Drake Devonshire and Motor Inn

I have read the reviews, and I must say, I wonder whether I stayed at the same place as those reviewers. On arrival we were underwhelmed. You park in the parking lot of the hotel, and firstly there was music blaring there. Then we went in and arrived (around 3 pm) in this crowded and congested area, which includes reception, a sitting area, and the wait area for the dining area, plus a flow through to the stairwell to the hotel rooms. No big deal, but not inviting. We went up to our room, and for 500.00$, even though the hotel is on the lake...the window looked out on a wall! And of course, no view, and no natural light. We wanted to dine in the restaurant. It is very popular, and not exclusive to the hotel guests. We were lucky to get a table. Food was good, service was good but counting on dropping a couple of $100.00 there. Most of the wine offered is local, as is the food. Food issues were pleasantly accommodated. Breakfast was not of interest, as we eat more simply than what was offered Coffee great at 7am available in the lobby, and guests can go down in their pyjamas if they like. Staff was pleasant. Decor over the top in the rooms. Comfy bed, terrible chairs, and TV good, but no TV guide available. Missing also were instructions to manage ventilation, and the bathroom light and hallway light were on the same switch???

Amazing view, food & service

The staff not great. Some great. About half great and half not good - just the hostesses and wait staff and one bar guy - really bad, but one waitress, bar guy were great. Tough to staff a place in a small town. The property is hip. The food was good / great / cocktails were great. Room was great. I would definitely go back. It's a very nice deck / restaurant area.

Beautiful hotel and really spectacular view. The staff are very attentive and helpful and let guests relax and enjoy themselves. Dining at the Drake for any meal is lovely.This is really an exceptional hotel.

From the front desk to the dinning room and everywhere, they treated us like royalty. The service , decor, food and setting were all beyond expectations and perfect. We were greeted with a congratulatory card and wine in our room. The dinner was superb as was breakfast. The setting on the lake is spectacular .

I stayed here for just a little weekend get away, and Steph was so incredibly sweet and helpful. She went above and beyond letting me know about all of the cool things to do in the area, and helping me out with my lugage. Thank you so much Steph, I can't wait to come back.