Stay at The Voyageur's Lodge and Cookhouse, a 4.7-star motel in Batchawana Bay, ON. Features free Wi-Fi, parking, pet-friendly rooms, and nearby parks like Pancake Bay.
Visitors frequently highlight the exceptional apple fritters and friendly, accommodating service, making this motel and cookhouse a favored brief respite on Hwy 17 despite limited lodging feedback.
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The Voyageur's Lodge and Cookhouse is a 4.7-rated motel situated along ON-17 in Batchawana Bay, Ontario. This smoke-free, pet- and kid-friendly property offers air-conditioned rooms and complimentary parking, making it a convenient stop for travelers exploring the area. Guests can enjoy on-site dining at the restaurant, though breakfast is not included.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM, allowing for a straightforward schedule for those passing through. While there is no pool, airport shuttle, or fitness center provided, the lodge supports a comfortable and practical stay largely focused on easy access and essential amenities.
Visitors praise the lodge’s cookhouse and general store for its popular apple fritters and a range of groceries and toiletries, often highlighting friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Many reviews emphasize the quality of the baked goods and local flavor found in the deli, adding to the overall appeal beyond typical motel offerings.
The location is well placed for accessing natural attractions such as Pancake Bay Provincial Park and Batchawana Bay Provincial Park, both within driving distance and offering opportunities for hiking, beach activities, and scenic views. This makes the property suitable for travelers interested in sightseeing and recreation.
Access from the nearby Sault Ste. Marie Airport takes just over an hour by car, making it a practical base for those arriving by air. Overall, The Voyageur's Lodge and Cookhouse is best suited to visitors looking for a modest, comfortable stay focused on convenience and local experiences.
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We stopped here for gas while driving north on Hwy 17, and discovered that this was THE place for apple fritters. These fritters were previously recommended to us, as they are famous! We paid inside for gas, and then the gas was pumped for us by a gentleman outside. This general store was small, but packed with most everything one would need while driving north. Groceries, toiletries, and the famous aforementioned baked items were available. The baking section is fantastic. Staff were efficient and friendly, and the place was full of customers. Be sure to stop here! We only got the gas and the fritters so cannot address the lodging facilities.
Visited the deli/cookhouse for lunch and we got the whitefish and french fries, and a caesar salad chicken wrap. Both were very good. Shopped in the store, which had a nice selection of items and bought some very lovely soap. Glad we stopped in.
We always stop for gas or to stretch our legs on our trips. Apple fritters are always fresh and taste amazing. The new owner is an absolute ANGEL. Went above and beyond to help us out. 10/10 would recommend to anyone travelling on the trans Canada hwy. PS. the view is pretty amazing as well
Recommended by a friend to stop here for apple fritters. We were greeted before we even walked in by a lovely woman. Apple fritters were massive with delicious chunks of apples. These might be the nicest ones I ever had and they were perfectly warm! A great place to stop!
We stopped specifically for the apple fritters and they did not disappoint!! Warm, huge and very delicious! Will definitely stop again next time we’re passing through!
The apple fritters are good but the long johns are the real highlight of this place. It was very sad this morning when we stopped again and they were all gone. Oh well, the apple fritter we settled for was also delicious. We didn’t stay at the hotel so we can’t comment on it.
The apple fritters are delicious! We stopped in after seeing road signs and reading online reviews, and we happy we did! The fritters were freshly baked and still warm. The dough is slightly sweet with a nice balance of cinnamon and apples. The sweet glaze is the perfect finish. I rec9mmend stopping in and giving them a try. Enjoy!
Omg the apple fritters are amazing and quite memorable!! Love them while they are still warm. We look forward to stopping on our many camping trips in the area!!!! A must do at least once!!
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