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Whispering Winds

2.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful natural haven at Whispering Winds, where they can gather around BBQ grills with family or relax by the seasonal pool

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Whispering Winds retreat welcomes visitors with beautiful gardens. Guests love the seasonal pool, in-room WiFi, and BBQ facilities. Attentive staff create a homey atmosphere that previous visitors have valued.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden Area

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Auburn is home to Whispering Winds . Seward House Museum and Harriet Tubman Home are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bahar Nature Preserve and Frozen Ocean State Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Champions For Life Sports Center or Merry-Go-Round Playhouse.
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Map
4223 E Genesee Street Rd, Auburn, NY, 13021

What's nearby

  • Skaneateles Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Shotwell Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Clift Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • John D. Barrow Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Skaneateles Historical Society - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • New York State Fair Station - 22 min drive
  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Doug's Fish Fry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪At Long Last - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Whispering Winds

Property highlights
Whispering Winds provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Whispering Winds offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25, per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 June to 31 August
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Whispering Winds Motel Auburn, Finger Lakes, NY
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Frequently asked questions

Does Whispering Winds have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Is Whispering Winds pet-friendly?

Yes, Whispering Winds allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Whispering Winds ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Winds ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Whispering Winds ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Winds located?

Situated in Auburn, this motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Clift Park, Shotwell Memorial Park and Skaneateles Historical Society. John D. Barrow Art Gallery and Skaneateles Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Whispering Winds Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 259 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated,dead bugs on floor,nice bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff I dealt with are extremely friendly and hospitable. Room is at a very affordable rate and clean comfortable and enjoy every time we stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is pet friendly, our room was clean and parking was fine. My interactions with the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

cornelis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a nice gazebo for outside seating. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Other than that this facility needs a lot of TLC and is in poor technical shape.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute Motel

Lovely little spot. Very quiet and a bit hidden. Check in was very quick and the stay was nice. We were just in town for the night, and it was a perfect fit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, and the adjacent parking space was convenient. The bathroom could use an update. It is very small. The road noise was a negative.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. We had the memorable experience that a transformer blew and burst into flames on a telephone pole nearby. The electricity went out and there was no running water. Thankfully the power came back on at 1 am. Interesting experience but we were safe and warm!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is kind of old school, and adorable. Neat as a pin, and way quieter than a regular hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good staff, clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean

Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience at Whispering Winds! The staff was super friendly and the check in process was quick. This is a very cute little roadside motel - the rooms are more like tiny bungalows than a hotel room. Everything was clean and well cared for. The whole place is a little dated but honestly, that really added to the charm for us. Our only complaint (and it's a small one) is that the walls are paper thin, so you can here everything going on outside very clearly. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a budget friendly, cute little spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind and accommodating owner, spacious and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old-style motel, but staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eclectic property. Manager apparently lives on site. Communicates through Ring doorbell. Easy check in/out. Convenient to cute town of Skaneateles. Close to Syracuse. Happy I stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vintage vibe

This is an old-time motel but well maintained. Check-in required ringing at office and waiting for someone to come from another building, went smoothly after that. The room was tiny, especially with a king size bed, but comfortable. Love the wood paneling! Bathroom also small but very clean. Coffee service in room didn't have decaf available. Bottled water and sodas were cold in fridge, a nice touch, with payment on the honor system. All in all, a satisfactory overnight stay. Pricey for the type of accommodation but one of the least expensive in this popular vacation arra.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

CLEAN, friendly, would recommend

Nice place, CLEAN and nice service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Property owners were courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute place

Great place for a little get away. Our room was clean and nice for the price. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the layout and decor. Even though it is your basic small motel room the furniture is sleek and had room and surfaces for spreading out as we do for even a short stay. Clean and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a classic American roadside motel, and the experience was wonderful. Clean, safe, and comfortable. We would stay here again if traveling this way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very great value and clean room. Super friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Malia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the place we were staying in but definitely bring your own blanket cause they only give you one. The bed was huge and and comfy and the room felt like a cabin which was cool and it was a pretty big room. The only thing was the bathroom was a little dirty when we got there but just the shower. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small roadside motel. Doesn’t look like much from the outside, but room was spacious and clean, and management was super courteous , friendly, and accommodating. Would stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whispering Winds was our option for a couple of nights while in town for a wedding. Looking for a more cost effective stay, they were a great option. It was easy to check in and out and within a 3-5minute drive to all we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Frank J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly. Somewhat small bathroom. The bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024