Comparing Perth Motels

Perth Plaza vs. Tay Inn

If you're comparing motels in Perth, Ontario — including Tay Inn — here's an honest, side-by-side look at what each property offers, so you can pick what's right for your stay.

  Perth Plaza Rooms & Suites Tay Inn
Address 40 Dufferin St (Hwy 7) 125 Dufferin St (Hwy 7 & 511)
Star rating 2-star motel 2-star motel
Distance to downtown Perth ~1.7 km (~3 min drive) ~2.2 km (~6 min drive, mostly alongside the highway)
Number of rooms 26 18
Room styles 9 room types including — standard queen, two-queen rooms, kitchen suites, a two-bedroom suite, and a jacuzzi suite Standard rooms
Full kitchens available Yes, in several of our accommodation room types Not listed
Pet-friendly rooms Yes, dedicated pet-friendly rooms No
Pool No No
Serves Food No – Vending machine + over 10 restaurants are within easy walking distance No – Wendy's next door, Tim Hortons nearby
In-room internet Free WiFi and a wired Ethernet port in every room Free WiFi
Front desk Always someone reachable — calls forward directly to on-duty staff, with lock-box check-in available any time by prior arrangement Not confirmed
Book online with live pricing Yes — book direct here Not on their own site

Note: Rates at both motels are usually very similar. Information about Tay Inn is based on publicly available sources as of July 2026 and should be confirmed directly with them.

Why Guests Choose Us

What Makes Perth Plaza Different

The room count and rates are comparable between Perth Plaza and Tay Inn, but Perth Plaza stands out with far more variety and better convenience. We offer 9 different room types — including full-kitchen suites, a two-bedroom suite, and a signature King Jacuzzi Suite — so you can choose an accommodation that truly matches your needs instead of settling for a standard room. Travelling with a pet? We have dedicated pet-friendly rooms — something Tay Inn does not offer.

We're also closer to downtown Perth (about half the distance) with a much more pleasant, walkable route to restaurants, shops, Stewart Park, and the Perth Museum.

Why Choose Perth Plaza When Searching for Tay Inn

Many travellers looking for Tay Inn Perth or Tay Inn motel end up at our site because we are located on the same stretch of Highway 7, just a short distance apart. While Tay Inn is a solid basic motel with friendly owners, guests often choose Perth Plaza for:

  • More room options (especially kitchen suites and a Jacuzzi suite)
  • Pet-friendly accommodations
  • Closer walking access to downtown Perth
  • Reliable 24/7 phone support and modern real-time online booking with live rates
  • Wired Ethernet ports in every room for stable high-speed internet
Whether you're on a road trip, family vacation, business stay, or weekend getaway in Eastern Ontario, Perth Plaza gives you more flexibility and convenience without a big difference in price.

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Questions

Common Questions

A few things guests often want to know when comparing the two.

No — we are two separate, independently owned motels on Dufferin Street (Highway 7) in Perth, Ontario. This is a common point of confusion.
Perth Plaza is noticeably closer at ~1.7 km (3-minute drive) with a nicer walking route along sidewalks. Tay Inn is ~2.2 km away and would require more highway walking.
Based on publicly available information, Tay Inn does not accept pets. Perth Plaza has dedicated pet-friendly rooms if you're travelling with a dog — see our room types for details.
You can book directly with Perth Plaza on this site with real-time pricing and availability — see our availability page. Tay Inn does not appear to offer direct online booking or live rates and availability on their own website.

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