Borden Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Essa guestrooms with free WiFi

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Standard Double Room
Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
LCD TV
Traditional Room | Bathroom
Standard Suite | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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166 Mill St, Essa, ON, L0M 1B2
  • Place, Essa Public Library - Angus Branch
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Angus Community Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Albert Breau Angus Community Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Traditional Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Angus

In Essa .You'll find Essa Public Library - Angus Branch and Angus Community Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Albert Breau Angus Community Park and Greenwood-McCann Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Essa Public Library - Angus Branch - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Angus Community Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Albert Breau Angus Community Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Barrie Centennial Park - 19 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Georgian Mall - 20 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Allandale Waterfront Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Borden Inn & Suites

Essa guestrooms with free WiFi
Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Essa hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Borden Inn & Suites offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads.

This Essa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 8 2026 to January 7 2028 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of CAD 50 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: CAD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Borden Inn Suites
Borden Inn & Suites Essa
Borden Inn & Suites Hotel
Borden Inn & Suites Hotel Essa

Frequently asked questions

Does Borden Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Borden Inn & Suites.

Does Borden Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

Borden Inn & Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Borden Inn & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but OLG Slots at Georgian Downs (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Borden Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Borden Inn & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Borden Inn & Suites have a pool?

Borden Inn & Suites does not have a pool.

Does Borden Inn & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Borden Inn & Suites to downtown Essa?

Borden Inn & Suites is 0.1 mi away from Angus.

Borden Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 171 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and a reasonable size. A good base for travelling around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Convenient for our visit. Would stay again for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very good, close to restaurants and other amenities. The room was very clean too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception, good suites.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple motel good enough for short stay and price point
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Being a bit older it would be nice to have safety bars in the shower. Overall our stay was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very kleen with great wifi and tv. Nice and close to alot of variety for quick food and an awesome steak house just across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean, good service. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean, and had everything we needed for a reasonable price. It was quiet and the front room staff member was friendly. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great price, newly renovated but not perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roshni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, clean and accommodating to late arrivals. Close to the base, which was the reason for being in Angus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

deonauth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean quiet convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean adequate accomodations for the price. Good location for my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

obed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place/friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

ayoub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephan

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

Friendly Trip

Was visiting friends on courses and this was a comfy and convenient stay. Good room and nice kitchenette. Close to the base and very friendly front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Nader

Was convenient and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice small room, great for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023