellation notice. The motel takes cash, Interac, MasterCard, and Visa, and staff verify a credit card at check-in. We found no posted check-in or check-out times, so ask when you book.

Colonial House Motor Inn

The Town of Perth and Lanark County tourism both list Colonial House Motor Inn. The town page lists a seasonal outdoor pool and flat-screen TVs with cable. The motor inn has its own website at colonialhouse.ca, but we could not open the site.

We found no verified address, phone number, check-in time, or breakfast policy. Treat this motor inn as single-source and unconfirmed. Search the name on a booking site, then call to confirm the pool season and the room details before you plan around them.

Motels in Perth Ontario and Highway 7 Options

Three motels sit on or just off Highway 7. These are Perth Plaza, Aquarius Motel, and Tay Inn. Perth Plaza and Tay Inn stand on Dufferin Street, which carries the highway through town. Aquarius sits farther out.

Highway motels suit drivers. You park at the door, and you reach Perth and nearby sights by car. Perth Plaza lists downtown 2 km away and Aquarius lists downtown 2.7 km away. Check a map for your own route and the walk home after dinner.

Motels also suit short stays and stopovers. Perth lies about 52 miles southwest of Ottawa, according to Wikipedia. Many travelers break a trip here and keep going the next day.

Where to Stay in Perth for Stewart Park and Downtown

Stewart Park is a five-acre park behind Town Hall at 80 Gore Street East, with gardens, bridges, and scenic views. Perth Parkside sits steps from the park, according to the Best Western listing. Nevis Estate sits in the old town on Drummond Street West.

Staying downtown lets you walk to the main sights. The Town of Perth lists the Perth Museum at 11 Gore Street East in Matheson House. Period rooms show life from the 1840s to the 1890s. Exhibits cover local history, inventions, and manufacturing. Admission is by donation. Book self-guided tours through Eventbrite, as the town page directs.

Code’s Mill holds five buildings dating from 1842 and now houses restaurants, shops, and galleries. The Crystal Palace and Tay Basin host the Perth Farmers Market on summer Saturdays. The International Friendship Fountains date from 2004. The Hall of Remembrance Military Museum sits on the second floor of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 and offers free admission. Call 613-267-4400 to arrange a tour.

The Tay Canal is a 10-kilometer waterway linking downtown Perth to the Rideau Canal, according to Wikipedia. Check local sources for current paddling and walking conditions.

Hotels Near Perth Attractions and Events

Perth runs several yearly events. Wikipedia lists the Kilt Run, the Festival of the Maples, and the Perth Fair, which has run since 1845. Perth is also home to the Perth Citizens Band, called Canada’s oldest active town band. Dates change each year, so check the town calendar and book rooms early.

Murphys Point Provincial Park lies close to town, and the Town of Perth lists the park for camping. The town also lists McCullough’s Landing Campground and Mal’s Camping in Lanark. We did not confirm hookups, season dates, or fees, so ask each site.

Lanark County tourism can answer questions about lodging in the county. The county page gives the number 613-267-4200.

Old Listings We Dropped

Earlier versions of this page named Comfort Inn and Suites Rideau and The Perth Country Inn. Neither name appears on the Town of Perth lodging page or on the Lanark County lodging page. We could not verify either property, so we removed both.

If you find a booking listing under one of those names, call before you rely on the listing. The old text also described amenities such as buffets, restaurants, and fitness rooms for several properties. We could not verify those claims, so we did not repeat them.

The old page also called one property Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn and Spa. The Best Western website still lists the hotel at 82 Peter Street. The hotel’s own site uses the name Perth Parkside Hotel and Spa. We could not confirm which brand applies today.

How to Choose a Perth Ontario Hotel or Motel

Couples should look at Nevis Estate or Perth Parkside. Both sit in the old part of town, and both offer a more polished stay than a highway motel.

Families do well at Perth Parkside for the indoor pool and the double queen rooms. Aquarius also has a children’s playground.

Pet owners should start with Perth Plaza, which lists pet-friendly rooms. Perth Parkside also lists pet-friendly rooms. Tay Inn does not allow pets.

Travelers who want a kitchen should ask Perth Plaza about its king suites with kitchens.

Budget travelers should compare the three Highway 7 motels by phone. We do not quote rates, so a direct call gives the clearest answer.

Before you pay, confirm the property name on the building, the cancellation policy, parking, and the front desk hours for late arrivals. Ask for the total with taxes and fees. Prices shift by date, so compare the total on two booking sites and by phone.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked each property against the Town of Perth lodging page and the property’s own website where we could open the site. We took Perth Parkside address and times from the Best Western listing. We took the Stewart Park and museum details from the Town of Perth attractions page. We took town history and events from Wikipedia.

We could not confirm current rates, Colonial House Motor Inn details, check-in times at Nevis Estate and Tay Inn, or current brand names at Perth Parkside. Phone numbers and policies change. Confirm each detail with the property before you travel.

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Conclusion

Hotels in Perth Ontario offer a short but real choice. Perth Parkside Hotel and Spa gives you the most amenities in the heart of town. Nevis Estate gives you a historic stay. Perth Plaza, Aquarius Motel, and Tay Inn give you simple motel rooms on Highway 7. Call ahead, confirm the current property name and policies, and book early for festival weekends.

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