Forest Motel & Woodland Retreat
Stratford's hidden gem
Welcome
In the heart of Ontario lies Stratford, a world-class city disguised as a small rural town. And , well, you found it: this precious gem of a place known as the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat.
With many Stratford hotels to choose from, our guests come back year after year to take advantage of our quiet and peaceful spot. They have breakfast by the lake, enjoy bicycle and boat rentals, stroll along our walking trails, reminisce around the campfires, and cozy-up in our comfy, clean accommodations.
An Outdoor Getaway
Hotels in Stratford have something for everybody. Here at the Forest Motel with our 32 acres of forest, lake and wetlands, we provide guests with an array of outdoor activities and amenities at no extra charge.
Our Rooms and Suites
With 20 rooms nestled across our 32-acre property around Lake McCarthy, there is something for everyone.
Contact Us
Book by phone, email, or online. Book direct with us to take advantage of our price-match guarantee and loyalty program. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.
Current Specials
$75 private campfires for 5 with s'mores kit
Rent out one of our fire pits all to yourself for an evening (6pm to 11pm). Includes s'mores kit for 5. Firewood provided. This package is for guests that are not staying at the Forest Motel, as there is a free campfire for in-house guests already.
We've made some changes due to COVID-19
The safety of our guests and of our staff is of utmost importance to us here at the Forest Motel.
Here are some things we are doing differently during the COVID-19 pandemic:
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No face-to-face check-ins. All guests are pre-screened before arrival and a check-in package is left on the door of our front office with all the necessary information for you to find your room and have a quiet, enjoyable stay.
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No continental breakfast. We are leaving bagged breakfasts in guest rooms before you arrive, so you can enjoy breakfast in your room or on the patio outside your room instead.
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No stay-over housekeeping service. If you are staying more than one night, for the safety of our staff we are not offering housekeeping service. However, if you need anything you can call down to the front office and we will have the items dropped outside your room soon after.
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Sanitizer stations and enhanced cleaning protocols. We are taking extra precautions when cleaning guest rooms, as well as sanitizing any touched surfaces in public spaces and all outdoor amenities. Hand sanitizer stations are available in front of the office and breakfast room.
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Guest rooms are left untouched for 2 days after departure. We are placing all rooms on a 48-hour quarantine after check-out for the protection of our staff and to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
OUR BOATS AND BIKES ARE ONCE AGAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE.
We have set out cleaning stations near these amenities so guests can sanitize them before and after using.