New beachside Ontario motel comes with serious Miami vacation vibes
Taylor Lucas, Curiocity
created: April 24, 2025, 2:18 p.m. | updated: April 25, 2025, 1:26 p.m.
<img class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" src="https://display.blogto.com/articles/20250424-south-beach-motel-ontario.jpg?w=1200&cmd=resize_then_crop&height=630&quality=70&format=jpeg" width="100%" /><p>In-Canada travel <a href="https://www.blogto.com/travel/2025/02/ontario-cancelling-us-travel-plans-tensions/">is on the rise</a>, and this new boutique motel in Ontario is making it an easy decision to stay in the province. </p><p><a href="https://thebeachmotel.ca/our-space/south-beach/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">South Beach</a> is a brand new beach motel resort tucked by the stores of Lake Huron in Southampton. The Miami-inspired spot is the perfect destination for a getaway and <a href="https://thebeachmotel.ca/our-space/south-beach/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">is open to the public and open for reservations</a> as of today, April 24, 2025.</p><p>The newly renovated motel features 12 suites and is the sister establishment of the popular destination, <a href="https://www.blogto.com/travel/2023/03/beach-motel-ontario/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Beach Motel.</a></p><p>South Beach has its own feel, though. Guests can enjoy rooms with lots of space, private kitchenettes and even a shared courtyard for lawn games and lounging.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media"><div style="padding: 16px;"><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div><div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIj2HzCJlb5/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"></a></div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"><div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIj2HzCJlb5/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 14px;"><div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div><div> </div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 24px;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div></div><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIj2HzCJlb5/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by South Beach Motel (@southbeachmotel)</a></p></div></blockquote><p>"South Beach is unlike anything else in the area," <a href="https://thebeachmotel.ca/introducing-south-beach/">says owner</a> Dane Buttenaar.</p><p>"It takes everything guests love about The Beach Motel — the location, the elevated touches and custom design, the escapism — and combines it with larger rooms and more family-focused stays. Add to that a totally retro design, and you get South Beach: a little slice of Miami Vice right here in Southwestern Ontario," Buttenaar continues.</p><p>When it comes to bringing a place like this to life, making it comfortable, and also Instagrammable, you need the right person for the job, and South Beach found just that.</p><p>Interior design firm <a href="https://www.the2212.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Twenty-Two Twelve</a> took on the project. The business is owned and operated by sisters Haley McDonough and Jillian Smith-Moher, who brought Dane and Samantha Buttenaar's vision of funky colours, cool designs and a retro-feel to life.</p><p>Some of the other motel resort happenings and features include:</p><ul><li>Bocce Ball</li><li>BBQ and bar</li><li>Corn Hole</li><li>Firepits</li><li>Outdoor shower</li><li>Sauna</li></ul><p>This stellar destination fits the bill, whether it's for a girls' weekend, family trip or a romantic getaway.</p><p>Guests of South Beach can also access the amenities at sister spot, The Beach Motel. Some of those amenities include chowing down on a yummy tapas-style dinner at the new Mirasol Restaurant or booking time in the "Spahhh" for treatments like the Swedish massage or deep tissue massage.</p><p>There's also a rooftop to relax on that’s perfect for sippin' drinks.</p><p>Sold yet? I am! A trip to the south is closer than you think, Ontario.</p><p>The South Beach Motel is located at 243 Huron Street South in Southampton, Ontario.</p>
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