10 Best Motels in Clayton: Find Cheap Motels in Clayton, NY 2026

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West Winds Motel & Cottages : Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Lake Ontario. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Wooden Boat Inn : Free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace are available during your stay. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Lake Ontario.

Clayton, NY, USA - 02-09-2025: Winter aerial image Clayton, NY along a frozen St Lawrence River

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2-BR Riverfront (Top Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

West Winds Motel & Cottages

Clayton

Nancy

AED 399 total

includes taxes & fees

15 May - 16 May

Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Allen's Budget Motel

Watertown

Randall

AED 245 total

includes taxes & fees

16 May - 17 May

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | TV

Nest Inn

Watertown

joseph

AED 230 total

includes taxes & fees

18 May - 19 May

Royal Inn Motel

Watertown

Cynthia C.

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

14 May - 15 May

Rock Ledge Motel

Alexandria Bay

Helinka

AED 308 total

includes taxes & fees

18 May - 19 May

Travel Inn

Watertown

Karen

AED 276 total

includes taxes & fees

17 May - 18 May

Indoor pool, open 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

Watertown

glenda joyce

AED 204 total

includes taxes & fees

14 May - 15 May

Otter Creek Inn

Alexandria Bay Downtown

Jill

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

15 May - 16 May

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Top Clayton Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

10/10 Excellent

"Beds so clean and comfortable! Hotel is close to eateries and essentials. Staff very friendly. Most clean lobby and hallway I've ever seen in a hotel!"

Chateau Country Inn

6/10 Okay

"The rooms available at this property are all on the second floor. Our room had a high step in tub with no hand rail in the shower. My husband has mobility issues and we found it difficult to navigate safely. We had the breakfast advertised only on the last day. Everything in the room was clean but we won’t stay here again. The property looks comparable to the others in the area. We got a discount because we also booked the Clayton Island Tour. That was absolutely amazing!"

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Clayton?

If you're not able to find a motel in Clayton, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find something similar from more than 121 lodging options. Simply filter using our search tools by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

What are motels like?

When you stay at a motel, you'll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Clayton?

West Winds Motel & Cottages: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Lake Ontario. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Wooden Boat Inn: Free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace are available during your stay. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Lake Ontario.

What can I do in Clayton?

Those who've visited Clayton like the riverfront. As you're sightseeing around the area, be sure to enjoy all there is to see and do. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Lake Ontario, Grenell Island, and Blind Bay. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Gananoque Boat Line, Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts, and Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese, Clayton Marina, and Thousand Islands Museum.

What's the weather like in Clayton?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Clayton to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 26°F. The snowiest months in Clayton are January, February, March, and November, with each month seeing an average of 18 inches of snowfall.

What are my options for getting around Clayton when staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Clayton to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.), which is located 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers), which is 25.4 mi (40.8 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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