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Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lake
Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront
Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
  • 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

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
1 Lakeside Drive, Thessalon, ON, P0R 1L0

What's nearby

  • Basswood Lake - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Bruce Mines Marina - 15 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 15 min drive - 12.2 km
  • French Island - 19 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Little White River Provincial Park - 53 min drive - 57.7 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

Motel remodelled in 2021
At Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks such as desk chairs and espresso makers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, separate sitting areas and fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 10 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 10 per stay), plus a one-off cleaning fee of CAD 10
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: CAD 5 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Carolyn Beach
Carolyn Beach Motor
Carolyn Beach Motor Inn
Carolyn Beach Motor Inn Thessalon
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Carolyn Beach Hotel
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Carolyn Beach Inn
Carolyn Beach Thessalon
Carolyn Beach Inn Restaurant
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Frequently asked questions

Is Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 10 per accommodation, per night. A cleaning fee of CAD 10 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

As of 29 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant on 9 Dec 2024 start from AU$122.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant located?

This Thessalon motel is on the beach, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Huron, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Basswood Lake and Cranberry Lake. Bruce Mines Marina and Simpson Mine Shaft are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 325 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lake edge just meters from room window… lulled to sleep by waves lapping the shore.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Buttered Chicken dinner was quite good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic motel right on the beautiful lake with chairs and tables outside. The beds were so comfortable and there was an entire big bag of ice in the freezer. It was extremely quiet. The restaurant served many choices of food and was delicious. I highly recommend this beautiful setting. The owner was extremely nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Terrence Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely sunset view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dòreen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The view of the lake is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Upon check in the man at office charged me $20 for my wifes fully registered and papered service dog, i told him it was illegal to charge for a certified service dog and he said he didn't care, the lady chwcking behind me also spoke up and told the reception man it was not legal to charge for service animals, he again said he didn't care. We were tired from driving all day so i paid him and got our room. Besides that, the wifi didn't work, the room was dirty, the shower backed up with dirty water. We will never stay there again. Disgusting. Steve
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very accommodating and friendly. Nice location and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty. No face plates on electrical outlets. Everything was unplugged and you had to plug it in on your own risk. Cigarette butts all around entrance door.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely beach in addition to onsite restaurant. Gas and convenience store across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing. The food at the restaurant was great, very authentic Indian options that were enjoyed by all in our group.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024