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Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel near Lake Huron

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Lake
Private beach
Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront
Property grounds
Lake

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1 Lakeside Drive, Thessalon, ON, P0R 1L0
  • Cranberry Lake
  • Drummond Island Yacht Haven
  • Bruce Mines Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront

Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront

Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Thessalon

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Huron and 9 miles (15 km) of Cranberry Lake with a stay here. Simpson Mine Shaft and Bruce Mines Museum are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Simpson Mine Shaft - 19 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Bruce Mines Marina - 19 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Bruce Mines Museum - 19 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Blind River Marina - 53 min drive - 67.7 km
  • St. Joseph Island Museum - 56 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beach Family Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kp Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shoreview Family Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

Beachfront motel near Lake Huron
A private beach is featured. There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant was completed in October 2021.

This Art Deco Thessalon motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 20 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 10
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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:

  • Resort fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night

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 fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 20 per stay) plus CAD 10 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 349 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
They could use new towels and washcloths. Rooms are very dated but they were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie, WAWA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Reception/host was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views and lovely location. Good place to stay while working on the road
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice. Even in winter. The owner was very kind. Even though I showed up late, he was srill
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located. Waterfront view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Penny

Never again

I couldn’t make it to my motel because of car troubles and I phoned and canceled and I couldn’t be reimbursed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing view, easy access to room and take out butter chicken was out of this world
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sherry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Definitely peaked in the 1970 - early 1990’s. Great stop for travellers with dogs. I’m just done. Way to pricy now for a very average experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Denise

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property around the Inn is beautiful, being right on Lake Huron. The rooms at the Inn were terrible. My room smelt terrible and was dirty with dirty coffee stir sticks in the ice bucket, no tea, and no replenished sugar or cream. When I called the proprietor, he said they didn't put tea in the rooms and He would not bring me any, nor would he bring me any cream or clean sheets as I also told him the sheets were also ripped and holey. I had to take the sheets off one bed and put them on the other bed and used my housecoat for my blanket. The next morning when I returned my key he was talking to his young staff and blaming them for the state of the room and asked me to talk to them about my experience. Even though I felt this was most unprofessional of the proprietor to ask a guest to tell his staff of my experience I did, so they could learn a little about the services industry and the importance of making their guests feel comfortable. The proprietor took not responsibility or accountability for his neglectful behaviour towards me or the room. While the location is fantastic, Carolyn Beach Inn is in desperate need of an update and a new manager to warrant the price they charge for the rooms and the service that is provided.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Melvin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very run down. The exterior paint was peeling everywhere on the building and the parking lot was littered with hundreds of cigarette butts. The bushes on brush on the back side of the building blocked the view of the lake. I was told our room had a patio with chairs to sit and view the lake, which was untrue. The motel is right next to a very busy highway. The deadbolt lock on our room did not work. We were charged a separate resort fee for amenities like the beach that we did not use due to the cold weather at this time of year. The linens and bath towels were cheap and worn. I would not recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zeeshan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caileigh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
beautiful view from windows of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view. Right on lake, view from our room , private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rucker

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only game in town but not what I expected
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, place was clean and it was obvious that they had made many upgrades. New very comfortable beds, new linens, drapes, carp, TV, etc. Beautiful area next to a lake. Dog friendly. Staff was great, prices were reasonable. Restaurant is great, varied menu.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of Lake Huron & very close to water front
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jasmine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel has a lovely view of the lake and that is the only nice thing about the spot. The rooms are very outdated. Stayed 2 nights at $160 a night. For that cost I would expect one of the renovated rooms. Needed help with the lock and door upon arrival as the door was stuck. Could hear the neighbour guy snoring next door, anyone next to you walks around the floor vibrates. The walls shake whenever someone slams their door. Bright car lights shine into the rooms at 5-6am when all the construction workers are leaving. Carpet is disgusting, bring slippers!!! Beds are old and hard. The shower was yellow and rusty and stained. Dead bugs in the bathroom ceiling and around the light. I will never return to this motel and I would not recommend it to others, which is unfortunate as the lake view is lovely. For $160 a night, there is no reason the rooms should not all be updated by now. It was built in 1964 and has had very little updating since.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here as a kid under the old owner and loved it. I went back to visit this past summer, it was under new management. The rooms were iffy in terms of cleanliness - no bugs, but definitely looks run down and not thoroughly cleaned (cobwebs in the corner with flies and spider in the web) The towels were ripped and thread bare. I was traveling with my mom and my kids and the new owner gave my mom a hard time asking for a 3rd towel (there was only 2 in the room) he rudely told her "there's only supposed to be 2 people in one room and that we should have 2 separate rooms and we'd have to pay extra" - which is ridiculous because none of this was mentioned when I booked through Expedia and we are traveling as a family! 2 rooms is ludicrous. The new owner also doesn't serve breakfast anymore in the restaurant. We were told "Go to Tim Hortons", which for small kids and a senior is not an acceptable alternative to a real breakfast - meaning we had to drive (with 2 kids and a pre-diabetic senior) an hour to Sault Ste Marie to eat breakfast. Oh and at 325am I had someone try to get into my room - they ended up realizing they had the wrong room, but it was terrifying none the less. Only plus side, nice sunset and the beach/water is still nice. However, I won't ever be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Very clean room. Bed linen clean and tidy. Bathroom remodeled and spotless. Will be my go to when travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024